81 m. ago Syrian army orders Aleppo evacuations amid fighting with Kurdish forces

People told to leave three areas as fears grow of wider conflict between government and Kurdish authoritiesThe Syrian army ordered civilians to evacuate neighbourhoods of Aleppo on Thursday after fighting with Kurdish forces entered its third day, deepening the rift between the Syrian government and the US-backed Kurdish authorities in Syria.The Syrian government urged people to leave the three contested neighbourhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud, Ashrafieh and Bani Zeid by early afternoon, opening humanitarian corridors and displacement shelters to facilitate their exit. The Syrian army said it would begin military operations against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) after the deadline, and issued maps showing specific areas that needed to be evacuated. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Scottish Water reminding Lanarkshire customers to take simple steps to prevent frozen pipes

The utility, which is also asking customers to be alert for leaks and bursts, discourages people from leaving taps running because doing so wastes significant amounts of water.

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5 h. ago AA issues warning to anyone driving with a cold or flu bug in January

Chilly winter weather is here for the foreseeable, leaving many people battling with a cold or flu bug, but the AA has urged caution to anyone who gets behind the wheel with one of these illnesses

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5 h. ago Cat realises she's moving home and reaction leaves people sobbing

Justine Ramos was heartbroken by her pet, Sauvi's reaction after the pair moved house and her feline companion seemed to struggle to adapt to her new surroundings

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17 h. ago Lack of support leaving people on weight loss drugs vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies, say experts

Many taking weight loss drugs could be at risk of ‘replacing one set of health problems with another’, academics warned

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52 h. ago Baffling 'woman's name' riddle leaves millions of people scrambling for answers

Millions of people have been left scratching their heads over a brainteaser that asks them to figure out a woman's name using the information provided - can you figure it out?

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3 d. ago Tributes as junior football coach dies after Christmas Eve collision

'Stephen's death will leave a void for many people that won't ever be filled'

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3 d. ago Dog owners warned of danger as expert says 'many owners assume'

People have been told to check before they leave the house or risk a visit to the vets

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4 d. ago Two people dead and one injured after car leaves road in horror crash

TWO people have died and another has been injured after a car left the road in a horror crash. The collision happened in Iwade, Kent, when police were called to Old Ferry Road at about 8.30pm following reports that a vehicle had come off the carriageway. Two people travelling in a blue Ford Fiesta were...

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5 d. ago Colombia sends armed forces to Venezuela border amid concern over refugee ‘influx’

President Gustavo Petro says Colombia rejects US aggression against sovereignty of Venezuela• US strikes on Venezuela – live updatesColombia has mobilised its armed forces in the aftermath of US strikes on neighbouring Venezuela. President Gustavo Petro said Colombia was concerned about refugees fleeing in the aftermath of the attacks.Petro posted on X that his government had held a national security meeting in which it was decided that forces should be sent to the border amid a potential “massive influx” of people leaving Venezuela. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago 'Number 1 laundry mistake' leaving people's clothes dirty despite washing them

A laundry expert has shared the common mistake many people make when washing clothes, which leaves them remaining dirty and smelly despite having gone through a full cycle

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6 d. ago YouTube star joins OnlyFans at 18 and first day's earnings leave people stunned

Piper Rockelle, who rose to fame as a child on YouTube and TikTok and turned 18 in August, launched her OnlyFans career on New Year's Day and quickly broke records

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7 d. ago Neighbours in shock as New Year's Day violence leaves three people hospitalised

A man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after an incident in Middleton

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8 d. ago Everything to know as after man 'rampaged through hospital with crow bar' as nurses flee

A man turned away for treatment at a hospital in Merseyside allegedly went on rampage leaving six people needing treatment.

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8 d. ago Student shows off weekly Tesco food shop that leaves people gobsmacked

A 23-year-old student shared their weekly Tesco shop on social media and people couldn't help but discuss the cost of the entire haul since it was posted on Reddit

Society

1 week ago Viral photo shows has incredible hidden secret which only Londoners know about

A photo of a tree covered in what appears to be bright green leaves has left people stunned - but a closer look shows it's hiding a secret with an amazing story behind it

Culture

1 week ago Tourist beach shooting in Ecuador leaves six people dead including two

The attack unfolded on Sunday morning when several armed men arrived and began shooting at a group of people in a public area, according to police.

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1 week ago Oklahoma man doing target practice in back yard charged in fatal shooting of neighbor

Cody Adams, 33, charged with manslaughter after neighbor blocks away was killed as he was firing at a drink canA man in Oklahoma is facing a manslaughter charge after he allegedly shot a woman several blocks from his home while firing a gun he got himself for Christmas at an energy drink can in his back yard.As told in court documents reviewed by NBC News, the death of Sandra Phelps at the hands of Cody Wayne Adams illustrates how deadly the consequences can be when those engaging in the US’s prevalent gun culture do so unsafely. Adams’s back yard was not equipped to stop bullets from leaving the property and striking unsuspecting people in the surrounding area, according to authorities. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Zelenskyy heads to Florida for talks with Trump amid fresh strikes on Kyiv

Attacks leave hundreds of thousands without heating as Ukrainian leader readies for intense weekend of diplomacyA third of Kyiv is without heating after a Russian drone and missile barrage on the Ukrainian capital cut off power supplies, leaving hundreds of thousands of people facing freezing temperatures.Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Moscow had used nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles, including ballistic missiles, in the overnight attack. “The primary target is Kyiv – energy facilities and civilian infrastructure,” he said in a post on X. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Zelenskyy to hold talks with European leaders amid fresh strikes on Kyiv

Attacks leave hundreds of thousands in city without heating as Ukrainian leader prepares for flurry of weekend diplomacyA third of Kyiv is without heating after a Russian drone and missile barrage on the Ukrainian capital cut off power supplies, leaving hundreds of thousands of people facing freezing temperatures.Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Moscow had used nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles, including ballistic missiles, in the overnight attack. “The primary target is Kyiv – energy facilities and civilian infrastructure,” he said in a post on X. Continue reading...

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