13 h. ago Eight people killed in avalanches in Austrian Alps as rescuers urge skiers to heed warnings

Three Czech skiers swept away in Murtal district while five killed in Pongau area near SalzburgAn avalanche killed three Czech skiers in central Austria, police said, bringing the total to eight killed in the country’s Alps on Saturday.Avalanches across the Alps have claimed victims since last week after heavy snowfall. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago TALK OF THE TOWN: Karren Brady reveals that King Charles and Queen Camilla are 'massive fans' of The Apprentice

I can reveal that King Charlesand Queen Camillaare 'massive fans' of The Apprentice, the BBCreality show for aspiring - and often dim-witted - entrepreneurs.

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29 h. ago Firefighter's stark warning against following 'common' trick to clean air fryer

Firefighters have issued a warning to anyone using so-called 'common' hacks to clean their air fryer, urging people to research methods properly before copying TikTok trends

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34 h. ago Guterres warns of ‘powerful forces’ undermining ‘global cooperation’

In historic speech to mark UN’s 80th anniversary, secretary general makes impassioned plea for multilateralism and international law amid drastic US funding cutsThe United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, will warn on Saturday of the peril posed by “powerful forces lining up to undermine global cooperation” in an address to mark the 80th anniversary of the UN’s first major meeting.Speaking in London’s Methodist Central Hall – the site where eight decades earlier delegates from 51 countries came together for the inaugural session of the general assembly – the UN head will make an impassioned plea for the virtues of multilateralism and international law to prevail during a period of deepening global uncertainty. Continue reading...

Events

48 h. ago Martin Lewis issues tax code alert to anyone on more than £12,570 a year

The MSE founder is urging people to check as soon as possible, as "it could cost you £1,000s"

Economics

55 h. ago Binman urges people to stop putting 1 item in rubbish as it 'won't be collected'

You may think you are being helpful by throwing this item into the recycling, but you could actually be doing more harm than good. A binman has revealed the reason why

Politics

55 h. ago Canada PM hails ‘strategic partnership’ with China to adapt to ‘new global realities’

Mark Carney held talks with Xi Jinping on rare Beijing trip as Canada seeks to diversify trade links away from USBusiness live – latest updatesCanada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has hailed a “new strategic partnership” with China as he held talks in Beijing with President Xi Jinping, the first visit there by a Canadian leader in eight years.Addressing Xi in the Great Hall of the People, Carney said: “Together we can build on the best of what this relationship has been in the past to create a new one adapted to new global realities.” Continue reading...

Politics

57 h. ago Millions of workers urged to take action as HMRC deadline looms

Experts urge people to act early or face being fined

Economics

59 h. ago Canada PM hails new partnership with China in wake of ‘new global realities’

Mark Carney held talks with Xi Jinping on Friday during rare Beijing trip as Canada seeks to diversify trade links away from Trump’s AmericaCanada’s prime minister Mark Carney hailed a “new strategic partnership” with China as he held talks in Beijing with president Xi Jinping on Friday, the first visit there by a Canadian leader in eight years.Addressing Xi in the Great Hall of the People, Carney said that “together we can build on the best of what this relationship has been in the past to create a new one adapted to new global realities”. Continue reading...

Politics

60 h. ago DWP issues cost of living payment update for 2026 in new response

The Department for Work and Pensions as issued a new update as it urged people to check for unclaimed benefits and warns of scams

Economics

68 h. ago 'Age is no barrier to a great sex life' says woman embracing intimacy at 88

At 88, Dr Miriam Stoppard says intimacy only gets better with age and urges older people to ditch the stigma and rediscover great sex.

Politics

3 d. ago More than 100,000 people urge MPs to ban social media for under

Letters sent using campaign group’s template as Keir Starmer indicates Australia-style move being consideredMPs’ inboxes have been flooded with letters calling for an Australia-style social media ban for under-16s, as the prime minister indicated such a move was being considered.More than 100,000 people have contacted their local MP since the grassroots organisation Smartphone Free Childhood launched an email campaign on Tuesday evening with a template calling for “reasonable, age-appropriate boundaries”. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago British Gas urges customers to follow 'wait' rule to avoid big bill

People have been urged to try following these rules to heat their home, and save money

Economics

3 d. ago 'Perfect' film on Amazon Prime Video has beautiful meaning that leaves viewers in tears

Film enthusiast Luke Eccleston has urged people to watch a 1995 drama that will pull on their heartstrings – and it's available to stream now on Amazon Prime Video

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Hole in the heart’ symptoms as Emma Willis confirms diagnosis

Emma Willis was ‘floored’ by the diagnosis. People with any symptoms are urged to speak to their doctor

Science

3 d. ago Beautiful town 1 hour from Cardiff with hills, gorge and caves ‘doesn’t feel like UK’

A woman urged people to visit a pretty town that's one hour away from Cardiff – as she said it was a bucket list location that her whole family ended up falling in love with

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3 d. ago NHS urges people trying to lose weight to follow 'portion size rule' for results

Following the tip for healthier meals can help people trying to lose weight

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3 d. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan commits to new tournament with radical rule changes and enormous prize

Ronnie O'Sullivan will compete in the inaugural Global Snooker 900 Championships in Reading with radical rule changes including 15-minute frame limits and a £100,000 prize pot

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4 d. ago Government issues alert for people walking their dogs in winter

People walking their dogs in extreme cold have been urged to check Government guidance to protect animals from ‘unnecessary suffering’

Politics

4 d. ago Princess Kate's next major tiara moment 'just weeks away as huge event revealed'

King Charles and Queen Camilla will reportedly be hosting the first state visit of the year very soon, with the Princess of Wales likely to play a key role

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