72 m. ago Should Prince William and his family be told to live at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle when he is King? Have your say in the Palace Confidential poll

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78 m. ago I'm a legal refugee in Britain. So why am I always being treated like a criminal? | Ayman Alhussein

I’ve met wonderful people here who make me feel that I belong – but there are now many who see asylum seekers as an easy political targetHardly a day goes by without a new insult being hurled in the faces of asylum seekers and refugees. We’re scroungers, rapists, fighting-age men who shouldn’t have left our home countries. Sometimes we’re simply “illegals”, the most dehumanising term of all. When did it become a crime to run for your life?The people levelling these accusations are superb at making themselves heard. Mud sticks – and most of us are too scared to try to set the record straight. I don’t know how many of our accusers have sat down with us, human to human, and listened to our stories. Here’s mine.As told to Diane TaylorAyman Alhussein is a Syrian film-maker based in London Continue reading...

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78 m. ago One simple plant will stop flies coming into your home and it smells nice

These common household plants are a natural way to keep flies and insects out of your home this summer, according to experts

Politics

3 h. ago Never prune these plants in August if you want them to come back to life next year

There are some plants that you should avoid pruning in August if you want to see them return full and healthy the following a year - experts reveal which ones to steer clear from

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3 h. ago Expert explains what to do if neighbour's tree overhangs your garden

It's common for branches and plants to overgrow into a neighbour's garden, and it's important to know your rights and responsibilities when it comes to dealing with overhanging branches

Politics

4 h. ago Urgent warning to Brits as experts reveal thousands of ALARMS used by the elderly are about to stop working

The lives of vulnerable people are being put at risk by firms selling personal alarms that soon won't work, experts have warned.

Events

5 h. ago Rachel Reeves' proposed 'mansion tax' could hit pensioners hard, experts claim

Rachel Reeves is currently considering the introduction of a new property tax on high-value properties, with experts warning of its potential ripple effects on pensioners across the UK

Economics

7 h. ago Rachel Reeves' proposed property tax could hit pensioners hardest, experts warn

Rachel Reeves is reportedly mulling over the introduction of a new tax on higher-value properties, which experts warn could hit pensioners looking to downsize post-retirement

Events

7 h. ago Islamic State extremists exploit instability in Africa and Syria, UN experts say

U.N. counterterrorism experts warn that Islamic State extremists are exploiting instability in Africa and Syria and remain a significant threat in Afghanistan, Central Asia and Europe

Politics

8 h. ago Urgent warning to Brits as experts reveal thousands of personal ALARMS are about to stop working

The lives of vulnerable people are being put at risk by firms selling personal alarms that soon won't work, experts have warned.

Events

8 h. ago First new treatment for advanced bladder cancer in decades given green light

Experts said the approval of the new treatment combination would bring a ‘fundamental shift’ in care for patients with late-stage disease.

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9 h. ago Scientists invent ‘superfood’ they hope will save honeybees and boost global food security

Yeast strain offers complete diet that beekeepers cannot give without flower pollen, say Oxford experts

Events

12 h. ago The best probiotics for women, recommended by health experts

‘Clinical trials have proven that supplements that contain live bacteria can help by reducing symptoms of bacterial vaginosis and thrush,’ says Dr Megan Rossi

Science

12 h. ago I’ve worked on over 100 cruises. This is the popular destination I think is overrated

Travel expert Alley Kerr urges novice passengers-in-waiting to look beyond a region famed for its palm-fringed sands

Politics

12 h. ago Mutant deer with horrifying flesh bubbles spotted in multiple US states as fears of an outbreak grip the nation

Deer throughout the US have been seen carrying a strange condition that experts warn is spreading to more areas than ever before this summer.

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14 h. ago The underdiagnosed and undertreated condition putting women’s health at risk

Experts say Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) needs greater awareness and attention so that we can improve and save women’s lives

Events

14 h. ago 'I worked with The Chase's Mark Labbett and he showed his true colours while filming'

The Chase star Mark Labbett is set to appear on this year's series of Celebs Go Dating where he is set to be seen putting his love life in the hands of the dating experts

Culture

15 h. ago South African minister under investigation for historic racial slurs on social media

Gayton McKenzie given deadline to apologise, undergo sensitivity training and delete posts on X from 2011 to 2017South Africa’s sport, arts and culture minister, Gayton McKenzie, is under investigation by the country’s human rights commission for historical social media posts containing a highly offensive racial slur, reigniting a debate about racism, identity and the lingering effects of colonialism and apartheid.McKenzie, an anti-immigrant populist from the Coloured community with a history of stirring up controversies, was given a Wednesday evening deadline by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to issue an approved apology, undergo sensitivity training, donate to an agreed charity and delete the X posts, which were still online at the time of publication. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago South African minister investigated for historical racial slurs on social media

Gayton McKenzie given deadline to apologise, undergo sensitivity training and delete posts South Africa’s sport, arts and culture minister, Gayton McKenzie, is under investigation by the country’s human rights commission for historical social media posts containing a highly offensive racial slur, reigniting a debate about racism, identity and the lingering effects of colonialism and apartheid.McKenzie, an anti-immigrant populist from the Coloured community with a history of stirring up controversies, was given a Wednesday evening deadline by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to issue an approved apology, undergo sensitivity training, donate to an agreed charity and delete the X posts, which were still online at the time of publication. Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago Cheetah cubs destined for the illegal trade in exotic wildlife rescued in Somaliland

Ten undernourished cheetah cubs held in captivity for months and destined for international wildlife trade markets have been rescued in Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia

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