42 m. ago The photograph so detailed it's impossible to see with the naked eye: Vera C Rubin Observatory releases the first images from its whopping 3,200 MEGAPIXEL camera

Scientists have revealed the first images from the world's largest digital camera, the Vera C Rubin Observatory.

Economics

71 m. ago Watch as 6ft snake swims towards Ibiza couple in horror footage as plague gets bigger

Stefanie Daub and her husband decided to take a boat in Ses Balandres to explore Ibiza's stunning coastline for a few hours, but were horrified to see huge 6ft snakes swim towards them

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78 m. ago Heaton Park's neighbours left fuming at £25,000 ahead of Oasis gigs

Oasis are set to bring five huge shows to Heaton Park but its neighbours aren't very happy

Economics

81 m. ago TV star shows huge engagement ring as she beams alongside secret partner

AJ Odudu flashed her new sparkling diamond ring as she revealed she's engaged to her mystery fiancé

Culture

1 hour ago Brooklyn Beckham breaks silence and makes feelings clear as his brothers make bitter jabs

Brooklyn Beckham made sure his feelings were clear on his marriage to Nicola Peltz as they celebrated a huge milestone as his family feud rumbles on

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2 h. ago Finn Russell identified as Lions’ ‘danger man’ ahead of clash with Western Force

Kurtley Beale sees Ikitau and Suaali as keys to Wallabies’ hopesAustralia back says he learned from infamous slip in 2013 seriesFormer Wallabies back Kurtley Beale has singled out Finn Russell as the biggest threat to Australia’s prospects of victory against the visiting British & Irish Lions. Beale, a leading figure in the 2013 Lions series, has also warned his compatriots to brace themselves for a “juggernaut” of a rugby experience when the tour kicks off this Saturday.Beale’s infamous slip as he went to kick a potential match-clinching penalty in the first Test in Brisbane had a key bearing on the outcome 12 years ago. But the 36-year-old now believes Russell holds the key to the forthcoming series. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Kurtley Beale picks out Lions’ ‘danger man’ Russell as biggest threat to Australia

Former Wallaby sees Ikitau and Suaali as hosts’ keysAustralia back says he learned from slip in 2013 seriesThe former Wallabies back Kurtley Beale has singled out Finn Russell as the biggest threat to Australia’s prospects of victory against the visiting British & Irish Lions. Beale, a leading figure in the 2013 Lions series, has also warned his compatriots to brace themselves for a “juggernaut” of a rugby experience when the tour kicks off this Saturday.Beale’s infamous slip as he went to kick a potential match-clinching penalty in the first Test in Brisbane had a key bearing on the outcome 12 years ago. But the 36-year-old now believes Russell holds the key to the forthcoming series. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Empanadas and stuffed piquillos: José Pizarro’s recipes for green peppers

Few vegetables are as celebrated by the Spanish as the pepper, as evidenced by these light and moreish empanadas filled with green peppers and sardines, and roast peppers stuffed with a rich raguPeppers are more than just staples of the Spanish kitchen, they are one of our culinary foundations. As with tomatoes, when Columbus returned from the Americas in the late 15th century, he presented peppers as a gift to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand, and they very quickly became a key part of our cooking traditions. The pepper’s most iconic contribution to Spanish cuisine is surely pimentón de la Vera, or smoked paprika, which is an essential seasoning in a lot of Spanish cooking, adding exquisite depth to stews, rice dishes, seafood and, of course, chorizo. But we also celebrate fresh peppers in all their guises. Padrón peppers are, of course, a classic tapa, while pimientos rellenos (stuffed peppers) are filled every which way, from seafood and minced meat to creamy bechamel. From th...

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3 h. ago UK's 'most underrated' seaside town now booming after huge £2m makeover

A small but charming seaside town that has long been overlooked is finally witnessing a tourist boom, after almost £2 million has been spent on improving the resort for holidaymakers and locals

Economics

3 h. ago Boycott of McDonald’s to begin this week: ‘This is about more than burgers and fries’

Advocacy group has led boycotts of other major corporations including Amazon, Nestlé, and Walmart

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4 h. ago Can a revolutionary new telescope solve the mystery of planet nine? – podcast

Ever since Pluto was demoted from planet to dwarf planet in 2006, astronomers have been wondering whether Neptune really is the most distant planet from the sun. Now, a new telescope could uncover what lies in the farthest reaches of the solar system. The Vera C Rubin Observatory released its first images this week, and soon the world’s most powerful digital camera will be pointing across the whole of the night sky. Scientists are hopeful that if planet nine exists, the telescope will find it within its first year of operation. Ian Sample is joined by Dr Scott Sheppard, an astronomer at the Carnegie Institution for Science, to find out how Pluto lost its planetary status, why scientists think there could be another super-Earth, and why planet nine has been so hard to findClips: BBC, NBC, CBCFirst images of distant galaxies captured by ‘ultimate’ telescope Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Unknown novel by writer who charted Hitler’s rise becomes German bestseller

Sebastian Haffner’s love story set in final days of Weimar Republic published more than nine decades after it was writtenA previously unknown novel by one of Europe’s most influential postwar journalists which captures the heady yet fragile spirit of the final days of the Weimar Republic has been published in Germany after his children discovered the hand-written manuscript in his desk.More than nine decades after he wrote it, Sebastian Haffner’s Abschied or Parting has soared to the top of the Spiegel bestseller list following its debut earlier this month. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago UK's largest abandoned island bought for £2m and the mega plans to restore it

With white beaches and crystal-clear waters that could easily compete with the Maldives, this fascinating island was completely abandoned in 1961 - and is now undergoing a huge regeneration plan

Economics

7 h. ago Man Utd set to be offered £60m striker target in huge Jadon Sancho swap deal

Manchester United are aiming to offload a number of high-earning players who have been deemed surplus to requirements this summer including Jadon Sancho, who has suitors in Italy

Economics

8 h. ago Brit popstar's Glastonbury gig is cancelled and last minute replacement is revealed

A huge British popstar's intimate Glastonbury gig has been cancelled amid rising fears from festival bosses.

Politics

8 h. ago ‘This is about more than burgers and fries’: Boycott of McDonald’s to begin this week

Advocacy group has led boycotts of other major corporations including Amazon, Nestlé, and Walmart

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9 h. ago Coronation Street star 'confirms' devastating split with 'huge consequences' ahead

Coronation Street's Abi Franklin actress Sally Carman-Duttine has hinted it's game over for her character's marriage to Kevin Webster, with an affair 'sealed' with Carl Webster

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9 h. ago Wife died after police not told when car broke down in live M1 motorway lane

A Mercedes crashed into the vehicle in which Nargis Begum had been travelling on the M1 in South Yorkshire, and the impact led to the 62-year-old woman's fatal injuries

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10 h. ago Arsenal identify Chelsea star as Benjamin Sesko alternative amid transfer 'stalemate'

Arsenal are eager to snap up a new striker this summer after struggling in the title race last season due to their lack of forwards and Mikel Arteta has identified Red Bull Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko as his top target

Sport

10 h. ago The haunting aftermath as part of Manchester's history is destroyed in a raging inferno

Manchester's Hotspur Press building was at the centre of a huge fire on Monday night

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