1 hour ago Thousands of Haitians mark annual pilgrimage far from a sacred waterfall surrounded by gangs

Thousands have been forced to forgo an annual pilgrimage to a revered waterfall in central Haiti, now in territory held by gangs, where they would splash among sacred waters and rub their bodies with aromatic leaves

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2 h. ago Edwards left with food for thought as India edge England in first women’s ODI

1st ODI: India, 262-6, beat England, 258-6, by four wicketsDeepti Sharma hits 62 not out as tourists complete chaseFifty-over cricket is Charlotte Edwards’s Big Project. The day she was announced as the new England head coach, she declared that the national side had “underperformed” in the one‑day format of late, and that she was making it her “first priority” before the World Cup in India in October.All eyes, then, on this three‑match ODI series against India, which began on Wednesday at Southampton with a narrow four-wicket win by the visitors. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago I lost six stone on Mounjaro after gorging on entire pizzas and drinking five cans of Coca

George Keywood, from London, became pre-diabetic and was struggling to walk upstairs when he began taking the weight loss drug last year.

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2 h. ago Plans for controversial Peckham redevelopment scheme rejected by council after backlash from residents

Plans for the Aylesham Centre in Peckham were rejected for several reasons, including a lack of affordable housing

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3 h. ago Small Canadian town reels after teen boy allegedly assaults eight

Police initially thought the girl was attacked by an animal due her injuries, but later arrested a 17-year-old boyA small rural community in Canada is reeling after police said the horrific attack of an eight-year-old girl was not caused by an animal, as they had suspected, but allegedly by a teenage boy who they have now charged with attempted murder.The residents of Quadeville, a town of a few hundred people in southern Ontario, are questioning local law enforcement’s handling of the case after officials initially told them to keep their children indoors to protect them against a possible offending animal. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Met Office weather maps shows exact day band of rain will hit Wales in time for school holidays

There is a risk that thunders and hail could hit Wales as the school holidays begin

Culture

3 h. ago EastEnders' Phil Mitchell faces worrying triple setback following mental health storyline

It was an emotional night for Phil Mitchell in EastEnders tonight as he discovered Callum and Johnny's affair in explosive scenes just one day after Nigel's departure

Politics

4 h. ago Starmer’s fury over Afghan data breach as he warns Tories ‘have questions to answer’

On a dramatic day in Westminster, questions have been asked over why nobody was sacked for the data breach and why the information commissioner is not planning to investigate

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4 h. ago CCTV appeal after £7k worth of goods stolen from city centre store

A man is alleged to have stolen goods from the business on Exchange Street in Manchester

Economics

4 h. ago Von der Leyen botches €2tn EU budget proposal with chaotic infighting

Centralised and chaotic process has compromised launch of commission president’s spending plan, colleagues say

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4 h. ago Fulham star Calvin Bassey refurbishes childhood youth club to inspire next generation

Centre-back determined to invest cash and commitment to the centre that helped turn him into a Premier League and Europa League star

Society

4 h. ago Kate Middleton left Wimbledon's Centre Court 'in tears' after 'courageous' act

Kate's appearance at the Men's Singles Final at Wimbledon in 2024 could have offered solace to others, a Royal biographer said.

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4 h. ago Gulf coast braces for flooding as storm system builds into possible tropical depression

A tropical weather system near the Florida Panhandle is showing a moderate chance of becoming a tropical depression

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5 h. ago Winners of £216million EuroMillions jackpot break their silence as they reveal plans for their fortune and the surprising part of their life they'll keep the same

The family, who have chosen to remain anonymous, bagged the largest EuroMillions prize in Irish history after purchasing a ticket at Clifford's Centra in Cork City.

Economics

5 h. ago Duke of Sussex follows in his mother Princess Diana's footsteps as he walks through a minefield in Angola

Prince Harry spoke to families who live near Africa's largest minefield as part of HALO's community outreach programme, which aims to keep people safe from landmines.

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5 h. ago Boden's 'perfect office wear' £36 shoes reduced by so much in sale shoppers want all 8 colours

"These shoes can be taken out of the box and worn all day. Guaranteed comfort and I have bunions"

Economics

5 h. ago Man told friend he was scared of ex accused of stabbing him to death – court

Kirsty Carless, 33, is on trial accused of murdering Louis Price, 31, in the early hours of Christmas Day last year.

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5 h. ago Family friendly wrestling returning to NCT Centre in Newmains next month

Pro Wrestling Scotland are coming back to town with a brand new for a family entertainment spectacular.

Politics

5 h. ago Trump privately indicates he may soon fire Fed chair Jerome Powell

The US president denies he would dismiss the Federal Reserve head after reportedly drafting letter to sack himDonald Trump has privately indicated he is on the cusp of firing the Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, rattling Wall Street and renewing questions over the US central bank’s independence.The US president insisted on Wednesday that it was “highly unlikely” he would dismiss the Fed chair, after reports he had suggested he would and shown a draft letter dismissing Powell to political allies. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago BMW driver kills mum and daughter in Boxing Day crash while racing another car

Mohammed Ibrahim was travelling at over 80mph in a 30mph zone when he lost control of his BMW 420 and smashed head-on with an MG, killing Amanda Riley, 49, and her mum Linda Philips, 72

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