13 m. ago Virginia Giuffre’s rep says Epstein victim remains in serious condition

The 41-year-old posted an Instagram photo Sunday of her face covered in bruises

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25 m. ago Marine Le Pen condemns ‘nuclear bomb’ court ruling as party urges nationwide protests

Le Pen has vowed to fight a ban on her standing at the presidential elections after being convicted of embezzlement

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25 m. ago Wisconsin and Florida voters head to polls in test of Trump’s popularity

Conservatives bid to overturn liberal majority on Wisconsin supreme court while Florida votes to replace Mike Waltz US voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in elections that some see as a test of Donald Trump’s popularity and the political clout of his billionaire ally Elon Musk.The most closely watched contest is a battle for a seat on Wisconsin’s seven-member supreme court. Conservatives are trying to flip ideological control of the court, which currently has a 4-3 liberal majority. The contest, which features the liberal judge Susan Crawford facing off against the conservative Brad Schimel, will have huge consequences in the state. Continue reading...

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27 m. ago A gentle giant: the shy wētāpunga is adept at living in the shadows

New Zealand’s docile, solitary and elusive ‘god of ugly things’ does wonders for the forest-floor ecosystemAre you sick of throwing yourself on the altar of unrealistic beauty standards? Do you long to celebrate the delightfully monstrous, to give the spiny stuff of shadows their day in the sun? Then consider the mighty wētāpunga – an endemic New Zealand insect so revered for its unconventional beauty its name means “god of ugly things”.This forest behemoth is thought to be the heaviest adult insect in the world, with a female weighing as much as a mouse or a sparrow. Its body can grow up to 10cm long (nearly 4in) and its leg span can be as wide as 20cm. Once found across parts of the North Island, the vulnerable wētāpunga – the largest of 70 wētā species – now resides entirely on a smattering of predator-free islands near Auckland.Between 24 March and 2 April, we will be profiling a shortlist of 10 of the invertebrates chosen by readers and selected by our wildlife writers from mor...

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29 m. ago Dalbeattie High School pupils contribute to Dumfries exhibition highlighting power of oceans

Into The Oceanic: Conversation With Our Ocean is the first exhibition to be staged at community-owned The Standard in Dumfries following its landmark transformation.

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33 m. ago Marcus Rashford could return to Man Utd on one condition as Ruben Amorim makes decision

Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United looks uncertain after falling out with manager Ruben Amorim before being sent on loan to Aston Villa, where he has shown glimpses of his old self

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36 m. ago BBC's Doctor Who star says 'I was depressed and didn't think I'd ever work again'

Doctor Who's newest member has confessed to being "depressed" before TV offer landed

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39 m. ago Trump must see through Putin’s stalling tactics over Ukraine ceasefire, Germany says

Ms Baerbock also said any US-Kyiv minerals deal must comply with European law after Ukrainian minister Andrii Sybiha said work is continuing towards an agreement

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40 m. ago State Pension: urgent 2025 deadline to boost UK State Pensions with National Insurance top

Thousands have already boosted their state pension - you could be missing out 💰

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42 m. ago Unlikely Celebrity Big Brother champion already decided days ahead of ITV premiere

While ITV has yet to confirm the official contestants for Celebrity Big Brother, speculation is mounting, with rumored participants including Hollywood star Goldie Hawn, EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer, singer Chesney Hawkes, and drag performer Danny Beard

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49 m. ago Arsenal and Chelsea a step closer to European glory – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Emma Sanders and Tom Garry to discuss a dramatic week for the women’s gameOn this week’s Guardian Women’s Football Weekly: the panel discuss both Arsenal and Chelsea’s progression into the semi-finals of the Champions League.With the international break looming, the relegation battle is on. Liverpool lost at home against Aston Villa, who moved out of the drop zone and four points clear of Crystal Palace. Continue reading...

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49 m. ago Woman with two vaginas says jealous lovers can't look past her job or condition

Annie Charlotte has gone viral for her extremely rare condition and has amassed thousands of followers in the process - but the adult star has opened up about struggles with dating

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52 m. ago Boots cut 20% off electric toothbrush hailed as 'best product ever' for kids who hate cleaning teeth

"My little boy now loves brushing his teeth, and calls to do it constantly"

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60 m. ago 5 questions about Virginia Giuffre crash – police row, bus speed and chilling conspiracies

The Prince Andrew sexual assault accuser claimed on social media she had been given struck by a school bus that was going at 68.3mph and given 'four days to live' – but

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71 m. ago ‘Remarkable’ Bletchley Park code breaker Betty Webb dies aged 101

Veteran lauded for helping preserve history and legacy as well as vital role played during second world warThe Bletchley Park code breaker Charlotte “Betty” Webb has died at the age of 101, the Women’s Royal Army Corps Association (WRACA) has confirmed.Arriving at Bletchley from the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) aged just 18, Webb spent four years during the second world war at the code-breaking centre working in various roles. Continue reading...

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71 m. ago Trump compares himself to Marine Le Pen as he tears into France for barring her from politics: 'This is a big deal'

President Donald Trump compared himself to convicted French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, calling her ban from elective office a 'very big deal.'

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72 m. ago Shoppers warned 'do not eat' popular chocolate bars that 'may contain stones'

Anyone who has purchased an affected bar can get a refund or replacement

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73 m. ago Dunelm selling 'very elegant' £40 lamp for areas without a plug socket

If you have an area in your home without plug sockets, this 'beautiful' lamp from Dunelm is worth considering - and shoppers have been raving about it

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78 m. ago Messi bodyguard says MLS has problem with pitch invaders after touchline ban

Yassine Cheuko had helped protect Inter Miami starMLS now using its own security on matchdaysLionel Messi’s bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, has been banned from from the touchline during Inter Miami matches.The former Navy Seal has gained a cult following from social media videos showing him closely watching the crowd to stop rogue fans from harming the Argentinian star. He has also chased down fans intent on getting close to Messi on several occasions. Continue reading...

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86 m. ago Katie Price posts rare photo with beloved mum Amy after heartbreaking health update

Katie Price's mum Amy has been battling a terminal lung condition for years. She has now appeared alongside her daughter in the heartfelt post

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