34 m. ago Foreign Office issues warning for anyone travelling to Greece this week

The Foreign Office has issued a stark warning for anyone planning to travel to Greece this week as huge transport strikes and demonstrations are planned for Friday

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37 m. ago Lewis Hamilton's final Ferrari verdict after F1 testing speaks volumes on title chances

Testing in Bahrain is over and done with and Lewis Hamilton is as prepared as he can be for his first Formula 1 season with Ferrari, which he hopes to end with an eighth title success

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38 m. ago Sex offender with alter ego at large as police issue 'call 999' warning

Police in North Yorkshire are looking for convicted sex offender Jason Whiteoak - who has serious sexual assault and robbery convictions - after they went missing

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39 m. ago 'Widespread' snow warning as UK weather maps show exactly where and when it could come

The maps forecast the probability of falling snow, which at various places hits 50% on Saturday in parts of the UK as well as some areas which have 0% chance

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40 m. ago Afghanistan v Australia abandoned due to rain at Champions Trophy – as it happened

Updates from the final group match at Gaddafi StadiumAny thoughts? Get in touch with Jim on email5th over: Afghanistan 23-1 (Ibrahim 3, Sediq 6) Johnson, who is moving the ball both in the air and on the pitch, beats Sediq with three successive deliveries. As Ian Smith says on commentary, Afghanistan just need to get through this spell – it’s fine if they are 40 for 1 after 10 overs.4th over: Afghanistan 20-1 (Ibrahim 1, Sediq 5) So far Dwarshuis has been able to control the swing pretty well; two from his second over. Continue reading...

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40 m. ago US defense secretary saw few political drawbacks in backing joint chiefs ouster

Pete Hegseth viewed his political odds as being unchanged in pushing Trump to fire Gen Charles BrownDon’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to get trusted reporting.The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, saw few political consequences in supporting Donald Trump’s ouster of the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff because he never had the support of the senators who wanted Gen Charles Brown to remain in the role, advisers close to the secretary said.The ramifications of Trump’s decision to fire Brown and seven other senior officials at the Pentagon took on new urgency on Thursday after five former defense secretaries, outraged at Trump’s firings, urged Congress to hold hearings and extract justifications for their dismissals under oath. Continue reading...

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49 m. ago Keir Starmer loses fourth minister in a year in row over move to cut foreign aid budget

Former Conservative deputy foreign secretary Andrew Mitchell praises Labour MP as a ‘politician of decency and principle’

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57 m. ago Russia to appoint new US ambassador as diplomatic relations thaw

Moscow says Alexander Darchiyev will take up Washington post that has been unfilled since October last yearEurope live – latest updatesRussia has announced it will appoint a new ambassador to Washington, signalling a further diplomatic thaw in relations just a day after Russian and American officials met in Istanbul to discuss strengthening ties.Moscow said Alexander Darchiyev, a career diplomat who is currently the head of the foreign ministry’s North America department, will soon leave for the role in Washington. Continue reading...

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70 m. ago Gethin Jenkins says Warren Gatland's successor must be 'in the country putting hours in'

The new Wales coach needs to be more hands on than Warren Gatland was

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72 m. ago DWP urgent 'sort by April 5' state pension warning issued to thousands of Brits

A warning has been issued over a five-week window to claim backdated voluntary National Insurance contributions or risk losing out on thousands over the course of their retirement

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81 m. ago Fitness instructor issues stark warning about wearing ankle weights

Fitness instructor Brightyn Slettenr has issued a warning about using ankle weights when working out - and why they could actually do more harm than good.

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85 m. ago Anyone who drinks coffee issued warning to avoid very common mistake

Many people can't start their day without a cup of coffee, but a warning has been issued to anyone who enjoys a brew - and it's all to do with how you're disposing of it

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89 m. ago Manchester man who tried to smuggle stash of drugs hidden in underpants into Creamfields is jailed

“Despite the countless warnings we issue each year there are those who are brazen enough to think they can get into the site without being detected."

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89 m. ago The Dodds one out: Public think UK spends too MUCH on foreign aid after cash went to prawn farms in Bangladesh and 'inclusion' in the Congo as minister quits

The international development minister appears to be out of touch with UK voters, almost two-thirds of whom (64 per cent)  feel international aid spending is too high.

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1 hour ago Darwin Nunez has 'had head turned' after Arne Slot 'hammering' as Liverpool transfer tipped

Darwin Nunez has come under fire from Liverpool boss Arne Slot over his behaviour, with a warning now sounded that he could be heading for the exit door at Anfield

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1 hour ago Cambridge scientists warn this habit could shorten your life by 'two to five' years

Consuming 18 of these beverages per week was related to a 'four to five years shorter life expectancy', past research showed

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2 h. ago BBC could face terror probe after admitting family of senior Hamas official was paid for making controversial Gaza documentary

Counter Terrorism police are 'assessing' whether 'police action' is required, after the BBC admitted to paying a family with ties to Hamas when making a controversial documentary about Gaza.

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2 h. ago Cabinet minister Anneliese Dodds QUITS over Keir Starmer slashing billions from aid budget because she says 'it looks like UK is following in Trump's footsteps'

Development minister Anneliese Dodds has resigned warning that the reduction will only increase the influence of Russia and China.

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2 h. ago Gene Hackman and wife suffered no external trauma, first autopsy results show

Sheriff’s office shares first findings actor and wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead at their Santa Fe home under suspicious circumstances Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa suffered no external trauma, the initial results of autopsies have found, as the mystery over the couple’s deaths at home in Santa Fe, New Mexico remains unanswered.The Oscar-winning actor, who graced the silver screen for more than 60 years, and his classical pianist wife were found dead at their home under suspicious circumstances. Maintenance workers found the couple’s bodies at their home on Wednesday, along with one of their three German shepherd dogs, who was also found dead. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Take That's Gary Barlow reveals family strain after wife gave him 'yellow card'

Take That frontman Gary Barlow has opened up on his marriage to wife Dawn Andrews and how he was given a yellow card warning after he spent a lot of time away from home

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