3 d. ago 'Absolutely perfect' bookshop in London named best in the world

Cultured magazine has revealed its pick of the 11 greatest indie bookshops in the world, chosen by bookshop owners. Alongside stores in Paris and New York, a spot in London made the cut.

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3 d. ago Chilling equation names exact date the 'world will end' – and it's this year

A 1960s mathematical study pinpointed one day in 2026 as doomsday due to overpopulation as three scientists laid bare their apocalyptic vision while some billionaires build survival bunkers

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4 d. ago Beyonce's mom reveals bizarre reason for granddaughter Blue Ivy's name as 'world's greatest' nepo baby turns 14

Beyoncé's mom Tina Knowles took to Instagram on Wednesday to wish her granddaughter Blue Ivy a happy 14th birthday.

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4 d. ago From swallowing live fish to 'cure' asthma to bathing in hay these are the 'strangest' health remedies... that we know of

EXCLUSIVE: For centuries, people across the world have turned to weird and wonderful cures in the name of healing.

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4 d. ago Heartbreaking reason World Darts Championship finalist Gian van Veen changed his name revealed

GIAN VAN VEEN's real name is actually Pieter Gerard and the story behind his parents' decision to change that has finally come out. Now a well-known figure in the sporting world after his PDC World Darts Championship heroics, Van Veen is a player on the lips of many. However, he was registered as Pieter Gerard...

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5 d. ago This London Wellness Obsession Has Been Named One Of The Best Things To Do In the World In 2026 – And It Involves A Lot Of Sweating

This London Wellness Obsession Has Been Named One Of The Best Things To Do In the World In 2026 – And It Involves A Lot Of Sweating  Secret London

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6 d. ago UK's oldest fish and chip shop has been in Yorkshire for over 130 years

Historic chippy on Sharrow Vale Road gained its distinctive name from locals during World War One and continues to gather large queues all these years later

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6 d. ago UK's oldest fish and chip shop refuses to sell one popular dish

Two Steps gained its name from locals during the First World War when it was distinctive as the one with 'two steps to get in'

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6 d. ago With Trump’s military action in Venezuela, the US has made every other country less safe | Volker Türk

This weakens the only mechanism we have to prevent world conflict, namely the UN. The international community must stand up for the rule of lawVolker Türk is UN high commissioner for human rightsThe US military operation in Venezuela undermines a fundamental principle of international law, agreed after the horrors of two world wars and the Holocaust: states must not use force to pursue their territorial claims or political demands.I am deeply disturbed by these events – and by some of the reactions I have seen. A narrative is emerging that seeks to justify the US military intervention as a response to the Nicolás Maduro government’s appalling human rights record.Volker Türk has been the UN high commissioner for human rights since 2022 Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Delcy Rodríguez named acting Venezuela president as Donald Trump sends warning

The 55-year-old vice-president stepped into the nation's top job after chairing an emergency meeting of the Council of Ministers in Caracas, with officials confirming her first cabinet meeting as acting president

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7 d. ago Acting president of Venezuela named as Delcy Rodríguez as Donald Trump sends 'big price' warning

She called the US rendition of Nicolás Maduro a 'kidnapping' and an illegal act of aggression - Rodríguez chaired an emergency meeting over the weekend in Venezuela

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7 d. ago Mother and daughter named following horror triple tragedy at sea

Sarah Keeling, 45, and daughter Grace, 15, have been named by police with family permission.

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8 d. ago Luke Littler writes name among darts greats with stunning World Championship win over Gian van Veen

World No 1 Luke Littler dismantled his Dutch rival in a 7-1 victory to clinch back-to-back world titles at only 18 years old

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8 d. ago Why the World Darts Championship trophy is named the Sid Waddell Trophy explained

Sid Waddell's legacy in darts will forever remain untouched

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8 d. ago Darts legend quits with immediate effect following final after heartbreaking admission

Luke Littler faces Gian van Veen in Saturday's PDC World Darts Championship with two big names set to walk away after the winner is crowned

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9 d. ago 'World's sexiest darts influencer' with lingerie calendar names reason she stopped playing

Sarah Milkowski, who has been labelled as the 'world's sexiest darts influencer', has opened up on why she stopped pursuing a professional career in the sport

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9 d. ago Switzerland resort fire ‘likely started by sparklers in champagne bottles’, says attorney general – live updates

Officials say 40 people were killed and 119 injured, with some in hospital still unidentified due to ‘horrific’ injuriesItaly’s ambassador to Switzerland Gian Lorenzo Cornado has said that all bar five of the 112 injured have been identified now, reports Reuters. Swiss officials are yet to give an update on this and have not shared the names of any victims or injured.Six Italians are still missing and 13 hospitalised, he added. Three Italians were repatriated on Thursday and three more will follow on Friday, he said.It’s the grief, as if we have all lost a loved one. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Switzerland resort fire live: ‘horrific’ injuries leave some survivors still unidentified; new image appears to show moment bar caught fire

More than 100 people still in hospital after fire in Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana that killed at least 40; first victim named as Emanuele GaleppiniItaly’s ambassador to Switzerland Gian Lorenzo Cornado has said that all bar five of the 112 injured have been identified now, reports Reuters. Swiss officials are yet to give an update on this and have not shared the names of any victims or injured.Six Italians are still missing and 13 hospitalised, he added. Three Italians were repatriated on Thursday and three more will follow on Friday, he said.It’s the grief, as if we have all lost a loved one. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Switzerland resort fire live: first victim named, as new video shows attempts to extinguish bar ceiling fire

Fire killed about 40 people who were celebrating at a New Year’s Eve party in the ski resort of Crans-Montana at the town’s Le Constellation barHundreds of mourners gathered in silence in the freezing night in Crans-Montana on Thursday evening, laying flowers and lighting candles to remember those killed in a blaze as they celebrated the new year.Our picture desk has created this gallery with some of the photographs of those paying tribute: Continue reading...

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1 week ago World Darts Championship fans just realising what Gian van Veen’s real name is as he takes Van Gerwen’s title

FANS were left stunned to learn that Gian van Veen's real name is Pieter. The Dutchman, 23, stunned Luke Humphries 5-1 to reach the World Darts Championship semi-finals at Ally Pally. Following Van Veen's huge triumph, fans on social media realised what he's actually called. The Giant's full name is in fact Pieter Gerard van...

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