70 m. ago Stricken oil tanker is 'essential for US national security': US

Dozens of people have been rescued and brought ashore after the MV Stena Immaculate exploded into a 'massive fireball' off the Yorkshire coast today.

Events

75 m. ago The DWP forced over 680,000 people to pay for its own mistakes. Now campaigners want the law changed

Exclusive: The DWP must ‘take responsibility’ for its mistakes, campaigners say

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85 m. ago ‘Strong eruption’ of volcano in Guatemala forces evacuations

Residents sought safety in temporary shelter after Fuego volcano spewed lava, ash and rocksGuatemalan authorities have evacuated around a thousand people after Central America’s most active volcano erupted, spewing lava, ash and rocks.Residents sought safety in a temporary shelter after the Fuego volcano – located 35km (22 miles) from the capital Guatemala City – showed escalating activity on Sunday. Continue reading...

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89 m. ago 'Michael Sheen changed my life with one action – I had no idea he had done it'

The Hollywood actor has paid off the debts of 900 people aged between 25 and 35 who live in the area he grew up in in Wales – and one of them has admitted the action gave her a 'second chance'

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89 m. ago Becky suffered itchy skin and felt tired all the time. GPs dismissed her but she was on the brink of organ failure. More than a million people are at risk

After a series of small health issues, Becky's condition quickly deteriorated. When she rang the GP they told her to come in - and gave a terrifying diagnosis

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1 hour ago Where is Tiger King's Joe Exotic now – cancer battle, prison and age gap romance

The Covid lockdown of 2020 seems like a lifetime ago, and many people spent their time binge-watching Netflix's hit show Tiger King, but where is Joe Exotic now?

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2 h. ago Coin expert urges people to check for 50p coins which could be worth much more

A coin expert has revealed how a number of commemorative Sir Isaac Newton 50p pieces have a minting error that could make them worth more than face value - and they're easy to spot

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2 h. ago ‘It sounds terrible but I listen to it 30 times a day’: how the Lumineers made Ho Hey

‘We were moving away from bar band covers to doing our own songs. So shouting “Ho hey!” from the stage got people’s attention. We were doing it to be heard. Then suddenly everyone started listening’After growing up in Ramsey, a small town in New Jersey, we moved to New York to try to make it in music but found it a very difficult circuit to break into. Bars would let you play because they wanted your friends to buy drinks, but then they’d kick everybody out to get the next group in. Whenever I would meet people, I’d tell them, “I’m a waiter but I play music,” and they’d go, “Yeah, so does my cousin.” The prospect of playing somewhere like the [iconic New York venue] Mercury Lounge felt about as likely as playing a stadium. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Lloyd’s of London expects $2.3bn losses from California wildfires

Insurance market says fine art losses were limited because rich residents took such possessions with themLloyd’s of London expects losses of $2.3bn (£1.78bn) from the California wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles this year, but fine art losses were limited because rich residents took their prize possessions with them.The Eaton and Palisades blazes in Los Angeles in early January killed 29 people and were only fully contained after 24 days, having burned more than 14,973 hectares (37,000 acres) and destroyed more than 16,000 buildings. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago How modern football’s exploitation model brewed fan resentment | Jonathan Wilson

Supporters have marched in protest at a number of Premier League grounds. It’s not hard to see why they believe their game is being taken awayOn Sunday, thousands of Manchester United fans marched in protest at the club’s ownership. The week before last, there was a (much smaller) march against their club’s owners by fans at Chelsea. A couple of weeks earlier there were protests at Tottenham. Fulham fans are deeply unhappy. There have been grumblings at Manchester City. In total, at roughly three-quarters of the Premier League clubs, there is significant supporter discontent.In some ways, the protests are distant background noise. Television viewers could quite easily have watched United’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Sunday and not known about the march. How big a deal is it, anyway, that around 5,000 people walked about a mile from a pub to a stadium, with most wearing black and chanting? The demonstrations are often incoherent. The one at Chelsea featured chants for Roman Abramovich,...

Sport

2 h. ago New TV licence could be introduced for people only watching streaming services

The annual BBC TV licence fee is set to rise to £174.50 in April.

Politics

2 h. ago More than 4,000 migrants have made Channel crossing to UK so far this year as MPs debate banning immigration

Crossings have taken place every day this morning, with 2,075 people arriving in small boats from March 1 to 9

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2 h. ago Major pension tip over 50s say they would give their youngster selves

A third of over 50s think maximising contributions into a workplace pension should be a key focus for young people

Economics

2 h. ago Prince William recalls 'terrifying' moment as he asks 'did I do enough'

The future ling opened up about his time volunteering at a crisis centre for young people during the Covid pandemic - and admitted the experience has stayed with him

Politics

3 h. ago Alan Titchmarsh's avocado warning as he urges Brits to make major breakfast change

One particular fruit that's beloved by Brits is destroying the environment so refuse to eat them, says the gardening expert

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3 h. ago People are still blaming avocados for everything and it needs to stop

The popular yet much-maligned brunch ingredient has come under fire once more – this time from TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh. Helen Coffey investigates how the humble fruit became the scapegoat for everything that’s wrong with the world

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3 h. ago Voices: I know how to get sick and disabled people back to work

The government’s proposed ‘ruthless’ cuts to the welfare payments won’t fix our broken benefits system, says disability rights campaigner Kamran Mallick – instead, some targeted investments would actually pay dividends

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3 h. ago Russia blames 'treacherous' Britain for 'instigating' both world wars in scathing verbal attack after expelling two UK diplomats for 'spying'

The shocking statement from Russia's foreign intelligence service said the UK 'sees a threat to its interests in the promotion of dialogue between the US and Russia' regarding Ukraine

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3 h. ago What couples need to know about desire: ‘There’s no right or healthy amount of sex’

Desire discrepancy is one of the most common reasons couples come to certified sex and relationship practitioner Georgia Grace. Solving the issue means challenging false assumptionsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailHuman sexuality is often likened to a fingerprint: our desires, fantasies and physical responses are as unique as the ridges on our fingers. In session, when I share this analogy with couples, they are relieved to know it’s actually normal to be different from their partner.While it’s true that no two people are the same, when it comes to “mismatched libido” a predictable scenario will usually play out. In my first session with a couple, they will sit on opposite sides of the couch and say they haven’t had sex in months, or years. They are lost and desperate. One of them will share that they feel unwanted, and the other will admit that they want to want it, they just don’t. Because of this, they feel broken. They both agree sex is important for their relationship...

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3 h. ago DWP paying people cost of living cash worth £300 if they claim certain benefits

The money is being distributed by Herefordshire Council as part of the Household Support Fund scheme, which is funded by the by the DWP

Economics