82 m. ago Football Daily | Stand up, if you love Afcon! Caf decision baffling after vintage edition

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations reaches its big finale in 2026 on Sunday, having rolled on through the annual festive time warp, outlasting Enzo Maresca, Ruben Amorim and Ryan Mason Xabi Alonso. Some Premier League teams will have played games in four different competitions by the time they welcome their players home. Wedged into the domestic calendar’s most crowded months, Afcon can get overlooked and more’s the pity, because the 2025-26 tournament has been a vintage edition. The group stage may have lacked big surprises but was still packed with late twists, ridiculous goals and dramatic storylines. Two different coaches named Cameroon squads amid a pre-tournament power struggle; their first opponents, Gabon, were disbanded by their government after going out early (a decision quietly reversed this week). Sudan and Mozambique earned historic victories, bringing light to fans suffering through conflict. We were introduced to Kuka Mb...

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4 h. ago Cocktail of the week: Bun House Disco’s pandan negroni – recipe

Pandan leaf brings fragrant southern Asian sweetness to a mix of rice gin, white vermouth and green chartreuse At Bun House Disco, we’re all about bringing the vibrancy of late-night 1980s Hong Kong to Shoreditch, east London, and paying homage to a time when the island came alive after dark. In that same spirit, our cocktail list nods to the classics, but also features all sorts of Chinese and Asian ingredients and spices.Serves 1Linus Leung, Bun House Disco, London E2 Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Homemade crumpets will be 'fluffy and bouncy' with simple 12

Homemade crumpets 'light and fluffy and bouncy' when made using this easy recipe

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5 h. ago DWP PIP recipients must report these changes or payments may stop

DWP has issued guidance on which changes in circumstances PIP recipients must report

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11 h. ago I make homemade potato wedges so crispy they're better than McCain's — full recipe

This easy recipe for homemade potato wedges is perfect for a flavourful side dish that will have everyone asking for seconds. It's easy to make and can be spiced up in a number of ways

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11 h. ago Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for Viennese fingers | The sweet spot

Moreish teatime treats that melt in the mouth go on, you deserve it If I were to rank my top biscuits of all time, Viennese fingers would sit firmly in my top three. There’s not too much going on: just a good, buttery crumb, melt-in-the-mouth texture and chocolate-dipped ends, which are a must. While they’re pretty straightforward to make, issues often arise when it’s time to pipe the dough, and it can be tricky to strike a balance between a consistency that has enough butter but still holds its shape once baked. I find that the addition of a little milk helps make it more pipeable, as does using a large, open-star nozzle to avoid cramped hands and burst piping bags. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago ‘I help cancer patients enjoy food again, but I have never properly grieved for my own mum’

Cheered on by Nigella Lawson and honoured with a gong from the King, chef Ryan Riley, founder of Life Kitchen, talks to Victoria Young about the healing power of food, how he is still coming to terms with losing his mother, and why, after his own health scare, he has put together a new collection of joyful recipes for the readers of The Independent

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25 h. ago Mary Berry adds surprising 'sweet' ingredient to cottage pie for luxury taste

Mary Berry shared her cottage pie recipe on her BBC series, which includes a surprising ingredient that enhances the meaty flavour. The addition of brown muscovado sugar to the filling elevates the classic dish to new luxury levels.

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26 h. ago James Martin says 'never' use specific kitchen appliance for Yorkshire puddings

This Morning chef James Martin shared the secret to perfect Yorkshire puddings with a reliable recipe method that is ideal for Sunday roast dinners

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27 h. ago Experts say storing potatoes with one specific fruit stops them sprouting

There's nothing more frustrating than going to reach for a potato from your cupboard and noticing it already has sprouts going from it - but there's an easy storage trick to prolong your spud's life

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27 h. ago ‘It’s AI blackface’: social media account hailed as the Aboriginal Steve Irwin is an AI character created in New Zealand

More than 180,000 people follow the Bush Legend’s accounts across Meta platforms, but its Aboriginal host is a work of digital fictionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWith a mop of dark curls and brown eyes, Jarren stands in the thick of the Australian outback, red dirt at his feet, a snake unfurling in front of him.In a series of online videos, the social media star, known online as the Bush Legend, walks through dense forests or drives along deserted roads on the hunt for wedge-tailed eagles. Many of the videos are set to pulsating percussion instruments and yidakis (didgeridoo). Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Frozen chips come out 'so crispy' in just 10 minutes with simple cooking trick

Soggy chips are a thing of the past with this game-changing method that gets them perfectly crispy in just over 10 minutes

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28 h. ago Doing dry January? Use languishing bottles of wine to make the ultimate comfort food

Whether you’re abstaining or just cutting back, a glass of red, white or rosé can elevate everything from risottos and stews to pasta and puddings• Sign up here for our weekly food newsletter, FeastHands up, who is dry Januarying? While it’s not something I do explicitly, I do like to cut back a bit at the beginning of the year. The marathon that is Christmas socialising can be fun but relentless, and I imagine there are many others in the same boat. When it comes to wine, at least, the problem with cutting back is what to do with the rest of the bottle. Sure, I’ll have a glass or two if I fancy it one evening, but it’s pretty much a wasted bottle if you don’t finish the rest within a few days. Fear not – I have a plethora of recipes that will ensure you never need to waste a drop – enjoy a glass or two, then use the rest in the dish of your choice. Winner, winner, chicken Marbella dinner (one of my all-time effortless favourites – scroll the link for the recipe).There are lots of e...

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30 h. ago Gordon Ramsay's poached eggs recipe means ditching water for tastier results

According to Gordon Ramsay, poaching eggs in another liquid instead of water creates a tasty dish with a brilliant reddish-purple hue that's perfect for any meal

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31 h. ago Make the 'ultimate' beef stew with chef's recipe that takes just 10 minutes to prep

This beef stew recipe from chef Jack Ovens is a comforting, slow-cooked classic with tender chunks of beef and a rich, well-rounded gravy

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31 h. ago Beef stew will be rich and tender with chef's recipe that takes 10 minutes to prepare

Chef Jack Ovens shared a comforting beef stew recipe served with a rich gravy - perfect for family dinners and colder evenings

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32 h. ago Mary Berry's lazy fish pie ditches mash for a crispier topping that's quicker and easier to make

Mary Berry's fish pie uses a key ingredient instead of mash for a golden, crispy topping that's quicker to make and tastes incredible

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35 h. ago Busy, stressed and hungry? Deliciously Ella has fast, healthy answers

Juggling the school run, work deadlines and the weekly shop doesn’t leave much headspace for dinner inspiration. In her new book, ‘Quick Wins’, Deliciously Ella sets out fast, healthy and flexible recipes designed for real life – without the meal-prep pressure

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52 h. ago How to turn any root vegetables into latkes – recipe | Waste not

It’s not just potatoes that you can turn into these moreish fried cakes – just about any root veg will do the trickCrisp, savoury and satiating latkes are my idea of the perfect brunch and, rather than sticking to potatoes, I often make them with a mixture of root vegetables, using up whatever I have to hand – just 25-50g of any vegetable will make a latke – and adding some ground linseeds or flax, which gives breakfast some nutrition-boosting omega-3s. I usually have them with a poached egg for protein or apple compote and soya yoghurt. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago ULEZ camera destroyed by 'powerful bomb' that sent shrapnel into child's bedroom

Kevin Rees has denied manufacturing and then setting off a homemade bomb that destroyed a ULEZ camera in Sidcup, London, and threw shrapnel up to 100 metres away

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