38 m. ago Dubai orders Mall of the Emirates owner to restructure its board

A special judicial committee in Dubai has reportedly ordered the parent company of one of the region’s retail giants to restructure its board, trying to end years of turmoil after the death of its founder and secure the future of the owner of the Mall of the Emirates

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56 m. ago The one change that worked: meditation cured my insomnia – and transformed my relationships

The practice that helped me to sleep also gave me the clarity to end my marriage, and to begin dating againIn the run-up to Christmas 2018, wobbly with delirium on a station platform packed with partygoers, I nearly fell under a train. Insomnia – not the “I woke at 3am for a bit” type, but the brutalising “I might have dropped off for a fretful 45 minutes at around 6am” kind – will do that to a person.I have rarely slept well. But this particular stretch of insomnia was, almost literally, a killer. I’d tried every snake oil on the market. A Harley Street hypnotist gave up on me after two sessions. Prescription sleeping pills stopped working. As a last resort, I tried the eight-week NHS cognitive behavioural therapy course for insomnia. It involved a tedious sleep diary, increasing “sleep pressure” by forcing myself to stay up until 2am and strengthening the “bed-sleep connection” by sacrificing my bedtime read. Far from helping, these strategies ramped up my frustration. Then I foun...

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56 m. ago 'I lost 5stone on weight loss jabs and there's one major downside no one talks about'

One woman has spoken out about a negative side effect of weight loss jabs that no one really talks about, despite losing a staggering 80lbs on the injections

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57 m. ago Trailblazer Uriah Rennie remembered as a ‘special person’ and ‘true gentleman’

The former Premier League referee has died at the age of 65.

Politics

59 m. ago China 'super embassy' protests cost police almost £350,000 over two days

Exclusive: The total cost of two major protests, held on February 8 and March 15 this year, amounted to £342,553

Economics

68 m. ago Commuters who challenge train ticket inspectors or appeal penalty fares risk getting a criminal RECORD, new report reveals

A review published by the Office of Rail and Road means passengers could be prosecuted if their appeals against a penalty fare are rejected.

Events

72 m. ago Emergency services called for Aer Lingus flight as ‘panelling falls’ after take

The Leeds-bound Aer Lingus Regional journey was diverted ‘due to a technical issue’

Politics

73 m. ago Man Utd striker transfer on brink of collapse after hint on future and strict demands

Manchester United have been keen to add a new striker to their squad this summer but their chances of recruiting a new forward have been hit with a major blow over recent days

Events

81 m. ago New document aims to highlight Dumfries and Galloway housing opportunities

The South of Scotland Housing Prospectus outlines the unique development opportunities in the region

Politics

88 m. ago Matalan to open 10 new stores and upgrade 30 more branches in major expansion

The fashion and homeware retailer has not published a full list of new locations, but revealed it wants to expand its footprint in London, Essex, Hampshire and Northern Ireland

Politics

91 m. ago Bristol Rovers named top divers this season, according to new study

Bristol Rovers have been named the most frequent divers in English football, according to new data - with a Premier League side also high up the table

Politics

96 m. ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal get Sesko boost; Mbeumo to Man Utd hijack; Liverpool plan Wirtz medical; Chelsea

The first summer deadline is nearly upon us

Sport

97 m. ago UK campaigners raise alarm over report of Meta plan to use automation for risk checks

Ofcom ‘considering the concerns’ raised after claim that up to 90% of risk assessments will be carried out by AIInternet safety campaigners have urged the UK’s communications watchdog to limit the use of artificial intelligence in crucial risk assessments after a report that Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta was planning to automate checks.Ofcom said it was “considering the concerns” raised by the campaigners’ letter, after a report last month that up to 90% of all risk assessments at the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp would soon be carried out by AI. Continue reading...

Events

97 m. ago Why is LA protesting? Trump deploys National Guard after immigration raids spark major unrest

The ICE operations in Los Angeles resulted in the arrests of 118 immigrants this week

Politics

1 hour ago Popular ITV channel axed today after 11 years in major shake

Reality shows such as TOWIE and The Real Housewives franchise will be affected by the broadcaster's latest shift

Culture

1 hour ago How to make flavoured butter at home – and why everyone’s doing it

From spicy ‘nduja to punchy blue cheese and even chocolate, homemade flavoured butters are the easy kitchen upgrade going viral – here’s how to make your own

Politics

1 hour ago Public employees in Iraq’s Kurdish region caught in the middle of Baghdad

Tensions have escalated between Iraq’s central government in Baghdad and the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in the country’s north in a long-running dispute over the the sharing of oil revenues

Events

1 hour ago Live updates as Reform UK leader Nigel Farage makes major speech in Port Talbot

Nigel Farage will lay out his party's plans ahead of the Senedd election in May 2026

Politics

2 h. ago The thin blue line? Yvette Cooper STILL holding out over funding for 'broken' police with barely 48 hours until Rachel Reeves unveils spending plans up to next election

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is yet to settle with the Treasury amid bitter squabbling over police and borders funding.

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2 h. ago Ian Wright urges Arsenal to sign Premier League flop with 'unfinished business'

Ademola Lookman is on a number of teams' radar this summer after an impressive three-year stint with Atalanta, including Premier League giants Arsenal despite struggling in English football previously

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