46 h. ago Germany admits it is NOT ready for World War Three as it issues chilling warning to residents

Germany has a lack of available war bunkers and shelters available for its people in the event of a third world war breaking out, as the majority of them have been repurposed

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50 h. ago ‘Cañahua chose me’: can an ancient relative of quinoa revive rural Bolivia’s economy?

The effects of the climate crisis and a lack of jobs are driving young people away from the Andean highlands but a long-shunned crop could stem the tideFew young people remain in Bolivia’s highland plateau, the Altiplano. The rising frequency and severity of extreme weather events, such as drought and frost, have reduced their economic prospects and migration has accelerated as the environment becomes more unpredictable.“The climate isn’t like it used to be,” says Nico Mamani Lima, a farmer and agronomist from Ayo Ayo. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Gordon Strachan savages Dundee over state of Dens Park as he dismisses fan memories – 'People are lacking in thought'

The club's technical director also dismissed the notion that the ground might hold special memories for supporters

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7 d. ago I'm a pilot and was suspended for refusing to fly tired... airlines are 'putting profit before passengers' and it's a massive risk

Mike Simkins was working as a senior captain when he refused to fly a plane carrying more than 200 people on account of his lack of sleep.

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7 d. ago I'm a pilot and was sacked for refusing to fly tired... airlines are 'putting profit before passengers' and it's a massive risk

Mike Simkins was working as a senior captain for Thomas Cook Airlines when he refused to fly a plane carrying more than 200 people on account of his lack of sleep.

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3 w. ago Trump administration says it deported 17 more ‘violent criminals’ to El Salvador

The Trump administration says it has deported 17 more “violent criminals” from the Tren de Aragua and MS-13 gangs to El Salvador, as it doubles down on a policy of removing people from the U.S. to third countries despite criticism over lack of transparency and human rights protections

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3 w. ago 'Don't you have friends to go with?': the stigma and joy of a table for one | Emma Gannon

Solo dining is a sign of unhappiness, a new report claims. I’ll tell you why I think that’s nonsense – but please don’t pull up a chairI once told a colleague that I was going to Amsterdam on a solo trip to wine and dine alone. “Do you not have any friends to go with?” she replied. She was joking, but I think she also meant it. Her comment was tinged with pity. Why would you choose to eat a three-course meal with a good view or order room service in a nice hotel on your own? What’s the point? Wouldn’t you want to share that with someone?Eating alone often gets a bad rap. It’s getting an even worse rap now that the World Happiness Report moved Americans down the ranking in part because they are, apparently, eating alone too much. The picture doesn’t look good: too many people have no one to eat with, they lack community, and are clearly rather isolated and lonely. Community is incredibly important – especially now, when the world feels increasingly unstable and unpredictable. We all ...

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3 w. ago Barry Ferguson passes 'biggest' Rangers challenge as interim boss told 2 things he's instilled since taking Ibrox gig

The interim boss watched his side recover a two goal deficit to triumph in a seven-goal thriller over Dundee at Dens Park

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3 w. ago Dundee v Rangers injury news: 6 out and 3 doubts as 22 y/o midfielder a potential absentee at Dens Park

Here is the latest team news ahead of Dundee v Rangers in the Scottish Premiership at Dens Park on Saturday.

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3 w. ago Dundee v Rangers injury news: 6 out and 3 doubts as 22 y/o midfielder a huge doubt for Dens Park visit

Here is the latest team news ahead of Dundee v Rangers in the Scottish Premiership at Dens Park on Saturday.

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3 w. ago Dundee v Rangers injury news: 6 out and 2 doubts as Barry Ferguson waits on key man ahead of Dens Park visit

Here is the latest team news ahead of Dundee v Rangers in the Scottish Premiership at Dens Park on Saturday.

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