5 h. ago Five fishermen lost at sea for 55 days rescued by Ecuadorian tuna boat

Three Peruvians and two Colombians missing since setting sail from Peru in March arrive in Galápagos Islands Five fishers who spent 55 days adrift at sea arrived on Saturday at a port in the Galápagos after being rescued by a tuna boat, the Ecuadorian navy said on X.The three Peruvians and two Colombians had been missing since mid-March and were found on 7 May by an Ecuadorian boat called Aldo. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Tartan Parade in Edinburgh as hundreds march in colourful costumes

Inspired by New York’s famous Tartan Week, around 1,600 participants set off from the City Chambers in colourful costumes.

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7 h. ago Maura Higgins planning red carpet return at TV BAFTAs after explosive Danny Jones kiss

Love Island star Maura Higgins and McFly star Danny Jones sparked scandal in March when they were caught in an extramarital kiss - but the reality star has decided it's time to move on from the scandal

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9 h. ago Dead man's fans again! Hundreds of Motörhead fans arrive in Stoke as statue of front man Lemmy famous for their hit Ace Of Spades is unveiled in his home town

The two-metre-tall tribute to the renowned musician, born Ian Fraser Kilmister, has been erected on Market Place in his hometown of Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, nearly a decade on from his death.

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10 h. ago Thousands of pupils attend school on Saturday after online phishing attack

All secondary schools opened specially on Saturday to allow pupils with exams next week to reset their passwords.

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11 h. ago Police appeal for information after a man exposed himself and masturbated on board a London Paddington train

Police said the incident took place on Thursday, March 20, on board a 10pm train travelling from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington

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12 h. ago House of Commons speaker has kept almost 300 gifts over past four years

Lindsay Hoyle’s freebies include champagne, whisky, food hampers, skincare sets and presents for his petsHampers, cufflinks and a lot of alcohol: some of the gifts Lindsay Hoyle has keptLindsay Hoyle, the speaker of the House of Commons, has kept almost 300 gifts over the last four years including dozens of bottles of alcohol, hampers, ties, cufflinks and chocolates, his declarations show.The speaker received a large volume of presents from foreign dignitaries such as ambassadors, MPs and sometimes companies and chose to keep hundreds of them rather than donating them to Speaker’s House – his residence and office – or parliament. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago John Swinney leads tributes after Kwik Fit founder Sir Tom Farmer dies aged 84

Sir Tom, who founded the garage chain Kwik Fit, died at his Edinburgh home on Friday.

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13 h. ago The hidden underwater eden of ‘California’s Galapagos’, where kelp, sea lions and giant bass reign

On the remote Channel Islands, a draw for researchers and divers, preservation has transformed the ecosystemJust 14 miles (23km) off the southern California coast lies a vast underwater paradise.Giant sea bass the size of grizzly bears and schools of sardines glide together through swirling strands of golden kelp, whose long stalks preside over a world exploding with life and color. Playful harbor seals dance into the depths of undulating pink, green and orange plants, alongside spiny crustaceans and vibrant sea stars that embrace the volcanic rock that slopes to the sandy seafloor. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago The hidden underwater eden of ‘California’s Galapagos’, where seals and grizzly bear

On the remote Channel Islands, a draw for researchers and divers, preservation has transformed the ecosystemJust 14 miles (23km) off the southern California coast lies a vast underwater paradise.Giant sea bass the size of grizzly bears and schools of sardines glide together through swirling strands of golden kelp, whose long stalks preside over a world exploding with life and color. Playful harbor seals dance into the depths of undulating pink, green and orange plants, alongside spiny crustaceans and vibrant sea stars that embrace the volcanic rock that slopes to the sandy seafloor. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Hibs lead tributes to Scots tycoon Sir Tom Farmer following death at 84

The Kwik Fit founder and former owner of Hibs FC died peacefully at home in Edinburgh on Friday, his family said.

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14 h. ago Mince meat tastes much better when cooked until it reaches certain colour

A TikTok food content creator has revealed the correct way to make minced meat so the flavours are well mixed without adding extra ingredients. You'll thank him later.

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14 h. ago Erling Haaland returns from injury to start in major boost to Man City’s Champions League hopes

Haaland has not featured for City since March 30

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15 h. ago Royal family hijacked VE Day anniversary, says republican protest organiser

Several hundred people gathered in Trafalgar Square on Saturday for the demonstration, organised by anti-monarchy group Republic.

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15 h. ago Creating a universe of colour: pianists Kolesnikov & Tsoy play tribute to Hockney

Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Tsoy open Paris’s David Hockney retrospective with two ground-breaking concerts

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15 h. ago Sir Tom Farmer dead at 84 as Hibs fans pay tribute to club 'saviour' and Edinburgh business tycoon

The Kwik Fit garage founder died peacefully at his home on Friday, his family have confirmed.

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16 h. ago The wounded Ukrainian soldiers asking: ‘Ceasefire, what ceasefire?’

Putin announced the three-day ceasefire to coincide with a May 9 military parade on Moscow's Red Square

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17 h. ago Duke of Edinburgh to represent King at inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

The Duke of Edinburgh is to represent the King at the inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV, Buckingham Palace has said.

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19 h. ago Bob Dylan's fans think he 'forgot' about one of best songs that was never recorded

Bob Dylan has written hundreds of songs during his illustrious music career, but fans of the legendary musician believe he has forgotten about one of his best pieces

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20 h. ago Former west London RAF site to be turned into hundreds of flats

Long-awaited final phase of Uxbridge regneration project given unanimous approval by Hillingdon Council

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