58 m. ago Teenager died after his loving mother encouraged him to 'do something productive' in bid to raise his low mood

Rex Edward Lilley, 18, had battled mental health struggles for years before he had locked his bedroom door and tried to take his life on January 6.

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71 m. ago The best bottles of fizz to celebrate World Champagne Day or stock up for the festive season

Raise a glass for world champagne day with these top champagne selections.

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2 h. ago ‘Sycophantic’ AI chatbots tell users what they want to hear, study shows

Scientists warn of ‘insidious risks’ of increasingly popular technology that affirms even harmful behaviourTurning to AI chatbots for personal advice poses “insidious risks”, according to a study showing the technology consistently affirms a user’s actions and opinions even when harmful.Scientists said the findings raised urgent concerns over the power of chatbots to distort people’s self-perceptions and make them less willing to patch things up after a row. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago ‘It would be a great loss’: London’s oldest Islamic bookshop at risk of closure

Loved by the likes of Yusuf Islam and Gai Eaton, Dar al-Taqwa is finding it tough to survive an era of online retailLondon’s oldest independent Islamic bookshop is at risk of closing within a year owing to declining footfall and the rise of online shopping platforms.Founded in 1985 by the Egyptian publisher Samir el-Atar, Dar al-Taqwa has been a cornerstone of British Muslim life for four decades – a place where scholars, students and converts have long gathered to browse, talk and connect. Continue reading...

Economics

3 h. ago Labour humiliated — but could tactical voting save it from wipeouts?

Crushing defeat in Wales raises questions over Starmer’s leadership but result shows resistance to Reform

Politics

3 h. ago England captain George Williams relishing chance to end long Ashes heartache

The last time a British team raised the famous Ashes trophy was with a 28-7 win in a decisive third match in Sydney in 1970.

Politics

3 h. ago Man found dead at Scots B&M garden centre as emergency services race to scene

Emergency services raced to the store at Wick Retail Park after the alarm was raised at around 12.25pm on Thursday.

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4 h. ago Disturbing past of woman accused of killing and raping girl, 12, includes prostitution and drugs

Dahbia Benkired's lawyer has revealed shocking details of her violent and traumatic past, raising new questions about what drove her to commit one of France’s most chilling crimes

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6 h. ago North Lanarkshire school raises thousands of pounds for cancer charity

Alexander Peden Primary and Nursery in Harthill held their annual Macmillan Coffee Morning last week and as always it was a magnificent turn out from family, friends & members of the local community, who all came along to help raise funds for this worthy cause.

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6 h. ago My wife won't get a job and I feel broken trying to provide for our family. Hold on, says DEAR CAROLINE... that's bad enough but your letter raises a MUCH bigger red flag

My wife, who is 65, has not worked in well over a year. At 62 I have to provide for everything, our reader tells Caroline West-Meads.

Society

6 h. ago Here's when Lewis Capaldi's upcoming EP will be released as star shares new single 'Almost'

Lewis Capaldi has confirmed that his new EP Survive will be released on Friday, November 14.

Politics

6 h. ago Urgent warning over safety of popular baby feeding product: 'They pose risk of serious harm or death'

The product could raise the risk of choking or suffering aspiration pneumonia - when food or liquids get sucked into the airway - health officials said.

Events

6 h. ago The Librarian of Auschwitz dies aged 96: Holocaust survivor who endured unimaginable horrors but kept prisoners' hopes alive by curating 'library' of books before bestselling novel revealed her story

Dita Kraus died at her home in the Israeli city of Netanya surrounded by her beloved family. Her story of resilience amidst the horrors of the Nazi death machine inspired millions.

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7 h. ago Oldham grooming gangs survivor backs Jess Phillips after calls for minister to quit

The grooming gangs inquiry has been thrown into disarray

Politics

7 h. ago West Bank residents fear they may be Israel’s next target after Gaza

With the war in Gaza drawing down, Palestinians worry the Israeli military will turn its attention towards the West BankShadi Dabaya’s body bears the scars of the Israeli occupation. The 54-year-old proudly stuck out his jaw to show the chunk of his cheek torn away by Israeli fire and traced the zigzag scar on his arm, the pink, raised flesh marking the bullet’s path through his body.“I got these in the second intifada,” said Dabaya, beaming. He pulled up a video of himself a year earlier confronting an Israeli personnel carrier in Jenin camp wielding only a flip-flop, playing it from different angles. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago West Bank resistance dies amid fears of becoming Israel’s ‘next Gaza’

Once known as the ‘martyrs’ capital’ of Palestine, Jenin is now patrolled by Israeli soldiers as weary residents seek quiet lifeShadi Dabaya’s body bears the scars of the Israeli occupation. The 54-year-old proudly stuck out his jaw to show the chunk of his cheek torn away by Israeli fire and traced the zigzag scar on his arm, the pink, raised flesh marking the bullet’s path through his body.“I got these in the second intifada,” said Dabaya, beaming. He pulled up a video of himself a year earlier confronting an Israeli personnel carrier in Jenin camp wielding only a flip-flop. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago Tony Adams hails Royal British Legion and MWS Poppy Appeal campaign

Adams, 58, has joined forces with both the Royal British Legion and MatchWornShirt (MWS) to help raise more crucial funds for the Poppy Appeal

Politics

8 h. ago Alan Shearer raises Marcus Rashford attitude suspicions as Man Utd U

Marcus Rashford has been in fine form since joining Barcelona on loan from Manchester United, and Alan Shearer believes the forward now has no future at Old Trafford

Politics

8 h. ago London Stock Exchange Group stock price target raised to GBP110 by UBS

London Stock Exchange Group stock price target raised to GBP110 by UBS  Investing.com

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8 h. ago Spotify to hike prices AGAIN by 8.3% for millions of customers within days

SPOTIFY is raising the cost of its premium subscription for millions of customers. The music streaming giant has started emailing subscribers informing them the cost of an individual subscription will rise from £11.99 to £12.99 a month from November, according to Sky News. That's an 8.3% increase or an extra £12 a year. The streaming...

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