1 hour ago Renfrewshire resident claims living room "lit up blue" following Paisley "disturbance"

A 23-year-old man was arrested and taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment following the incident on George Street.

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7 h. ago The Salt Path author defends memoir amid 'vile' allegations elements of bestselling book were fabricated

Raynor Winn has described enduring some of the ‘hardest days’ of her life amid claims she misrepresented events detailed in the best-selling book

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8 h. ago Sir David's dig about lawyers drew a prim response from the PM. The House didn't warm to Starmer's tone... QUENTIN LETTS on SAS veterans

Tim Collins was in the gallery for PMQs with some old Army colleagues, one of them a beret-topped old lad quite possibly carved from mesquite wood.

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9 h. ago The Salt Path author defends memoir against fabrication allegations

Raynor Winn describes enduring ‘hardest days’ and publishes clinic letters saying her husband, Moth, has been treated for CBD/S for many yearsRaynor Winn, the author of The Salt Path, has described enduring some of the “hardest days” of her life as she defended her memoir against allegations that parts of it were fabricated.The bestselling 2018 book, which was adapted into a film starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, tells how she and her husband, Moth, walked the 630-mile trek along the south-west coast path after losing their home. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Embeth Davidtz drew on her childhood in Africa to adapt Alexandra Fuller’s memoir

Actor Embeth Davidtz is a familiar presence in Hollywood movies and television shows

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17 h. ago Extreme heat is our future – European cities must adapt | Alexander Hurst

Greenery, shade and swimming spots won’t solve the climate crisis, but they’re becoming ever more criticalThree years ago, in Zurich for the first time, I crossed a bridge over the Limmat River and saw people floating down it in rubber rings on their way home from work, some casually holding beers. The Limmat is so clear that it almost begs you not only to jump in, but to drink it.Paris’s Canal Saint-Martin has never produced either desire in me – but sweltering in last week’s 38C heat, I wanted to close my eyes, pretend it was the Limmat, and leap. Others weren’t so hesitant; there was a line of people going up one of the footbridges over the canal waiting for their turn to jump, dive, backflip or just belly-flop into the water.Alexander Hurst is a Guardian Europe columnist Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Brit 'couldn't wait to leave' holiday after being 'harassed' and 'scammed'

Penny Uro, who has travelled to the North African country several times before, came away from her latest holiday to Egypt feeling as if she'd been hassled and scammed

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18 h. ago The Salt Path author hits back at claims that she lied in bestselling memoir

In her bestselling memoir, Raynor Winn claims she and her husband endured homelessness, terminal illness and economic hardship. Now, her story might be unravelling

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19 h. ago Armed police storm Paisley flat 'disturbance' as man arrested

A 23-year-old man was arrested at the scene around 11.20pm and taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment.

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21 h. ago Moment house is swept away in New Mexico flash flooding – video

At least three people were reported missing in Ruidoso, southern New Mexico, after heavy rain triggered flash flooding on Tuesday. The US National Weather Service (NWS) reported the water level of the Rio Ruidoso rose to 20ft (6 metres), a record high crest if confirmed. The NWS also reported a father and two children had been washed away by flash floods in New Mexico and rescue crews were searching for themTexas floods: more than 100 people dead and at least 161 still missingAs the flood risk rises around the world, what can we do to adapt? Continue reading...

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22 h. ago 'I tried Wimbleon star Iga Swiatek's pasta and strawberries recipe to see if it works'

After reading an interview where Wimbledon star Iga Swiatek raved about her favourite childhood dish, reporter Alice Sjoberg decided to give it a go – and the results left her confused

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24 h. ago A ruling this week in the Caster Semenya case could reignite the issue of sex eligibility in sports

A ruling expected this week by the highest chamber of the European Court of Human Rights could reignite champion runner Caster Semenya’s yearslong legal battle against sports authorities over sex eligibility rules

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34 h. ago How The Salt Path dissolved into allegations of lies, theft and betrayal

The bestselling memoir was hailed as a moving true story of love resilience and the healing power of nature. But now its author Raynor Winn faces extraordinary allegations – raising doubts over whether the heartwarming journey was too good to be true after all, writes Maira Butt

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36 h. ago London stocks close higher as latest US tariff rates received

The FTSE 100 index closed up 47.65 points, 0.5%, at 8,854.18.

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36 h. ago The Salt Path is a box office hit. Will its takings – and its Oscar hopes – now fall off a cliff?

The film adaptation of Winn’s book, starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, quickly became the third most successful UK movie of the year. What happens now?On paper it has everything. A redemption-arc narrative about overcoming homelessness, adversity and illness. Two late-middle age lead characters that would appeal to the key silver-pound cinema-going demographic, as well as providing plum roles for top-notch British actors. A backdrop of glorious south coast scenery, as experienced through that most modish of contemporary activities: hiking.No wonder film-makers were champing at the bit to make a movie out of The Salt Path, the memoir by Raynor Winn published in 2018 – and so one duly emerged, starring Gillian Anderson as Winn and Jason Isaacs as her husband Moth, who was diagnosed with the incurable condition corticobasal degeneration (CBD). It was released in the UK in May, and was a verifiable hit, taking home £7.6m from the UK box office and becoming the third most succes...

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37 h. ago Ten charged with attempted murder after allegedly ambushing Texas Ice agents

Federal prosecutors described ‘planned ambush with intent to kill Ice correction officers’ on 4 July in AlvaradoTen people have been charged with attempted murder after allegedly ambushing US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agents in Texas on 4 July.Federal prosecutors said attackers drew the agents out of an Ice detention center in Alvarado, Texas, with fireworks and by vandalizing vehicles. They allegedly shot a police officer in the neck and unloaded between 20 and 30 rounds on immigration agents, and were later apprehended by local law enforcement near the scene. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Swiss medicines authority issues first approval for antimalarial drug for treatment of infants

Switzerland’s medical products authority has granted the first approval for a malaria medicine designed for small infants

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39 h. ago Willie le Roux to win 100th cap as Springboks ring changes for second Italy clash

The veteran full-back comes into a much-changed starting side as Rassie Erasmus refreshes his team

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39 h. ago Loose Women's Denise Welch sheds tears live on air after Matty Healy 'wish'

Denise Welch was left overcome with emotion as she opened up about parts of The 1975 frontman's childhood

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40 h. ago The childhood experience that may lower your risk of asthma and eczema

Evidence suggests that early exposure to family members, food, germs, dust, dirt, pollen, and pets shapes our immune response

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