53 m. ago Women more likely to feel it's never 'too late' to change career, study finds

A poll of 2,000 adults found nearly four in 10 are open to a career change, with many feeling ready to make the move within the next two years

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65 m. ago The strait of Hormuz: how could Iran close it and why does it matter to global trade?

Iran’s parliament approved a measure to close the vital global trade route, through which more than a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes through dailyTrump floats regime change in Iran – follow it livePresident Donald Trump’s unprecedented decision to bomb three Iranian nuclear sites has deepened fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East.Joining Israel in the biggest western military action against the Islamic Republic since its 1979 revolution, the world is now bracing for Iran’s response. Continue reading...

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73 m. ago BBC newsreader Martine Croxall changes ‘pregnant people’ to ‘women’ during live broadcast

A BBC News presenter has gone viral after replacing the term “pregnant people” to “women” while reading the autocue during a live broadcast.

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80 m. ago List of people eligible for free school meals after major rule change

Everything you need to know about recent changes made to free school meal eligibility

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97 m. ago How Jon Jones destroyed his legacy in pathetic end to UFC saga

Comment: Forget the ‘GOAT’ argument, writes Alex Pattle; numerous failed drug tests, run-ins with the law, lucky results and an avoidance of Tom Aspinall rule out Jones

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1 hour ago Voices: When US presidents talk of regime change, we must be careful what they wish for

With Donald Trump apparently warming to the idea of overthrowing Iran’s theocratic rulers, history reminds us that whenever the White House upturns an unsatisfactory regime, from Fidel Castro to Saddam Hussein, it contrives only to make matters worse, says Sean O’Grady

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1 hour ago No10 denies Trump is making Starmer look like a 'chump' as he snubs PM's calls for 'de

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump spoke last night after the US strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites. But No10's readout did not include any reference to 'de-escalation'.

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2 h. ago Four simple lifestyle changes to reduce cognitive decline and dementia risk

Two healthy-ageing experts say interventions could result in both delayed disease onset and improved quality of life for millions of people

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2 h. ago Prince William tipped to hand key role 'he's not comfortable with' to Zara Tindall

Prince William is already said to be mulling over big decisions about changes he will make when he becomes King, with Zara Tindall tipped to be given an important job that has never be an real interest for William

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2 h. ago Major NHS maternity probe launched after devastating spate of baby deaths scandals

The 'rapid national investigation' is being launched after investigations into maternity units in Shrewsbury and Telford, Sussex and East Kent found poor care may have contributed to babies dying or having life-changing injuries

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2 h. ago One in four dog owners admit looking after elderly pet is tougher than they thought

A survey of 2,000 dog owners found those with a pooch aged seven and over have made changes to their homes to cater for their pet's changing needs - such as putting in ramps

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2 h. ago Man Utd make drastic change behind the scenes 'after years of poor transfers'

Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants Manchester United to become the world's best when it comes to recruitment and has tasked Christopher Vivell with leading a new scouting network

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2 h. ago UK households urged to wash bedding this often during summer

People aren't changing their bedding enough, says one expert

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2 h. ago Israel attacks notorious Tehran prison as it strikes symbolic regime targets

Attacks come after Donald Trump raised possibility of ‘regime change’ in Iran

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2 h. ago ‘One kid at a time’: How children’s books on male friendship could combat toxic masculinity

From Margaret McDonald’s Glasgow Boys to Nathanael Lessore’s King of Nothing, boys take centre stage in this year’s Carnegie-winning titles. Let’s hope that the male protagonists persuade more boys to pick up a bookThis year’s Carnegie medals for children’s writing, awarded on Thursday, brought to light an unexpected trend. At a time of widespread public anxiety about the decline in boys’ reading habits and the rise of the toxic influencers of the online “manosphere”, male friendship and masculinity were front and centre on the shortlist.The winner, Margaret McDonald’s superb debut, Glasgow Boys, tells the story of the relationship between two looked-after children on the threshold of adulthood who process trauma in different ways. Banjo’s aggression and Finlay’s avoidance could be seen as two models of dysfunctional masculinity. Luke Palmer’s Play, also on the shortlist, tells a story of male friendship which touches on rape culture and county lines drug gangs, while teenage gang m...

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2 h. ago National Lottery player's £50,000 jackpot dreams crushed to £6 in devastating mix

Dean Smethurst couldn't sleep after believing he had won a life-changing sum of money on the Lotto - but his dreams were shattered after a heartbreaking phone call

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2 h. ago The pantry biohacker: I reduced my biological age by 10 YEARS with easy diet changes anyone can do

You don't need to be a Silicon Valley venture capitalist or spend tens of thousands on supplements and biohacking gadgets to reclaim your health.

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2 h. ago The 'vanguard' Greater Manchester town on the precipice of major change

The area was visited by a government minister recently - who looked at the exciting plans for the towns' future

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3 h. ago Iran vows to kill 50,000 US soldiers in revenge as massive Israeli airstrike on Republican Guard HQ wipes out 'hundreds' of elite troops and spies

LIVE UPDATES: Follow live coverage from the conflict in the Middle East after Donald Trump called for an Iranian regime change, less than one day after the US bombed the country's nuclear sites.

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3 h. ago One in four older dog owners admit caring for aging pet is more challenging than expected

A study of 2,000 canine carers found that those with a dog over the age of seven have looked to adjust their homes to accommodate their changing needs

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