76 m. ago Everyone's phones will blast emergency alert this weekend – here's how to turn it off

Millions of mobile phones will sound a siren this week in one of the largest ever public safety exercises, but your Daily Star has you covered with a simple hack on how to turn it off

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88 m. ago People open to blackmail as hackers access most personal devices

An industry expert has warned about the dangers of the latest technology

Politics

2 h. ago The best and worst of times: American advertisements of the 1930s – in pictures

It was a decade that saw the end of prohibition but also the start of the Great Depression and the looming threat of war, an unusual period for commerce, summed up in Taschen’s latest look at American ads from a certain era. In All-American Ads of the 30s, colorful advertisements for everything from alcohol to cereal showcase new developments in design and a persistent optimism despite economic concerns. The book will be released in September Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The Spanish camping brand that’s big on nature immersion, cool design and creature comforts

A site in the pine-clad hills of Andalucía is part of a chain that seeks to connect with nature and outdoor adventure while offering a stylish glamping experienceA few years ago, camping with friends, I watched in awe as Becky set up her pitch. While the rest of us were stringing out guy ropes on tents as glamorous as giant cagoules, she arrived with a bell tent, duvets instead of sleeping bags, sheepskin rugs and vintage folding chairs. For all the talk of breathability, practicality and “high performance” gear, it was Becky’s tent we all wanted to sleep in. In the years since, I have never quite achieved her level of camping chic – until this summer, when I discovered the innovative Spanish camping brand Kampaoh.It all began back in 2016, when Kampaoh CEO Salvador Lora and his partner were backpacking in the Dominican Republic. One night they came across a campsite with pre-erected tents within which were mattresses and blankets. “We were in the middle of nature, surrounded by pea...

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4 h. ago ‘What reconciliation? What forgiveness?’: Syria’s deadly reckoning

Over a few brutal days in March, as sectarian violence and revenge killings tore through parts of Syria, two friends from different communities tried to find a way to surviveOn the night of 6 March, Munir, his wife and their two sons, both in their 20s, got no sleep. They huddled together in a small bedroom in their apartment as government troops and militiamen entered their neighbourhood of Qusour in the coastal city of Baniyas and went from house to house. The fighters seemed to be moving through the streets with little coordination. One house might get raided by five separate groups, while others were left untouched. “There was no plan,” Munir said, “just violence and looting.”The first question the fighters were asking when they stormed into an apartment was: “Are you a Sunni or an Alawite?” The answer decided the fate of the residents. Sunnis were spared – although in some cases their apartments were looted. When the raiders found an Alawite home, some stole what they...

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8 h. ago UK Foreign Office issues Indonesia travel advice after seven killed in deadly riots

The Foreign Office has issued updated travel advice for Indonesia after violent riots erupted across the country, leaving seven people dead and hundreds injured in the worst unrest the nation has seen for years

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13 h. ago I'm a sleep therapist, these five hacks are making your insomnia WORSE

Sleep scientists have long suggested banning all technology before bed and cutting out caffeine as simple ways to combat insomnia. But these are not always effective.

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16 h. ago How your kids' lunchbox snack is making them fat: A top nutritionist ranks Britain's 15 most popular from best to worst (you'll never guess where Babybel came)

We asked Dr Federica Amati, head nutritionist at ZOE, to rank 15 of the most popular ready-to-eat lunchbox snacks.

Culture

16 h. ago Disgraced therapist Jodi Hildebrandt’s niece says new doc will clear up ‘confusion’ around Ruby Franke’s abuse

Exclusive: Hildebrandt’s niece, Jessi, tells ‘The Independent’ that ID’s new series focuses more on her aunt’s role than previous documentaries

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16 h. ago Mother of woman killed by boyfriend ‘absolutely betrayed’ by justice system

Linda Westcarr spoke of her devastation following the sentencing of Gogoa Lois Tape to a hospital order for the manslaughter of her daughter.

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16 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson discusses moving abroad to flee 'awful' UK after his 'worst year ever'

The Top Gear star, 65, complained about the country’s doomed economy, housing market and ‘useless’ police

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16 h. ago The Chase's Darragh Ennis labels Mark Labbett 'world's worst loser' after he storms off

The Chase star Darragh Ennis has branded colleague Mark Labbett "the worst loser in the world" after the 60-year-old stormed off set when he failed to win a show

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16 h. ago Longevity experts reveal the common food additives which are WORST for your health

German researchers have pinpointed the additives in ultra-processed food that put you at risk of an early death.

Society

19 h. ago Clarks' back to school shoes reduced to less than £10 thanks to brilliant little known deal

Clarks range of back to school shoes are perfect for starting a new term, and we found a clever deal hack that lets you get a pair for less than £10

Economics

19 h. ago Afghanistan earthquake live: ‘There is death in every home’, families say, after at least 800 killed in quake in east of country

Several villages in Kunar province ‘completely destroyed’, says public health ministry, as rescue operations take placeMagnitude 6 earthquake hits eastern AfghanistanHow have you been affected by the earthquake?One resident in Afghanistan’s Nurgal district, one of the worst-affected areas in Kunar, said almost the entire village had collapsed under the force of the earthquake. “Children are under the rubble. The elderly are under the rubble. Young people are under the rubble,” the villager, who did not give his name, told the Associated Press.“We need help here,” he pleaded. “We need people to come here and join us. Let us pull out the people who are buried. There is no one who can come and remove dead bodies from under the rubble.” Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Diehard splashed the cash to see Celtic do Rangers as Hotline zeroes in on Brendan Rodgers for worst ever game

Andy Newport takes your calls as rival supporters agree on the dire affair served up by the two fierce rivals at Ibrox

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20 h. ago Cannabis addict who killed girlfriend is locked up as family slam 'failing' justice system

Gogoa Tape killed Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche before driving around with her dead body in the passenger seat of a car

Events

20 h. ago Man who killed girlfriend in car then confessed to brother is detained

Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche, 25, was found dead in in Hackney, east London, on April 6 last year.

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20 h. ago Cruel woman left pet husky dog chained to door by the neck and covered in faeces

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: A woman has been banned from keeping animals for 15 years after magistrates heard one of the worst cases of cruelty they had ever seen

Politics

21 h. ago Scottish town once named 'worst' now crowned top spot in country for wellbeing

The town topped Scotland for wellbeing in the 2025 Best Places to Live report, but scored low for house prices, connectivity or natural environment

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