16 h. ago Galaxy smartwatch with a battery life that 'lasts for days' plummets to £39

Shoppers hoping to work on their fitness can buy an affordable Galaxy smartwatch in a limited offer

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17 h. ago Six great reads: Katherine Ryan, a missing backpacker returns, and Fast Food Nation redux

Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Bananas will stay fresh for 'up to 12 days' if stored with 1 household item

Most people enjoy bananas, but they are prone to going mushy and brown before you know it. There's no need to worry though, as you could help them to last for as long as 12 days

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37 h. ago Shatrughan Sinha was with Reena Roy in London two days before he married Poonam Sinha: 'Till the last mom

Shatrughan Sinha was with Reena Roy in London two days before he married Poonam Sinha: 'Till the last mom  Times of India

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48 h. ago Shock turn in Succession star Nicholas Braun's DUI drama months after he was arrested

Braun, 37, was arrested in New Hampshire over Labor Day weekend last year and charged with DUI-impairment as well as operating without lights in the evening.

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52 h. ago The mediocre Ashes: England arrived as a rabble and Australia weren’t much better | Geoff Lemon

Australia were there for the taking but Brendon McCullum’s tourists were so poor and ill-prepared they never got closeAs far as endings go, it ended nicely. People streamed on to the Sydney Cricket Ground, wanting to get close to the trophy presentation and to have a canter on the turf. Nothing thrills an audience more than a chance to walk the stage. On a sun-kissed blue-heaven day, the match had finished early enough to leave plenty of afternoon to spare. Later Usman Khawaja soaked that up with his own crowd of family and friends, on his last day as a Test player.These endings are supposed to signal the close of something momentous. Another Ashes wrapped up, another chapter in the rivalry written. Still, once it was done, the whole thing felt like it had been more hole than doughnut. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago Dan Skelton trying ‘not to give Willie Mullins a sniff’ in British jumps trainer battle

Skelton has started the new year nearly £2 million clear of his rival, who has secured the last two titles on the final day of the jumps season

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55 h. ago Body found in search for missing Brit who vanished after Facetiming family

A body has been found in the search for a missing British man last seen by his family over FaceTime on Christmas Day - this is a breaking story

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59 h. ago ‘This is not normal’: Minneapolis on edge and angry after ICE killing of woman amid federal surge

City targeted by Trump has seen swarm of immigration agents on the streets – and residents say the tension is palpableEdwin Torres DeSantiago received a text message on Wednesday morning as he was tracking immigration enforcement across Minneapolis – a person was shot by ICE at 34th Street and Portland Avenue.He jumped into his car to head to the scene. Torres DeSantiago manages the Immigrant Defense Network, a group that monitors ICE activity and responds to community needs after someone is taken. He has responded to dozens of scenes in the past few months, and even more in the last few days since the federal government surged its presence in the midwestern city. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Trump FINALLY takes Starmer's call as No10 lamely insists the PM 'set out his position' on Greenland threats

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump spoke last night, four days after the US president's extraordinary operation to oust Venezuela's dictator.

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3 d. ago Two teen girls missing from Manchester for several days as police launch urgent search

Fifteen-year-old Caitlyn has been missing for four days while fourteen-year-old Olivia was last seen on Monday evening - Greater Manchester Police said cops "want to make sure they are safe and well"

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3 d. ago Let’s be clear: if the Palestine Action hunger strikers die, the government will bear moral responsibility | George Monbiot

The three remaining hunger strikers have been convicted of nothing. Yet with astonishing cruelty, ministers refuse to listen to their reasonable demandsThey are far into the lethal zone. Three people who are being held in prison on charges connected with the protest group Palestine Action have been on hunger strike for 45, 59 and 66 days. A fourth prisoner, Teuta Hoxha, ended her strike this week, after 58 days. She could suffer lifelong health effects. The remaining strikers, Heba Muraisi, Kamran Ahmed and Lewie Chiaramello, could pass away at any time. The 10 IRA and INLA hunger strikers who died in 1981 survived for between 46 and 73 days. Muraisi, whose strike has lasted the longest, is, according to supporters, now struggling to breathe and suffering uncontrollable muscle spasms – possible signs of neurological damage. Yet the government refuses to engage.It created this situation. The Crown Prosecution Service states that the maximum time a prisoner can spend on remand is 182 ...

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3 d. ago Fresh call for military assistance and thousands of pupils at home amid 'one of biggest snow events of last 20 years'

Major incident declared by a council fearing communities will be cut off by drifts

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3 d. ago How Victoria's Secret plans to rally this Valentine's Day after last year's sales flop

It's no secret that a certain lingerie company has slipped in popularity over the last few years. 

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4 d. ago Met Police staff to strike for six more days amid pay dispute

The last strike took place on New Year’s Day and was described as ‘hugely successful and disruptive’

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4 d. ago Wilfried Nancy’s coaching blasted as ‘pathetic’ as Celtic accused of buying into sacked manager’s ‘marketeering’

FOOTBALL pundit Michael Stewart has slammed Wilfried Nancy's "pathetic coaching" after he was sacked by Celtic. The Frenchman became the club's shortest serving manager in their history on Monday, lasting just 33 days following a disastrous spell in charge. The 48-year-old lost six of his eight games as Hoops boss and was axed after their...

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4 d. ago Man last seen entering river remains missing after third day of search

Police said the family of a missing man are 'being supported'

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4 d. ago Search launched for Brit missing in Thailand last seen in Christmas Day Facetime call

Mark Counsell, 31, from Pontypool, South Wales, is believed to be in Thailand or in Kuala Lumpur and was wearing a khaki-coloured Fred Perry T-shirt

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5 d. ago Man City plot Marc Guehi transfer move from under Liverpool's noses amid injury crisis

Liverpool came agonisingly close to signing Marc Guehi for £35million in the last few days of the summer transfer window and now Manchester City are exploring a move in January

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5 d. ago Man Utd were unhappy with Ruben Amorim’s criticism of three players and his reaction to feedback before sacking

MANCHESTER UNITED were unhappy with Ruben Amorim’s criticism of academy players and first-teamer Patrick Dorgu. United were also unimpressed with Amorim’s reaction to feedback and claim that he became more emotional and reactive. Senior club figures were particularly unhappy with the 1-1 home draw with Wolves last week. United had beaten Newcastle four days earlier...

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