67 m. ago Chile votes for next president in contest dominated by crime and migration fears

Voters face seemingly extreme choice between communist and rightwing frontrunners, who both promise to fight foreign gangsChileans began voting for a new president and parliament on Sunday, in a contest expected to favour the hard right as candidates play on popular fears over organised crime and immigration.It is the first of an expected two rounds of presidential elections, as polls show none of the candidates clearing the 50% threshold needed to avoid a runoff scheduled for 14 December. Continue reading...

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77 m. ago UK households advised on thermostat settings to prevent pipes freezing in cold weather

As the temperature drops, it's important to know how to keep your home warm and safe - but it's also important to avoid potential damage caused by the cold

Society

1 hour ago Five confirmed dead in horror Co Louth car crash as bodies of victims remain at the scene

All five victims were travelling in the same vehicle in Co Louth when the tragedy unfolded. Police are now appealing for witnesses as they remain at the scene to investigate

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2 h. ago ‘A sick spectacle’: counting down the final minutes on Oklahoma’s death row

Tremane Wood was prepared to die by lethal injection. A minute before he was to be put to death, a call came inAfter a controversial trial, an Oklahoma man makes a final plea to avoid executionThe signature at the bottom of the email about witnessing an execution said cheerfully: “Oklahoma Corrections. We Change Lives!”I had received the email three weeks earlier. It explained that I was being invited to participate in a lottery, from which five media representatives would be selected to witness the execution of Tremane Wood in the Oklahoma state penitentiary on 13 November. I had never heard of Wood, who had been convicted of the murder of Ronnie Wipf, 19, in 2002. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Kate Middleton's 'relief' at attending her first wedding alongside Prince William following their secret engagement

While the couple had previously attended ten of their friends' weddings, they had always snuck through the back door in a desperate bid to avoid any public attention.

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3 h. ago If holding a grudge is wrong, why does it feel so right? Just ask Margaret Atwood | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

In a culture of therapy-approved ‘forgiveness’, the author’s new memoir shows how hilarious long-delayed vengeance can be“A lot of people have died, so I can actually say these things without destroying somebody’s life. Except for the people whose lives I wish to destroy.” Thus spake Margaret Atwood in a recent interview about Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts, in a clip that has gone viral. “They deserve it,” she says, of the people she hasn’t said such nice things about. Asked if she likes holding a grudge, she replied: “I don’t have a choice. I’m a Scorpio.”Part of the clip’s appeal is Atwood’s icily sardonic delivery: you can understand why a recent review of her autobiography describes her as “a literary mafia don”, reminding those who have crossed her that she knows who they are, even if they remain unnamed, or pointing out that they may well be dead by now anyway. It reminds me a bit of the writer who once said to me: “If you wait by the bend in the river long enough, the bodi...

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3 h. ago Pensioners and people with ISAs told 'act now' to avoid November Budget losses

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to hit savers in a number of ways

Economics

4 h. ago ‘I once said there’s no way I’ll still be playing Baggy Trousers at 30’: Suggs’s honest playlist

Prince Buster’s Al Capone changed the Madness singer’s life and Aretha Franklin is his go-to at karaoke, but what song makes him cry?The first song I fell in love with Judy Teen by Cockney Rebel. I’d seen Steve Harley on Top of the Pops and liked his look, with the mascara and bowler hat, like Alex from A Clockwork Orange. One day, me and my mates decided to cycle to Salisbury Plain. I had a transistor radio tied to the handlebars and Judy Teen came on. Unfortunately, the batteries ran out when we got to Swiss Cottage [in north London] and my legs ran out at the same time!The first single I bought The Wall Street Shuffle by 10cc, from Woolworths in Camden Town. Later on, we used to pinch records, but I paid my dues for a while. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Scots called to change relationship with water as charges set to increase

Scottish Water said 2025 should be a “reset year” for Scotland’s relationship with water.

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8 h. ago The free trick to keep your house warm for days and save heaps on bills

Avoid sky-high heating bills this winter by following these quick and easy home hacks that promise to help keep you warm and snug in your home over the coming weeks

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19 h. ago Storm Claudia: Authorities warn more flooding possible despite expired alerts

‘We continue to ask people to avoid open riverbanks and canal paths in flood conditions,’ Keith Leonard said.

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20 h. ago Lucy Powell slams 'unacceptable' Labour infighting and explains what needs to change

Speaking in a week that saw a briefing war emerge over Keir Starmer’s leadership, the Deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell called for a 'cultural reset' in how politics was done

Politics

21 h. ago Accomplices in murder of Mexican mayor who took on cartels found dead

Carlos Manzo, 40, the mayor of Uruapan, Mexico, was gunned down at the start of November with his assassin killed and now the bodies of two accomplices have also been found by a roadside

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22 h. ago 'Best team': Celtic message to Hearts and Rangers is crystal clear as Wilfried Nancy prepares to jet in

Nygren convinced champions can turn around ‘negativity’ at cluv

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25 h. ago WW3 fears as US Air Force drops 'nuclear gravity bombs' from fighter jet

The Energy Department and Air Force successfully completed the first-ever tests of dropping unarmed B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs from an F-35A fighter jet, the first and only tests so far of the B61-12

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26 h. ago Coronation Street's Antony Cotton feared there were 'bodies in the floorboards' of his house

Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has revealed his fears that there were 'bodies in the floorboards' when he was renovating his home and has now enlisted the help of investigators

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29 h. ago 'I had sordid sex with female prison officer, I don't regret it for a second'

As prison officer Isabelle Dale is found guilty of flings with two serving inmates, former lag Tony Gooch has opened up about his own illicit prison relationship and why he has no regrets

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39 h. ago Trump accused of caving to big business after deal to cut Swiss tariffs to 15%

Rolex denies ‘any negotiation’ with US although luxury watchmaker entertained Trump and gave him gold clockUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump agreed to cut US tariffs on Switzerland from 39% to 15% as part of a new trade pact, lowering duties that strained economic ties and hit Swiss exporters.The two countries have signed a “non-binding memorandum of understanding”, the Swiss government announced, following bilateral talks in Washington and intense lobbying by Swiss firms. Continue reading...

Economics

41 h. ago List of 10 baby names you should stay clear of in 2026 –  they’ll be ‘overused’ and ‘tragic’ 

PICKING the perfect name for your little one isn't always so easy. Do you go the traditional route? Or opt for something a little more out there? Then you also need to consider how that name will age with your child, making the choice even more difficult. Chris Smith, Formuland operations manager and baby expert,...

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43 h. ago Westminster must ‘avoid treading on Cardiff Bay’s toes over assisted dying’

Peers began their line-by-line scrutiny of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on Friday.

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