85 m. ago Finland's president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine

President Alexander Stubb of Finland told The Associated Press that a ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before spring

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85 m. ago Scotland must redouble its efforts sever business ties with Vladimir Putin's Russia

In their efforts to defend their country, Ukrainians are also defending freedom and democracy from Russian aggression

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86 m. ago My friend only ever wants to talk about herself. Should I cut her off? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

A face-to-face conversation telling her how her behaviour affects you would give you peace, even if she ignores youI have been friends with a woman for more than 20 years, who has overcome many challenges, which I admire. However, she’s constantly blindsided by people. Her husband left her, and it was a huge shock. A lot of her friends disappeared at that point as they were only interested in her husband. This surprised her. She made more effort to be my friend, and must have realised more clearly what friendship was.Over the years since, quite a few of her friends have disappeared and she isn’t sure why. Her last employer turned on her, even though she was an excellent employee, and she left without knowing what had changed. Continue reading...

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86 m. ago Senior SNP minister wants more direct international flights from Scotland

Angus Robertson spoke of the important of ‘growing direct routes’ to countries such as China

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86 m. ago Fears SNP's ScotWind at risk of collapse without Chinese firm MingYang's Highlands factory approval

SNP ministers have been accused of having “left Scotland dangerously dependent on foreign powers like China”.

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86 m. ago 5 Seconds of Summer: ‘The boyband label was emasculating. It felt like, how are we ever going to grow up?’

A decade on from the height of their fame, the Australian boyband have written a record that reclaims and pokes fun at the label foisted upon them. They speak to Hannah Ewens about fangirls, One Direction, and how partying inspired the new album

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88 m. ago Woman's 'genius' way to save money on drinks and it's perfect for iced coffee

The hack has gone viral on social media, with many people saying they 'can't live without it'

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1 hour ago Liverpool news: Ryan Gravenberch slammed as Reds told to raid rivals for replacement

Liverpool news as Arne Slot is told to make Virgil van Dijk replacement plans and a Reds star is torn apart by an ex-Premier League striker

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2 h. ago Life as a food delivery worker: ‘Sometimes men open the door naked’

To earn a living as a delivery rider, some work 10-12 hour days, contending with low pay, exhaustion, accidents, injuries and harassment. Is this a new form of modern slavery?“I earn more cleaning toilets than I do from being a Deliveroo rider,” says Marina, a Brazilian woman who juggles two jobs to support her 12- and 18-year-old daughters.It’s a “bullshit, horrible job”, says Adam, from Sudan, who combines riding for Deliveroo with studying for a law degree. “On a good day I can earn £50 or £60, although it’s really hard doing deliveries using a pedal bike.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago DVLA's 118 health issues you must report or risk £1,000 fine

While having one of the 118 health conditions doesn't automatically mean being unable to drive the DVLA still needs to be told

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2 h. ago Michelle Obama says US ‘not ready for a woman’ to be president: ‘Don’t even look at me about running’

Younger men threw their support behind Donald Trump in 2024 after favoring Biden in 2020

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2 h. ago Michelle Obama says Americans have 'a lot of growing up to do' before electing woman president

The former first lady said during her book tour that Americans, particularly men, are not ready for a female president. Her comments come a year after Kamala Harris lost to Donald Trump.

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2 h. ago 'When I told my mum I was moving to Ancoats, she was terrified'

Sausage butties cost £11, but for some, echoes of the old Ancoats still remain

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2 h. ago Mum of rape victim who took her own life after being forced to hold up underwear in court blasts ruling

During the 17-year-old victim was told to hold up the thong she was wearing the night she was attacked to the jury.

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2 h. ago One worker killed and dozens hurt in accidents at controversial fish farming firm

Documents released through freedom of information reveal 50 workers hurt - one fatally.

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4 h. ago Gardeners told 'keep one area untidy' for 'important' reason

It might be tempting to cut everything back before winter, but one expert advises against it

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5 h. ago 'I went to A&E with insomnia but 1 thought shift now helps me sleep in minutes'

A woman who was once so sleep deprived that she ended up in A&E after getting just two hours of sleep in eight days has shared a trick which now helps her drift off in minutes

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5 h. ago Andrew is 'good fun', Jeffrey Epstein told friend in Davos emails as they discussed flirting with women

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was in Davos to promote British interests when the email exchange between Jeffrey Epstein and Boris Nikolic took place in January 2010

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6 h. ago Jealous husband 'murders wife with pair of scissors as she begged for her life'

Brian Jutson was sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of his wife, Sherry, who he stabbed more than 30 times with a pair of scissors. Jutson confessed to the crime

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6 h. ago Victim of infamous Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev in shock over his release after he cut a plea deal over £7m fraud cases

A WOMAN who says she was conned by notorious “Tinder Swindler” Shimon Hayut says his sudden release from a Georgian prison is “a shock” and “disappointing”. Swedish businesswoman Pernilla Sjoholm, who claims she was swindled out of £39,000, reacted after learning Hayut, 35, had been freed on a one-year suspended sentence. Hayut – accused of...

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