2 h. ago One Day, Everyone Will Always Have Been Against This by Omar El Akkad review – Gaza and the sound of silence

This powerful new book examines the moral contradictions of the west and asks what liberal values mean in the face of such brutal and sustained obliteration of human lifeLike many people, I have followed the unrelenting horror that has unfolded in Gaza since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 mainly through the medium of social media. The Instagram reels of citizen journalists on the ground have become for me and countless others the most powerful testimony to the slaughter, destruction and trauma visited on the already beleaguered Palestinian population. Recorded at great risk, they are often heartbreaking and enraging: so many dead infants; so many maimed and traumatised children; so many obliterated families and communities.Some of these witnesses have achieved heroic status among their millions of followers, the likes of Motaz Azaiza, a photojournalist who was evacuated to Qatar after 108 days covering the carnage at close hand; Wael Al-Dahdouh, the Al Jazeer...

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2 h. ago Ludvig Aberg channels inner Tiger Woods with perfect response to winning in front of PGA legend

Ludvig Aberg got his hands on the Genesis Invitational in front of Tiger Woods last weekend, but like the 82-time PGA Tour winner, the young Swede wants more

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3 h. ago M&S shoppers rush to buy 'flattering' £35 floral maxi skirt perfect for Spring

The vibrant lightweight skirt is perfect for sunny days and is available in petite, regular and tall

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3 h. ago Beauty device gives users 'softer legs' in 'weeks' without waxing and it's now £140 off

The Keskine IPL Hair Removal Handset recently launched, promising users a 98% hair reduction in just four weeks - and is now available for £140 off its usual retail price

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4 h. ago Primark's new £8 range is 'perfect' for anyone getting married in 2025

People are snapping up the affordable clothes that are perfect for hen parties or quieter nights in whilst planning for the big day

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4 h. ago Incredible flower produces colourful blooms every month but there's a catch

The perfect flower exists and it requires minimal maintenance effort. Bright colours running all-year around, the Lantana plant will upgrade your garden - but one thing must be considered

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5 h. ago Gordon Ramsay's 'perfect' poached eggs have extra step that stops them breaking

If you've been struggling to master the difficult art of poached eggs, Gordon Ramsay's foolproof two-minute remedy could be worth a shot

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5 h. ago PIP overhaul could strip financial aid from thousands with chronic conditions

A Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) review is reportedly underway for 87 conditions, including chronic pain, mobility issues, and musculoskeletal disorders, sparking widespread concern

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6 h. ago Revenge porn abusers are being allowed to KEEP explicit images of their victims because prosecutors aren't ordering their removal

Revenge porn offenders are being allowed to keep explicit images of their victims on their devices because prosecutors failed to obtain orders requiring their deletion.

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8 h. ago The brutally frank comment from an Amazon insider that sums up the fate of James Bond... and who 'villain' Bezos could choose as the next 007, revealed by CAROLINE GRAHAM

The announcement that creative control of 007 would be ceded to Amazon came following reports that the Broccoli-controlled film franchise had been in 'crisis' since Daniel Craig's No Time To Die.

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8 h. ago British iPhone designer admits 'not so positive consequences' of device still 'weigh' on him

Sir Jony Ive admitted that he and his family face the challenge of over-reliance on the phone, which the 57-year-old helped to design when he worked with Apple between 1992 and 2019.

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8 h. ago Dmitry Bivol takes undisputed crown with thrilling revenge win over Artur Beterbiev

Bivol took control in second half of fight to get revenge for last year’s defeat

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8 h. ago Dmitry Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev for undisputed light heavyweight championship – live reaction

Bivol wins rematch by MD 12 (114-114, 116-112, 115-113)Parker blasts out Bakole by KO 2 in co-feature attractionStevenson stops Padley to retain WBC lightweight titleReach Bryan on Bluesky at @BryanAGraham or emailThe fighters have been announced by ring announcer Michael Buffer. The final instructions have been given by the British referee Kevin Parker, the seconds are out and we’ll pick it up with round-by-round coverage from here!The fighters are making their ringwalks for the main event. First it’s Dmitry Bivol, who canters down the runway wearing a silver robe with black trim to группа крови by the Russian rock band Kino. Now it’s Artur Beterbiev’s turn. The unbeaten champion is in an equal hurry to reach the squared circle, wearing a black T-shirt and matching shorts as Вперед Ахмат by Dagestani singer Rizavdi Ismailov plays. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Scorpions by Tuppence Middleton: I have to take photos of my taps before I leave the house...

Why? Because that's the only way Downton Abbey actress Tuppence Middleton - who suffers from crippling OCD - can be sure they're turned off.

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9 h. ago Picnic on Craggy Island by Lissa Evans: How Graham Norton Riverdanced his way into Father Ted

This behind the scenes look from the producer of seasons 2 and 3 of Father Ted is the perfect book for any fan.

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9 h. ago iPhone designer Ive: I feel responsible for device’s ‘not so positive’ impact

Sir Jony Ive was speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs.

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9 h. ago People who find themselves attractive more likely to find misshapen fruit and veg disgusting, research finds

The reason is that self-identifying beautiful people feel more entitled and believe they deserve more perfect-looking food, say researchers at York University in Toronto, Canada.

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10 h. ago Deadly cholera virus outbreak kills 58 in just three DAYS as infection gets 'out of control'

An outbreak of cholera in the southern city of Kosti, Sudan, has killed 58 people and left 1,293 others ill between Thursday and Saturday, the health ministry has said

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10 h. ago Dope Girls review – the dodgy accents could give Peaky Blinders a run for its money

This fun, gory tale of women trying to set up a nightclub in the 1918 Soho underworld is lively – even if it tries to cram too much in. Shame about the ropey vocal affectations The Peaky Blinders comparisons have been flying around ever since filming on Dope Girls began, so it sounds as if the BBC was hoping that it might have a successor on its hands. Certainly, there are some superficial similarities between the two. Dope Girls is set in 1918 and deals with the aftermath of the first world war, as the surviving men return. But here, it’s the women who are in the spotlight, as the female workforce of the past four years suddenly find their newfound social status has been relegated once again. In mood and tone, however, it is less a return to Small Heath, and more of a predecessor to Cabaret.Kate Galloway (Julianne Nicholson) is a businessman’s wife and wartime butcher, who falls on hard times after a family tragedy. Destitute and homeless, she heads to London, where Armistice Day i...

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12 h. ago US politics live: Donald Trump addresses Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland

US president’s appearance comes after chaotic week with mass layoffs and ire directed at Ukraine leaderDonald Trump launched into his speech by assailing “the fraudsters, liars globalists and deep-state bureaucrats” that he said “are being sent back”.“We’re draining the swamp and restoring government by the people for the people,” he said before going on to his oft-repeated claims of Washington DC being controlled by a “sinister group of radical-left Marxist warmongers”. Continue reading...

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