51 m. ago What are Cape Verde hurricanes? The longest and most powerful storms of the season

Cape Verde storms typically form from clusters of thunderstorms that move off the continent and into the Atlantic

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52 m. ago Daughters born between two decades warned of increased cancer risk

UKHSA advises anyone who believes they were exposed to a specific drug before they were born to get checked out as they could have a higher risk of some cancers

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72 m. ago I ended up in A&E after popping a pimple in a specific 'danger' area on my face

It might be tempting to squeeze a pesky spot on your face. But according to experts it's a bad habit that can do more than just scar you. In rare cases, it could leave your face paralysed.

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75 m. ago Tyla has conquered the world — now South Africa's popiano queen takes London

Tyla is South Africa’s first global pop superstar, bringing the infectious energy of Soweto dancefloors to the world — and to 50,000 adoring, sun-soaked fans in the capital this weekend

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1 hour ago Scientists are baffled to discover a SLOWDOWN in melting of Arctic sea ice

Despite rising temperatures, an analysis by experts from the University of Exeter has revealed that the Arctic has been melting at a slower rate for the past 20 years.

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1 hour ago Trump needs to understand what the war in Ukraine is really about | Kenneth Roth

It’s not about Nato or the Soviet Union. It’s about democracyIt may be difficult for a real-estate mogul like Donald Trump to recognize, but Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is not about slices of war-torn land in eastern Ukraine. It is about Ukraine’s democracy. Putin fears that the Russian people will see that democracy as an enticing alternative to his stultifying autocratic rule. Trump is unlikely to secure a peace deal unless he acts on that reality and changes the cost-benefit analysis behind Putin’s continuing war.Much of the public analysis of the Alaska summit between Trump and Putin, and the Washington collection of European leaders protecting the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, from the temperamental Trump, has been replete with red-herring issues. For example, Putin did not invade Ukraine because of feared Nato expansion. The unanimous consent of all Nato members required to admit Ukraine is nowhere on the horizon, especially since article 5 of the Nato tre...

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2 h. ago I love a natural glow and these new tanning drops are my favourite way to guarantee an instant tan

I have a good friend who seems to only spend five minutes in the sun before she develops a deep, golden tan that lasts for months - and I'm always extremely jealous.

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2 h. ago Iconic pop star announces special gig but fans must bring Labubu to enter

Labubus are the latest toy craze, with shops now offering a lottery system just so customers can win a chance to buy one as demand is so high

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2 h. ago AD FEATURE: Discover a future you can build with construction careers, from apprenticeships to degrees

If you are 16-19, the Chartered Institute of Building has resources to guide your journey into the industry

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2 h. ago American students face new phone bans in school – not everyone is happy about it

For students, the rules add new school-day rituals, like putting phones in magnetic pouches or special lockers

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3 h. ago ¿Cuántas especies de jirafas hay en África? Nuevo análisis científico cuadruplica la cifra

Las jirafas ofrecen una imagen majestuosa en África con sus largos cuellos y manchas distintivas. Ahora resulta que hay cuatro especies diferentes de jirafas en el continente, según un nuevo análisis científico publicado el jueves.

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3 h. ago How many giraffe species are in Africa? New scientific analysis quadruples the count

Giraffes are now classified into four distinct species in Africa

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3 h. ago Major new assessment recognises four separate giraffe species for the first time

Historically, experts classified giraffes as a single species with nine subspecies, but that has been overturned by the new classification.

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4 h. ago England inspired by the Lionesses as they target Women’s Rugby World Cup glory

Red Roses bid to complete a special summer as tournament favourites chase first world title since 2014

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5 h. ago Tot orphaned after 'perfect family' wiped out by quadruple murder

The boy was found with no serious injuries beside the bodies of his parents and two siblings.

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5 h. ago Toddler only survivor as 'perfect' family found dead after quadruple murder

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: A family of five has been found dead in their home in Madbury, New Hampshire, in what is being investigated as a murder-suicide. The youngest child, a toddler, was found unharmed and is now in the care of relatives

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5 h. ago Jack Draper’s mixed US Open run ends in defeat as doubles specialists claim $1m prize

The British No 1 and American partner Jessica Pegula lost out to Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud before Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori defended their crown

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5 h. ago Scythers cut back the King’s wildflower meadow in annual tradition

The species-rich plot at Highgrove in Gloucestershire was established more than 40 years ago by Charles to protect native flora and fauna.

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6 h. ago New special educational needs school will be built in Greater Manchester town

The site used to be home to a primary school before it closed in 2005 and became offices

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6 h. ago Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori reaffirm supremacy to win US Open mixed doubles final

In a draw filled with many of the best singles tennis players in the world, the Italians made a decisive case for the importance of teamwork in this disciplineAcross two frantic days in New York, Andrea Vavassori and Sara Errani repeatedly made their intentions clear. As the only doubles specialist team in a tournament that had banished the rest of their kind, they were on a mission to prove their worth by succeeding on the court.Shortly before midnight on an Arthur Ashe Stadium still filled with raucous spectators, the mission was complete. They triumphed in spectacular fashion at the reimagined US Open mixed doubles championship by closing out the star singles pairing of Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, the third seeds, 6-3 5-7 (10-6) in a supreme, intense tussle to defend their title. Continue reading...

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