71 m. ago Democrats release more photos from Jeffrey Epstein estate as congressman says new batch ‘raises even more questions’ – live

Release includes photos of Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and Richard Branson as top Democrat says images raise questions about financier’s relationship with high-profile figuresThe admiral in charge of US military forces in Latin America will retire two years early, AP reports, amid rising tensions with Venezuela that include Wednesday’s seizure of an oil tanker and more than 20 deadly strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats.Three US officials and two people familiar with the matter told Reuters that Admiral Alvin Holsey was pushed out by defense secretary Pete Hegseth. Two officials said Hegseth had grown frustrated with Southern Command as he sought to flex US military operations and planning in the region. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Funeral directors who left 46 bodies to decompose in warm mortuary for over a month are found guilty of denying families lawful burials

Bailiffs found two bodies stored in a room at Elkin and Bell Funerals without refrigeration and with water leaking through the ceiling during a visit in December 2023.

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2 h. ago Democrats publish more photos from Jeffrey Epstein estate, including of Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and former prince Andrew – live

House oversight committee publishes 19 photos from 95,000 they have received from the disgraced financier’s estate todayThe admiral in charge of US military forces in Latin America will retire two years early, AP reports, amid rising tensions with Venezuela that include Wednesday’s seizure of an oil tanker and more than 20 deadly strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats.Three US officials and two people familiar with the matter told Reuters that Admiral Alvin Holsey was pushed out by defense secretary Pete Hegseth. Two officials said Hegseth had grown frustrated with Southern Command as he sought to flex US military operations and planning in the region. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Eating more of this crunchy vegetable could help fight Alzheimer’s disease

Cases of dementia are anticipated to double by 2060

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2 h. ago One sperm donor passed on a deadly gene to 200 children. It could easily happen again

The case has prompted urgent questions about the effectiveness of screening for sperm donors

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3 h. ago UK will have to follow EU and delay ban on sale of diesel and petrol cars, experts warn

Labour environment secretary Ed Miliband under pressure as Europe prepares to water down key net zero pledge

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3 h. ago Families washed out of tents as flood waters course through Gaza

Gaza has been hit by heavy rains and low temperatures, deepening the misery of most of its 2.2 million population who are living in tents after two years of Israeli bombardment. Thousands of homeless people have been washed out of their makeshift shelters and forced to seek emergency refuge Continue reading...

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3 h. ago RFK Jr is a danger to public health – but local Maha laws could be a bigger threat | Katrina vanden Heuvel

An array of under-the-radar initiatives are taking hold across the US, often tied to immunization, fluoridation and raw milkEven within the freak show that is Donald Trump’s cabinet, the health and human services secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has a singular knack for dominating the headlines with the most disturbing sort of carnivalesque spectacle.In recent months, he’s amplified harmful misinformation linking Tylenol and autism and dismissed the entire CDC vaccine advisory committee, replacing them with skeptics and conspiracy theorists. And even as that agency debated and ultimately scrapped its hepatitis B vaccination recommendation for many newborns, Kennedy courted further controversy for his alleged involvement in a tabloid-fodder love triangle.Katrina vanden Heuvel is editor and publisher of the Nation, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and a contributor to the Washington Post, the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Met Office urges 'prepare emergency kit and essentials' in 31 areas this weekend

People living in 31 areas should consider preparing an emergency flood kit and essential items as the Met Office has issued several weather warnings for Saturday, Sunday and Monday

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4 h. ago Haunting new video shows six Israeli hostages walking through Hamas terror tunnels months before they were all executed

Harrowing footage showing the final months of six Israeli hostages murdered by Hamas has been released by their families, offering a chilling glimpse into life inside captivity.

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4 h. ago Coronation Street star stuns fans as she shares rare snap of lookalike grown

WATERLOO Road and Corrie actress Saira Jackson has shared a rare snap of her grown-up daughter as she celebrates a major life milestone. The proud mum, 43, wrapped an arm around her lookalike daughter Leah as she sipped a glass of white wine in a bar. Saira wrote on Instagram: "Baby girl’s flown the nest....

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4 h. ago Met police agree to pay £7,500 to woman arrested over Gaza protest placard

Exclusive: Force to pay damages to Aisha Jung, who was put into a police van and held until 4amThe Metropolitan police have agreed to pay £7,500 in damages to a woman arrested at a Gaza protest for holding up a placard that said: “Apartheid Israel, what a cuntry.”Aisha Jung, 53, from south London, was with her husband and two of her sons, aged 10 and 11, when police arrested her at the November 2023 demonstration in Trafalgar Square, central London, telling her that the sign could be considered offensive. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago ‘The worst is when the rubbish explodes’: the children living in Patagonia’s vast dumps

In sprawling landfills, thousands of Argentinian families scavenge for survival amid toxic waste and government neglect, dreaming of steady jobs and escape The sun rises over the plateau of Neuquén’s open-air rubbish tip. Maia, nine, and her brothers, aged 11 and seven, huddle by a campfire. Their mother, Gisel, rummages through bags that smell of rotten fruit and meat.Situated at the northern end of Argentinian Patagonia, 100km (60 miles) from Vaca Muerta – one of the world’s largest fossil gas reserves – children here roam amid twisted metal, glass and rubbish spread over five hectares (12 acres). The horizon is waste. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Bridgerton's etiquette expert dubs one British Christmas tradition as 'tacky'

While many families hold their own festives traditions, some may be more acceptable than others.

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5 h. ago New footage shows six Israeli hostages celebrating Jewish holiday, months before they were killed

New footage shows six Israeli hostages celebrating Hanukkah while held captive in a Gaza tunnel months before they were killed

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5 h. ago Experts share tips on staying sober(ish) this holiday season

From “zebra striping” and “damp drinking” to strategic pacing hacks, these tips will help keep you on the straight and narrow at Christmas and other holiday parties

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5 h. ago Celtic and Nancy look to navigate choppy waters in League Cup final

Pressure, and no shortage of it, sits on Celtic’s shoulders and St Mirren are unfavourable opponents at Hampden ParkIt is very easy to root for Wilfried Nancy. A likable, passionate individual whose career has taken him from unheralded player to the forefront of a club the size of Celtic should be worthy of high praise. It also feels only two games into the Frenchman’s tenure in Glasgow that he requires all the support he can get.Nancy will receive that backing from the stands. Whatever legitimate grievances Celtic’s fanbase has about the direction of their club and circumstance by which Nancy was coaxed from Columbus Crew, they are generally wise enough to give the man a chance. Which is not to say there were no howls of outcry when Nancy’s name was initially floated as a potential successor to Brendan Rodgers. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Make clothes last longer with one change to settings on your washing machine

Experts have revealed just one change to make to your washing machine in order to ensure clothes stay looking better for longer

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6 h. ago Kind stranger rescues sick street dog and gives her life 'she deserves'

A woman in her 20s shared how she came across a Pitbull covered in fleas and cowering in the street, believing the poor dog could have been out there without food and water for hours

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6 h. ago How Kelly Osbourne has been helping mum Sharon make a tentative step back into the spotlight and 'have a little fun' amid their grief over Ozzy

On July 22, the reality TV veterans announced the tragic death of patriarch Ozzy , revealing they could not convey the depths of their sadness through words.

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