74 m. ago Champion paraglider dies smashing into tourist landmark just weeks after winning gold medal

A world champion paraglider hurtled into a tourist landmark just weeks after winning a gold medal, becoming the latest daredevil to lose his life to a deadly sport where each 500 jumps ends in horror

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87 m. ago Fearless Robin Smith and his square cuts gave hope to his England team | Tanya Aldred

Smith stood up to West Indies bowling and scored centuries against Australia in the most demanding of circumstancesA Robin Smith square cut was more than a whipcrack snap of the bat. For English cricket fans of the late 80s and early 90s, it was a nudge in the ribs that, underneath the pastings, the dismal collapses and Rentaghost selections, the national team would fight another day.Smith’s cut, alongside a David Gower cover drive, gave hope where there was little left in the bucket. Those famous forearms – half oak, half baobab – the white shirt unbuttoned past the clavicle, the chain glinting through his chest hair, smelt enticingly like bravery, and old spice and one last throw of the dice. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago How a tiny arm patch is helping people beat cravings, boost energy and lose weight

A new glucose-tracking biosensor is going viral for showing users exactly how food affects their energy, hunger and mood in real time.

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1 hour ago Illegal smuggling gang was better at sending migrants from the UK back to France than Starmer and his government, court hears

Algerian Uber Eats driver Madjid Belabes, 53, ran an army of cabbies taking the migrants from London to Kent, before being herded into the back of trucks and driven to France.

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2 h. ago Eric Trump’s cryptocurrency firm loses half its value in half an hour

American Bitcoin Corp’s shares fell from $2.39 to $1.90 after closing in what some are calling ‘crypto winter’Shares in Eric Trump’s crypto mining business lost more than half their value in less than 30 minutes on Tuesday.The nosedive of American Bitcoin Corp, which triggered repeated trading halts, followed the steep decline of many cryptocurrencies and crypto-linked companies into what some observers are calling the onset of a “crypto winter”. Bitcoin’s value has fallen sharply since the start of October and erased a year of large gains. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Netflix fans ask 'what am I supposed to do’ as popular 'comfort show' set to leave streaming platform

Fans are "heartbroken" to lose the series that is a "comfort show" to many

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3 h. ago Melanie Sykes' horrible illness as star 'two thirds bald' and in 'so much pain'

She said: "I'm in so much pain. Honestly, my lips and my eyes are just so bad."

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3 h. ago Laura Woods ‘taken ill’ after collapsing live on air while presenting Lionesses clash

Woods was replaced by Katie Shanahan as lead presenter after coverage was hastily cut to commercials

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3 h. ago Trump admits he has a ‘little more than three years’ left of his presidency despite teasing third term

The president admitted in October that the Constitution is ‘pretty clear’ that he’s ‘not allowed’ to run again

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3 h. ago Laura Woods ‘taken ill’ after appearing to collapse while presenting ahead of Lionesses clash

Woods was replaced by Katie Shanahan as lead presenter after coverage was hastily cut to commercials

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3 h. ago Teacher and newborn baby laid to rest as family heartbroken after tragedy

Aoife Bird died on Wednesday following a sudden illness, just one day after her newborn baby Ailbhe passed away - and today, they were both laid to rest in Longwood, Ireland

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4 h. ago Mother buried alongside newborn daughter as family heartbroken

Aoife Bird died on Wednesday following a sudden illness, just one day after her newborn baby Ailbhe passed away

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4 h. ago Tragedy as mother buried alongside newborn daughter in heartbreaking funeral

Aoife Bird, originally from Co. Waterford, died last Wednesday following a sudden illness, just one day after her newborn baby Ailbhe tragically passed away

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4 h. ago Costco sues Trump administration over sweeping use of emergency tariff powers

The wholesale giant claims the White House misused emergency authority and warns importers could lose refunds even if duties are ruled unlawfulCostco is suing the Trump administration over its tariffs, arguing that the White House has exceeded its executive authority in instituting tariffs and that it should be entitled to a refund if the tariffs are found unconstitutional.In a lawsuit filed to the Court of International Trade last Friday, the retail giant argued the Trump administration has misused the federal law, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), it cited to impose the tariffs. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Costco sues Trump administration over sweeping emergency tariff powers

The wholesale giant claims the White House misused emergency authority and warns importers could lose refunds even if duties are ruled unlawfulCostco is suing the Trump administration over its tariffs, arguing that the White House has exceeded its executive authority in instituting tariffs and that it should be entitled to a refund if the tariffs are found unconstitutional.In a lawsuit filed to the court of international trade last Friday, the retail giant argued the Trump administration had misused the federal law, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), it cited to impose the tariffs. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago I know the moment Vogue Williams sealed her fate as early IAC evictee – and what it says about women like her

YOU’VE been on I’m A Celebrity for six days, with enough grease in your hair to power Blackpool’s chip shops, no trace of tan or moisturiser on your skin and any hint of mascara is long gone.  In a shapeless blue t-shirt and red cargo pants, you’ve never felt more disgusting.  Then in breezes 5’11’’...

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5 h. ago Ajax forced to replay abandoned clash behind closed doors with terminally ill fan denied dying wish to attend

A TERMINALLY ill fan was denied his dying wish to watch Ajax play one final time. The supporter, whose name is Peter, was in attendance for their home clash with Groningen on Saturday. https://www.facebook.com/Footballhomeandaway/posts/1410269127127470 But the match was called off after just six minutes following a huge firework display which sparked safety concerns. The game...

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5 h. ago Police officer 'destroyed' sex crime victim's trust after sharing case details on night out

Former police constable Jay Hunt told a third party the name of the victim and the suspect in the case, as well as the alleged offences, a misconduct panel was told

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5 h. ago Mel Sykes says she's now 'two thirds bald' after losing hair due to illness

TV star Melanie Sykes has shared a heartbreaking update with fans - saying she's now "two-thirds bald" and in "so much pain" as she opened up about her health in a video wearing a hat and scarf.

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5 h. ago Women accused of murdering adopted son called him a ‘loser’ and an ‘a**hole’ in texts, court hears

The 12-year-old – who is referred to in court only as L.L because of a publication ban – was severely malnourished and emaciated when he died in 2022

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