28 m. ago I visited North Korea beach resort where most tourists are banned: Here's how visitors are treated

One women spent time on holiday at the brand-new destination inside the secret country - and has now revealed all.

Society

40 m. ago Moment Ukrainian forces wipe out Russian platoon on front line as drone footage shows personnel carrier destroyed and soldiers picked off

It comes amid the Russian army's biggest 24-hour advance into Ukraine in over a year, just ahead of the Trump-Putin summit

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45 m. ago Emmerdale's Lisa Riley left in 'constant pain' after huge 12 stone weight loss

Emmerdale star Lisa Riley has been a fixture on the ITV soap since 1995, playing the iconic Mandy Dingle, and she's faced off-screen battles too

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54 m. ago M25 closure LIVE: Truck fire rips across major motorway as black smoke fills sky

A huge lorry fire is causing long delays on the M25, as photographs show multiple firefighters at the scene attempting to bring the blaze under control as dark smoke rises above the motorway

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57 m. ago How to turn a glut of summer fruit into a delicious jam tart | Waste not

As our summer fruit crops race to offload an abundance of produce, a simple tart is often the best option for using up a seasonal glutWe’ve got a huge, beautiful, red-leafed cherry plum tree in our back garden, and right now it’s raining plums! Have you noticed the sheer abundance of fruit this year? The branches are heavy and the ground is scattered with fallen fruit. Last weekend, I harvested about 10kg plums from our tree, and my daughter suggested we make a jam tart. It turned out to be one of the best I’ve ever eaten, sweet yet sharp, sticky and rich. A simple, seasonal treat. Continue reading...

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58 m. ago Moment dog walker playing fetch captured UFO speeding through the sky above the Malvern Hills

Andrew Clifton, 40, was out with his five-year-old Labrador, Dash, in the Malvern Hills, when he filmed the unusual phenomena.

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62 m. ago The migrant 'mega dinghy': Huge inflatable dinghy brings record 107 across Channel to Britain, as Labour's pledge to 'smash the gangs' lies in tatters

Images from the port of Dover this morning showed human traffickers have begun to deploy a new, longer type of inflatable.

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66 m. ago Millions of litres of oil seeping into UK soil from ageing electricity cables

FOI requests reveal leaks beneath cities, residential areas, riverbeds and fields in ‘huge problem for environment’ Electricity companies are leaking millions of litres of oil underground throughout the UK, the Guardian can reveal.In the past 15 years, 3m litres (660,000 gallons) of oil has been spilt under southern England from cables owned by the electricity distribution company UK Power Networks. But leaks are occurring UK-wide; the largest single leak reported in recent years was in Edinburgh, when 24,000 litres was spilt from a ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN) cable. Continue reading...

Science

84 m. ago Horror moment superyacht bursts into flames off Ibiza coast before sinking

Footage shows a massive fire ripping through the luxury yacht Da Vinci off Ibiza in the Mediterranean with emergency services rushing to the scene but unable to prevent it sinking

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87 m. ago The migrant 'mega dinghy': Labour's pledge to 'smash the gangs' in tatters after huge inflatable brings record 107 small boat migrants across Channel to Britain

Images from the port of Dover this morning showed human traffickers have begun to deploy a new, longer type of inflatable.

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93 m. ago The three shocking reasons so many people are falling off cruise ships

Lots of people seem to be falling from cruise ships at the moment. I'm going on a Mediterranean cruise soon - should I be worried? Joan Walters, via email

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98 m. ago If you're not buying skinny jeans now, you're going to miss the boat

The second wave of skinny jeans is fast approaching. Here’s why it’s time to hop back on the bandwagon

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98 m. ago Shocking moment British tourist 'attacks home belonging to Thailand holiday fling after she tells him to move out'

Footage reportedly shows the unnamed 42-year-old Brit smashing up the property belonging to bar girl Soraya Janbuppa, 31, after their whirlwind holiday romance ended in a bitter break-up.

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1 hour ago ‘Rental Family’ starring Brendan Fraser added to BFI London Film Festival

‘Rental Family’ starring Brendan Fraser added to BFI London Film Festival  Screen Daily

Society

1 hour ago Premier League to make huge change with referee trial in opening matches

The Premier League is ready to bring in new Ref Cams across the opening weekend of the season - a move backed by broadcasters, clubs and referees - with a view to making it permanent

Politics

1 hour ago Brendan Fraser’s ‘Rental Family,’ Directed by Hikari, Set for London Film Festival

Brendan Fraser’s ‘Rental Family,’ Directed by Hikari, Set for London Film Festival  The Hollywood Reporter

Society

1 hour ago Ugly, mortifying – and addictive? Tim Dowling’s week in the world’s most divisive shoes

Twenty years after they first hit the shelves, five-fingered shoes are apparently having a big fashion moment. But what is it like to wear them in public?Back in January, Vogue made a bold headline prediction: “This Freaky-Chic Shoe Will Be Everywhere in 2025”. It had already been spotted on models and rap artists, and all over TikTok and Instagram. By summer, Grazia declared that “The split-toe trend that’s been quietly bubbling for years just hit the mainstream”, citing shopping app Lyst, which named the shoe as one of its top five most-searched items.The freaky-chic shoe in question is the toe shoe – a lightweight, thin-soled trainer with separate, articulated toes. They come in a number of brands and styles, and while they may be popular, I can safely say they are not “everywhere”. Walking in them in public every day for a week, I never ran across another person wearing them. Anywhere. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Brendan Fraser’s ‘Rental Family’ Sets BFI London Film Festival Gala

Brendan Fraser’s ‘Rental Family’ Sets BFI London Film Festival Gala  Variety

Society

1 hour ago London Film Festival: Brendan Fraser Comedy ‘Rental Family’ Set As Gala Screening

London Film Festival: Brendan Fraser Comedy ‘Rental Family’ Set As Gala Screening  Deadline

Culture

1 hour ago Tiny underrated city 'just like Amsterdam' has pretty canals and no crowds

A picturesque underrated city rivals Amsterdam with its gorgeous canals and waterfront cafés but has the added bonus that you won't have to face the tourist crowds

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