33 m. ago Summer in Europe’s lakes and mountains: 15 of the best holidays

With cooler air, fewer crowds and lower prices, the mountains make a great alternative to the coastAll Italians race to la spiaggia in summer, leaving the hinterland marvellously empty. Tuscany gets a lot of love, but travel one region over to Umbria and Monti Sibillini national park bewitches with views of the Apennines and eyrie-like, honey-coloured hill towns such as Castelluccio, soaring above a plateau of brightly coloured poppies, cornflowers and daisies. It’s a gorgeous spot for hiking, biking and tracking down a trattoria to dig into specialities such as wild boar with locally grown lentils. You’ll find some of Italy’s finest salami in butcher shops in Norcia, as well as black truffles on the menus of restaurants such as the Michelin-starred Vespasia, which is in a 16th-century palazzo. Alternatively, you could join a tartufaio and their dog to head into the woods on a truffle-hunting tour.How to do it Organic farm Agriturismo Casale nel Parco dei Monti Sibillini (doubles fr...

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2 h. ago Inside celebrity holiday hotspot that's a sunny favourite of Dua Lipa and Chloe Sims

Celebrities definitely know how to party but now a new destination is proving more popular than Ibiza. Famous stars like Dua Lipa and Chloe Sims from The Only Way is Essex have all holidayed there and it's less pricey too

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2 h. ago Major Canary Island airport to extend opening hours but there's a catch

A popular Spanish airport, which welcomed more than six million visitors last year, has confirmed it will extend its opening hours after the summer period - providing more flexibility for airlines

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5 h. ago Protests across US as Trump’s military parade concludes; some rallies thwarted by violence and threats – live

Millions show up to thousands of anti-Trump demonstrations as Virginia and San Francisco report vehicles driving into crowdsMillions across US turn out for anti-Trump protestsTanks roll through Washington as Trump hosts paradeIt will be a parade fit for a king – which is precisely why critics worry what message it will send the rest of the world about the future of democracy in America.On Saturday, there will be tanks on the streets of the nation’s capital as Washington hosts a celebration of the US army’s 250th anniversary, which happens to coincide with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.North Korea: military parades. China: military parades. Russia: military parades.These aren’t parades to celebrate a victory and it’s certainly not to celebrate the United States army’s birthday. This is a parade to aggrandise Donald Trump’s ego. No one who knows either Trump or his pattern of behavior would think for a minute this is anything else. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Tehran threatens UK as Starmer scrambles RAF: Prime Minister sends jets to the Middle East as war rages between Iran and Israel 

Sir Keir Starmer ordered the deployment of fast jets and refuelling aircraft from UK bases to bolster UK forces despite bloodcurdling warnings from Tehran not to meddle in the conflict.

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7 h. ago Charli XCX tells LIDO Festival crowds Brat Summer is ‘forever’

The singer writhed, twisted, pumped and raved across the stage to the delight of the sold-out crowd.

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7 h. ago Trump’s military parade under way amid mass protests across US; some rallies thwarted by violence and threats

Millions show up to thousands of anti-Trump demonstrations despite killings in Minnesota; Virginia and San Francisco report vehicles driving into crowdsFull report: Millions across US turn out for anti-Trump protestsTanks to roll through Washington as Trump hosts US military paradeIt will be a parade fit for a king – which is precisely why critics worry what message it will send the rest of the world about the future of democracy in America.On Saturday, there will be tanks on the streets of the nation’s capital as Washington hosts a celebration of the US army’s 250th anniversary, which happens to coincide with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.North Korea: military parades. China: military parades. Russia: military parades.These aren’t parades to celebrate a victory and it’s certainly not to celebrate the United States army’s birthday. This is a parade to aggrandise Donald Trump’s ego. No one who knows either Trump or his pattern of behavior would think for a minute this is anything else...

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9 h. ago In White Sox stadium broadcast, Pope Leo XIV sends message of hope to Chicago and the US

In his first words directed specifically to Americans, Pope Leo XIV told young people on Saturday how to find hope and meaning in their lives through God and in service to others

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10 h. ago US fighter pilot claims he encountered a 'wild' rectangular UFO at 30,000ft

Major Ryan Bodenheimer claims he saw a weird object flying past his F15 which he described as 'bright white' and ruled out it being a weather balloon, plane or drone

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10 h. ago Jack Grealish sends defiant message in summer fitness snap after being exiled by Pep Guardiola

Grealish was excluded from Manchester City 's squad for the Club World Cup after Pep Guardiola 's side announced their 27-man travelling party earlier this week.

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11 h. ago Homeowners warned to avoid buying house with specific door number

One in five say they would not buy or rent a number 13 dwelling because they see it as unlucky while other people think the number could affect the resale value

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12 h. ago Ross Kemp says he turns 'psycho analyst' so he can ramp up jeopardy on BBC Bridge of Lies

EXCLUSIVE: Contestants of the popular quiz show are often crippled by nerves because they're so keen to win and host Kemp admits he has to be careful when dealing with them on the programme

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12 h. ago Family left fuming after seeing tourists 'eating from saucepans' in picturesque village

A man was left upset and outraged after making a visit to a popular UK tourist area, and decided to write to the local parish council soon to share his concerns

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13 h. ago Mountain rescuers race to casualty near Edinburgh beauty spot in emergency response

Rescue teams were called out to a popular hiking trail just a short drive from Edinburgh after reports of an accident.

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13 h. ago People are just realizing what it means if you keep waking up at the same time in the middle of the night

Waking up at the same time each night can send you into a panic and leave you wondering why but the real reason is more surprising than just a racing mind.

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13 h. ago Minnesota police urge public to avoid ‘No Kings’ protest after Democratic lawmakers shot – live

Minnesota state patrol says ‘No Kings’ flyers were found in the shooting suspect’s vehicleDemocratic lawmaker killed in Minnesota in ‘politically motivated’ attacksIt will be a parade fit for a king – which is precisely why critics worry what message it will send the rest of the world about the future of democracy in America.On Saturday, there will be tanks on the streets of the nation’s capital as Washington hosts a celebration of the US army’s 250th anniversary, which happens to coincide with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.North Korea: military parades. China: military parades. Russia: military parades.These aren’t parades to celebrate a victory and it’s certainly not to celebrate the United States army’s birthday. This is a parade to aggrandise Donald Trump’s ego. No one who knows either Trump or his pattern of behavior would think for a minute this is anything else. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago The simple holiday error that could lead to your DWP benefits being stopped

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to millions of people planning a holiday amid specific rules

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15 h. ago Two popular Livingston pubs win extensions to their licence to allow outdoor drinking

The agreement of West Lothian Licensing Board will formalise outdoor drinking at one of the oldest pubs, dating back to the 1760s, as well as one from the development of Livingston as a new town in the 1960s.

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16 h. ago JD Vance threatened to deport him. The ‘menswear guy’ is posting through it

Derek Guy, a popular fashion writer, revealed his family escaped to the US without documentation. It sent the far right into an online frenzyDerek Guy was a relatively unknown menswear writer with 25,000 followers on Twitter in 2022. Now, in 2025, Guy has 1.3 million followers on the platform, now called X, where this week both the vice-president of the United States and the Department of Homeland Security posted threats to deport him from the US – the country he has called home since he was a baby.“Honestly didn’t expect this is what would happen when I joined a menswear forum 15 years ago,” Guy quipped on X on Monday. “Was originally trying to look nice for someone else’s wedding.” Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Major warning as Japanese bondage trend Shibari soars in popularity

Shibari, which originated in Japan and is popular in the kink community, typically sees couples tie each other up with thin, colourful ropes using intricate knots.

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