18 m. ago Woman in her 20s dies after falling from tower block in Canary Wharf near to controversial migrant hotel

A body has been found outside Sirocco Tower, Harbour Way, a 32-floor skyscraper, on Wednesday, August 13, less than half a mile away from a controversial migrant hotel.

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28 m. ago Amanda Holden, 54, showcases her ageless appearance in a LBD as she continues her luxury holiday in Greece

Amanda Holden showcased her ageless appearance in a stunning Instagram snap as she continued her luxury holiday in Corfu, Greece on Wednesday.

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33 m. ago Coronation Street's Sally Carman pauses This Morning interview as co

Coronation Street actress Sally Carman, who plays Abi Webster on the ITV soap, was on This Morning on Wednesday to talk about her character's affair with Carl Webster

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39 m. ago Teenage girls making TikToks: Philippa James’s best photograph

‘My daughter and her friends are part of the smartphone generation. The more time I spent with them, the more I learned about the darker side of their mobiles’This started as a project with my daughter and her friends, who are all part of the smartphone generation. They were 14 years old at the time and I wanted to learn more about the relationship they had with their mobile phones. In 2022, a study by Ofcom showed that nine out of 10 children owned one by the time they reached the age of 11, and that 91% of them used video platforms, messaging apps and social media by the age of 12. I spoke to my daughter and her friends about how they use their phones and the negative reputation that surrounds teenagers and their screens. They told me the positives as well as the negatives, such as how social media can raise confidence as well as knock it down.I asked if I could photograph them. There was very little direction from me and – rather than photographing them in a controlled portraitur...

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39 m. ago At least 20 killed after boat capsizes off Italian island of Lampedusa, UN says

UN refugee agency says more people could still be missing at sea, with between 70 and 80 believed to have survivedAt least 20 people have died after a boat capsized off the southern Italian island of Lampedusa, a United Nations agency and local media reported on Wednesday.Rescuers have recovered 20 bodies so far and operations were continuing, according to initial reports by Ansa news agency. Between 70 and 80 people were believed to have survived. Continue reading...

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43 m. ago We know that cosy games have big audiences – so where’s my epic Call the Midwife sim?

In a world overwhelmed by noise and with more players looking for solace, it’s time the triple-A developers pay attentionI am 85 hours into Death Stranding 2, an apocalyptic nightmare about Earth becoming infected with death monsters, and I’ve realised that I’m playing it as a cosy game. For hours at a time, I trundle along the photorealistic landscapes in my pick-up truck, delivering parcels to isolated communities and building new roads. The only reason I complete the main story missions is to open new areas of the map so that I can meet new people and build more roads. I find it blissfully enjoyable.Of course, I am far from alone in playing video games this way. “Cosy games” have become a thriving cottage industry over the past five years, led by crossover successes such as Minecraft, Stardew Valley and Untitled Goose Game, but also housing hundreds of smaller titles that appeal to highly engaged communities. On Steam this month you’ll discover Catto’s Post Office, a delightful g...

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57 m. ago Retro gaming expert's verdict on new 'surprisingly affordable' Lego Game Boy

Experts have reviewed the much-anticipated product ahead of its October release, and it is available to pre-order now.

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63 m. ago A Youth Day pageant and an armed parade rehearsal: photos of the day – Wednesday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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71 m. ago Love Island hunk called out for dating two villa girls as fans brand him 'sleazy'

Love Island hunk Ciaran Davies has been caught out in a love triangle, spotted kissing Poppy Harrison while dating Emily Morgan, sparking drama on and off the screen

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73 m. ago Strictly Come Dancing star's mum almost died after terrifying brain condition

Social Media star George Clarkey is set to compete on this year's Strictly Come Dancing alongside the likes of Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Dani Dyer

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86 m. ago 'Body found' outside skyscraper in Canary Wharf yards from controversial migrant hotel

A body has been found outside Sirocco Tower, Harbour Way, a 32-floor skyscraper, on Wednesday, August 13, less than half a mile away from a controversial migrant hotel.

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94 m. ago David Beckham makes 'family' statement after Brooklyn Beckham vow renewal snub

David Beckham has taken to social media to make a "family" announcement after missing his son Brooklyn Beckham and daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz-Beckham renew their vows

Politics

1 hour ago BBC Homes Under the Hammer expert leaves duo fuming at 'very low' valuation

Homes Under the Hammer was back on our screens on Wednesday afternoon, with a father and son duo aiming to make a huge profit after buying a four-bed home in Somerset

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1 hour ago ‘Social apnoea’: sleep disorder could worsen at weekends, research suggests

Lifestyle factors such as drinking and smoking could contribute to increased severity of obstructive sleep apnoeaLetting your hair down at the weekend might be a well-known recipe for a hangover, but researchers say it might also increase the severity of a common sleep disorder.Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) involves complete pauses in breathing or partial reductions in airflow that arise because muscles in the back of the throat relax, causing the airways to narrow or close. It is more common in groups such as older people and people who are overweight or obese. Continue reading...

Science

2 h. ago Football quiz: the first weekend of the Premier League season

How well do you remember the goals, games and controversial moments of previous opening weekends? Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Spain wildfires are ‘clear warning’ of climate emergency, minister says

Environment minister says blazes are proof of country’s vulnerability to global heating as fires burn across EuropeThe heatwave-fuelled wildfires that have killed two people in Spain over recent days, devouring thousands of hectares of land and forcing thousands of people from their homes, are a “clear warning” of the impact of the climate emergency, the country’s environment minister has said.Speaking on Wednesday morning, as firefighters in Spain, Greece and other Mediterranean countries continued to battle dozens of blazes, Sara Aagesen said the 14 wildfires still burning across seven Spanish regions were further proof of the country’s particular vulnerability to global heating. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Emmerdale's Lisa Riley left in 'constant pain' after huge 12 stone weight loss

Emmerdale star Lisa Riley has been a fixture on the ITV soap since 1995, playing the iconic Mandy Dingle, and she's faced off-screen battles too

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2 h. ago Romeo Beckham hangs out with brother Cruz on £15m family yacht after Brooklyn's 'cruel' snub

Romeo and Cruz ‘blocked’ Brooklyn on social media amid the family’s intensifying feud

Economics

2 h. ago Three wildfires break out at same London park in just two days as dozens of firefighters rush to tackle latest blaze

Three wildfires broke out in Wanstead Flats in east London on Tuesday and Wednesday, while another fire erupted in Northolt

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2 h. ago Female footballer who quit the game to join OnlyFans after being caught inhaling balloons

Madeleine Wright, 26, has signed for Chatham Town Women - who currently play in the National League which is the third tier of women's football in the UK.

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