5 h. ago Dozens killed in hospital strike in Myanmar’s western Rakhine state

Conflict monitors say the junta has increased airstrikes year-on-year since the start of Myanmar’s civil warDozens have been killed in a military strike on a hospital in Myanmar’s western Rakhine state, according to an aid worker, a rebel group, a witness and local media reports, as the junta wages a withering offensive ahead of elections beginning this month.“The situation is very terrible,” said on-site aid worker Wai Hun Aung. “As for now, we can confirm there are 31 deaths and we think there will be more deaths. Also there are 68 wounded and will be more and more.” Continue reading...

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6 h. ago PATRICK MARIMON: This sluggish Playboy needs to be bawdier to land a West End hit

It's a terrific rowdy set-up, but the ratio of blether to action - over nigh-on three hours - can be challenging; not least because it's written in a dense, rustic, 'Hiberno-English' dialect.

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7 h. ago The Playboy of the Western World: A strong turn from Nicola Coughlan

The Bridgerton star plays a feisty barmaid in this revival of JM Synge’s 1907 comedy that once caused riots

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8 h. ago ALISON BOSHOFF: David and Victoria Beckham 'give up hope' of reconciliation with daughter

Recent reports claim that former footballer David and his fashion designer wife Victoria have 'given up' hope of reconciling with Brooklyn's actress wife.

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10 h. ago Jenny McCarthy, 53, is STILL wrinkle free 20 years after posing for Playboy as plastic surgeon weighs in

McCarthy has been open about cosmetic procedures, admitting to breast enhancements, using Botox , and undergoing body contouring (AirSculpt) for stubborn fat.

Science

14 h. ago BBC Sports Personality of the Year: Shortlist and odds for 2025 award

Rory McIlroy leads six-strong field for SPOTY honours, with the likes of Lando Norris and Chloe Kelly also in the mix

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16 h. ago Economic growth no longer linked to carbon emissions in most of the world, study finds

Analysis marking 10 years since Paris climate agreement underscores effectiveness of strong government policiesThe once-rigid link between economic growth and carbon emissions is breaking across the vast majority of the world, according to a study released ahead of Friday’s 10th anniversary of the Paris climate agreement.The analysis, which underscores the effectiveness of strong government climate policies, shows this “decoupling” trend has accelerated since 2015 and is becoming particularly pronounced among major emitters in the global south. Continue reading...

Economics

16 h. ago When is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025? SPOTY date, shortlist and winner odds

Rory McIlroy is favourite but faces strong competition from Lando Norris

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18 h. ago Celebrity Traitors stars Joe Marler and Nick Mohammed join Celebrity Gogglebox

The pair built a strong bond on The Celebrity Traitors.

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19 h. ago Man United hold emergency talks to avoid losing wonderkid JJ Gabriel amid Barcelona interest

Manchester United managed to convince academy prospect JJ Gabriel to remain at the club, despite strong interest from leading European sides over the summer

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20 h. ago 'Somebody knows something': Two unanswered questions that could unlock what happened to missing Blackpool teenager Charlene Downes

Campaigner and broadcaster Nicola Thorp, who is the same age as Charlene and grew up nearby in Blackpool, has devoted years to investigating her disappearance.

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20 h. ago Ukraine sends Trump details of land it is prepared to give up in huge peace talks breakthrough

Merz said the document was shared with Trump after he spoke by phone with several European leaders on Wednesday.

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21 h. ago Grey's Anatomy star dealt devastating blow as murder mystery drama cancelled despite rave reviews

Jesse Armstrong's new series on Prime Video has been axed after just one season despite a strong reaction from fans

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25 h. ago Tens of thousands in Washington could face evacuations as rain continues to pound the region

Tens of thousands of residents in western Washington are facing potential evacuation orders as another round of heavy rain drops on the region

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26 h. ago American West art masterpieces from a billionaire Koch brother head to auction

Some of the most iconic American Western art is heading to auction at Christie’s in New York

Economics

30 h. ago A fashion editor's guide to wearing sequins over 50: the seven rules every stylish woman needs to sparkle this party season

If I had written this last year it would have been brief. Sequins? No. Not now, not ever. A simple binary rule. No exceptions. But suddenly the lure is strong. Have I changed? No, but sequins have.

Politics

32 h. ago Eddie Howe believes Newcastle are still in strong position in Champions League

The Magpies face PSV Eindhoven and Paris St-Germain in their final two games.

Sport

37 h. ago Ukraine war: Trump criticises European leaders on eve of crunch coalition meeting

President says there were ‘strong words’ in latest call, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy to join other European leaders to discuss peace plan on ThursdayLeaders of the “coalition of the willing” group of nations will hold a video call about the Ukraine war on Thursday as Donald Trump voiced impatience with European allies and put US involvement in further talks in doubt, saying they risked “wasting time”.Amid chaotic American efforts to push through a peace deal, the US president said on Wednesday night: “We discussed Ukraine in pretty strong words”, when asked about an earlier phone call with British prime minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz Continue reading...

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37 h. ago As Scotland's saltire is used to protest against migrants like me, we need a new 'grand old flag'

A simple piece of coloured cloth can inspire strong emotions. It’s time to harness that power to celebrate the common goodness of all humankind, writes Joe Goldblatt

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38 h. ago ‘Nnena Kalu was ready for this – nobody else was’: how her Turner prize victory shook the art world

As the first learning-disabled artist to win the UK’s most prestigious art award, Kalu has smashed a ‘very stubborn glass ceiling’. Her facilitator reveals why her victory is so seismic – and the secrets of her party playlistThe morning after the Turner prize ceremony, the winner of the UK’s most prestigious art award, Nnena Kalu, is eating toast and drinking a strong cup of tea. Everyone around her is beaming – only a little the worse for wear after dancing their feet off at the previous night’s party in Bradford, and sinking “a couple of brandies” back at the hotel bar. I say hello to Kalu, offer my congratulations, and admire the 59-year-old’s beautifully manicured creamy pink nails. But the interview is with her facilitator, Charlotte Hollinshead, who has worked with the artist since 1999. Kalu has limited verbal communication skills; she has learning disabilities and is autistic.As for Hollinshead, she is struggling to encapsulate the enormity of the win: for Kalu herself; for ...

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