58 m. ago Starmer pledges sanctions to push Putin to ‘make concessions’ in Ukraine talks

He repeated calls for Ukraine to have a seat at the table for any peace talks and for a US ‘backstop’ to any peace agreement

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60 m. ago World leaders reiterate support on third anniversary of war as Zelenskyy hails ‘absolute heroism of Ukrainians’ – live

Ukraine president hails ‘three years of resistance’ as world leaders commemorate anniversary in KyivThe EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier said that she would be travelling to the US tomorrow to meet with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, adding that what she called the “Russian narrative” is “strongly represented” in comments being made by the second Donald Trump administration.She told reporters “I think it’s good that we have as many interactions with the new administration in US as possible. I’m also travelling tomorrow to the US to meet Marco Rubio and others there to discuss these issues, because it’s extremely important.” Continue reading...

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62 m. ago Seasalt Cornwall shoppers call 'best raincoat' for unpredictable weather a 'rare find'

The Seasalt Neap Tide Waterproof Jacket is designed to keep you dry in style and is currently in stock in all three colours and in sizes 8 to 28

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73 m. ago Antioxidants in fruits and flowers seem to counteract harmful effects of microplastics, study shows

Anthocyanins in nuts, fruits and vegetables seem to lesson harmful effects of microplastics on reproductive systemsSign up for the Detox Your Kitchen newsletterAntioxidants that give fruits and flowers their vibrant colors seem to counteract some of the most dangerous reproductive system effects of exposure to microplastics, such as decreased fertility, and could ultimately be used in developing treatments, new peer-reviewed research shows.The paper focused on microplastics’ reproductive toxicity and plant compounds called anthocyanins, which are widely found in nuts, fruits and vegetables. The new review of scientific literature on anthocyanins found that the compounds are probably protective against a range of plastic-induced impacts on hormones, reductions in testosterone and estrogen, decreased sperm counts, lower sperm quality, erectile dysfunction and ovarian damage. Continue reading...

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75 m. ago Next shoppers 'love' £35 loafers that 'fit like a glove' and get them 'lots of compliments'

The Brogue Detail Chunky Sole Loafers cost just £35 and have Forever Comfort memory foam padding

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76 m. ago Primark shoppers convinced £4 powder is just like designer product sold for £52

A beauty lover has shared a £4 Primark product she says is just as good as a £52 designer powder that she was 'really impressed' with, and fellow makeup lovers are eager to try it out for themselves

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87 m. ago Kemi Badenoch calls for end of BBC licence fee in first for a Tory leader

Kemi Badenoch withdrawal of support for the BBC licence fee comes as she demands a full investigation into a documentary that featured the son of a Hamas official

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92 m. ago Cops launch hunt for thug who left victim with horrific facial injuries in sickening train station attack

Daniel Dolan was left in a bloodied heap on the station's platform before he was rushed to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

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1 hour ago New Look website 'down' as shoppers rush to get 30% off today only

New Look's website and app are currently 'down' - but the brand has shared the "exciting" reason with shoppers

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1 hour ago Albaray's leopard print dress that always sells out has been restocked for 'last time'

The leopard print design is bang on trend, with shoppers heaping praise on the midi number and the fact it even has pockets

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2 h. ago Pictures show devastation at industrial estate after huge blaze

Ten fire engines were called out to tackle the fire

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2 h. ago Foreign leaders in Kyiv to mark anniversary of war as Zelenskyy hails ‘three years of resistance’ – Ukraine war live

Ukraine president pays tribute to ‘absolute heroism’ of Ukrainians as EU leaders arrive in KyivThe EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier said that she would be travelling to the US tomorrow to meet with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, adding that what she called the “Russian narrative” is “strongly represented” in comments being made by the second Donald Trump administration.She told reporters “I think it’s good that we have as many interactions with the new administration in US as possible. I’m also travelling tomorrow to the US to meet Marco Rubio and others there to discuss these issues, because it’s extremely important.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago BBC Gaza documentary row deepens as Kemi Badenoch calls for investigation

Conservative leader writes to BBC calling for a probe into commissioning of Gaza: How to Survive A Warzone

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2 h. ago See the birth of a new ICEBERG: Incredible images reveal the moment a berg the size of Chicago broke away from Antarctica's George VI Ice Shelf

A newborn iceberg called A-84 looks like a tiny ice cube as it tumbles along the Antarctic Peninsula in a fascinating new animation from NASA Earth Observatory.

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2 h. ago Listen: LBC host confronts nudist caller for faking ‘imaginary’ wife’s voice in bizarre phone

This is the moment a radio presenter confronts a nudist caller for appearing to fake his “imaginary”wife’s voice in a bizarre live phone-in.

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2 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell reveals 'goodbye' to boyfriend Joe Sugg after 'beautiful wedding'

The couple have gone their separate ways on their travels after a 'magical' trip to South Africa

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2 h. ago 8 of the best European river cruises for 2025, from the enchanting Rhine to the magical Danube

Europe is home to some mighty rivers, and there’s no better way to get to know historic waterways than by cruise ship

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2 h. ago Rave guru organiser of an event called the Interstellar Disco Orgy is suing his former friend for £180,000 after he accused him of groping two party

Joe Mullen is suing his former friend, Oliver Lyles, over three social media messages which he says falsely accused him of sexually assaulting a man and a woman at Norfolk's Houghton Festival in 2022.

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3 h. ago Deutsche Bank boss calls for ‘fundamental reforms’ from next government, as German business confidence stagnates – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as euro rallies and DAX and MDAX indices rise in early tradingGerman election live: Merz says priority is to make Europe independent from US on defence as coalition talks to beginShares in some European weapons makers are rising in early trading too.German tank maker Rheinmetall jumped 3% at the start of trading, while in London BAE Systems are up 1.7%.‘’A dose of more certainty has been injected into European politics, with the Germany’s Conservatives winning the elections. It comes at a crucial time for the continent. Three years on from the invasion of Ukraine, high stakes deal making between the US and Russia continues, Ukraine is out in the cold and the outcome will have huge implications for security in Europe.There is a dawning realisation that European nations will have to pull together and present a more united deterrent force, and Friedrich Merz, the CDU leader, is reading from that script. He has pledged to relax...

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3 h. ago Why hens have become an unlikely ally in restoring olive groves

Retired hens have found a new calling: fertilising olive groves in Cyprus.

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