16 m. ago IT consultant jailed after flying from UK to Syria in bid to die for Jihad

Isa Giga, 32, was jailed after he quit his job and travelled to Syria to 'fight for jihad' when the country was in the middle of a deadly civil war

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20 m. ago What REALLY killed Napoleon's army as they fled from Russia: Study of soldiers' teeth finds two deadly pathogens that 'ravaged French troops amid doomed invasion'

The French emperor's failed invasion of Russia in 1812 left more than 500,000 troops dead, with many long believed to have died from a mixture of the cold, starvation and disease.

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35 m. ago Napoleon’s soldiers who died in Russian retreat had unexpected diseases, study finds

Bacteria for paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever found in DNA from teeth of troops buried in mass graveWhen Napoleon ordered his army to retreat from Russia in October 1812, disaster ensued. Starving, cold, exhausted and struggling with sickness, an estimated 300,000 soldiers died.Researchers now say they have identified two unexpected diseases among soldiers who died in the retreat – paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever – which provide fresh insights into their plight. Continue reading...

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38 m. ago Another European country introduces military conscription amid Russia

Conscription was suspended in 2008 when the country shifted to a volunteer system

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47 m. ago Trump declares trade war with Canada after 'fake' advert put out warning against him

US President Donald Trump hit out following an advert in Canada, which featured the voice of Ronald Reagan, warned Americans that tariffs could kill their jobs.

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55 m. ago Ukip moves protest to west London after police impose restrictions

Officers have issued more Public Order Act conditions to ‘prevent serious disorder and disruption’, the Metropolitan Police said.

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56 m. ago Men jailed over arson attack for Russia on Ukrainian business in London

Men jailed over arson attack for Russia on Ukrainian business in London  BBC

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69 m. ago British IT consultant who 'couldn't bear to live with non Muslims' so flew business class to Syria to fight for Islamist terrorists is jailed for nine years

Isa Giga (pictured), 32 from Hounslow in west London , devastated his family when he told them he was going to Birmingham but instead quit his job and travelled to Syria via Turkey in 2015.

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71 m. ago Zelenskyy says Putin pushing Ukraine towards ‘humanitarian disaster’ as he meets Starmer and European leaders – Europe live

Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of human cost of attacks on energy infrastructureA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

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72 m. ago Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert gives clear verdict on leaving heating on all day

As the cold weather sets in, many people will be turning their heating on for the first time this year - but should you leave it on all day or not? Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert has the answer

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79 m. ago Trial of civil claim over North Sea tanker collision could be held in 2026

The Solong collided with the anchored Stena Immaculate off the East Yorkshire coast on March 10.

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83 m. ago Double killer who murdered couple and tried to dump bodies from Clifton Suspension Bridge jailed for life

Yostin Mosquera to serve minimum of 42 years in prison for murder of couple in bid to steal their west London home and savings

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94 m. ago Trump embarks on 'riskiest' foreign trip of his presidency to China as trade war threatens to explode

Donald Trump is jetting off for a trip through Asia on Friday just hours after reigniting a tariff fight with Canada and days after placing new sanctions against Russia.

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1 hour ago ‘I don’t make it easy for myself’: divorce and desire power Lily Allen’s autofictional comeback

The singer has brought her seven-year music hiatus to an end with a new album, West End GirlWhen Lily Allen released her fifth album on Friday morning, there were as many headlines breaking down the contents of the record as there were actual reviews of the music.West End Girl, surprise-announced on Monday, appears to concern the 40-year-old British pop star’s divorce from the US actor David Harbour, who stars in the Netflix sci-fi series Stranger Things. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Double killer who murdered couple and tried dump bodies from Clifton Suspension Bridge jailed for life

Yostin Mosquera to serve minimum of 42 years in prison for murder of couple in bid to steal their west London home and savings

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2 h. ago Inflation jumps 3 percent in September as Trump defends his new tariff war with Canada

The numbers come as Trump has said the tariffs have improved the economy, but he canceled all talks with Canada

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2 h. ago Portable space heater that 'runs quietly' drops from £127 to £29 in limited time deal

'Compact, stylish, and perfect for keeping warm on cold days!'

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2 h. ago Surprise sanctions look to have ended Trump and Putin’s Groundhog Day | Pjotr Sauer

His patience exhausted, the US president has taken action that could bite, but is unlikely to alter Moscow’s course in UkraineFor once, a phone call with Vladimir Putin did not lead to a thaw.By imposing sanctions on Russia this week, Donald Trump broke from his usual pattern of easing tensions with the Kremlin after conversations with the Russian leader, when threats of pressure often give way to talk of renewed dialogue. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Ukraine’s Zelenskyy seeks more European help against Russia on London trip

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy seeks more European help against Russia on London trip  AP News

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3 h. ago Two people deny part in alleged kidnap and murder of man in 2019

Tomasz Samel suffered 75% burns after he was kidnapped from his home in Birmingham in March 2019.

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