65 m. ago Alaska Native villages have few options and little US help as climate change devours their land

Storms that battered Alaska’s western coast this fall have brought renewed attention to low-lying Indigenous villages left increasingly vulnerable by climate change

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2 h. ago Scores of children to get puberty blockers on NHS in UK from 2026

The first patients are expected to be available for recruitment in the new year, with researchers hopeful that more than 200 children could eventually join the study

Sport

2 h. ago Bad season of bird flu in UK hits supply of Christmas turkeys

Availability of chickens and ducks also expected to be tight, with 5% of the seasonal flock culled so farUK poultry producers are battling a “bad season” of bird flu, with cases much worse than at this point last year, putting a squeeze on supplies of Christmas birds including turkeys, chickens and ducks.Two industry insiders said they expected supplies of all poultry to be tight ahead of the festive season, especially for organic and free-range birds, which are seen as the most vulnerable to infection. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The internet’s obsessed with a new craze: the ‘do nothing’ challenge

Being bored might provide more benefits than originally expected

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2 h. ago Thomas Frank puts Tottenham owners under pressure with £100m transfer declaration

Spurs boss Thomas Frank was asked about Tottenham's ambitions under the Lewis family ahead of the Lilywhites' Premier League clash against Arsenal this weekend

Economics

2 h. ago All the sneaky ways cheaters hide naughty pics using secret files, fake apps and sinister X

WHEN it comes to betrayal, a smartphone is a cheater’s best friend – with endless virtual nooks for love rats to hide naughty pics from prying eyes. A savvy adulterer will make good use of hidden folders, secret photo safes, a cunning ‘deletion’ trick, and even invisible storage to lead their double life - but...

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2 h. ago Las Vegas Grand Prix: All you need to know ahead of the race as Lewis Hamilton qualifies last

The 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix is already shaping up to be a difficult affair for Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton after his qualifying run ended in tears, while Lando Norris leads the pack

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2 h. ago Sadio Mane feelings clear on Cristiano Ronaldo as comments speak volumes

Former Liverpool goalscorer Sadio Mane arrived at Al-Nassr just a few months after Manchester United icon Cristiano Ronaldo, and his expectations of the superstar were quickly exceeded in Saudi Arabia

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3 h. ago Lewis Hamilton's possible Ferrari replacement has already made feelings perfectly clear

Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari dream has quickly turned into a nightmare this season and calls to replace him at the Prancing Horse are growing stronger

Politics

3 h. ago ‘I prepared for the role by playing in my room’: the making of Toy Story as it turns 30

The groundbreaking, smash-hit adventure was a make-or-break moment for both Pixar and computer animationWhen the Pixar studio was casting for Toy Story, children were invited to bring one toy to the audition. Seven-year-old John Morris showed up with 20: a case of his beloved X-Men action figures. He got the part.Playing Andy, a young boy whose toys include cowboy Woody and spaceman Buzz Lightyear, his was the first voice ever heard in a feature-length Pixar animation. Toy Story was released 30 years ago on Saturday, but to Morris the memory of its premiere is as fresh as ever. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago ‘The French people want to save us’: help pours in for glassmaker Duralex

The brand, which evokes nostalgia and pride, hit its €5m fundraising target within hours and orders have soaredDrop a Duralex glass and it will most likely bounce, not break. The French company itself has tumbled several times in the past two decades and always bounced back, but never quite as spectacularly as when, earlier this month, it asked the public for money.An appeal for €5m (£4.4m) of emergency funding to secure the immediate future of the glassworks took just five hours and 40 minutes to reach its target. Within 48 hours, the total amount pledged had topped €19m. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago M11 crash LIVE: Major UK motorway closed after collision sparks huge queues

Long queues have been reported on a stretch of the M11 this morning after a collision caused two lanes to close - with drivers warned to expect traffic and queues continuing for miles

Events

3 h. ago 'I bought £1.14 rug from charity shop and discovered it could be worth something else'

A woman was browsing around a charity shop when she came across a colourful rug on sale for £1.14 - but it wasn't until she took a closer look at the item that she learnt its true value

Economics

3 h. ago Pandora’s Black Friday sale has begun – these are the best deals on charms, bracelets and more

The jewellery brand already has offers on necklaces, rings and more

Economics

4 h. ago ‘The flowing red saree on the bank of the Ganges was incredibly striking’: Divyanshu Verma’s best phone picture

The Indian photographer captured a quiet moment at the popular Maha Kumbh Mela religious festival in PrayagrajDivyanshu Verma regards the north Indian city of Prayagraj as deeply special: not only is it home, it is also where he began his journey into street photography. This image was taken in the Sangam area during the huge Hindu purification festival Maha Kumbh Mela – maha meaning great because this was the 12th in a row of the ritual that takes place once every 12 years.“It’s a massive spiritual gathering and the energy is entirely unique,” Verma says. “The place was incredibly crowded with people who had travelled from far and wide, all drawn by faith, but there was a strange sense of calm within the chaos. I wandered through the crowds with my phone, observing rituals and soaking up the powerful atmosphere.” Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago 'I'm not giving my 12 year old son a smartphone as I want to avoid another tragedy'

As an inquest into the tragic death of 11-year-old Jaiden Sheata revealed he was hit and killed by a train at a level crossing, after being distracted by a video on his mobile, local mum Mary Barker tells The Mirror why it's compounded her decision to not give her son, 12, a phone

Politics

4 h. ago US tells Nato if Zelenskyy does not sign peace deal Ukraine will face worse in future

US army secretary briefs ambassadors at ‘nightmare meeting’ in Kyiv on Friday after talks with Ukrainian leaderUS officials have told Nato allies they expect to push president Volodymyr Zelenskyy into agreeing to a peace deal in the coming days, under the threat that if Kyiv does not sign, it will face a much worse deal in future.The US army secretary Dan Driscoll briefed ambassadors from Nato nations at a meeting in Kyiv late on Friday, after talks with Zelenskyy and taking a phone call from the White House. “No deal is perfect, but it must be done sooner rather than later,” he told them, according to one person who was present. Continue reading...

Economics

4 h. ago Sky Vegas Welcome offer: 50 No Deposit Free Spins, Plus Stake £10 Get 200 Free Spins

Everything you need to know about the latest welcome offer from Sky Vegas, a popular UK casino from a well-known brand

Economics

4 h. ago Las Vegas Grand Prix: Lando Norris secures pole as Lewis Hamilton suffers sobering blow

Lando Norris is in a great position to extend his title advantage

Sport

4 h. ago Jenson Button pins blame on Lewis Hamilton for F1 qualifying error: ‘He’s lost focus’

Hamilton, who qualified 20th, misjudged the red-light on the Vegas straight and could have set another timed lap

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