91 m. ago Ryanair launches direct flights to 'underrated' Spanish city where it's 21C in November

This city is considered a 'hidden gem' as it gets fewer tourists than hotspots such as Barcelona or Malaga, but it could be the perfect combination city and beach break for autumn

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97 m. ago Trump spares San Francisco from federal law enforcement surge after mayor asks ‘very nicely’

Daniel Lurie, along with Silicon Valley tech leaders, managed to convince the president to stand downDonald Trump rarely has kind words for Democrats, especially those who stand in his way. But on Thursday the president offered something unfamiliar: a compliment.As federal immigration agents mobilized at a US Coast Guard base in the Bay Area, Trump credited San Francisco’s new mayor, Daniel Lurie, for “very nicely” persuading him to stand down from a planned “surge” of federal law enforcement into the city. Continue reading...

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97 m. ago Daniel Lurie: the millionaire mayor who got Trump to back off (for now)

San Francisco’s mayor, along with Silicon Valley leaders, managed to stop the president’s law enforcement surgeDonald Trump rarely has kind words for Democrats, especially those who stand in his way. But on Thursday the president offered something unfamiliar: a compliment.As federal agents mobilized at a US Coast Guard base in the Bay Area, Trump credited San Francisco’s new mayor, Daniel Lurie, for “very nicely” persuading him to stand down from a planned immigration enforcement “surge” in the city this weekend. Continue reading...

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98 m. ago Picasso portrait of muse Dora Maar in vivid hat, long hidden from view, on auction in Paris

A long-hidden Picasso portrait of muse Dora Maar is being auctioned in Paris

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1 hour ago Dad knew 'something wasn't right' during trip to Welsh beauty spot

Adrian Chandler and his wife had a child-free day and decided to make the most of it by heading to one of their favourite walks in the Welsh countryside, but it did not go according to plan and he ended up needing surgery

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2 h. ago The UK pub which will make you think you're in Lord of the Rings or at Hogwarts

An Irish pub in Central London has left people feeling like they've stepped into The Lord of the Rings, as the venue spans six levels, all connected by winding staircases, hidden corners, and several different bars

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2 h. ago Trial of civil claim over North Sea tanker collision could be held in 2026

The Solong collided with the anchored Stena Immaculate off the East Yorkshire coast on March 10.

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2 h. ago Taxis given more access to Welsh town centre after major changes made to traffic plan

Some felt it still didn't go far enough in addressing what people had asked for though officers said it was just the first step

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2 h. ago Caerphilly byelection a triumph of positivity over division, says Plaid Cymru leader

Rhun ap Iorwerth says party’s win was more than just rejection of immigration-obsessed Reform or rudderless LabourUK politics live – latest updatesPlaid Cymru can offer a positive vision for Wales for voters who want to reject the divisiveness of Reform UK, the party’s leader has said after a triumphant Welsh parliamentary byelection.Rhun ap Iorwerth said the 47% win for his party in the Caerphilly byelection was a rejection of Reform and its focus on immigration, which, while important, did not overshadow more pressing issues, such as healthcare and housing. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Hundreds of cannabis plants found as police raid two properties on same Welsh street

Around 300 cannabis plants were found at one of the properties

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3 h. ago Shots fired at vehicle after it backs into US Coast Guard base in the San Francisco Bay Area

Law enforcement officers have fired shots at a vehicle that backed into a U.S. Coast Guard base in the San Francisco Bay Area that had been the site of protests against federal immigration agents

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3 h. ago Seaside sculptures and a jubilant Welsh dog: photos of the day – Friday

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

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4 h. ago Frantic search fails after passenger falls overboard on Norwegian Cruise ship

The ship circled off the coast of Portugal for 10 hours on Tuesday

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5 h. ago Wizards of the Coast release an adventure from their new book early, and its free

Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn releases next month, and Wizards of the Coast have released a level 3 adventure from the book early

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5 h. ago Hunt for man accused of escaping custody while being treated at Welsh hospital

Daniel Flynn was last seen at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff after being sentenced to eight weeks in prison earlier on the same day

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5 h. ago Jac Morgan set for return as Wales international to make debut in Welsh derby

The teams for the Dragons' derby clash with the Ospreys in Newport have been named

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5 h. ago Holidaymaker's fury after paying 110 euros for 'amazing' beach sunbed

Chloe Papworth, 31, travelled to Rhodes, Greece, in September with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday and paid 110 euros for beach-front cabanas with an 'amazing' view.

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5 h. ago Grand Slam star says Cardiff won't be Wales' top region by the end of season

Despite winning three of their first four games, former Wales international Tom Shanklin says that he doesn't think Cardiff will be the best Welsh region at the end of the season

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6 h. ago Clean lines and a connection with nature: the modernist beach house jutting out over a Scottish loch

A couple’s dream home on Scotland’s rocky west coast is an audacious, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired feat of architectureBuilding a bold new contemporary home directly on the British coastline is a tall order. Aside from the logistics of designing a house that functions successfully in such an unforgiving setting, planning permission is likely to make it a nonstarter. But on the shore of Loch Long on the Rosneath peninsula, 40 miles north-west of Glasgow, John MacKinnon and his wife Laura found a way to make it work for their house, Rock Cove. While the area is wild and ruggedly beautiful, its history has long been intertwined with the military and was once a brownfield site, home to disused Ministry of Defence huts and garages, overgrown and strewn with rubble.Back in 2008, MacKinnon had bought a property on the same site, a 1940s cottage that had been repurposed as a navy signalling station. MacKinnon has a deep-seated passion for design, and worked closely with architect Stuart...

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6 h. ago The Caribbean island that is surging in popularity has active volcanoes, black sand beaches and rainforests

WHEN it comes to real-life paradise the closest you'll probably get to it is the Caribbean. And there's one destination that's seeing more tourists than ever which is developing new hotels so visitors can enjoy the hot weather and beautiful beaches. St Vincent and the Grenadines is the fastest-growing tourism destination in the Caribbean with...

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