71 m. ago German election shows how far green wave has receded in Europe

Result is further evidence that political conversation around the climate crisis has shiftedGerman election live – latest updatesIn the final days of an election campaign dominated by migration, the likely new chancellor of Europe’s biggest polluter sought to assure voters that its economy ministry would not be occupied by NGOs. Instead, conservative lead candidate Friedrich Merz posted on social media that it would be led by “someone who understands that economic policy is more than being a representative for heat pumps”.Climate action barely featured on the campaign trail before Germany’s federal elections on Sunday – except when right-leaning parties used it to swipe at the Greens. Merz’s jab was at the tamer end of attacks aimed at the Green party candidate, Robert Habeck, the economy and climate minister who pushed through an unpopular law to promote clean heating, but is a sign of how far the political conversation around climate action has shifted. Continue reading...

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76 m. ago US and Ukraine 'very close' to signing minerals deal: Kyiv minister says 'nearly all' details of pact with Trump are finalised as Boris Johnson hails chance to secure future

Kyiv's deputy PM said 'nearly all' the details of a pact were now settled after weeks of bitter wrangling between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump .

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83 m. ago Work ethic, flexibility and tactical smarts: Slot’s potent Liverpool recipe

Sunday’s comfortable victory at Manchester City will surely be seen as decisive in the race for the Premier League titleAlexis Mac Allister’s face was a picture and it told part of the story. It was an hour or so after the whistle had blown on Liverpool’s 2-0 win at Manchester City on Sunday and the war wounds were visible, the signs of sacrifice.There were shades of yellow and green on Mac Allister’s left eyelid, angry red above that – just beneath the eyebrow; more red around the cheekbone. The damage was done in the 30th minute when the Liverpool midfielder flung himself into a sliding challenge on Omar Marmoush. Continue reading...

Society

1 hour ago I thought nodding off in front of the TV was normal. But it was a sign of disease doctors said could kill me at any moment

Having hit his mid-50s, former Olympic runner Roger Black thought the fact he sometimes nodded off in front of the TV in the early evening was 'just a sign I was becoming an old git'.

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2 h. ago Do you have an 'emotionally immature parent'? Top psychologist reveals the signs

As a clinical psychologist with 35 years of experience, I developed the phrase 'emotionally immature parents' after I had a revelation while listening to a client talk about her father.

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2 h. ago ‘No longer on the margins’: how women are outperfoming men in Africa’s art market

In 2024, the top five highest-priced sales of African art were all by women, according to research, reflecting increased recognition and demand for their workWhen female African artists collectively surpassed men in auction sales in 2023 for the first time, many dismissed it as an anomaly. But the trend persisted. In 2024 women maintained a strong 52.8% share of sales, despite a broader decline in the African art market.“This shift marks a significant moment in art market history, particularly as global sales of women artists have not yet reached parity with men,” says Lindsay Dewar, chief operating officer of research company ArtTactic. “The African art scene stands out as a leader, where women artists are thriving and performing exceptionally well.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Man City’s Nico Gonzalez reveals strong opinion on Rodri comparisons

Defensive midfielder Gonzalez was signed for £49m from Porto in January to help Man City replace the injured Rodri

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2 h. ago Billie Piper shares selfie with tiny detail that will make Doctor Who fans go wild

The former Doctor Who star was flooded with questions from fans after posting a mirror selfie on Instagram, but why?

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2 h. ago Scientist reveals the DISGUSTING mistake too many of us continue making with our toothbrushes

Dr Samuel Choudhury, a doctor based in Singapore, has revealed the disgusting mistake too many of us continue making with our toothbrushes.

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2 h. ago All 14 of Philippe Clement's Rangers transfers ranked against GVB and Beale as one key fact blows signing myth away

The Belgian was put of his misery on Sunday night and Record Sport has examined his signing record

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2 h. ago Dietitian shares green smoothie recipe that's easy to make 'to nourish your gut'

Dr Megan Rossi, the founder of The Gut Health Doctor, shared the simple recipe that anyone can try to boost their gut health

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3 h. ago Ben Fogle admits he 'didn't listen to his body's warning signs' ahead of his mental breakdown as he reveals he's 'stronger and happier' after the 'chaotic period' in his life

Ben Fogle has admitted that he didn't listen to the warning signs his body gave him ahead of his mental breakdown.

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3 h. ago Meghan Markle recreates Princess Diana's signature look in candid new video

Meghan Markle has shared new content on her Instagram account - including one short clip in which she seems to pay tribute to Prince Harry's late mother, Princess Diana

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3 h. ago Edinburgh IT company acquires Australian firm thanks to HSBC funding

An IT Managed Services company headquartered in Edinburgh has significantly bolstered its global operations with the acquisition of Australian-based EDF Systems, made possible by £1.8 million in funding from HSBC UK.

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3 h. ago Music tuition cuts abandoned by Scottish council after outcry from famous composers

Close to 5,000 people had signed a petition against the proposal

Culture

3 h. ago US and Ukraine 'very close' to signing minerals deal that would commit Trump to Kyiv's future, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson sounded an upbeat tone after weeks of bitter wrangling between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump.

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4 h. ago Germany elections live: AfD’s Weidel says she received congratulations from Elon Musk after significant far

Conservative opposition wins most votes in Germany election amid dramatic surge by far-right Alternative für Deutschland German election 2025: results in fullGuten Morgen aus Berlin,In November 2019, Freidrich Merz joined a conference of German students at Harvard.From our point of view it can get going very, very quickly. We should hold the first talks this week already, in the coming days.My impression is that there are many people in the SPD who also see that we can and should do something together, and then we will find compromises. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Got a headache? These are the signs you need to see a doctor

Experts say you must see a doctor if you are showing any of these symptoms

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4 h. ago ‘Super exciting’ visit of dolphins to East River offers hope of cleaner New York

The rare sighting of two common short-beaked dolphins hints at an environmental success storyWhen New Yorkers were graced by the presence of two dolphins in the city’s East River earlier this month, marine experts said such a sighting was rare – but also a sign that this spring and summer season could be a good one for spotting more marine mammals, both great and small.On the morning of 14 February, a pair of common short-beaked dolphins was spotted alongside Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Experts tracking them observed that they lingered until 17 February, swimming up and down the fast-flowing channel that divides Manhattan from the boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn and is lined with skyscrapers. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Man Utd transfer news: Ruben Amorim target touted by Bernardo Silva as his successor

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Sporting CP wonderkid Geovany Quenda, who has been tipped to replace Bernardo Silva at international level by the man himself

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