69 m. ago What is the mysterious ‘radiation’ fog blanketing California – and is it dangerous?

The fog pattern is a common one in California’s Central Valley and does not pose any extra risk to human health, researchers say

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2 h. ago Labour’s pledge to build 1.5m new homes set to fall short by 500,000

The 1.5m homes target means building an average of 300,000 new homes a year – a figure not achieved since the 1970s

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3 h. ago Epstein files reveal how sex offender slipped into royal circles as expert questions former Duchess

Photos of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein show how deeply he ingrained himself into British royal circles

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5 h. ago Adenovirus: 7 things we know as 'untreatable' disease sweeps globe

Health experts have warned that the difficult to treat virus is making rounds alongside other illnesses, such as the ongoing 'superflu' epidemic and recent resurgence of Covid

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5 h. ago Sex offender branded a danger to children allowed to set up home in grounds of Scots primary school

A SEX beast who was branded a risk to children set up home in the grounds of a primary school after a blunder by officials. The fiend was given the all-clear to move into a property giving him access to pupils as young as four, with parents kept in the dark. Scottish Government ministers were...

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5 h. ago 19 new Jewish settlements in West Bank approved in latest threat to Palestinian state

The U.S.-brokered peace plan calls for a possible ‘pathway’ to a Palestinian state — something the settlements are aimed at preventing

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6 h. ago The King’s former headteacher fled Scotland amid MI5 ‘German spy’ probe

KING Charles' former headteacher fled Scotland over shock claims he was a 'dangerous' German spy. Kurt Hahn, founder of Gordonstoun School in Moray, was at the centre of a top secret MI5 probe. Critics accused the German-born educator of "suspicious" conduct during his tenure at the prestigious school in the 1940s. The bombshell revelations came...

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6 h. ago Trump's return brought stiff headwinds for clean energy. So why are advocates optimistic in 2026?

Dozens of energy developers, experts and politicians say there were some highs amid a lot of lows in a roller coaster year for clean energy as President Donald Trump worked to boost polluting fuels while stymying wind and solar

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6 h. ago Harry and Meghan's fresh plot to 'cling onto royal power' as they react to divorce rumours

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are ringing in the new year with a huge work announcement, but what does it say about their future plans as a family? Experts weigh in

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6 h. ago High street bargain giant to lock doors at all 280 shops for 48 hours this Christmas

BARGAIN hunters hoping for a last‑minute spree at The Range face disappointment, as the retailer has announced a strict 48‑hour closure. The popular home, garden, and leisure retailer has announced it will keep the shutters down at every single one of its stores across the UK for two full days over the festive period. Unlike...

Economics

6 h. ago Professional gardener shares crucial task everyone must do before next week to protect plants

Gardening expert Tom Strowlger recommends protecting cold-sensitive plants with fleece before the harsh winter weather arrives

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7 h. ago Gardener shares the one task everyone should do in their gardens before next week

The gardening expert advises covering sensitive plants like fig trees, olive trees and agapanthus with fleece before winter weather hits to protect them from frost and extreme conditions

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7 h. ago Extremists are using AI voice cloning to supercharge propaganda. Experts say it’s helping them grow

Researchers warn generative tools are helping militant groups from neo-Nazis to the Islamic State spread ideologyWhile the artificial intelligence boom is upending sections of the music industry, voice generating bots are also becoming a boon to another unlikely corner of the internet: extremist movements that are using them to recreate the voices and speeches of major figures in their milieu, and experts say it is helping them grow.“The adoption of AI-enabled translation by terrorists and extremists marks a significant evolution in digital propaganda strategies,” said Lucas Webber, a senior threat intelligence analyst at Tech Against Terrorism and a research fellow at the Soufan Center. Webber specializes in monitoring the online tools of terrorist groups and extremists around the world. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Seven hidden dangers lurking at Christmas time and how to avoid them

Over 80,000 Brits end up in hospital due to festive accidents each year, from falls and cuts to burns and even food poisoning. Here's how to stay safe this Christmas

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7 h. ago Driver, 18, killed and girl, 17, injured in horror crash as four arrested

Three teens have been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and a 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and assisting an offender following the fatal smash

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7 h. ago Poinsettias will last beyond the new year if you do 1 task every month

Poinsettias are a popular festive plant, known for their striking red appearance. But if you want to keep them alive and thriving long into the New Year, you'll need to follow these expert tips

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8 h. ago Labour's 'stop the boats' promise in tatters as more than 41,000 migrants have arrived in Britain on small boats in 2025

Some 803 people made the dangerous journey across the English Channel in 13 dinghies from northern France, starting overnight on Friday and into Saturday.

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8 h. ago Top economists call for halt to Sri Lanka debt repayments after Cyclone Ditwah

Group of 120 experts including Joseph Stiglitz urge fresh debt restructuring plan given scale of destructionA group of the world’s top economists – including the Nobel prize winner Joseph Stiglitz – have called for Sri Lanka’s debt payments to be suspended as it tackles the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.More than 600 people were killed and hundreds of thousands of homes destroyed across the island, in what Sri Lanka’s president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, called the “largest and most challenging natural disaster in our history”. Continue reading...

Economics

8 h. ago Tesco, Sainsbury's and other supermarkets urgent recall on danger food

Supermarkets Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Iceland are recalling a popular dish after an urgent warning was issued by the Food Standards Agency over a risk to health

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8 h. ago 'First release of heavily redacted Epstein files is completely tantalising cover

An expert has dubbed the release of heavily redacted files relating to the late Jeffrey Epstein a 'complete cover-up' as US lawmakers criticise the first document dump

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