2 h. ago Popular plants that love common kitchen item so it never goes to waste

Want to cut down on food waste and help your flowers grow? These three gorgeous blooms are ubiquitous in British gardens and absolutely love one popular ingredient

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3 h. ago Tiny Greek island dubbed 'a smaller Mykonos' named voted best in the world

A charming Greek island just a stone's throw from the insatiably popular Santorini and Mykonos has stunning beaches, a rich history, and delicious seafood - but hardly any tourists

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4 h. ago Caught in the contest between China and the west, the Cook Islands asks where its future lies

After the Pacific nation struck deals with Beijing, New Zealand abruptly cut off millions of dollars in critical aid and fundingOn a remote stretch of land in the Cook Islands lies a second world war airstrip. Once used as a wartime supply route by American forces, the narrow runway is in dire need of resealing to allow larger tourist jets to land. Leaders on the northern island of Penrhyn have asked New Zealand, Australia and the US to help, but none have come through. Now, they hope China will step in and fund it.“That is the dream,” says Penrhyn’s executive director, Puna John Vano. “We want to maintain our traditional partners, but if not, we’re going to get assistance from elsewhere.”On the Cook Islands’ main island of Rarotonga, many people are angry over the damage caused to relations with New Zealand. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Tourists issued cruise warning as major EU destination introduces £17 charge

Brits cruising around a popular set of European islands this summer have been warned over a new tourist tax, that slaps holidaymakers with charges of up to €20 (around £17) for entering the port

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4 h. ago Family of woman who was struck by Lufthansa CEO’s wife is ‘destroyed’ over her tragic death

Gaia Costa, a 24-year-old babysitter, was walking across a pedestrian crossing in Sardinia earlier this week when she was struck

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5 h. ago The seaside resort that's lost its shine: How Bournemouth has plunged into decline with feral yobs terrorising locals, sex predators who prowl the beach, litter

In many ways, the beach's ills neatly tie together those that plague much of modern Britain. Stop to look at flytipping eyesores too long and your nostrils are filled with the invasive stench of cannabis.

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7 h. ago 17ft speedboat declared a shipwreck as it sinks by popular tourist pier

The 17ft speedboat was one of two that got into difficulty in calm conditions off the Gwynedd coast over the weekend. It was reported that four people were on board

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7 h. ago Stormzy is saved by Dame Helen Mirren as he nearly suffers a nasty wasp attack in Evian's VIP suite on the final day of Wimbledon

The rapper, 31, was seen enjoying the popular sporting match along side Helen actor Chris Hemsworth.

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7 h. ago Pictured: Brit tourist, 25, who died after fall from balcony in Malta

Keiran Thomas, 25, from Bangor, north Wales, died at the scene in St Julian's, a popular tourist town on the east of the island, on Friday morning.

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8 h. ago Multiple vacationers struck by lightening on popular Florida beach

Three people were injured after being struck by lightning on a packed Florida beach.

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9 h. ago Gunman leaves multiple injured at church after shooting cop at Kentucky's Blue Grass Airport

One man was seriously wounded in the shooting about 11.40am on Sunday and rushed to hospital and dozens of police are in and around the terminal investigating what happened.

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10 h. ago Kentucky mass shooter wounds state trooper and others before he’s gunned down at church

Multiple people injured in shooting at Kentucky church after suspect shot state trooper, police say

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10 h. ago Southend Airport crash plane was on medical mission new report reveals

Multiple emergency services are at the scene, with two nearby sports clubs closed as a precaution as the cause of the crash is not yet known

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11 h. ago Small plane crashes at London Southend Airport, erupts in huge fireball; multiple flights cancelled

Small plane crashes at London Southend Airport, erupts in huge fireball; multiple flights cancelled  The Indian Express

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12 h. ago Lawmaker says Alligator Alcatraz is an ‘internment camp’ after joint GOP

Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who represents Florida's 25th congressional district, said that pictures of the facility ‘don’t do it justice’

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12 h. ago Plane crashes, explodes into massive fireball on runway outside London

Plane crashes, explodes into massive fireball on runway outside London  New York PostPlane crashes moments after takeoff at London's Southend Airport  The Economic TimesSmall plane crashes at London Southend Airport, erupts in huge fireball; multiple flights cancelled  The Indian Express

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12 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot weighs up big move as 'comprehensive agreement' struck

Real Madrid are set to 'finalise' a deal to sign one of Liverpool's key players in the coming days, according to reports emerging from Spain

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13 h. ago Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 30 people including six children gathering water, hospitals say

Six children were killed by an Israeli strike on a water collection point while another three were killed when a home was struck

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14 h. ago The rise of the 'partymoon': How newlyweds are ditching serene getaways for beach clubs and DJ sets after suffering from 'post

Couples appear to be ditching the quiet getaway and candlelight dinners after they tie the knot in favour of booze-fuelled 'partymoons' at places such as FIVE Palm Jumeirah , in Dubai

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14 h. ago Scrubs returning to screens with original cast 15 years later... and the stars all look VERY different

The popular medical sitcom Scrubs is coming back to television with its original cast, but 15 years since the final season, the stars of the show looks very different now.

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