59 m. ago How many children does Boris Johnson have? Former PM welcomes baby girl Poppy

The politician has welcomed another child with his wife Carrie

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61 m. ago ‘The giant penis took shape easily, as I passed through a village called Three Cocks’: meet the artist athletes drawing with GPS

From the phallus on a Welsh hillside, to a huge portrait of Chappell Roan, these Strava runners, riders and skaters have been busy In 2013, I was in the worst shape of my life. Though I functioned well day to day, I was a heavy binge drinker and smoker. Unfit, obese and unhappy, on impulse I signed up to a white-collar boxing fight. I trained six days a week for three months, shifting three stone by fight night. Winning that fight was great, though turning my life around had been my main goal. After that, I started challenging myself regularly while raising money for mental health charities.My first 24-hour challenge involved ascending Pen y Fan – the highest peak in south Wales – 10 times in a row during the dead of winter. It was horrific, but it raised lots of money, so next time I wanted something even bigger. Having seen examples of Strava art online, I thought that might be a good way to get people’s attention. I decided on a big run in the Bannau Brycheiniog (formerly the Bre...

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61 m. ago They were shot by police at the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. ‘I came home a different person’

Blinded, beaten or jailed, some protesters are still recovering physically and financially from speaking outFive years ago, on 25 May 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man living in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was murdered by Derek Chauvin, a white police officer. During an attempted arrest, Chauvin kneeled on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes, cutting off his oxygen supply. The gruesome killing was captured on video.Floyd’s murder sparked global outcry, launching the largest protests seen in the US since the civil rights movement. During the summer of 2020, upwards of 26 million people protested nationwide to condemn police brutality and demand racial justice. Rallies also spread across the globe, with some 93 countries and territories participating in the uprisings. Continue reading...

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85 m. ago Israeli strikes kill 14 in Gaza including a woman and her 2 children, medics say

Health officials the Gaza Strip say Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday killed at least 14 Palestinians, including a mother and her two children who were inside a tent that was struck

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98 m. ago Real Madrid announce Xabi Alonso as new manager to confirm football's worst

Real Madrid have announced that Xabi Alonso is taking charge at the Santiago Bernabeu as the club's new manager, following the departure of legendary Italian Carlo Ancelotti

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1 hour ago Boris Johnson: How many children does the former prime minister have?

The politician has welcomed another child with his wife Carrie

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2 h. ago Floral tributes left at scene of house fire where mother and three children died

On Sunday morning, part of Tillett Close, Stonebridge, remained cordoned off, with two fire engines still at the scene.

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2 h. ago How many children does Boris Johnson have? Carrie Johnson announces surprise birth of fourth child

Carrie Johnson, wife of former PM Boris Johnson, has just announced the birth of their fourth child

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2 h. ago At least 13 dead, including three children, after Putin launches latest deadly strikes on Ukraine 

Russia was also hit hard with Ukrainian strikes, leading to the Kremlin's air defences shooting in panic - but missing - an Airbus A320-251N packed with its own tourists from Turkish resort Bodrum.

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3 h. ago Chilling home video shows Fred West and his wife Rose smiling as they cycle in the countryside with their children

The eerie footage, seen publicly for the first time, features in Netflix 's new three-part documentary which goes behind the scenes to reveal how the depraved couple's horrific crimes were uncovered.

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3 h. ago Twelve people killed after Russia’s biggest air raid of war against Ukraine

Three children killed in Kyiv region after 298 drones and 69 missile strikes launched in multiple wavesRussia has launched the largest air raid in three years of the war against Ukraine in a second straight night of massive drone and ballistic missile strikes which saw the capital city, Kyiv, once again the focus of heavy attack.Across the country at least 12 people were killed, according to officials, including three children in the Kyiv region, and dozens more injured, as officials released the first assessment of casualties and damage on Sunday morning. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Children's dietitian explains what to do if your kids won't eat dinner

A paediatric dietitian and nutritionist has shared advice for the parents of young children, explaining why kids often say they don't like a food before they've tried it

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5 h. ago I'm the man bringing the 'worst car in history' back to life: The original wasn't as bad as people say...

In an exclusive interview with This is Money, Dr Aleksandar Bjelić explains what the future is for the reborn brand and why the original 1980s car wasn't as bad as many make out.

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5 h. ago Deadly missile and drone strikes batter Kyiv for second night

Other Ukrainian cities and regions also hit with nine people reported killed at the same time as Russia and Ukraine are conducting a major prisoner exchange Russia has launched a second straight night of massive drone and ballistic missile strikes against Ukraine, with the capital city, Kyiv, once again the focus of heavy attack.Across the country nine people were killed, including three children in the Kyiv region, and dozens more injured, according to reports on Sunday morning. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Celebs share how they'll remember loved ones this Celebration Day

Lindsey Burrow, wife of rugby league legend Rob Burrow, planted wildflowers today at the National Trust’s Quarry Bank to mark Celebration Day this Monday (May 26).

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6 h. ago Wales, a Home from Home: untold stories of Welsh global culture – in pictures

An exhibition at the Welsh parliament from 24 May to 12 July will go on to tour Wales throughout 2025.The project, by Vision Fountain, seeks to highlight the contributions migrants have made to Welsh society – particularly at a time when migration, and migrants themselves, are it seems increasingly demonised in politics and the media.Wales was officially designated a ‘Nation of Sanctuary’ in 2019, but its tradition of offering refuge reaches back centuries. Italians settled in Wales in the 19th century, drawn not only by the familiar hills and castles but also the certainty of work and friendship.Wales: A Home From Home brings together stories from Wales’s diverse global communities, from ‘heritage’ migrants, such as the Italians, to recent arrivals escaping trauma, such as Ukrainians, Syrians and Hongkongers.While the project celebrates moments of joy and connection, it also gives voice to difficult memories: experiences of trauma, displacement and the challenges of starting anew i...

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6 h. ago Europe's hidden country next to Greece with nowhere near as many tourists

Bordered by Greece and Albania, this small country is rich in natural beauty and its long and layered history is reflected in its most prominent landmarks and its traditional cuisine

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6 h. ago Kate Middleton's stern parenting rule that's 'as important as maths' and she won't budge on

Prince William and Princess Kate are proud parents to three energetic children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis - and there's one aspect of their childhood that Kate prioritises above all else

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6 h. ago Grim update in search for missing Australian teenager Pheobe Bishop as CCTV footage of car emerges

The search for missing teenager Pheobe Bishop has taken a grim turn.

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6 h. ago UK's 'most beautiful town' has tourists mistaking it for Greece

The UK boasts some stunning coastal towns, but one spot in Devon has been hailed as the nation's most beautiful place, with some people comparing it to Greece

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