1 hour ago Frederick Forsyth, Day of the Jackal author and former MI6 agent, dies aged 86

Writer used his experience reporting on De Gaulle’s France to plot his thriller, and continued to draw on real-world research for subsequent bestsellersFrederick Forsyth, the author who turned his adventures as a journalist and work with MI6 into bestselling thrillers, has died after a brief illness aged 86.Forsyth brought a reporter’s eye to his fiction, transforming the thriller genre with a series of novels including The Day of the Jackal, The Odessa File and The Dogs of War. Combining meticulous research with firecracker plots, he published a series of novels that sold more than 75m copies around the world, and won him honours including a CBE in 1997 and the Crime Writers’ Association Diamond Dagger award. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Trump's new travel ban takes effect as tensions escalate over immigration enforcement

President Donald Trump’s new ban on travel to the United States by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries is now in effect

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4 h. ago 'After taking Mounjaro, my life fell apart': Women reveal disturbing side effects from jab that started within days

In the UK, anxiety, panic attacks and insomnia are not listed as possible side-effects for Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro.

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4 h. ago British scientists make 'pivotal' breakthrough in fight against bowel cancer

New research has found that cancerous bowel cells can 'shapeshift' into the types of cells found in skin and muscle - making them harder to treat.

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5 h. ago All the UK attractions offering 33% off this summer including Legoland and Thorpe Park

Alton Towers Resort, Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Thorpe Park, Legoland Windsor Resort, Warwick Castle, Cadbury World and The London Eye are among those offering money off

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5 h. ago Former soldier broke teen's eye socket while on bail for doing same thing to another victim

A judge said the defendant seems to be someone who "likes punching people in the eye"

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5 h. ago Barbora Krejcikova has 'full circle moment' in return to London Eye for Queen's Club draw

Barbora Krejcikova has 'full circle moment' in return to London Eye for Queen's Club draw  Tennis.com

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5 h. ago BBC Antiques Roadshow guest stunned as 'worthless' £1 vase fetches eye

A woman was left stunned after her mother's 'worthless' vase, which she had bought for £1 at a car boot sale, was given a staggering valuation on the BBC Antiques Roadshow

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6 h. ago Best skincare gifts for dads wanting to improve their skin this Father's Day

Finding the perfect gift for your dad a tricky feat, so we've managed to find some of the best skincare bundle gifts that any dad will love this Father's Day

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6 h. ago Mythica: Stormbound review – new chunk of swords and sorcery tale ripe for avid franchise audience

The sixth instalment in this low-budget series has a meagre plot and shonky visual effects but the director and cast clearly care about the franchise’s audienceThis low-budget but reasonably competent swords and sorcery yarn is the sixth instalment in a series of Mythica films that goes back to 2014. It seems they were first bankrolled partly by crowdfunding, and then presumably kept going by the production’s low overheads and straight-to-retail distribution to an audience that clearly grooves to quasi-Tolkienian, Dungeons and Dragons-style quests featuring a motley band (there is usually an elf or dwarf). If you like your necromancy tales spiked with huge chunks of nattering as the characters endeavour to bulk out the running time with lots of banter and exposition, this may be just the ticket. Don’t worry too much about not having seen the other five films because this is reasonably watchable, especially as so much time is devoted to filling newbies in on the backstory via dialogu...

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7 h. ago Keir Starmer says technology can create a ‘better future’ as he addresses AI fears

Prime minister announces changes to boost UK’s artificial intelligence infrastructure in speech at London Tech WeekUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has said ministers should be able to “look every parent in the eye” and pledge that tech can create a “better future” for their children.The UK prime minister opened London Tech Week with a series of policy announcements on artificial intelligence, including a boost to AI infrastructure and a new AI tool to transform the planning system. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago How these beautiful Victorian books can cause liver damage and skin problems

Prolonged exposure to multiple volumes in a certain colour can be a health hazard - and there is an interesting explanation

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7 h. ago Live updates: U.S. and China to hold trade talks in London; travel ban takes effect

Live updates: U.S. and China to hold trade talks in London; travel ban takes effect  NBC4 Los Angeles

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7 h. ago 'This eye cream with 2,500 reviews rejuvenated my undereyes after excessive screen time'

The Jones Road Eye Cream boasts plenty of glowing reviews from shoppers - and it helped revive my tired eyes

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8 h. ago Champion jockey lands stellar Royal Ascot rides after securing top job

Colin Keane, Ireland’s six-time title winner, has been appointed by powerful Juddmonte operation as its retained rider with immediate effect

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9 h. ago 'I lost 5stone on weight loss jabs and there's one major downside no one talks about'

One woman has spoken out about a negative side effect of weight loss jabs that no one really talks about, despite losing a staggering 80lbs on the injections

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9 h. ago Trailblazer Uriah Rennie remembered as a ‘special person’ and ‘true gentleman’

The former Premier League referee has died at the age of 65.

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9 h. ago The truth about 'Sephora kids' taking over TikTok: Children as young as 7 are using dozens of products on their faces

Scientists from Northwestern University found that children as young as seven are using over a dozen products on their skin every day.

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9 h. ago Shape of meow! Big cat sighting near Ed Sheeran's £3.7million country estate sparks loose 'panther' fears

A neighbour in Eye, Suffolk was left terrified when he saw the feline just five miles from the pop singer's swish home, but still found time to take a few snaps, showing a black creature lurking by the trees.

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10 h. ago NHS tells Tesco shoppers to 'keep an eye out' in health alert

Tesco shoppers may spot the NHS logo on a common household product

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