11 h. ago Gangs of thugs killing wildlife in leafy London borough by catapulting ice cubes at birds so the evidence melts

Dozens of animals are being shot to death, blinded, left with shattered bones or open wounds in South East London every day as gangs gather after dark to slaughter wildlife for entertainment.

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4 d. ago See how Victoria’s bushfires spread: a visual guide to the scale of devastation

Authorities and firefighters say the Victorian fires of January 2026 were unlike anything seen before in speed, scale and destruction. And they came much earlier than normalGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA new fight for Victorian farmers – saving livestock that survived devastating bushfiresVictoria has been battered by some of the most destructive bushfires in its history, with blazes tearing through 400,000 hectares across the state and claiming the life of a cattle farmer, Maxwell Hobson. Almost 900 buildings have been destroyed, including more than 250 homes, and more than 15,000 livestock have been killed, along with countless wildlife.Both authorities and firefighters on the ground have reported the fires were unlike anything seen before in their speed, scale and destruction. They also came much earlier than the traditional bushfire season, which typically peaks in February. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Fireworks gang thug who attacked police & smashed up car during Bonfire Night mayhem jailed

A FIREWORKS yob who was part of a gang that attacked police and smashed up a vehicle during a shocking Bonfire Night riot in Edinburgh has been jailed. Lewis Forbes was a member of a 30 strong masked mob that launched fireworks, set fires in the road and trashed a parked car in the Gracemount...

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2 w. ago 'Girlfriend loves to humiliate me in bed using leather paddles, hot wax and ice cubes'

JUST JANE: Today our agony aunt Jane O'Gorman is dealing with a new issue from a Daily Star reader who wishes his girl would take turns when it comes to edgy sex

Politics

2 w. ago Want to impress with your cocktails this New Year's Eve? Scientist reveals the surprising secret to creating completely clear ice cubes

Scientists have revealed a simple trick to produce completely clear ice cubes - and it could impress your guests this evening.

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2 w. ago Houseplant hacks: should I use ice cubes to water my plants?

Ice cubes offer a slower form of watering, reducing the risk of soggy soil – but are not suitable for most tropical houseplantsThe problem Many a houseplant is killed with kindness; watering every time you look at them can be terminal. Using ice cubes for watering promises slower, more controlled hydration. But does it work?The hack Place one or two ice cubes on the soil. The idea is that as the ice melts it slowly releases water, giving the roots time to absorb it and avoiding soggy soil. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Advise issued to dog owners whose pets gulp down water too quickly

The owner said: "My dog loves ice cubes in his water bowl and super cold water. He won’t drink cool or lukewarm water." They added this adds to an unpleasant habit.

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3 w. ago Simple Christmas morning mimosas are 'the perfect way to celebrate'

They're tasty and easy to make, you just need to do a quick bit of preparation the night before in time for Christmas morning. And all you need is oranges, orange juice, an ice cube tray, and Champagne or sparkling wine

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3 w. ago Single parking space underneath west London home goes on sale for nearly £300,000

The secure bay on a leafy residential street in Notting Hill, west London, minutes from Portobello Road, costs more than the average family home in some parts of the country.

Economics