86 m. ago The Hallmarked Man by Robert Galbraith review – a terrific, tightly plotted romp

With four murder inquiries in play, JK Rowling’s eighth Cormoran Strike novel avoids the page-padding longeurs of previous volumes – but will he finally tell Robin how he feels about her?In his popular BBC series Just One Thing, the late Michael Mosley made the case for resistance training. Lifting weights, he explained, not only builds stronger muscles, it also boosts the immune system, maintains a healthy heart and improves brain function. Best of all, it can be done in your kitchen, using ordinary domestic items: pints of milk in place of dumbbells, say, or squats wearing a backpack full of books.Anyone intending to use Robert Galbraith’s Strike novels for this purpose would be advised to seek the advice of a GP. The Hallmarked Man may not be the heftiest of the eight so far – it does not even make it into the top three – but it still clocks in at a cool 912 pages. Galbraith’s tendency to whopperdom has in the past elicited a fair amount of griping from critics, me among them, wh...

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87 m. ago Government to contact thousands with 'we will remove you' message

The new rule will see asylum seekers 'swiftly and robustly refused'

Politics

3 h. ago Indonesia protests explained: why did they start and how has the government responded?

Anger at perks for politicians spilled over into wider protests after the death of a 21-year-old delivery driver in JakartaAt least seven people have died, hundreds have been injured and public buildings have been burnt and looted after thousands of people took to the streets in anti-government protests across Indonesia over the past week.The clashes between riot police and rock-throwing protesters that began in the capital and quickly spread beyond Jakarta have been seen as a major test for President Prabowo Subianto, a former general who has been in office for less than a year. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Saving the world’s fattest parrot: can New Zealand vaccinate its rare species before bird flu gets to them?

In the last continent to remain untouched by the virus, hopes are being pinned on immunisation as migration season approachesIt is easy to imagine how it could happen. A petrel, flying east from the Indian Ocean at the end of the Austral winter, makes landfall at New Zealand’s southern Codfish Island/Whenua Hou. Tired from its long journey, the petrel seeks refuge in the burrow of a green kākāpō: a critically endangered flightless species that is the world’s fattest parrot.If the seabird intrudes when the kākāpō is primed to breed, the male parrot may attempt to mate with the smaller petrel, accidentally smothering it in the process. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Eight ways to stop squirrels eating the bird food in your garden

Experts have offered their tips on how to prevent squirrels from stealing food meant for the birds

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6 h. ago Exactly how gardeners can stop squirrels eating their bird food

Squirrels are frequently seen in UK gardens, but they often cause problems at bird feeders

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9 h. ago Five takeaways from ‘world class’ Universal Studios theme park planned for UK

Bosses promise thousands of jobs will be created with millions of visitors

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10 h. ago Meghan Markle puts her kids front and center in rare snaps as she braves scathing reviews of FLOP Netflix show

Meghan Markle put on a brave face as she shared some sweet behind-the-scenes photos from filming the second season of her 'intolerable' Netflix show - putting her kids front and center. 

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10 h. ago QUENTIN LETTS: Yvette Cooper's parliamentary speech was a public emergency edict delivered by Play School presenter

Yvette Cooper's tactic, in the face of smouldering civil unrest about asylum hotels, was to wobble her head and adopt a damp, disapproving tone. Public-emergency edict delivered by Play School presenter.

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10 h. ago Met Office issues rare Northern Lights alert for when Scots may spot phenomenon

Scots in these five areas will be able to see the 'best views' of the Northern Lights as the Met Office issues rare alert

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10 h. ago Kylie Jenner stuns as she shows off her natural curly hair in rare snap

Kylie Jenner ditched her signature straight black her look as she shared a rare image of her natural hair and gushed 'love my little curls'

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12 h. ago Meghan Markle shares rare snaps of Archie and Lilibet in look back on filming Netflix show

Meghan Markle has shared a rare glimpse of her children Archie and Lillie as she gave fans an update on her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, which has been panned by critics

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12 h. ago Celine Dion's 'miraculous' comeback as she 'gently rehearses' to perform again

Celine Dion is said to be 'doing great' as she continues to recover from stiff person syndrome, a rare nerve disorder that causes rigidity and muscle spasms

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13 h. ago Shaughna Phillips reveals pregnancy panic after 'intense' situation overnight

Love Island star Shaughna Phillips has updated fans on her pregnancy on social media in recent days ahead of welcoming her second child with her partner Billy Webb

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14 h. ago This rare deal saves 40% on the “most luxe” retinol we’ve tried

The formula takes a three-pronged approach to minimising fine lines

Economics

14 h. ago ‘They're scones though, right?’: American fried chicken spot in Manchester divides customer’s opinion with viral post

Some locals have had trouble comprehending the use of a different product

Economics

14 h. ago Animal poo could save millions of humans as scientists tacke killer superbugs

Scientists at the University of Leicester have found that thousands of phages, bacteria eaters, are hidden in animal poo and they're exploring whether it could treat human superbugs

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16 h. ago Girl, 6, ‘sent home to die’ from London A&E after doctors dismiss sickle cell complication as stomach flu

Shen’iyah Green, from Enfield, died on the journey home from hospital, after being being wrongly diagnosed with stomach flu

Society

16 h. ago Fifa urged to block ‘disarray’ of major European fixtures being played on different continents

Supporters’ groups warn against ‘dangerous precedent’Governing body to rule on La Liga call for Miami gameFifa has been urged by leading supporters’ groups to block domestic league matches from being played abroad and avoid “a Pandora’s box of disarray for football”, as the prospect of major European fixtures taking place on different continents looms large.World football’s governing body is likely to be tasked with deciding whether Villarreal face Barcelona in Miami in December after La Liga’s request to make the switch was approved and submitted by the Spanish football federation. Milan and Como are also looking to play a Serie A fixture in Perth, Western Australia, in February. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Bake Off host Noel Fielding's rare public appearances and health battles that led to TV axe

Comedian Noel Fielding is set to return to screens with The Great British Bake Off but has kept a low profile due to health concerns

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