8 h. ago Terrifying alert over how British children are being poisoned by lead that is 'giving them autism'

Global studies show that lead levels in the blood have decreased since it was removed from petrol in 1999, but experts say children are still being exposed to the metal through paint and pipes.

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9 h. ago Tory MPs 'give Kemi until next spring to see off Farage threat

Kemi Badenoch is under mounting pressure to face down the threat of Reform UK with senior party figures 'watching and waiting', ready to force through a leadership challenge in Spring 2026.

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10 h. ago British children could be suffering undiagnosed lead poisoning, causing lower IQs and learning difficulties, researchers warn

Global studies show that lead levels in the blood have decreased since it was removed from petrol in 1999, but experts say children are still being exposed to the metal through paint and pipes.

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29 h. ago Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity

US secretary of defense had questioned whether history-making air force general CQ Brown Jr got job because of raceDonald Trump abruptly fired the air force general CQ Brown Jr as chair of the joint chiefs of staff on Friday, sidelining a history-making Black fighter pilot and respected officer as part of a campaign to purge the military of leaders who support diversity and equity in the ranks.The ouster of the second Black general to serve as chair of the joint chiefs comes three months after Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, outlined a plan for ridding the US military of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts during a podcast interview. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Vicious catfight between LA Mayor Karen Bass and city's newly axed fire chief as leader tries to pass buck

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday afternoon that she had met with and immediately removed LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley from her position.

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3 d. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Amandaland on BBC1: With a lead as hilarious as Frank Spencer, this show's unmissable

Amandaland isn't just wickedly funny. It's a perfect defence against being ripped off by romance scammers and Artificial Intelligence bots.

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3 d. ago Putin lavishes praise on Trump and agrees to meeting after furious Zelensky accused the US President of making him 'sell his country' for $500bn mineral deal

Putin said he rated US-Russia talks held in Saudi Arabia 'highly', describing them as a 'first step' to restore relations with Washington.

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3 d. ago Putin says 'I'll meet Trump' and praises him for 'receiving objective information' after Zelensky furiously accused US leader of falling for fake news and shooting down his $500 billion minerals deal

The Russian dictator said he rated the talks held in Saudi Arabia 'highly', describing them as a 'first step' to restore relations with Washington.

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3 d. ago New Zealand’s tourism campaign is not the world’s worst – and I should know | Arwa Mahdawi

The slogan ‘Everyone must go!’ is being rubbished, but is it really that bad? Hong Kong and Vilnius have much stronger claims to this shameful title ...Having worked in the advertising industry for a while, I can tell you that creating a great ad is a lot more difficult than skewering a bad ad. That’s partly why I left a full-time gig in adland to focus on writing. Although the bigger reason, if I’m honest, is that I wrote a column saying I was going to quit my stupid advertising job before actually quitting, and my boss saw it and reacted as you might expect.But my poor life choices are not the point; the point here is other people’s poor choices, namely those of some marketers in New Zealand. You see, the people at Tourism New Zealand are facing international ridicule for a new advertising campaign – with the tagline “Everyone must go!” – designed to entice Australians to visit. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago MOBOs host Indiyah Polack looks incredible in a stunning naked

Indiyah Polack, Vick Hope and Leomie Anderson led the glamorous arrivals at the MOBO Awards at Newcastle's Utilita Arena on Tuesday night in Newcastle.

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5 d. ago New Zealand tourism campaign leads to global ridicule as Kiwis lash the ad: 'Like we're in a clearance bin'

A new move by New Zealand to attract Aussie tourists has led to mockery on both sides of the ditch.

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5 d. ago New Zealand faces heat for tourism ad targeting Australians: ‘Sounds like we’re in a clearance bin’

Campaign featuring slogan ‘Everyone Must Go’ was aimed at creating a ‘sense of urgency’ for Australians

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5 d. ago Starmer arrives for Paris crisis summit as he warns Putin could 'come again' if Trump makes too many Ukraine concessions... and vows UK troops on ground

Keir Starmer warmly embraced Emmanuel Macron outside the Elysee Palace as leaders gathered to consider their response to Donald Trump's bombshell moves.

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5 d. ago Ukraine latest: European leaders split over Keir Starmer's plan to deploy troops to keep peace as they arrive for crunch talks in Paris

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow the latest updates on the Ukraine-Russia conflict as European leaders including Sir Keir Starmer meet in Paris to discuss an end to the three-year war.

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5 d. ago PM warns Putin could 'come again' as he pleads with Trump not to let Ukraine turn into Afghanistan

Keir Starmer stressed any resolution must be 'lasting' and partly guaranteed by US might as he said he is ready to deploy UK troops on the ground.

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5 d. ago Ukraine latest: Kremlin responds to Keir Starmer's plans for peacekeeping troops ahead of Europe's emergency leadership summit in Paris

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow the latest updates on the Ukraine-Russia conflict as European leaders including Sir Keir Starmer meet in Paris to discuss an end to the three-year war.

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5 d. ago Awkward moment stars don't know whether to clap Emilia Pérez star after she skipped BAFTAs over racist tweet controversy

This is the awkward moment Karla Sofía Gascón's Lead Actress nomination announcement received a very muted applause at last night's BAFTA Film Awards in London.

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6 d. ago New Zealand’s ‘Everyone must go!’ tourism campaign ridiculed as emigration hits record high

Tagline has quickly become the subject of derision, with some critics likening it to a clearance sale slogan A New Zealand tourism campaign targeting Australian visitors has been ridiculed for sounding like a clearance sale slogan and for being tone-deaf amid widespread public service job cuts and record numbers of New Zealanders moving overseas.The government launched its “Everyone must go!” campaign on Sunday, in a bid to encourage Australian holiday-makers to visit New Zealand. The NZD$500,000 campaign will run on radios and social media in Australia between February and March. Continue reading...

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