66 m. ago Hidden for nearly four years: how the saga of fugitive father Tom Phillips unfolded in New Zealand

Sightings of Phillips and his three children were rare over the years and mystery surrounded how they survived in the remote wildernessTom Phillips shooting: latest updatesFull report: Father on run with children for nearly four years, shot dead by NZ police in exchange of fireIn a tragic end to a case that has captivated New Zealand for nearly four years, fugitive father Tom Phillips was shot dead by police after a burglary on Monday. Phillips had been on the run with his three children since 2021. One of the children was with Phillips during the exchange of fire near Piopio on Monday, while authorities said they had serious concerns for the other two children, who remained missing.The long-running mystery over Phillips and his children’s whereabouts has prompted multiple searches, offers of rewards, and pleas for information from family members and the police. New Zealand struggled to understand how, in a country of close-knit communities, Phillips could have evaded detection. Con...

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69 m. ago Miraculous moment police helicopter finds missing survival challenge contestant in remote Michigan woods

A 36-year-old California woman went missing in Michigan's Pigeon River State Forest during a YouTube survival challenge. She was found 18 hours later by a Michigan Police helicopter.

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70 m. ago I went to underrated Europe spot with beaches so beautiful they're compared to the Maldives

With temperatures of 25C in September and crystal-blue water, this underrated holiday hotspot is a must-visit for those looking to escape the crowds in September.

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70 m. ago Rare ‘pathways’ discovered underneath Cardiff which may have big consequence

The unexpected discovery found in the south of Cardiff came as a big surprise

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2 h. ago Cook 'perfect' poached egg in 3 minutes without vinegar or boiling water

Poached eggs can be tricky for home cooks to master despite countless hacks online, but one professional chef has a "foolproof" technique that is stress-free and doesn't include vinegar

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2 h. ago I was in the stands as Donald Trump watched the US Open. Here’s what really happened

Trump’s latest high-profile spectacle - appearing in a corporate box with his MAGA entourage at the men’s tennis final - slammed straight into reality Sunday afternoon, John Bowden writes

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2 h. ago See all the best photos of last night's rare Blood Moon total lunar eclipse

Millions had their eyes on the skies last night as a rare total lunar eclipse shone around the world. 

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3 h. ago Cornwall should be made the UK's fifth nation, petition demands

A petition campaigning for Cornwall to have devolved powers and exist alongside England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland has ben backed by the council.

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4 h. ago Mahmood to meet Five Eyes for border talks in first major Home Office job

The newly appointed Home Secretary will meet counterparts from the US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand in London.

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4 h. ago Crook infiltrated 17 UK jails with drones loaded with drugs and knives hidden in drinks cartons

Knives and drugs were hidden inside drinks cartons for the drone flights into prison

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5 h. ago Wallace & Gromit to receive special recognition award at NTAs

The award marks over three decades of the claymation characters, inventor Wallace and his trusty beagle Gromit.

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5 h. ago High schools more worried about sexism, misogyny and diversity than curriculum says Children's Commissioner

Teachers are twice as worried about misogyny and sexism as they are about plummeting educational standards, a report by the Children's Commissioner has found.

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5 h. ago Labour’s ruling body to draw up plans for race to replace Rayner

The National Executive Committee will hold talks on Monday aimed at deciding on a timeline and rules for the contest.

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5 h. ago Paralympian peer tells of abuse over assisted dying Bill ahead of Lords debate

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson said the proposed legislation ‘could still fall’ if it runs out of time.

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5 h. ago Edinburgh University lecturers begin walkout amid dispute over £140m cuts plan

The University and College Union said cutting staff would amount to ‘academic vandalism on an unprecedented scale’.

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5 h. ago National Trust sees 39% surge in young people joining as members

More than 40,000 people aged 18 to 25 signed up to the conservation charity in the last financial year.

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5 h. ago William marking third anniversary of late Queen’s death as Harry returns to UK

William will be in Sunningdale, Berkshire, for an engagement, while Harry will be in London on Monday for the annual WellChild Awards.

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5 h. ago O’Neill urges PM to use peace deal’s 30th anniversary to announce unity poll

Stormont’s Sinn Fein First Minister said calling a referendum on Irish unification would mark the ‘fulfilment’ of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.

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5 h. ago Job hunters rise to highest level for nearly five years – report

The monthly KPMG and REC report on jobs showed a slight improvement in permanent recruitment activity, but it remained in decline.

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5 h. ago Mental health and poverty among issues worrying school leaders outside classroom

Some 86% of state-funded schools and colleges in England – both primary and secondary – were surveyed by the Children’s Commissioner’s office.

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