43 m. ago Several people injured as emergency services attend serious house fire in Cardiff

Residents are said to have been in the house as the fire spread

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55 m. ago I used to run Israel’s security agency – now I’m sounding the alarm about our extremist government | Ami Ayalon

Israel’s genuine friends abroad, from governments to Jewish communities, must mobilise to help us end this terrible war• Ami Ayalon is a former director of Shin Bet and a former commander-in-chief of Israel’s navyI spent close to 40 years working as a public servant for the state of Israel, including as commander of the navy and head of the Shin Bet, protecting Israel and defending it from external and internal threats. Several weeks ago, along with 17 other colleagues who have also dedicated their lives to Israel’s security and welfare, I made a decision that the future of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state is so under threat that it is not just my responsibility, but obligation, to sound the alarm.The 18 of us took out a full-page advert in two major Israeli broadsheet papers. In it, we made clear that the very fabric of the state of Israel and the values on which it was founded are being eroded. The truth is that our hostages in Gaza have been abandoned in favour of the gove...

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2 h. ago Five pivotal moments in Pope Francis’ relations with Native communities in the Americas

Several moments were pivotal in Pope Francis’ relations with Native communities in the Americas

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2 h. ago This coconut, strawberry and rose dip is basically brunch in disguise

Technically a dessert, but no one’s stopping you from spooning it onto cinnamon toast at 11am. Sonali Shah’s floral, fruity dip is whipped, roasted and ready to impress – whether you brunch, snack or go full pudding

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3 h. ago What Arne Slot needs in transfer market for Liverpool to win title again next season

Liverpool are undoubtedly deserved Premier League champions but head coach Arne Slot needs to improve his squad in several areas if they are to retain their title next season

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3 h. ago Press freedom and pluralism face ‘existential battle’ across EU, report finds

Exclusive: Several governments are attacking or weakening media independence, Civil Liberties Union for Europe saysMedia pluralism in many EU member states is being increasingly strangled by a high concentration of ownership, even in countries with traditionally free media markets, according to a report that concludes press freedom is crumbling across the bloc.The report, produced by the Civil Liberties Union for Europe (Liberties) based on the work of 43 human rights groups from 21 countries, said several EU governments were attacking press freedom or weakening media independence and regulation. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago 'Red flag' symptom that could be a sign of stroke or meningitis

It is important to keep an eye on what you're experiencing as symptoms could be a sign of a bigger issue

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6 h. ago Expert swears BRAT diet could leave you sleeping like a baby

What you eat throughout the day can hugely impact the quality of sleep you get once you hop into bed. Now, experts have advised that the so-called 'BRAT diet' could well offer the recipe for a night of pleasant dreams

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6 h. ago Alan Titchmarsh urges gardeners to do one thing to keep ants away

If your garden is being plagued by ants then Alan Titchmarsh recommends following several fool-proof steps to banish them from your home once and for all

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6 h. ago Four children killed after car crashes through Illinois building, say police

Several injured after vehicle hit three people during after-school program and one more before exiting other sideFour children were killed and several more were injured when a car smashed through a building during an after-school program on Monday afternoon in a town outside of Springfield, Illinois, police said.Officers responded at about 3.20pm to calls about a vehicle hitting three people outside, ramming through the building and then hitting one more person before exiting the other side, Chatham police department deputy chief Scott Tarter said. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Jalen Hurts stays away as Eagles visit White House to celebrate Super Bowl victory

Donald Trump praises team’s win over Kansas City ChiefsNo official reason for players who chose not to attendDonald Trump feted the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles at the White House on Monday, but several players, including quarterback Jalen Hurts, decided to skip the celebration.Hurts and other players cited scheduling conflicts as the reasons for their absences, according to a White House official who spoke on condition of anonymity. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Khloe Kardashian's new bikini body divides opinion as she shows off VERY toned physique

Khloe Kardashian took to Instagram on Monday to share several bikini-clad photos with her 303 million followers. She was joined by seven-year-old daughter True and two-year-old son Tatum.

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8 h. ago Baby food pouches fail to give infants the nutrients they need, experts reveal

Brightly packaged products made by Ella's Kitchen, Heinz, Piccolo, Little Freddie, Aldi and Lidl were tested for their nutritional value and found to be lacking.

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10 h. ago Spain in state of emergency with 15,000 guards deployed over outage chaos as shops emptied

Following a massive power outage across several countries in Iberian Peninsula, Spain has declared an official state of emergency and have deployed 15,000 guards

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10 h. ago High blood pressure: 60p vegetable could lower your risk of silent killer

High blood pressure risk could be lowered by making some simple diet changes, and you could lower your chances of hypertension symptoms by eating more spinach, it's been claimed

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10 h. ago Live M6 traffic updates as motorway closes due to 'serious collision'

The motorway is expected to be shut for 'several hours'

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10 h. ago MLB commissioner Manfred to rule on Pete Rose ban after Trump meeting

17-time All-Star was given life-ban over betting scandalManfred and Trump also discussed foreign playersMLB commissioner Rob Manfred said he discussed Pete Rose with Donald Trump at a meeting two weeks ago and he plans to rule on a request to end the sport’s permanent ban of the career hits leader, who died in September.Speaking Monday at a meeting of the Associated Press Sports Editors, Manfred said he and Trump have discussed several issues, including Manfred’s concerns over how Trump’s immigration policies could impact players from Cuba, Venezuela and other foreign countries. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Woman 'contracts incurable disease at karaoke bar after holding mic too close to her face'

Eight years on, the amateur singer from China says she is still dealing with a range of uncomfortable symptoms associated with the virus.

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11 h. ago Brits to eat 15millon sausages this week as UK takes advantage of 29C barbecue weather

Brits are getting ready to sizzle their sausages as we enjoy the hottest forecast of the year so far as people up and down the country dust off the barbecue for some outdoor cooked grub

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12 h. ago I went to the hidden woodland food festival, where you can eat Wales' best BBQ food and hike up sand dunes

Tucked away behind the dunes at Merthyr Mawr, Street Food Circus is back and it’s bigger, tastier and smokier than ever.

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