36 m. ago The kindness of strangers: alone in the crowd at Glastonbury, a stranger hugged me tight while I cried about my dead dad

As I sobbed to U2, she would hug me tighter as we swayed to the musicRead more in the kindness of strangers seriesMy father died when I was 19, after a short and sharp fight with cancer. Unsure of what to do or how to proceed with life, I took a year off university and went backpacking through Europe. The other side of the world seemed like a good place to be.I ended up at the music festival Glastonbury in 2011. It was a great lineup that year but there was one act on the bill that really caught my eye: U2. They were my dad’s favourite band, so it seemed only right that I should go and see them. Of course, U2 aren’t exactly a massive draw for people my age, so I ended up alone in the massive crowd at the main stage while my friends saw other bands. Continue reading...

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65 m. ago ‘We don’t want to be Americans’: Greenland’s indigenous Inuit hit back at Trump as president repeats threats

The U.S. president shows no signs of backing down on his desire for Greenland, but he is facing resistance from its citizens

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86 m. ago Ball boy famously booted by Eden Hazard is now a millionaire thanks to vodka empire

Former Swansea City ball boy Charlie Morgan has amassed an eye-watering net worth with his vodka empire in the decade since he was booted by Eden Hazard in 2013

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97 m. ago How to make penne all’arrabiata – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

Arrabiata means angry, but this simple and delicious pasta dish is pure joyPasta all’arrabbiata is the perfect dish for January. Not only is it quick, vegan and made from ingredients you might conceivably have in the cupboard already, but the name, which means angry, could be said to suit my mood now that the last of the Christmas festivities are over. Happily, a big plate of rich, tomatoey pasta can always be relied upon to lift the spirits.Prep 5 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Continue reading...

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97 m. ago Ending the war in Ukraine has more support than ever. So why is peace still not in sight? | Gwendolyn Sasse

The Paris declaration by the ‘coalition of the willing’ supports a nonexistent ceasefire that remains at the mercy of Russian intransigenceGwendolyn Sasse is director of the Centre for East European and International StudiesAn end to Russia’s war against Ukraine is still not in sight. The frequency of high-level meetings of Ukrainian, US and European representatives in recent weeks, as well as the intermittent US-Russia exchanges, have not changed this fundamental reality. There is no ceasefire in place, European and US military support is not confirmed and, most importantly, Russia does not want the war to end.The latest talks in Paris managed to bring 35 countries of the “coalition of the willing” together. The core objective was to advance the principle, and implementation, of security guarantees for a future ceasefire. The participation of the US alongside European leaders and a wider coalition of partners was noteworthy. However, the actual result remains vague.Gwendolyn Sasse ...

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1 hour ago Germany hits back at RFK Jr.’s ‘unfounded’ Covid vaccine claims

Kennedy did not give provide specific examples or say which reports he was referring to

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1 hour ago Antiques Roadshow fan buys £1.50 jug with telling symbol that changes everything

A savvy thrifter has made a "very tidy profit" on a silver jug that looks very simple – and they have also revealed what people need to look for to bag a bargain

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2 h. ago Eilish McColgan reclaims European 10km record in ‘bucket list’ race

The 35-year-old is back to her best form after an injury-hit past three years, clocking a time of 30:08 in Valencia

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2 h. ago Body of woman pulled from Cardiff's Roath Park Lake as police swarm scene

The body of woman was recovered from Cardiff's Roath Park Lake on Sunday morning, with emergency services swarming the scene

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2 h. ago Major premium channel is coming to Freeview in DAYS with popular reality shows and comedy

A POPULAR premium TV channel is preparing to go free-to-air next week - and it marks the return for one much-loved Brit show. TLC is joining Freeview with a whole slate of reality TV, comedy and more for millions across the UK. Until now, the channel has only been available via paid services like Sky...

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2 h. ago Snow, wind and rain to batter UK after Storm Goretti as warnings issued

It comes after the storm brought gusts of almost 100mph and the Met Office issued a rare red warning for ‘dangerous, stormy’ winds in the South West.

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3 h. ago Gordon Ramsay blasted for serving dish that 'looks like dog food'

The foul-mouthed TV chef is selling a controversial steak tartare creation at one of his restaurants.

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3 h. ago Pope Leo baptises 20 babies in tradition marking end of Christmas

The celebration marks the feast day that recalls Jesus’ baptism in the River Jordan and was established in 1981 by St. John Paul II

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3 h. ago All the axed Ryanair flights to European holiday hotspots in 2026

The budget airline is preparing to stop flights to areas in Germany, France, Portugal and Spain.

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4 h. ago Longest underwater tunnel to connect 2 European countries after £6.4billion project

The incredible tunnel is expected to be completed by 2029

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5 h. ago Liam Rosenior did something no Chelsea manager has done for a decade in first game

New Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior got off to a winning start in his first game in charge of the Blues as they thrashed Charlton Athletic 5-1 in the FA Cup on Saturday evening.

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5 h. ago LIVE: Four people dead as emergency services close Greater Manchester road for 'serious accident'

Greater Manchester Police have issued a statement

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6 h. ago I worked on Stranger Things and the Netflix set was pure chaos

The smash hit Netflix sci-fi show recently wrapped up its five-season run on the streaming platform, which spanned across a decade.

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8 h. ago Indonesia first country to block Grok over sexualised images of adults and children

The move comes after governments and regulators from Europe to Asia have condemned and some have opened inquiries into sexualised content on the app

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8 h. ago 'Staggering' staffing levels at Scotland's benefits agency revealed

Social Security Scotland’s staffing levels soar above those of the DWP despite the Scottish Government claiming it is reducing civil service headcount

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