50 m. ago Ukraine war briefing: ‘Political will’ needed to restore external power to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, UN watchdog says

Rafael Grossi says ‘security situation’ around plant must improve for repairs to be carried out; French photojournalist Antoni Lallican killed by Russian drone strike. What we know on day 1,319See all our Ukraine war overageThe head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog said on Friday he was discussing proposals with Russia and Ukraine to restore off-site power to the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, calling it a “question of political will”. Europe’s largest nuclear power plant has been cut off from external power since 23 September, with the fuel in its reactors being cooled by emergency diesel generators. The International Atomic Energy Agency director general, Rafael Grossi, said: “Both sides say they stand ready to conduct the necessary repairs on their respective sides of the frontline. But for this to happen, the security situation on the ground must improve so that the technicians can carry out their vital work without endangering their lives.”French photojournalist Ant...

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51 m. ago 'World's best pasta sauce' is famously good — but I always change 1 thing

This famous tomato sauce recipe only needs three ingredients, but here's why one food scrap makes it even better.

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83 m. ago Laughing just once a day can cut risk of depression, study finds

Laughter is often said to be the best medicine, easing all troubles that may come our way. And it seems there may be some truth to the claim.

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1 hour ago Cook scrambled eggs 'perfectly' in 75 seconds without mess or a frying pan

It's a classic breakfast favourite, but scrambled eggs can be a bit fiddly to make. However, there is a 75-second microwave recipe that will leave you with the perfect, fluffy scrambled eggs - and zero washing up

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2 h. ago Wetherspoons boss accuses Ed Miliband of making drinkers pay for his Net Zero targets after 'huge stealth taxes' cost pub chain millions

Sir Tim Martin said taxes added to energy bills and designed to pay for the transition away from fossil fuels and to build new nuclear plants are spurring inflation - and so driving up drink prices.

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2 h. ago Taylor Swift reveals how Travis Kelce 'went all out' with 'very strategic' proposal amid album release

While promoting her new record, which features many odes to her and her now-fiancé's love story, she shared her honest thoughts about the way he proposed to her.

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2 h. ago The holy day murderer on bail for rape: Terrorist's life as a pyjama

Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, was under investigation by Greater Manchester Police over a sexual attack carried out this year and was due to appear in court.

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3 h. ago Tesla hit with second lawsuit over deadly California Cybertruck crash

Parents of another victim of 2024 crash say ‘catastrophic’ design flaw to blame for deaths of three peopleTesla is being sued by the parents of a another victim killed in a Cybertruck crash in the quiet town of Piedmont, California. This is the second suit filed against the car maker this week alleging a design flaw in its vehicle is to blame for the deaths of the passengers involved in the accident, according to court filings.The parents of Jack Nelson allege that the company that helped Elon Musk become the world’s richest man knew about the flaw for years and could have moved faster to fix the problem but did not, leaving the passengers trapped amid flames and smoke that eventually killed them. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago My son died thinking he was a failure who had let everyone down. Weeks later we discovered his university had made a terrible blunder...

Ethan Scott Brown's mum had made meticulous preparations for his graduation day last December. She'd ordered a cake, bought balloons and wrapped up a present.

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3 h. ago 'True friend' of Israel Tommy Robinson invited to country after Manchester attack

Tommy Robinson will be hosted by the Israeli government "on behalf of the State of Israel" in a few weeks' time, with the announcement coming a day after a terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester

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4 h. ago Federal appeals court rules Trump administration can't end birthright citizenship

A federal appeals court in Boston has ruled the Trump administration cannot withhold citizenship from children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily

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4 h. ago Watch in full: Outside court as Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is sentenced

Watch the scenes outside the Manhattan courtroom where Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to four years and two months, for prostitution-related charges following a two-month trial that unmasked the mogul as a serial domestic abuser and drug addict.

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4 h. ago The 300 Kit Kat flavours that have turned the classic snack into a surprising craze among children

KitKats were invented as a practical snack, born from an employee's suggestion in the 1930s that they make a chocolate bar which could be taken to work.

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4 h. ago 2 Browns players questionable for London game against Vikings, another ruled out

2 Browns players questionable for London game against Vikings, another ruled out  News 5 Cleveland WEWS

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4 h. ago NHS warning over 'trait' that can be serious if inherited by children

Anyone with a sickle cell 'trait' does not suffer from the disease but carries one of the causative genes

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4 h. ago NHS alert over often symptomless 'trait' that may be serious if inherited by children

Having sickle cell disease is different from carrying a sickle cell trait - here is what you need to know

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5 h. ago David Gray lifts lid on behind the scenes Hibs noise and what's at stake against Hearts

Hibs went unbeaten in this fixture last season and Gray is convinced that record can help bolster their mentality for another success

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5 h. ago A senator’s wife, a tragic suicide and bullying claims: Strand Books owner accuses late assistant of major theft in new twist

Exclusive: Nancy Bass Wyden told The Independent that Brandon O’Brien made a ‘deliberate effort ... to ingratiate himself with [my] children over time, gaining their trust in order to twist isolated interactions and steal from me and my family’

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5 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sentenced to more than four years in jail

Prosecutors argued the hip-hop mogul should be locked up for years while his children tearfully asked the judge to show mercy.

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6 h. ago Sandberg’s superb strike denies Chelsea as Manchester United hold WSL leaders

Chelsea and Manchester United both maintained their unbeaten starts to the Women’s Super League season, although the defending champions’ 100% winning record was brought to an end by an entertaining contest between the top two.The result extended United’s agonisingly long wait for a first WSL victory over Chelsea but they will have taken great encouragement from their performance, on a night when both teams created plenty of chances to win and the home side showed they may well have the qualities to mount a serious title challenge. Continue reading...

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