3 h. ago Barnes buries Benfica to keep Newcastle purring and pile pain on Mourinho

When José Mourinho arrived on Tyneside and immediately ­showered Eddie Howe and his players with ­lavish praise, Newcastle fans feared the worst. Although such worries ultimately evaporated, it took a fine goal from Anthony Gordon and two more from the substitute Harvey Barnes to reassure St James’ Park that Benfica’s new(ish) manager would not be inflicting any pain on Howe’s team.If Mourinho’s side, and their ­Belgium winger Dodi Lukébako especially, should remain unbowed by their contribution to an ­initially intriguing, highly compelling ­Champions League duel, Benfica’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages appear almost in tatters. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago 'I didn't think anything of it when I shared travel plan on TikTok but the worst happened'

Melissa Doherty, in her excitement, opted to post her travel plans on TikTok, only to fall victim to what she dubbed the "worst thing that can happen to you"

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12 h. ago Pickle power: how to make your first ferments | Kitchen aide

Little more than clean jars, salt water and time are needed to get you on the path to perfect picklesI love ferments and want to start making my own to save money. Where should I start? Ben, by email“Maybe with some carrots, onions, cucumber or beetroot – anything Ben has an excess of,” says Connor Wilson, head chef at The Kirkstyle Inn in Slaggyford, Northumberland. “Fermentation is a great way of preserving produce, but it won’t give new life to things that are past their best.”That said, tired-looking carrots would be perfect for Olia Hercules’ go-to for newbie fermenters: “If they look dehydrated but without any rotting, they’re amazing to ferment,” says the author of Strong Roots. “The sugars concentrate and you get this bright carrot flavour.” Start by slicing carrots (“the thinner or smaller the pieces, the quicker they’ll ferment”), then make a brine by mixing 35g rock or sea salt (“don’t use table salt”) with a litre of water (“tap is fine, filtered is better”), and making ...

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12 h. ago Enzo Maresca: Chelsea players decide punishment for red cards, not me

The Blues have the worst disciplinary record in the Premier League this season

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13 h. ago Music lovers think UK pop sensation has dropped the 'worst song' of the year

A new song from a household name has been dubbed the 'worst song' of the year, with many left in disbelief over the track, with some considering it a contender for worst of the year

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14 h. ago How much chocolate is really in your favourite treat: The list of sweets and biscuits packed with so much oil and filler they can't even be called chocolate anymore

Club and Penguin bars are among those now being labelled 'chocolate flavoured' - with palm oil and shea oil increasingly filling in instead of cocoa with its rising prices.

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15 h. ago Five immediate problems facing Arne Slot as Liverpool deal with worst run in 11 years

Liverpool have lost four games on the spin for the first time in more than a decade and, at this point of the season, Arne Slot looks to have more questions than answers

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15 h. ago Cleaning experts share two crucial hacks to avoid muddy carpets this autumn

Autumn is the worst time of year for accidentally trapesing mud through the house.

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15 h. ago 'I'm 'Doctor Death' and these are the worst ways people can die'

Australian forensic pathologist Roger Byard, known as 'Doctor Death', has been dealing with the macabre and morbid for decades - and has some grim advice

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15 h. ago 'I'm a forensic pathologist and these are the two worst ways to die'

From the 'Doctor Death' in Australia to the UK's highest-profile morticians, these professionals have seen it all when it comes to the worst ways to die

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16 h. ago Chef swears by 1 unexpected ingredient to make fried eggs tastier

According to one chef, it's not the butter and oil that make a fried egg flavourful

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23 h. ago Heinz Beanz sent me 3 new flavours to try and 1 was the worst thing I have ever eaten

Heinz has launched three new Beanz flavours, Pizza, Tagine and Sweet & Sour and I will never allow one of these tins in my house again

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24 h. ago One dead after rare tornado topples construction cranes near Paris

The tornado killed one construction worker on a building site, injured 10 others and left four in critical conditionA tornado tore through districts north of Paris on Monday, toppling three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.The town of Ermont, about 20km (13 miles) north-east of Paris was worst hit by the sudden twister that caused damage across about 10 districts. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago A foodie’s guide to Belfast: seafood, Michelin meals and local flavours

From succulent fresh oysters to Michelin-starred tasting menus, Belfast serves a rich culinary journey with buzzing markets and cosy traditional pubs

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32 h. ago Wayne Lineker names the best and worst celebrities to visit O Beach Ibiza and admits one was thrown out 'three times in one day'

Now back in England after giving up his life in the Spanish islands, Lineker has reflected on his best and worst experiences as owner of the landmark venue in a series of social media posts.

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33 h. ago Holidaymakers reveal the worst 'tourist prices' they've ever paid

A trip to a new country can quickly be shattered by jacked-up prices in shops, markets and restaurants - aimed at squeezing every penny possible out of unbeknownst tourists.

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33 h. ago Dogs and Fireworks 2025: How to get your pup through Diwali, Halloween and Bonfire Night

It’s the worst time of the year for dogs that are sensitive to loud noises.

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33 h. ago 'Three weeks ago I saw the worst of humanity, but since then I've seen the best'

The synagogue attack survivor says he 'lucky' to be alive

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33 h. ago ‘I wanted to do something more meaningful’: the Chinese nationals fighting for Ukraine

Volunteers defy their government and public opinion in China to risk their lives for an adversary of Beijing’s main geopolitical partnerIn a war that has been characterised by merciless attacks on civilians, one of the worst took place on 8 July 2024. Russia missile strikes killed at least 43 people in cities across Ukraine in one of the deadliest days of the war last year. One of the most shocking blows was to the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital in central Kyiv, which reduced the country’s largest paediatric clinic to rubble.Tim, 43, was delivering aid on the outskirts of Kyiv when he heard a missile fly overhead. A short while later, he saw the news on his phone that the children’s hospital had been hit. Along with a British friend, the Chinese national, who asked to be referred to by just his English name, rushed to the scene to help with the recovery efforts. “Seeing the severed limbs, some of them belonging to children, I started crying,” the father-of-two said, tears in his eyes...

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34 h. ago Scotland warned of ‘potential storm’ that could ‘pack punch’ as Met Office pinpoint worst day amid ‘colder’ forecast

SCOTLAND could be hit by a horrific storm just in time for Halloween. A low-pressure system could see wind speeds increase and temperatures plunge. Southernly winds are currently barrelling towards Ireland and could make landfall later this week. Irish weather forecasters warned the potential storm could "pack a punch". Weather Alerts Ireland said: “There is...

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