97 m. ago Australian Life photography competition 2025 finalists – in pictures

Droving through the outback, glimpses of grief, taking a warm summer plunge. Finalists of the Australian Life photography competition focus on the nuances of life across the country. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago UK's 'worst' seaside town with brown sea crowned one of Britain's best beaches

Despite its marmite reputation, a 'rundown' seaside town once dubbed the country's worst has been featured in The Times' league tables for the best UK beaches in 2025

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2 h. ago Town furthest east in the UK has 'pristine waters' and is perfect for families

Lowestoft is a popular UK seaside town that is further east than anywhere else in England - it boasts sandy beaches, a pier, sand dunes and a zoo on it's doorstep

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2 h. ago Bianca Censori rocks microscopic shorts at LAX as she and Kanye West flee town after sexual assault claim

Kanye West and wife Bianca Censori turned heads as they were pictured making their way through Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday to catch a commercial flight.

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3 h. ago Huge blow to UK seaside town as major attraction to shut after 100 years

Brits worry a popular seaside town will meet its demise following the announcement that its biggest attraction is slated to be bulldozed down due to a new council development

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5 h. ago Skirly Crag by Helen Percy: Chaplain who found solace with a different kind of flock

Helen Percy's beautiful new book sheds light on life as a shepherdess and the interesting ways in which washing up liquid can be used when birthing a lamb.

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9 h. ago Why the Caster Semenya sex eligibility battle confounded sports for 16 years and still isn't over

The sex eligibility case of champion runner Caster Semenya has been one of the most contentious and most complex that sports has seen

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9 h. ago Rory McIlroy finds his mojo getting out of bunker trouble on day one at Scottish Open

Masters champion holes three long putts to finishScottie Scheffler three off lead after first roundThe latest glimpse of a return of Rory McIlroy’s mojo arrived over the closing stretch of the Scottish Open’s first round. He has spoken of an understandable need to find new mountains to scale after Masters glory completed a career grand slam. On the 15th hole at the Renaissance Club, the Northern Irishman was in trouble; his fairway bunker shot had rolled back towards his feet. McIlroy’s ball sat in the mark created by his first attempt. “It served me right for trying to hit a nine-iron with the lip two feet in front of me,” he said later.The response was notable. The world No 2 pitched out sideways, holed from 21ft – and the fringe of the green – for a bogey and rattled off three birdies in a row over the closing holes. A 68 to start at the tournament which precedes McIlroy’s Open Championship tilt at Portrush was hugely impressive in context. He sits only four shots from the lead. ...

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9 h. ago Five mile line of police cars escorts Texas flood victim's body as entire town turns out to pay their respects

The body of Claire 'Reese' Manchaca, the 21-year-old college student killed during the horrific Texas floods, was recovered on Monday and has since been solemnly returned to her hometown.

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10 h. ago Stanley cup 'perfect for summer heat' slashed by 25% for Amazon Prime Day

The cup comes in an array of colours, including purple, pink, green, light blue, black and white

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10 h. ago Chelsea star reveals Enzo Maresca's bold Club World Cup final plan ahead of PSG showdown

Chelsea are set to take on French giants Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup and Tosin Adarabioyo has given a glimpse into the Blues' mindset ahead of the game

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11 h. ago MAGA congressman claims Biden administration ‘destroyed everything’ in the Epstein files

‘I’m just telling you what I think. I’ve been around this town enough,’ Tim Burchett declared on NewsNation.

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11 h. ago New council chief executive set for appointment after months of searching

The new council boss is set to be voted in at a town hall meeting next week

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12 h. ago Reform councillor says small boats migrants are from ‘unenlightened cultures’

During a Kent County Council meeting in Maidstone, Cllr Linden Kemkaran used words like ‘hordes’ and ‘invade’ to describe male migrants.

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12 h. ago Milan’s Serie A home fixture against Como could be played in Perth, Australia

Italian FA gives approval for February fixture to be movedGame would be first in major European league held abroadMilan’s home game against Como in the 2025-26 Serie A campaign could become the first major European domestic league fixture played outside its home country, as plans to move the fixture to Australia took a step forward.Italy’s football federation (FIGC) has given the green light for the match to be played in Perth – some 8,500 miles away from Milan – next February. The proposal moves European football into uncharted territory after previous requests to stage domestic league matches abroad were knocked back by authorities. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Man visits every country in Europe – and one 'dull' place was the absolute worst

A TikTok user shared his thoughts on the European country he wouldn't recommend visiting, despite many others taking to social media to share their love for the spot

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13 h. ago I flew to Italy for a first date with a girl I met on TikTok

A British woman who flew to Italy for a first date with a girl she met on TikTok has revealed they're now planning a future together.

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13 h. ago 'I once went four times in a week' — how sunbeds have made a comeback amongst Gen Z

Once a relic of the nineties and noughties, new research has found that sunbeds are having revival – with Gen Z leading the way. Emma Loffhagen discovers why

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13 h. ago Green light for improving car parking facilities at Culzean estate

The charity group previously lodged a planning application in an attempt to change the surface material on the estate’s events field overspill car park.

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13 h. ago What is fibermaxxing? The new TikTok trend that might be better for your gut health than protein

The trend comes after health influencers were all about adding protein to their diets

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