27 h. ago Surprise sanctions look to have ended Trump and Putin’s Groundhog Day | Pjotr Sauer

His patience exhausted, the US president has taken action that could bite, but is unlikely to alter Moscow’s course in UkraineFor once, a phone call with Vladimir Putin did not lead to a thaw.By imposing sanctions on Russia this week, Donald Trump broke from his usual pattern of easing tensions with the Kremlin after conversations with the Russian leader, when threats of pressure often give way to talk of renewed dialogue. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Iconic Mount Fuji finally gets season’s first snowcap – three weeks later than usual

Light white dusting appears after temperatures near peak drop below freezing

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61 h. ago Flu season begins earlier than expected in Wales as warning issued

The latest data from Public Health Wales reveals the flu is circulating earlier than usual with a number of outbreaks confirmed in recent weeks

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9 d. ago Reason Celebrity Traitors doesn't air on Fridays exposed as fans fume over schedule

The Celebrity Traitors is only airing on BBC One twice a week instead of the usual three episode run, which has left viewers raging as they demand more action

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9 d. ago A surge of visitors to Yosemite overwhelms a skeleton crew: ‘This is exactly what we warned about’

As the US government shutdown enters its third week, concerns mount over how the nation’s public lands will fareCars and RVs surged into Yosemite national park throughout the weekend, as visitors from around the world came to enjoy the crisp autumn weather, undeterred by a lack of park services and the absence of rangers.National parks have largely been kept open through the lapse in US federal funding that’s left workers furloughed and resources for the parks system more scarce than usual. But as the US government shutdown enters its third week and legislators warn that their impasse could linger even longer than the one in Trump’s first term – which currently holds the record at 35 days – concerns are mounting over how the nation’s treasured public lands will fare. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Met Office explains why UK weather is so grey and gloomy at the moment

The weather in the UK has been gloomier than usual this week despite high pressure

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1 week ago MAFS UK bride sobs 'I can't keep doing this!' as dinner party ends in disaster with marriage on a knife edge

The newlyweds have not had the easiest ride on the E4 show, with viewers left outraged at Sarah over the last few weeks for slamming her husband as not her 'usual type'.

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1 week ago Strictly viewers slam ‘traumatising’ pro routine for making them feel ‘ill’ during Movie Week results show

STRICTLY viewers have slammed "traumatising" pro routine for making them feel "ill" during the Movie Week results show. The professionals took to the floor for their usual dance routine but tonight's performance didn't go down well with those at home. During the results show, Claudia introduced the dance and said: "Now it is time for...

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2 w. ago Northern Lights could dazzle UK skies this week as rare October supermoon rises

The aurora borealis could be visible farther south than usual this week

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3 w. ago Pamela Anderson looks unrecognisable as she debuts new look at Paris Fashion Week

Pamela Anderson switched up her appearance in a recent outing in France ahead of Paris Fashion Week as she switched up her usual blonde locks

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