3 h. ago Huge solar storm set to hit Earth could spark 'mass blackouts' around the world

If it hangs around too long and projects a strong enough "southward field", an expert has warned, it could shut down many vital services.

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35 h. ago EU mulls plan to let importers break Russian gas contracts without penalties

European Commission could reportedly let energy companies declare force majeure and avoid paying MoscowThe European Commission is considering plans that would allow European companies to break long-term Russian gas contracts without paying penalties to Moscow, it has been reported.Citing three officials with knowledge of the plan, the Financial Times reported that the commission was studying the possibility of allowing companies to declare force majeure, which would absolve importers of their obligations to pay penalty fees for ending contracts. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago EU considers plans for firms to break Russian gas contracts without penalties

European Commission could reportedly let energy companies declare force majeure and avoid paying MoscowThe European Commission is considering plans that would allow European companies to break long-term Russian gas contracts without paying penalties to Moscow, it has been reported.Citing three officials with knowledge of the plan, the Financial Times reported that the commission was studying the possibility of allowing companies to declare force majeure, which would absolve importers of their obligations to pay penalty fees for ending contracts. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Nottingham Forest star open to extending Swansea City stay but stumbling block remains

The midfielder has been a huge hit since arriving on loan in January

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62 h. ago Celebrity Big Brother's Chris Hughes in huge rule break and hit with very unique punishment

Chris Hughes has been punished by Big Brother after he broke the rules in the house - and Love Island fans are going to love the punishment

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3 d. ago Israeli air strike destroys part of 'last fully functional hospital' in Gaza

Witnesses said the strike caused major damage to the intensive care and surgery departments of Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital - with video online showing huge flames after missiles hit the two-storey building

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3 d. ago UK weather: Huge storm to hit with 9 days of rain in 3 hours amid

Weather maps show an end to the glorious sunshine and a major storm is on the horizon with heavy rain and snow in an Arctic blast where temperatures could drop to -7C

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4 d. ago Britain's Got Talent star unrecognisable 12 years on after dramatic transformation

This talented BGT star was a huge hit on the ITV talent show 11 years ago, but has since undergone a dramatic transformation

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4 d. ago US ‘demands control’ from Ukraine of key pipeline carrying Russian gas

Senior Kyiv economist describes latest postion of Trump administration in talks as ‘colonial-type’ bullyingThe US has demanded control of a crucial pipeline in Ukraine used to send Russian gas to Europe, according to reports, in a move described as a colonial shakedown.US and Ukrainian officials met on Friday to discuss White House proposals for a minerals deal. Donald Trump wants Kyiv to hand over its natural resources as “payback” in return for weapons delivered by the previous Biden administration. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Stacey Solomon suffers blow as BBC show 'faces axe' after huge backlash

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash's latest BBC series has been hit with a huge blow after it was branded 'utter trash', with the future of the reality show uncertain

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5 d. ago Adolescence series two in talks as Brad Pitt gets involved in huge Netflix hit

Fans of Netflix's Adolescence, which has received rave reviews since the show's release back in March, will be pleased to hear that a sequel series may be possible

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5 d. ago Pop star and TV icon who had huge 1960s hit and starred in Are You Being Served? and Worzel Gummidge dies

British singer and actor Mike Berry - known for his hits 'Don't You Think It's Time' and 'Sunshine Of Your Smile' - has died aged 82, his manager has confirmed.

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6 d. ago EastEnders' Louisa Lytton sports trending chocolate brown co

Louisa Lytton looked chic in a chocolate brown co-ord from Odd Muse as she appeared on Loose Women, and he brand is a huge hit with celebrities including Amanda Holden and Molly-Mae

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6 d. ago Mere 'thought' of sipping coffee delivers huge pleasure hit says 'Brain Doctor'

Brit's have love affair with coffee and doesn't end in the morning with nearly half of us saying consuming multiple cups throughout the day to help them stay 'focused'

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6 d. ago UK weather: Huge WALL of snow forecast to hit Britain in days as maps turn purple

The shock cold snap is set to send temperatures plummeting, with snow and possible lows of -1C in one region - and several major cities welcoming spells of rain

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7 d. ago Minecraft Movie fans 'torn' after realising different star was in

The Minecraft Movie has been a huge hit at the box office, but fans have been left split after realising an iconic actor who was initially cast in the lead role

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7 d. ago Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, including 104% against China, take effect – business live

Stock markets down from Australia to Japan and Taiwan as Trump presses ahead with plans to hit China with huge retaliatory tariffsFull report: Trump unleashes new wave of tariffs Dispatch: The view from Yiwu, China’s biggest wholesale marketToday’s tariffs follow Trump’s 10% tariff on all imports from many countries, including Australia, which came into effect at the weekend.US customs agents began collecting the unilateral tariff at US seaports, airports and customs warehouses on Saturday. Today’s measures are higher levies on goods from 57 larger trading partners. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Huge snow bomb forecast to hit Britain days after spring heat burst

The storm, forecast to fall across a large swathe of the UK, will see up to 7 centimetres inches of snow blanketing some areas - with one major city bearing the brunt of upcoming snowfall

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7 d. ago Asian markets fall as Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, including 104% against China, due to take effect – business live

Stock markets down from Australia to Japan and Taiwan as Trump presses ahead with plans to hit China with huge retaliatory tariffsToday’s tariffs follow Trump’s 10% tariff on all imports from many countries, including Australia, which came into effect at the weekend.US customs agents began collecting the unilateral tariff at US seaports, airports and customs warehouses on Saturday. Today’s measures are higher levies on goods from 57 larger trading partners. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago The Handmaid's Tale Holly star Cherry Jones' life from famous exes to hit films

Cherry Jones has been a mainstay on screens and in theatre for decades, and has starred in some huge hit TV shows and films, including The Handmaid's Tale and Succession

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