73 m. ago Starved boy held captive for 20 years by stepmum seen drinking out school urinal

The victim's teachers spotted him drinking from a urinal in haunting evidence of boy who was allegedly starved and tortured whilst being held captive for 20 years.

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74 m. ago Last person to see missing student Sudiksha Konaki claims he saved her – 8 questions remain

University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, 20, vanished in the Dominican Republic eight days ago and was last seen by Minnesota college senior Joshua Riibe - who refused to answer police's questions

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80 m. ago UK economy shrinks in January; stocks and euro jump on German debt deal – as it happened

UK economy unexpectedly contracts by 0.1% in January in blow to the chancellor ahead of spring statement; Friedrich Merz declares: ‘Germany is back’Let’s look at the GDP figures in more detail.The 0.9% drop in production output in January, which came after 0.5% growth in December, was mainly caused by a 1.1% slump in manufacturing while mining and quarrying also declined. Basic metals and metal products were down along with pharmaceutical products. Continue reading...

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88 m. ago Ravneet Gill’s recipe for traybake treacle sponge and custard | The sweet spot

Light, airy sponge meets sticky syrup topping – and it’s entry-level to make, tooThis simple British pudding is a nod to tradition, and a nostalgic, school dinner favourite. With its light, airy sponge and sticky treacle topping, it’s comforting and indulgent. Quick to prepare and best served warm with custard or cream, it’s ideal for rounding off a long Sunday lunch, or for brightening a rainy afternoon. It’s a guaranteed crowdpleaser with minimal effort. Continue reading...

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88 m. ago ‘Talk about it, focus on your values and stay stoic’: how to cope with rejection

From the workplace to romance to friends, everything you need to know about rejection – and how to move on from itRejection is an inevitable part of the human experience, but despite suffering major and minor rebuffs throughout our lives, every time it happens still feels painful. From the first “no thanks” from someone you fancy at school to the kick in the stomach of a “we have decided to move forward with another candidate” letter, every rejection dents our ego.Humans are hardwired to crave acceptance. “It’s in our blood,” says Hilda Burke, a psychotherapist, couples counsellor and author. In early human societies, she explains, “to be rejected by your community would have posed a serious threat, as individuals did not have the resources to survive alone. We are pack animals.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Joshua Riibe claims he saved Sudiksha Konanki from drowning at Punta Cana beach after sharing a romantic kiss

Joshua Riibe, the last person to see missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki alive, revealed they shared an intimate moment before almost being swept into the ocean.

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2 h. ago Disruptive phones have no place in schools, Education Secretary says

Bridget Phillipson said headteachers have the Government’s ‘full backing’ on removing phones from classrooms.

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2 h. ago UK economy shrinks in January; stocks and euro jump on German debt deal – business live

UK economy unexpectedly contracts by 0.1% in January in blow to the chancellor ahead of spring statement; Friedrich Merz declares: ‘Germany is back’Let’s look at the GDP figures in more detail.The 0.9% drop in production output in January, which came after 0.5% growth in December, was mainly caused by a 1.1% slump in manufacturing while mining and quarrying also declined. Basic metals and metal products were down along with pharmaceutical products. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago Trump administration demands Columbia overhaul academic courses in extraordinary ultimatum

The Trump administration has delivered an extraordinary ultimatum to Columbia University, threatening to permanently end federal funding to the school unless it cedes control of an international studies department and implements sweeping changes to other policies

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2 h. ago Mahmoud Khalil ‘felt as though he was being kidnapped’, lawyers write in new filing

Lawyers demand in updated lawsuit that Columbia University graduate student be released from custodyMahmoud Khalil felt as though he was being kidnapped when he was handcuffed and shackled and rushed from New York to immigration detention in Louisiana last weekend, his lawyers wrote in an updated lawsuit demanding that the Columbia University graduate student be released from custody immediately.The activist has told his lawyers that agents who arrested him at his university housing last Saturday night, in front of his eight-month pregnant wife, never identified themselves. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Thomas Tuchel reveals how Prince William influenced his first England squad

JACK GAUGHAN: The German has met Prince William twice since becoming Gareth Southgate's permanent successor and insisted the pressure of his new job is a privilege.

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3 h. ago ‘I’ve had murderers try to find me. I’ve had armed people say they’ll shoot’ – Dan Reed on the fallout from his Michael Jackson films

The documentary maker has received constant death threats from Jackson fans ever since his devastating Leaving Neverland aired. He reveals why he had to make a follow-up‘I’ve kept company with very violent people for a very long time,” says documentary-maker Dan Reed, in his office whose location has to be kept secret – I was led here, from a decoy address, by the Channel 4 publicist. “I’ve had murderers try to find me. I’ve had people threaten to shoot me who are armed. I’ve been threatened many, many times. I don’t want to say I’m a tough guy, but the needle doesn’t go into the red until I’ve got something quite specific. The threats delivered face to face I took seriously. People trying to find my home address to post me a parcel I took seriously. People in China sending me emails? I don’t take so seriously. They’re going to have to get on a plane.”OK, well he does sound like a tough guy, or at least a foreign correspondent of the old school, and that’s fair enough. From the...

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3 h. ago Aldi brings back popular beauty Specialbuys including £5 foundation that is 'identical' to Charlotte Tilbury's pricey flawless filter product

While the German budget supermarket usually operates with a 'once they're gone, they're gone' attitude, it appears they have brought back their much-loved Lacura makeup range.

Economics

4 h. ago Pupil caught with knife at Scots primary school as police probe incident

A pupil has been caught with a knife at a Scots primary school.

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4 h. ago UK economy shrinks in January; stocks and euro jump on reported German debt deal – business live

UK economy unexpectedly contracts by 0.1% in January in blow to the chancellor ahead of spring statementLet’s look at the GDP figures in more detail.The 0.9% drop in production output in January, which came after 0.5% growth in December, was mainly caused by a 1.1% slump in manufacturing while mining and quarrying also declined. Basic metals and metal products were down along with pharmaceutical products. Continue reading...

Economics

4 h. ago Protestant denominations cutting staff, trying new ideas amid declines in members and money

When the Episcopal Church announced cuts to its national staff last month, it was the latest in a long-running cycle among historic U.S. Protestant denominations — declines in members leading to declines in funding and thus in staff

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4 h. ago Thomas Tuchel defends naming ‘serial winner’ Jordan Henderson in England squad

The return of the 34-year-old Ajax midfielder for the first time since November 2023 was one of the most surprising selections by the German.

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4 h. ago Police probing bone discovery in Scots garden leave scene as DNA tests begin

Tests will take place over the next few weeks in a bid to determine how old the bone is and where it came from.

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6 h. ago More than 40 Dumfries and Galloway community projects to share £440k windfall

Food schemes, community transport and support for older folk were among the schemes to benefit.

Economics

6 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway outpatient appointment waiting lists hit record high

As many as 15 people in the region could have been waiting for more than two years to be seen.

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