48 m. ago Scientists reveal the REAL reason why people believe in ghosts

Researchers have revealed the real reason why some people believe in spirits while others don't - and it has nothing to do with being irrational.

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53 m. ago Mum breaks down as she and husband 'lose all their savings' after falling for phone scam

Amelia Mandeville-Marinaro, an author and first-time mum, has shared the details of a phone scam she and her husband fell victim to in the hope other people will learn from their mistakes

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58 m. ago Zelenskyy says Kyiv and US working ‘productively’ on economic deal as UN holds meeting on Ukraine

Ukraine president addresses leaders of G7 countries via video on third anniversary of war as UN meets in New YorkThe EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier said that she would be travelling to the US tomorrow to meet with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, adding that what she called the “Russian narrative” is “strongly represented” in comments being made by the second Donald Trump administration.She told reporters “I think it’s good that we have as many interactions with the new administration in US as possible. I’m also travelling tomorrow to the US to meet Marco Rubio and others there to discuss these issues, because it’s extremely important.” Continue reading...

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59 m. ago Student, 19, plotted school massacre after brutally murdering his mother, sister and brother in bloody shotgun rampage at home

Police have revealed new details about Nicholas Prosper's plans after he admitted killing mother Juliana, 48, sister Giselle, 13, and brother Kyle, 16, last September.

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65 m. ago Doctor reveals if it is healthier for women to shave or go natural

A doctor has revealed whether it's better to shave or wax your pubic hair or let it go natural - and the answer is quite surprising.

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67 m. ago Breast cancer diagnoses and deaths expected to surge worldwide, says WHO

Cases in UK set to rise by 21% and deaths by 42%, while globally one in 20 women will be diagnosed with diseaseBreast cancer diagnoses and deaths are projected to surge worldwide by 2050, the World Health Organization’s cancer agency has said, with cases in the UK to rise by 21% and deaths by 42%.Globally, one in 20 women will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime, with cases up 38% and deaths up 68% over the next 25 years, according to an analysis by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Continue reading...

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69 m. ago Cat owners learn new way to make pets feel safe – and it's making them emotional

An owner has shared a video of them brushing their cat's head with a wet toothbrush and claims that it will remind the feline of their kittenhood and make them feel safe

Politics

76 m. ago Merz strikes urgent tone in calling for more European independence from US

Stance of German alliance’s leader could herald closer ties with France but ‘debt brake’ poses obstacle to spendingGerman election live – latest updatesFriedrich Merz marked his conservative alliance’s victory in Germany’s election by urging Europe to make itself more independent from the US – a project that will be music to the ears of Emmanuel Macron but may turn on whether Merz can build a Bundestag majority to lift the so-called debt brake that slows increases in defence spending.One possibility for the CDU/CSU alliance leader, who is on course to become Germany’s next chancellor, is to claim that the country is in an emergency, to try to force the change through the Bundestag before its dissolution. Continue reading...

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77 m. ago Stacey Solomon reveals 'shy' brother after 'loads' of questions as she admits family 'won't talk' after ski trip

The Loose Women star was seen rounding off her half-term break with a bunch of skiing snaps and updates

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81 m. ago Milk boosts gut health but cheese may cause harm as new study reveals dairy dilemma

A study has revealed an intriguing relationship between dairy products and gut health

Society

82 m. ago The simple mistake people make when washing their bedding, according to expert

Many of us aren’t looking after our bedding correctly which can lead to poor hygiene and other health conditions

Politics

85 m. ago Poll reveals high levels of anxiety among university students

A poll of 1,000 students has revealed how many are affected by stress and anxiety during their studies - and how it can lead to them dropping out of their courses

Politics

92 m. ago Incendiary devices explode outside Russian consulate in Marseille

No injuries reported after incident on Monday, which marks third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of UkraineRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesThree improvised explosive devices have been thrown at the Russian consulate in the southern French port city of Marseille but no one was injured, according to a French police source.Only two of the devices detonated in the attack on the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the source said. Continue reading...

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96 m. ago Brooke Vincent reveals 'slap back to reality' after emotional trip with sons and grandfather

The actress revealed she'd headed off to Gran Canaria for some winter sun during the recent half-term break

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98 m. ago Manchester United receive £50million financial blow caused by Glazer family

Man Utd's latest financial results were published last week and they revealed debt interest payments are set to soar.

Economics

99 m. ago Roberta Flack, soul and R&B icon behind Killing Me Softly, dies aged 88

Much-loved singer known for Killing Me Softly With His Song, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and duets with Donny Hathaway and Peabo Bryson, had suffered a stroke in 2016Roberta Flack, the US singer behind a string of hits including Killing Me Softly With His Song, has died aged 88. “We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025,” a statement from her spokesperson read. “She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Roberta broke boundaries and records. She was also a proud educator.”With her graceful presence, genre-crossing versatility and ability to give voice to the full range of love’s highs and lows, Flack is widely considered one of soul and R&B’s greatest ever artists. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Tributes for 'sweetest' little girl, three, killed in horror tram and van crash in Manchester city centre

Tributes have been paid to 'sweetest, kindest, and most generous little girl' who was killed in a horror crash between a van and a tram in Manchester on Saturday as police reveal they have arrested a man.

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1 hour ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe closes Old Trafford canteen and tells staff to eat fruit as cuts continue

Manchester United's chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe has continued to cut costs at Old Trafford by shutting down the canteen and limiting the menu at Carrington

Politics

1 hour ago Owner of one of Britain's oldest pets reveals secrets to her animal's long life 

Roana lives in Northern Ireland with her owner Cerys Brown and, at 46 years old, is believed to be the oldest horse in the UK.

Politics

1 hour ago The Chase's Bradley Walsh 'replaced' as odds reveal who could host ITV show

The Chase host Bradley Walsh could be replaced as the presenter of the hit ITV quiz show, according to the latest odds - and his son Barney Walsh is among the favourites

Culture