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One buyer described the spray as being 'pure relaxation in a bottle"

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13 m. ago Hegseth said US troops had ‘duty’ to refuse unlawful orders from Trump in resurfaced interview: Latest

Hegseth, who has been accused of a war crime, previously suggested military officers should ignore illegal orders

Politics

14 m. ago Symptoms of mpox amid 'concern' over new virus strain detected in England

UKHSA officials said the World Health Organisation (WHO) has been updated after a new mpox strain was identified

Science

19 m. ago Golden Globes 2026 nominations live: Host Marlon Wayans stumbles over pronunciations as he announces nominees

‘One Battle After Another’ leads pack with nine nominations

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35 m. ago ‘I’m a prisoner of hope’: Olafur Eliasson on using art to bring us together to save the world

Inside Presence, the Icelandic-Danish artist’s epic new show in Brisbane, what you see changes based on where you stand or how you look – crucial when it comes to tackling the climate crisisI gasp as it comes into view: an enormous sun looming above, its surface roiling with what looks like thousands of tiny atomic explosions. It seems to notice me as well: when I stop, it stops too. It’s both awe-inspiring and unnerving.In the mirrors around the glowing orb, I spot Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson – globally renowned for large-scale installations that challenge your sense of perception – posing for selfies with the crowd. Continue reading...

Events

39 m. ago Police issue major update after bulldozer ploughed into village pub

Both the police and the pub owners have shared updates

Events

45 m. ago St Andrew's Hospice supporters take part in Santa Dash at Strathclyde Park

Since November 2014, infrastructure company Amey has proudly sponsored the hospice’s annual Santa Dash and Reindeer Run.

Politics

50 m. ago Meghan Markle's dad's major health update as Duchess scrambles to contact him

Meghan Markle's dad Thomas is believed to have had his leg amputated at a hospital in the Philippines where he now lives - and there has been an update on his condition

Politics

50 m. ago Edinburgh Airport Live: Updates as flights resume at Edinburgh Airport following aircraft issue

Flights were suspended at Edinburgh Airport this afternoon.

Transport

70 m. ago Alex Yee provides update on triathlon future after stunning run at Valencia Marathon

Yee said he would love to be ‘back and competitive’ in triathlon after running the second-fastest British marathon in history

Politics

71 m. ago Live updates: Nurse Sandie Peggie wins part of employment tribunal against NHS Fife

The judgment in Sandie Peggie vs NHS Fife and Dr Upton has been published.

Events

80 m. ago Steve Parish reveals Crystal Palace latest on Oliver Glasner future: ‘We plan for...’

Glasner is out of contact next summer and has cast doubt on his future

Politics

80 m. ago Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy arrives in Downing Street to meet Starmer, Macron and Merz for peace plan talks

Ukrainian president’s discussions with leaders of UK, France and Germany come after US-Ukraine talks in Florida failed to achieve breakthroughSee all our Ukraine war coverageMeanwhile, we are starting to look towards 10 Downing Street as the leaders should start arriving in the next hour. Last preparations are under way, and we have a live stream for you at the top of the page.In the last few minutes, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has just landed in the UK, Sky News has reported. Continue reading...

Politics

88 m. ago Which? test reveals the designer dupe perfume that smells better than the original

One cut-price perfume has been ranked higher than the original by consumer champion Which? - meaning that customers could save £70 without compromising on quality.

Politics

93 m. ago Bloomberg expands his support of mayors globally to help save democracy. And improve trash pickup

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97 m. ago I'm A Celeb star rejects huge TV gig due to catastrophic 'addiction struggles'

EXCLUSIVE: Former I'm A Celeb star once rejected hosting a major show while in the “depths” of cocaine addiction, as he shares his past career regrets with Daily Star

Politics

1 hour ago Major UK bank £227 payment alert update as customers see their money disappear

The bank has urged customers to be on the lookout as average of £227 lost each time

Economics

1 hour ago What is an offset mortgage and how much money could it save me in tax?

A rarely used tax-efficient tool might benefit you if you have a fair amount of cash savings

Economics

2 h. ago Washington DC police chief Pamela Smith to step down, mayor announces – US politics live

Move follows deployment of national guard in cityIn a statement, Pamela Smith said she was “deeply humbled, grateful and deeply appreciative” of her time in her role, which she described as the “greatest honor” of her career. She gave thanks to the mayor for appointing her in 2023 and supporting her throughout her tenure, which she acknowledged had been both “challenging and rewarding”.Smith adds that “tremendous progress” has been made but the city is not at “zero percent crime”.I am confident that the department is in a strong position and that the great work will continue, moving in a positive trajectory to combat crime and enhance public safety. Washington, DC is an extraordinary place to live, visit, and work, and I remain inspired by the resilience and spirit of this community.I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to serve in this capacity as Chief of Police. It has been an honor to lead the men and women of the Metropolitan Police Department, and I will always carry wi...

Politics

2 h. ago Mum's 'amazing' DIY Christmas jumper hack costs just £8 and looks 'amazing'

Christmas Jumper Day takes place annually on December 11. First launched in Britain in 2012, the initiative is run by Save the Children, and has raised more than £40 million

Economics