28 m. ago Share a tip on your favourite winter mountain holiday in Europe

From snowshoeing through pristine Arctic wilderness to cosying up in an Alpine cabin, tell us about your favourite winter getaways in Europe – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays breakNothing beats the magic of the mountains in winter but not all of us want to hurtle down a black run on a pair of skis or spend our nights partying in apres-ski bars. We’d love to hear about your favourite mountain resorts and villages in Europe that offer a more authentic and low-key experience than the big, purpose-built ski resorts.The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet wins a £200 voucher to stay at a Coolstays property – the company has more than 3,000 worldwide. The best tips will appear in the Guardian Travel section and website. Continue reading...

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42 m. ago Inside one of the world's 'most remote places' that you can only reach by boat

There are many hidden gems in the world waiting to be discovered and one woman shared details of her trip to a stunning remote destination that you can only reach by boat

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68 m. ago Tommy Robinson snared by cops in a silver Bentley on the way to Benidorm, court told

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson told police he would not give up the Pin for his phone because he did not want them to see his "journalist material", his trial has heard

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76 m. ago George RR Martin speaks out on ‘controversial’ Winds of Winter delay

‘I’ve always had trouble with deadlines and I don’t feel happy breaching contracts,’ writer admits

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92 m. ago Aldi £17 bedtime essential 'keeps you toasty' throughout winter

The supermarket is selling a winter essential which has been described as the 'perfect choice'

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1 hour ago Activist Livia Firth leaves VERY pointed comment under picture of Amal and George Clooney posing at one of their foundation events

Livia Firth left a very pointed comment under a picture of Amal and George Clooney posing at one of their foundation events last week.

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1 hour ago Against ‘chat control’: we can’t eliminate child abuse by eliminating privacy

Banning online anonymity tools like Tor won’t stop crime. It will only drive people underground and normalize government control over the internetLike the “war on drugs” or the “war on terror”, a “war on child abuse” has too often been used to justify authoritarian overreach. Governments across the world are expanding surveillance, weakening encryption, and curtailing freedoms under the guise of staunching the proliferation of sexual images and videos of children – but these measures don’t actually solve the problem.In Europe, the latest proposal for a “chat control” regulation put forward by the Danish presidency would require every internet-connected device to include government spyware, as easy to activate as Alexa or Siri. It would scan not only for known child sexual abuse material (CSAM) but also, in practice, would flag artwork, fan fiction, family photos and chats, relying on unreliable AI classifiers – which scientists warn can’t be implemented safely. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Three common winter health issues for dogs and how to spot them

There are several signs that your pooch is suffering from one of these winter ailments.

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2 h. ago Brydon Carse reveals Stokes and Wood are close to 100% and raring to go for Ashes

England duo trained in nets on injury comeback trailCarse insists he’s looking forward to Australia fan verbalsBen Stokes and Mark Wood are expected to be “raring to go” for the start of the Ashes next month, offering England a timely boost that sits in contrast to Australia’s ongoing concerns over the fitness of Pat Cummins.As the two seamers with prior experience of playing Test cricket in Australia, Stokes and Wood are central to England’s plans this winter. Stokes missed the fifth Test against India with a shoulder injury, however, while Wood sat out the entire summer following knee surgery back in March. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago UK drivers rave over 'genius' solution to problem that affects most of us in winter

It's the bane of most drivers' lives in the colder months

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3 h. ago Undercover police inquiry to hear justice campaigners’ ‘deeply moving’ evidence

The latest stage of a public inquiry looking at the activities of a secret Metropolitan Police squad began on Monday.

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3 h. ago Scotland’s ‘best beer destination’ revealed as city centre pub lands top awards

A POPULAR Scottish pub has been crowned 'best beer destination' for the first time at a top awards ceremony. Cold Town House in Edinburgh was awarded the prestigious gong at the Scottish Beer Awards. The venue, which is located in the Grassmarket area of the city, was awarded the top accolade by a panel of...

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3 h. ago Giant UK supermarket launches 70% off clothing sale – and prices start from just £1

A MAJOR supermarket has launched a huge clothing sale with up to 70% off, and prices start from just £1. A bargain hunter spotted the deal on Asda's website and shared the find with fellow shoppers, urging them not to miss the impressive discounts. Items in the sale include winter essentials such as gloves for...

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3 h. ago Mum in Benidorm warns against popular activity but everyone says the same thing

Benidorm welcomes millions of tourists each year, with visitors keen to make the most of its famed nightlife, sandy beaches and warm sunshine. A mum ventured to one Benidorm venue but wasn't impressed

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3 h. ago British Gas issues winter warning to millions of UK households

British Gas wants people to act now

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3 h. ago ‘It’s a road to destruction’: climate defenders facing surge in reprisals, says UN expert

Mary Lawlor, UN special rapporteur for human rights defenders, accuses US, UK and other governments of paying lip service to climate goals while criminalizing activistsHuman rights defenders organizing to prevent climate catastrophe are facing a surge in reprisals, as governments around the world denigrate, delegitimize and criminalize activists in spite of worsening global heating, a top United Nations official has told the Guardian.Mary Lawlor, the UN special rapporteur for human rights defenders since 2020, has documented hundreds of cases where states have sought to smear and silence climate defenders engaged in peaceful protest, non-violent civil disobedience and litigation. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Souleymane’s Story review – superb performance ballasts drama of man clinging on in the margins in Paris

Abou Sangaré is magnificent in a story that shines light on the enforced invisibility of economic migrantsThere’s a turnaround in the climax of this noctambulist Paris immigrant drama that suddenly charges the film’s seemingly neutral title with meaning. Food courier protagonist, Souleymane, is hopefully in the process of altering his destiny, and this key scene is carried by fantastic acting from Abou Sangaré: trembling violently as a lifetime’s tension and struggle, as well as the daily grind of an app wage slave, comes pouring out.Souleymane is a kind of every-immigrant, clinging on at the margins of the French capital. Hailing from Guinea, he sublets the delivery app account of Cameroonian Emmanuel (Emmanuel Yovanie) in order to work. Under constant pressure to meet food delivery targets, he needs money in order to pay fellow Guinean Barry (Alpha Oumar Sow), who is coaching him how to pass his asylum interview the day after next. But the harassed Souleymane struggles to reproduc...

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3 h. ago A vampire novel that smells of garlic? Well, if it gets people reading | Carys Afoko

The special edition of Jennifer L Armentrout’s new ‘romantasy’ will stand out on any bookshelf, even if you’ve got your eyes closed. I refuse to be sniffy about itWould you like a book that smells like garlic? Didn’t think so. But that didn’t stop author Jennifer L Armentrout from using garlic-infused ink to print 1,000 copies of her new novel The Primal of Blood and Bone.Seem strange? Maybe less so if I explain that the book is the latest instalment in a “romantasy” series that features Vampry (vampires) and Craven (sort of zombie vampires). Even then, this garlic business doesn’t quite add up. In Armentrout’s six-book saga (not including its four-book prequel), there is literally no mention of garlic repelling vampires. It’s only when you open TikTok that the special edition makes sense – it’s a “partnership” with the mayonnaise brand Hellmann’s. A quick search and my screen is full of excited readers opening coffin-shaped packages that contain the special smelly book and a free b...

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3 h. ago Alan Titchmarsh says vegetables will grow all through winter with 'secret' method

In his latest YouTube post, the highly respected gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh shared how we can keep our vegetables growing throughout the winter as temperatures begin to drop.

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4 h. ago ‘An environment of terror’: deadly resurgence of Pakistan Taliban gathers pace

Surge in militancy in region bordering Afghanistan is now one of greatest security threats facing IslamabadTariq Ahmed never lets his pistol out of his sight these days. Sitting cross-legged on a woven charpai, his face concealed with a scarf, the 26-year-old looks nervously left and right, shifting his gun in and out of his waistband.It was here, just a few months ago in this neighbourhood bordering Pakistan’s north-western border city of Peshawar that his uncle Shehan Shah, 36, was shot dead at point-blank range by the Taliban. Continue reading...

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