70 m. ago ‘No water, no life’: Iraq’s Tigris River in danger of disappearing

Unless urgent action is taken life will be fundamentally altered for the ancient communities who live on its banksAs a leader of one of the oldest gnostic religions in the world, Sheikh Nidham Kreidi al-Sabahi must use only water taken from a flowing river, even for drinking.The 68-year-old has a long grey beard hanging over his simple tan robe and a white cap covering his equally long hair, which sheikhs are forbidden from cutting. He says he has never got ill from drinking water from the Tigris River and believes that as long as the water is flowing, it is clean. But the truth is that soon it may not be flowing at all. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Brown University shooting leaves students, community frustrated with official response

The effort to find a man who walked onto Brown University’s campus and shot nearly a dozen students in a crowded lecture hall has raised serious questions about the school’s security systems and the urgency of the investigation itself

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2 h. ago How are you? If you’re German, like me, you might struggle to answer | Carolin Würfel

Our cultural aversion to superficial answers leaves ‘Wie geht’s?’ sounding like a trick question. Perhaps it is time to let our guard downIn the early autumn, over pizza and wine, I had a conversation with a dear friend. He’s Turkish. We were in Ayvalık, a small town on Turkey’s Aegean coast, talking about cultural imprints, when he suddenly paused and looked at me. “You know what?” he said. “Whenever I ask you how you are, you never really answer. You go into a meta space immediately – talking about politics or about bigger things that worry you – but you never say how you actually are.”I’ve been thinking about his observation ever since, debating in my mind whether it was true – and I’ve recently reached the conclusion that, unfortunately, he was right.Carolin Würfel is a writer, screenwriter and journalist who lives in Berlin and Istanbul. She is the author of Three Women Dreamed of Socialism Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Man Utd's next five fixtures compared to Liverpool and Chelsea after Bournemouth thriller

Manchester United's 4-4 draw with Bournemouth leaves them in sixth place in the Premier League table with the Red Devils taking on Aston Villa in their next top-flight match

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2 h. ago Aussies slam mum over 'tone deaf' GoFundMe campaign after Bondi Beach terror attack: 'No words'

As families plan funerals, one woman is asking strangers for $500 to replace her stolen handbag lost in the chaos of the Bondi attack.

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2 h. ago Mum of grooming gang victim urges MSPs to sack Justice Secretary in harrowing open letter

EXCLUSIVE: The mother of Taylor, who was sexually abused as a thirteen year old, has written an open letter to MSPs hours before they vote on Constance's future.

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2 h. ago Mother of grooming gang victim shares heartbreaking open letter in full

The mum of a grooming gangs victim has written to MSPs urging them to support a motion of no confidence today in SNP Justice Secretary Angela Constance.

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3 h. ago Dramatic photos show Rob Reiner's son Nick being arrested for parents' murder after 'leaving a trail of blood' in a motel room across town

Nick Reiner was arrested shortly after his parents were found murdered at their Los Angeles mansion. He was photographed being forced to the ground and handcuffed.

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3 h. ago Chaos on San Francisco street after cable car slams to a halt in city's hill district, leaving 15 people injured

A San Francisco cable car came to an abrupt stop on California Street on Monday evening, injuring 15 people and triggering a mass casualty response.

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4 h. ago Warning over Christmas fuel supply crisis as unions threaten to cut off Brits

Workers at Certas Energy could walkout for a total of 15 days during the festive period over a pay dispute, potentially leaving the Royals without heating and fuel.

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4 h. ago Chaos on San Francisco street after cable car grinds to an abrupt halt, leaving 15 people injured

A San Francisco cable car came to an abrupt stop on California Street on Monday evening, injuring 15 people and triggering a mass casualty response.

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7 h. ago '80s legend Kelly LeBrock says she gave up 'diamonds for dirt' as she talks leaving Hollywood for ranch living

Clad in a cowboy hat and boots customized with her initials, LeBrock, 65, spoke exclusively with The Daily Mail about her idyllic life caring for livestock in the countryside.

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7 h. ago Hollyoaks' Jamie Lomas narrowly misses out on Celebrity MasterChef final as he becomes latest contestant to be eliminated

The Hollyoaks star, 50, got the boot from the BBCall-star cooking competition during  the first episode of this year's Finals Week.

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7 h. ago Paranormal Activity review – this fright night leaves you spellbound and spooked

Paranormal Activity review – this fright night leaves you spellbound and spooked  The Guardian

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7 h. ago Allied defence ministers to meet after US offers Kyiv security guarantees

A meeting in Berlin on Monday night saw European leaders including Sir Keir Starmer set out conditions for any peace deal with Russia.

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8 h. ago Keir leaves your eyelids sticky with desire for sleep... the tedium of tone, an overwhelming greyness. What a stodge! QUENTIN LETTS AT WESTMINSTER

What happened to the aphrodisiac of power? In the orbit of a male PM even the most heterosexual chap used to feel a tingle, not exactly of lust - but of interest.

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8 h. ago General Hospital star Genie Francis who played Laura to Anthony Geary's Luke pens heartbreaking tribute after his shock death

The 63-year-old star said that she 'woke up and went into my husband's arms' after her life 'was flashing before me and I was afraid of death' in her sleep.

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8 h. ago Celebrity MasterChef host admits 'I'm very worried' as 'shaking' star panics

A celebrity was left feeling overwhelmed and had to take a breather during the latest round

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8 h. ago Britain hails ‘golden age’ in South Korea relations after crucial trade deal struck

Sir Keir Starmer described the agreement as “a huge win for British businesses and working people”

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8 h. ago Bruno Fernandes reaction shows Man United formation change leaves more questions than answers

Manchester United led three times against Bournemouth but failed to see it out and shared eight goals as they missed out on the chance to go fifth in the Premier League.

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