1 hour ago Universal credit and DWP payment date changes ahead of Christmas 2025

If you're due to receive a benefit payment on Christmas Day or New Year's Day then you should be paid earlier instead

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3 h. ago Symptoms of hidden disease affecting one in 20 that takes 4.5 years to diagnose

Experts say the symptoms can be mixed up with others making it hard for it to be diagnosed

Science

3 h. ago Real reason Meghan Markle refers to friend Victoria Jackson as her 'safe harbour'

Meghan Markle has a deep friendship with Victoria Jackson, an entrepreneur in the cosmetics sector, and in the past, both women have spoken about supporting causes they care about

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3 h. ago How the shape of your beer glass can change how your drink tastes

Researchers enlisted 49 men and women - all regular beer and wine drinkers - but did not tell them the purpose of their study.

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6 h. ago Group of Epstein abuse survivors say they have received death threats

In a signed statement, 28 victims say they are bracing for blame for their abuse and threats of harmA group of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse have warned they have received death threats and are worried about an escalation as they wait for the release of the files related to the late paedophile financier.In a statement titled “What we’re bracing for”, the women said they had received threats of harm and asked police to investigate and protect them. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago World’s oldest known pygmy hippo turns 52: ‘Anyone who meets her falls in love’

Hannah Shirley, born in November 1973, was celebrated with Hungry Hungry Hippos-themed partyThe San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center is feeling festive, and it has nothing to do with Thanksgiving, but instead a birthday celebration for a hippo that turns 52.Hannah Shirley, the world’s oldest known living pygmy hippopotamus, turned 52 years old on Thursday, and celebrated with a Hungry Hungry Hippos–themed party. Hannah was surrounded by guests as she played with different-colored balls and presents. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago I'm A Celeb's Vogue Williams makes her jungle bikini debut and displays ripped six

Vogue Williams stunned fans with her ripped six-pack as she made her jungle bikini debut on Friday night's episode of I'm A Celebrity. 

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7 h. ago Mormon church lowers minimum age for women missionaries to 18

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says it has lowered the minimum age for women serving as missionaries from 19 to 18

Events

7 h. ago Cosa Nostra mafia boss begs to live with cartel leader El Chapo in mental health plea

James Sabatino and Joaquín Guzmán are contained in the same area of the infamous ADX Florence in Colorado, US, where they have reportedly bonded while in isolation

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7 h. ago A Colorado city is so desperate to save water that it asks restaurants only to serve on customers’ request

The water supply in Aurora, Colorado, is currently at 65 percent of capacity, which can drop quickly during dry winters or low snowpack

Economics

7 h. ago IRS relaxes ‘no tax on tips law’ so more workers can take advantage. Here’s who will benefit

Treasure Department’s tax collector said it was providing temporary ‘transition relief’ to workers in certain jobs that otherwise wouldn’t have been eligible for ‘no tax on tips’

Economics

7 h. ago Will there be another Wicked film? Fans just 'worked out' hidden trilogy Easter eggs

Wicked: For Good is now in theaters, and fans are already looking ahead to a potential part three.

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8 h. ago Kelly Brook’s furious family hit back at Kelly Osbourne as I’m A Celeb feud intensifies

Brook’s family have taken aim at Osbourne, 41, after she labelled the Loose Women panelist ‘over-dramatic’ and ‘performative’

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9 h. ago Forbidden book omitted from the Bible reveals a vengeful child Jesus... and exposes why it was kept hidden

An omitted book of the Bible tells a different side of Jesus that early church leaders hoped to conceal from Christians.

Culture

10 h. ago The colorful holiday sauce staple that’s packed with antioxidants, fiber and vitamins

This Thanksgiving favorite can help fight off heart disease and cancer

Politics

10 h. ago Will Mellor saw a 'black pyramid' UFO when he was jetting abroad for a family holiday

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps star Will Mellor claims it pulled up next to the aircraft before suddenly shooting off - causing a 'sonic boom'

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12 h. ago Churches were RIGHT to refuse to help women posing as needy mothers begging for formula who went viral. No one else will say it, says QUENTIN LETTS... but this is why

Welfare cuts are not immoral, churches are not cash-dispenser machines and Christians, unless they can feed 5,000 people from five loaves and two Galilee sardines, are not mass caterers.

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12 h. ago This poisonous tale is a deadly festive treat: Death in Ambush by Susan Gilruth, Murder on the Great Northern Railway by Edward Marston, Maigret's Holiday by Georges Simenon

Barry Turner reviews the best Classic Crime

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12 h. ago North Texas men indicted over bizarre scheme to sail to Haitian island, kill all the men and enslave the women and children

Their outlandish plan allegedly involved enlisting an army of homeless mercenaries, officials said

Events

12 h. ago Young carers among those set to benefit from Observer festive toy appeal

Stirling Young Carers are one of the groups who are included in the list of good causes who benefit from the Give A Gift appeal - giving those who offer up their time all year round the chance to open a gift on Christmas.

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