75 m. ago The nightmare drags on for the families of hostages who remain in Gaza

The families of hostages still in Gaza are struggling to maintain hope they'll see their loved ones soon as uncertainty swirls over the future of the fragile ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas

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76 m. ago Elizabeth Struhs death: father jailed for 14.5 years as sect faces sentencing for eight

Jason Struhs is the first of 14 members of Toowoomba religious group the Saints to be sentenced for Elizabeth’s 2022 death by withholding insulinFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe father of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs has been sentenced to 14-and-a-half years in prison, with a minimum of 80% to be spent behind bars, for the death of his eight-year-old type 1 diabetic daughter by denying her life-saving insulin.Jason Struhs was the first of 14 members of Toowoomba-based religious sect the Saints to learn his fate at a sentencing hearing in the Queensland supreme court on Wednesday, after they were found guilty of manslaughter over Elizabeth’s January 2022 death by diabetic ketoacidosis.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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81 m. ago Germany can turbocharge Europe’s renewal – if it will only seize this moment | Timothy Garton Ash

Three times in the postwar era Germany made strategic choices that benefited Europe – with the US at its side. Now it must do it in opposition to TrumpThree times in the history of the Federal Republic of Germany, its chancellors have made strategic choices that opened the door to a better future for Europe. Today there’s not just an opportunity but an urgent need for a fourth such historic moment. If the country’s new coalition government under Friedrich Merz manages to seize the chance of this crisis, both Germany and Europe will go forward. If it fails, then by the end of the 2020s both may have fallen backwards farther and faster than most of us could have imagined in our worst nightmares.The big difference with those three earlier pivotal moments is this: in 1949, 1969 and 1989 the Federal Republic’s policy was fundamentally aligned with that of the United States. This time, Germany has to build up a stronger, free, democratic and Ukraine-supporting Europe against the current p...

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81 m. ago Inside the controversial Oscars ‘fashion show’ – and why Hollywood hated it

For years the Best Costume Design Oscar was presented via an elaborate spectacle that involved supermodels, dancers and – on one occasion – a live elephant carrying an envelope with the winner’s name in their trunk. Lydia Spencer-Elliott digs into the archives to unearth the truth behind the show’s slow demise

Culture

81 m. ago Why Niklas Ekstedt puts mushrooms in dessert – and why it works

A cep soufflé might not sound like a natural fit for pudding, but the Swedish chef’s delicate, earthy take balances rich umami with sweet berries and milk ice cream

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81 m. ago Niklas Ekstedt’s guide to grilling asparagus – and getting that fire

The Swedish chef is known for cooking with open flames, but his grilled asparagus with leek purée, peas and St George’s mushrooms works just as well at home

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81 m. ago Why Niklas Ekstedt’s lamb saddle is the perfect dinner party centrepiece

With fire-seared lamb, apple-stuffed cabbage, and crispy fried nettles, this bold yet elegant dish from the Swedish chef is made to impress

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81 m. ago How Swedish chef Niklas Ekstedt brought fire back to fine dining

The Swedish chef is reviving ancient techniques, ditching modern kitchens and embracing the raw power of open flames. At his London restaurant, that means flambadou-fired oysters, juniper-smoked beef and a history lesson in every bite, writes Lauren Taylor

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2 h. ago Robert Pattinson reminds audiences that accents are a signature of his performances in 'Mickey 17'

Often when Robert Pattinson gets a script, one of the first things he does is try on different accents to bring his character to life

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2 h. ago From the archive: One drug dealer, two corrupt cops and a risky FBI sting – podcast

We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.This week, from 2017: Davon Mayer was a smalltime dealer in west Baltimore who made an illicit deal with local police. When they turned on him, he decided to get out – but escaping that life would not prove as easy as falling into it. By Yudhijit Bhattacharjee. Read by Lola Ogunyemi Continue reading...

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3 h. ago 'Some children don't have enough to eat' The reality of childhood poverty in Wales

'There is hunger and lack of warm, safe spaces for some. The level of poverty in some of our families is quite scary,' says a member of staff at a school in one of the most deprived areas of Wales

Politics

4 h. ago British climber killed in horror avalanche while scaling frozen waterfall with friend

His body was recovered yesterday and his pal - a man in his 30s - was airlifted to hospital by helicopter but his injuries were not believed to be life threatening

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4 h. ago British woman and partner 'shot dead by her estranged husband in France'

Alison Erb moved abroad to start a new life but the 49-year-old woman was found dead alongside Loreto Di Salvatore in their flat in the pretty village of Roppentzwiller, France

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5 h. ago Haunting final moments of SeaWorld trainer before killer whale dragged her to her death by her PONYTAIL and ripped her scalp off

In 2010, tragedy struck at SeaWorld Orlando when Dawn Brancheau lost her life in a gruesome attack by an orca she had worked with for years - and her final moments are nothing short of haunting. 

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5 h. ago 'Mystery illness left doctors baffled for almost 20 years before I was diagnosed'

‘I was on painkillers daily and didn’t want to be here anymore’

Science

5 h. ago Our quaint town is turning into a playground for the rich and famous

Dubbed 'the new Notting Hill' after the outbreak of the pandemic, trendy Bruton has become a rural bolthole for celebrities and creatives escaping the hustle and bustle of the fast-paced city life.

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5 h. ago I have lost £200,000 and all my life savings in fight with neighbour over 16

Retired builder, Samuel Horton is facing a £200,000 legal bill over a long running boundary dispute with his neighbour, Jonathan Orchard - and has vowed not to pay up.

Economics

5 h. ago I lost three stone in three weeks and it completely changed my life... but there are shocking side

I consider myself pretty thick-skinned. Just as well, given the humorous comments made by some Mail readers about the dramatic fast I undertook recently.

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6 h. ago Outlander's key Master Raymond and Claire scene needed major book change

Outlander saw Master Raymond save Claire Fraser's life

Culture

7 h. ago Failure to tackle digital exclusion 'risks abandoning communities like Thatcher', warns Peter Kyle

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said that life in modern Britain was changing at a pace comparable to the industrial collapse in the 1980s - but he vowed no one would be left behind

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