73 m. ago ‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine capital triggers blackouts and sets high

Powerful blasts reported in Kyiv as missiles and drones target energy infrastructure, injuring nineThe Ukrainian capital was plunged into darkness early on Friday by what the air force called a “massive attack”, as Russia pummelled Kyiv’s infrastructure, cutting off water and energy supplies and triggering a fire in a high-rise apartment building.Kyiv’s mayor said Russian forces had targeted “critical infrastructure” and nine people had been injured, with five of them taken to hospital. Vitali Klitschko also said power cuts and disruptions to the water supply had hit districts on the east bank of the Dnipro River that runs through the city. Continue reading...

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90 m. ago Dear Coleen: I'm worried about my friend going through midlife crisis at 40

She’s fallen hard for a guy who’s 12 years younger. They work at the same place, so see each other every day. For the past few months, all she’s done is talk about this younger man and how much she fancies him.

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4 h. ago Female athletes have faster reaction times on day they ovulate, study finds

Variation of 80 milliseconds ‘a big difference’ at elite level, while they also make fewer mistakesFemale athletes have reaction times 80 milliseconds faster and make fewer mistakes on the day they ovulate, according to research.Researchers at University College London (UCL) studied how different stages of the menstrual cycle and levels of activity affected women’s brain function. They tracked 54 women aged 18 to 40 not using hormone-based contraception and grouped them according to how much exercise they took: inactive (reported not taking part in any form of structured exercise), recreationally active (taking part in at least two hours of structured exercise a week), competing in any sport at club level, and elite (competing in any sport at national or international level). Continue reading...

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5 h. ago BBC presenter was sacked after ‘deeply inappropriate’ radio segments that went ‘well beyond innuendo’, tribunal hears

A BBC radio presenter who was sacked for his inappropriate radio segments says he thought he was acting within the guidelines. Jack Murley, from Bodmin, was employed by BBC Radio Cornwall, in Truro, from 2019 until he was taken off air by the broadcaster in 2023. His dismissal came after a "heated conversation" with his boss over his...

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5 h. ago Nine cities ‘where buying a home could be less expensive than renting’

The analysis compared typical monthly rental costs with potential first-time buyer mortgage payments in 11 major cities

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5 h. ago Consumer caution ahead of Budget drives drop in footfall – BRC

Total UK footfall was down by 1.8% in September compared to a year earlier, according to BRC-Sensormatic data.

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5 h. ago Robbie Williams announces run of shows to coincide with Britpop album release

The former Take That star has announced dates in Glasgow, Liverpool, London and Wolverhampton.

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6 h. ago B&M reveals range to stay warm without heating – and prices start from just £4

WITH temperatures plummeting and summer now well and truly behind us, you may be tempted to reach for the thermostat. But budget retailer B&M has a cheaper option to help you beat the chill in the air. There are many things you can do to keep yourself warm without turning on the heating, from wearing extra layers, to wrapping yourself up...

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6 h. ago 7 highlights and takeaways from Broncos’ second London practice

7 highlights and takeaways from Broncos’ second London practice  Broncos Wire

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6 h. ago King Charles and Prince William come together for a rare joint engagement at London's Natural History Museum

King Charles and Prince William are at the Natural History Museum in London for 'Countdown to COP30', which brings together organisations and individuals tackling the environmental crisis.

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7 h. ago King Charles and Prince William make rare joint appearance as major announcement made

King Charles and Prince William attended a reception at the Natural History Museum in London to mark six weeks to go until world leaders gather in Belém, Brazil, for the COP30 climate change summit

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7 h. ago Cedar Rapids leadership coach to participate in Thinkers50 gathering in London

Cedar Rapids leadership coach to participate in Thinkers50 gathering in London  Corridor Business Journal

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7 h. ago London gets £36.5m boost to tackle homelessness as council accommodation bills soar

London gets £36.5m boost to tackle homelessness as council accommodation bills soar  London Evening Standard

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7 h. ago London gets £36.5m boost to tackle homelessness as council temporary accommodation bills soar

It comes after London boroughs revealed they were collectively spending a staggering £5.5m a day to tackle homelessness

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7 h. ago BA flight to London makes emergency landing as passengers 'inhale smoke'

A British Airways flight bound for London was forced to make an dramatic emergency landing in Romania as four people on board were suffering from "smoke inhalation".

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8 h. ago BA flight to London forced into emergency landing as passengers 'inhale smoke'

Four passengers suffered from "smoke inhalation" on a British Airways flight travelling from Instanbul to London forcing the aircraft to be diverted to Romania

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8 h. ago 'Tentatively hopeful': London's Jewish and Palestinian groups respond to peace deal | CBC News

'Tentatively hopeful': London's Jewish and Palestinian groups respond to peace deal | CBC News  CBC

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8 h. ago London Film Festival’s Surprise Premiere Is ‘Tuner,’ Starring Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman

London Film Festival’s Surprise Premiere Is ‘Tuner,’ Starring Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman  The Hollywood Reporter

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8 h. ago VIDEO: London Police release video of moment of phone snatching

VIDEO: London Police release video of moment of phone snatching  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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9 h. ago The crazy story of Waltham Abbey, temporary home of Broncos in London

The crazy story of Waltham Abbey, temporary home of Broncos in London  kdvr.com

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