66 h. ago There is a terrifying new war brewing in Europe that'll make the Ukraine crisis look like a playground scuffle... and we are just one spark or mistake away from oblivion: BOB SEELY

As the world's attention is fixed on Ukraine, a far more dangerous crisis is brewing in the Baltic - one that could explode this summer.

Events

4 d. ago Decision to go ahead with aqua park on popular lake branded 'absolute disgrace'

Locals have slammed the council's decision to open a water attraction in a popular Country Park

Politics

4 d. ago Defence review plans will make army ‘10 times more lethal’, says John Healey – politics live

Defence secretary says ‘the world is more dangerous’ as he addresses MPs about strategic defence reviewHere is the clip of Keir Starmer in his Today programme interview refusing to say when the government will raise defence spending to 3% of GDP.In an interview with the Times published on Saturday John Healey, the defence secretary, said that he had “no doubt” that Britain would reach the 3% target by 2034 – ie, before the end of the next parliament. Yesterday he described this as an “ambition”. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Minister warns UK faces 'new threats in very dangerous world' and 'is not in peace'

Defence minister Luke Pollard warned that Brits are now living in a "very dangerous world" and that "new threats" are facing the country as our military lingers from a "lack of investment"

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5 d. ago I have one of the 'world's most dangerous ' jobs surrounded by men AND I'm an influencer

In most jobs a small mistake might result in a slap on the wrist at the very worst. But, there are some careers in which the stakes are far higher,

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6 d. ago Israel’s ‘violations’ in Gaza make world more dangerous, Norway warns

Low respect for international law and human rights set worrying precedent, international development minister saysIsrael is setting a dangerous precedent for international human rights law violations in Gaza that is making the whole world more dangerous, Norway’s international development minister has warned.Norway has played a historical role in the region, including by facilitating the Oslo peace accords between Israel and the Palestinians that led to a celebrated breakthrough deal in 1993. Last year it recognised the Palestinian state, one of a minority of European countries to do so. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Why the food we eat will determine the future of life on Earth

Modern humans’ diets are pushing the natural world towards a dangerous breaking point

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9 d. ago Beautiful European country attracting 4.8m Brits hit with 'risky' FCDO warning

A beautiful country with white-sand beaches, ubiquitous history and acclaimed waterparks aims to attract almost five million British tourists this year - despite a fresh FCDO travel warning

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9 d. ago Scientists warn one of world's supervolcanoes is awakening: 'It will plunge the planet into chaos'

A surge in tremors, swelling ground, and rising gas emissions point to unsettling activity at Campi Flegrei, one of the world's most dangerous supervolcanoes.

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9 d. ago World faces new danger of ‘economic denial’ in climate fight, Cop30 head says

Exclusive: André Corrêa do Lago says ‘answers have to come from the economy’ as climate policies trigger populist-fuelled backlashThe world is facing a new form of climate denial – not the dismissal of climate science, but a concerted attack on the idea that the economy can be reorganised to fight the crisis, the president of global climate talks has warned.André Corrêa do Lago, the veteran Brazilian diplomat who will direct this year’s UN summit, Cop30, believes his biggest job will be to counter the attempt from some vested interests to prevent climate policies aimed at shifting the global economy to a low-carbon footing. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Glamorous Italian assistant tied to $100m crypto bros' 'torture chamber' at $75,000

Folchi, an aspiring actress who lives in Connecticut , was seen being led out of the brownstone Soho home where the ordeal is alleged to have taken place on Saturday

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1 week ago Anger over £116,000 trophy hunting holidays for tourists to shoot leopards

Exclusive: More than 700 body parts of big cats were exported in 2023 – including to the UK – after repeated promises to crack down failed

Economics

1 week ago ‘I thought it was a yuppie sport’: the Netherlands’ new wave of golf clubs

Sport is not just for old men in red trousers, backers in the country say, as they aim to attract younger playersJan van de Minkeles has just asked his golf mate to order him a beer. This 25-year-old from the village of Andel in the Netherlands never imagined himself as a golfer, but here he is taking lessons. “I thought it was a bit of a yuppie sport – but it’s not,” he beams.Van de Minkeles is part of a new wave of Dutch golfers blowing the cobwebs from the sport in a country where it was once associated with members-only clubs and buttoned-up dress codes. Continue reading...

Sport

2 w. ago Manny Pacquiao told 'dangerous and shameful' world title fight should be banned

BOXING CLEVER: Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is set to lace up his gloves again at the age of 46 when he competes for the WBC welterweight title against Mario Barrios in July

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2 w. ago A naked female dwarf Nazi, a lesbian orgy and explicit sex acts: Director whose last show left audience members needing medical attention shocks Germany with new play

Choreographer Florentina Holzinger is famous across the German-speaking world for her radical works, which usually feature dangerous stunts and unsimulated sex.

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2 w. ago Prince William unveils new BBC series about 'the most dangerous job in the world' and says he 'wants to be like David Attenborough'

The Prince of Wales has demonstrated his confidence in front of the camera by fronting a 'groundbreaking' six-part series, 'Guardians', which launches today.

Politics

2 w. ago Prince William series to champion ‘dangerous’ work of wildlife rangers

Guardians will highlight bravery of ‘unseen, unheard and undervalued’ protectors of natural world, prince saysWildlife rangers perform “one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet”, the Prince of Wales has said at the launch of a docuseries highlighting these “unseen, unheard and undervalued” heroes of the natural world.William, who presents Guardians, a six-part series launching on Friday, said championing the protectors of the natural world was particularly special as he had met many of them on his travels. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Prince William unveils new BBC documentary on 'most dangerous job in world'

Prince William has teamed up with his charity United for Wildlife to launch the new six-part series called 'Guardians' which will follow the lives of enivronmental rangers across the world

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2 w. ago Pete Townshend remakes Quadrophenia for a new generation: ‘The world is a dangerous place at the moment’

It may be set 60 years ago, but a new ballet version of The Who’s rock opera asks questions about youth, society and masculinity that still resonate – and it brought its original creator to tearsDeckchairs fly, arms clash, bodies launch into the air as mods and rockers engage in a fierce Brighton seafront battle. But in this east London dance studio – with Zaha Hadid’s Olympic swimming pool visible through the window – young performers in sports socks, joggers and baggy T-shirts are reimagining the Who’s seminal document of the mid-60s Quadrophenia as ballet.Isn’t this 1973 album an unlikely subject for dance? We’ve recently had Black Sabbath: The Ballet, and Message in a Bottle set to Sting, so why not? After all, Quadrophenia is theatrical at its roots. “The closest thing to a grand opera I’ll ever write,” says the Who’s guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend. Set in 1965, the story of disaffected young mod Jimmy looking for meaning in life via music, amphetamines ...

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2 w. ago Spain says 'no more excuses' and blocks 65,000 Airbnb rentals for tourists

The Spanish government has ordered Airbnb to remove thousands of rental listings from its platform

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