7 h. ago Two methods to lift more at the gym – and two signs you should ease off

Research shows most people underestimate how much weight they can lift or how many reps they can do

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13 h. ago Putin’s embarrassing cancellation of Arab summit signals waning influence in Middle East

Trump’s Gaza summit may bring home to Russia how much Ukraine war has damaged its international standingWhen Vladimir Putin first announced he would host a “Russia-Arab world” summit, the Kremlin imagined the region’s leaders flying to Moscow to discuss regional security and energy relations, with the Russian leader presiding.Announced in April and prepared for months, the summit had been scheduled for Wednesday, intended as a showcase of Moscow’s enduring influence in the Middle East and proof it remains far from isolated despite western sanctions. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Silver Falls as London Market Squeeze Shows Some Signs of Easing

Silver Falls as London Market Squeeze Shows Some Signs of Easing  Bloomberg.com

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44 h. ago Donald Trump tells crowds there are world leaders he 'doesn't like at ALL' as he teases who they are

Leaders from across the world stood behind the US President as he delivered a speech following the signing of an historic peace deal in the Middle East which has brought an end to the war in Gaza

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50 h. ago Trump vows lasting peace in Middle East and talks rebuilding Gaza as he signs Egypt accord — but offers few details

Signing caps off a day-long victory lap for Trump as Israeli hostages were freed after two years of Hamas captivity

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61 h. ago Starmer branded 'John Terry' of politics as he jets into Middle East for Gaza peace plan signing

Keir Starmer is in Egypt for a signing ceremony as the peace deal starts coming into operation.

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63 h. ago Liverpool star admits he was 'too afraid' to spend wages on cars, clothes or shoes

Ibrahima Konate could potentially become the latest big name to depart Liverpool with Real Madrid keen to secure his signature but it appears that they won’t easily be able to tempt him to Spain

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2 d. ago Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Egypt ahead of the Middle East 'signing ceremony'

The PM is in the Arab Republic as one of approximately 20 world leaders who will attend a peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday.

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3 d. ago Israel dismisses Britain's claims to have played a 'key role' in Donald Trump's Gaza peace deal as Starmer heads to Middle East for 'signing ceremony'

Keir Starmer is set to pay 'particular tribute' to the US President at a summit to mark the agreement starting to be implemented.

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3 d. ago Bank deregulation set to unlock $2.6tn of Wall Street lending capacity

US lenders expected to cement global dominance by a significant easing of post-financial crisis rules

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6 d. ago Donald Trump poised for Middle East visit to officially sign Gaza peace deal

Speaking at a televised Cabinet meeting, the US President said he was "looking at" travelling to Egypt for an official signing ceremony for phase one of the agreement

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2 w. ago Murder charge as missing Junior Ryan Coleman's body found in Lewisham ruins

Junior Ryan Coleman was reported missing on August 20 and a man was arrested after police officers found his body with significant injuries at a disused site in in south-east London

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2 w. ago Everyday heroes: the ready and reliable recipes I reach for all week long

In this week’s Feast newsletter: With summer giving way to autumn, these good-value, flexible and accommodating eats will make life that little bit easier – and no less delicious• Sign up here for our weekly food newsletter, FeastSome days ago, my sister asked me for a few week-in, week-out meal suggestions. We were talking on the phone as she made her way to work in London and I waited for a bus in Rome. As Rosie asked me the question, the bus numbers and estimated times on the electric indicator scrambled before going blank. Despite being a full-time food writer working on a book that involves the repeated testing of 120 recipes, I couldn’t, at that moment, think of a single helpful recipe. I started rambling about chicken thighs, at which my sister, wisely, ended the call with a breezy: “Well, if anything comes to mind, let me know.” A minute later, the indicator flashed back on and the 792 arrived.In late September, still limping into a routine after the summer and interminable ...

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2 w. ago Colombian criminals who spotted vulnerable victims withdrawing large amounts of cash in banks then distracted them to steal £63,000 are jailed

Armet Cortes and Willmer Guzman were part of a gang that operated in the North East and used 'silent' signs to communicate once they had identified a potential target.

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3 w. ago Easy to miss warning sign of high cholesterol can be spotted in cold weather

Having high cholesterol can increase the risk of having a heart attack or stroke, and while the condition is often symptomless, there are some signs that may indicate you have it

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3 w. ago I had a stroke during an ocean swim. Most people passed by unawares. One didn’t

When Graham Russell set out for a dip in powerful wintry surf, he had no idea that the beach where he had helped save lives as a surf lifesaver would become the place where his own was changedIt was an exhilarating day in every possible way. Standing on the cold sand on a Sunday morning, I saw the sun flash off powerful surf as it curved into whitewater that rushed up the beach. The sound of it boomed around the nearby cliffs. The passing clouds threw dark green patches across the frothy water, the air was crisp and dry. Today’s swim promised to be great.The members of my winter swimming club were pulling on cozzies, bright pink swimming caps and goggles as they assessed the challenging conditions. The car park was jammed with surfers from all around. Word had spread that MacMasters beach here on the NSW central coast was the place to experience this monstrous east swell.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

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3 w. ago I had a stroke during an ocean swim. Most people passed by unaware. One didn’t

When Graham Russell set out for a dip in powerful wintry surf, he had no idea that the beach where he had helped save lives as a surf lifesaver would become the place where his own was changedIt was an exhilarating day in every possible way. Standing on the cold sand on a Sunday morning, I saw the sun flash off powerful surf as it curved into whitewater that rushed up the beach. The sound of it boomed around the nearby cliffs. The passing clouds threw dark green patches across the frothy water, the air was crisp and dry. Today’s swim promised to be great.The members of my winter swimming club were pulling on cozzies, bright pink swimming caps and goggles as they assessed the challenging conditions. The car park was jammed with surfers from all around. Word had spread that MacMasters beach here on the NSW central coast was the place to experience this monstrous east swell.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

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3 w. ago BREAKING EasyJet passenger dies on Lanzarote flight as plane crew issues distress signal

The passenger tragically died mid-air and the plane was forced to issue a distress signal. The airline has said its crew did 'everything they could to assist' during the medical emergency

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3 w. ago EasyJet passenger dies on Lanzarote flight as plane crew issues distress signal

The passenger tragically died mid-air and the plane was forced to issue a distress signal. The airline has said its crew did 'everything they could to assist' during the medical emergency

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4 w. ago UK overall inflation remains at 3.8% in August, but food price growth climbs for fifth month in a row

Food prices rise at fastest rate since January 2024 with vegetables, milk, cheese and fish going up; Bank of England expected to keep interest rates on hold on ThursdayAt 3.8%, the latest UK inflation data certainly isn’t welcome news for the Bank of England ahead of its decision on Thursday, where it’s widely expected to leave rates on hold, said James Smith, developed markets UK economist at ING.Yet the latest data doesn’t dramatically move the needle one way or another on the prospect of a further rate cut later this year.Inflation is more or less at a peak, though it’s likely to stay in the 3.5-4% area for the rest of this year.However, we think there is still scope for services inflation to undershoot the Bank’s forecasts further in the next release for September. And more broadly, we are seeing a significant easing in rental growth, which is set to be a significant source of service sector disinflation over the coming months.If we’re right about that, it would tip the balance ...

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