70 m. ago ‘It gets a bit dirty after 2am’: overtourism debate centre stage as Abta meets in Mallorca

Home to Magaluf, a major draw for boozed-up Britain, the island has become emblematic of the most heated debate in travelThe swish seafront hotels and freshly planted palms on the gleaming promenade might tempt any unwary holidaymaker to book in for Mallorca’s Calviá beach. But step out the back door and the resort is still firmly, as it is better known, Magaluf: boozed-up Britain in Spain, with cocktails by the pint.Mallorca gets most of the Balearics’ 18 million UK visitors a year: for some residents, far too many. The island has become emblematic of the most heated debate in travel: overtourism – and how to tackle it. Continue reading...

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74 m. ago Two Kent sites earmarked as holding areas in event of EU border system issues

The sites have been chosen as part of long-term efforts to boost Kent’s resilience to problems with Channel crossings.

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1 hour ago Macron summons parties for crunch meeting in frantic effort to appoint PM

All parties except National Rally and La France Insoumise called on by president to show ‘collective responsibility’Europe live – latest updatesEmmanuel Macron has summoned the leaders of several political parties to his office to demand they show “collective responsibility” as he attempts to appoint a new prime minister amid a deepening political crisis.All political parties except Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally, which is the biggest single opposition party, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s leftwing La France Insoumise were called to the meeting at the presidential palace before Macron’s self-imposed deadline to name a new prime minister by Friday night. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Letitia James accuses Donald Trump of ‘weaponizing’ US justice system after her indictment – US politics live

Prosecutor who led civil fraud investigation against Trump in 2023 says charges against her are baselessWe’ll hear from Donald Trump at 10am EST today, when he heads to Walter Reed Medical Center for his “semi-annual” physical exam. We’ll be keeping an ear out for any reaction he has to the indictment of Letitia James, his longtime political adversary. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Jewels of the Nile: how a new exhibition finally gives Egyptian artists their due

They may not have called themselves artists but, as a new exhibition explores, the mostly anonymous painters, sculptors and craftspeople working under the pharaohs still made their mark in distinctive styleThe earliest creator in world history whose name is known to us today was Egyptian. The priest Imhotep is credited with designing the step pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara about 4,700 years ago, and so starting the sublime aesthetic achievements of the ancient state that straddled the Nile.Yet ancient Egyptians did not imagine creativity as an individual achievement or see artists as celebrities – unless they were literally gods. Imhotep was believed to be the son of the creator god Ptah and was deified as a god of wisdom and knowledge, patron of scribes. Most Egyptian artists were no more likely to be remembered by name than Stonehenge’s builders. “Art” was not an idea. Golden mummy masks and statues of spear-wielding pharaohs were not made to be admired...

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3 h. ago The migrants laughing at French efforts to stop them reaching Dover: At least 70 make it on to UK

A picture taken on the beach in Gravelines on Friday morning shows a man, believed to be a migrant, smiling as he runs away from a French cop.

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4 h. ago MAGA heavyweights take to cable news and social media to applaud Letitia James charges

New York attorney general, who prosecuted Trump Organization in 2022, accused of mortgage fraud

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5 h. ago Do Meghan and Harry deserve their Humanitarian of the Year award? VOTE NOW

THE Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been named Humanitarians of the Year at a glitzy awards bash. Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, jetted to New York to accept the gong, which recognised their efforts in mental health advocacy, yesterday. They were awarded the accolade for their work in building a safer digital world for families and...

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5 h. ago Who will run against Trump in 2028? Please step forward now – don’t wait | David Kirp

A leading Democrat, backed by substantial funding, should enter the 2028 presidential race right nowThe Democratic politicians on the national scene, charged with leading the opposition, continue to bring a butterknife to the ongoing gunfight that is US politics under Donald Trump. Chuck Schumer, the Senate minority leader, comes across as a weary grandpa, glasses perched halfway down his nose as he reads his script in sleep-inducing monotone. Quick – who’s the minority leader of the House? You get bonus points if you can identify Hakeem Jeffries. Charismatic he is not.What’s to be done?David Kirp is professor emeritus at the Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California-Berkeley Continue reading...

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6 h. ago I tried the walking method that offers ‘10 times the benefits’ of walking 10,000 steps per day

Movement in any form can benefit your health, says senior fitness writer Harry Bullmore. But can this latest walking trend help time-poor people step up their exercise plans?

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7 h. ago Man Utd news: Saudi takeover update as Ruben Amorim replacement who'd bring 'havoc' named

Manchester United have taken a step in the right direction under Ruben Amorim, but the manager's long-term future remains in doubt - here's the latest from Old Trafford

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7 h. ago Crete's hidden gem: Family bliss and effortless luxury on the shores of Mirabello Bay

This isn’t just another hotel - it’s a destination that gets everything right

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8 h. ago DWP confirms over 5,000 investigators tackling tax and benefit fraud

DWP is reviewing sample claims of State Pension, PIP and four other benefits for fraud or errors before April.

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8 h. ago DWP benefits cheat claimed £56k in Universal Credit – but she owned her house

Sumira Amin, 36, claimed she lived alone in a rented property with her children and had no savings or capital interest - but she was rumbled by anti-fraud squads

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10 h. ago Helen Goh’s recipe for pumpkin cheesecake with maple pecan brittle | The sweet spot

A warming slice of creamy autumn sweetness, offset with a nutty crunchSilky, spiced and just sweet enough, this pumpkin cheesecake is a celebration of autumnal comfort. I’m not a fan of tinned pumpkin – it’s watery and flat-tasting – so I’ve taken the extra step of roasting some butternut or Kent squash; the oven’s heat coaxes out its natural sweetness while evaporating excess moisture, resulting in a smooth, flavourful puree that gives the cheesecake real depth. The maple pecan brittle provides the final flourish: golden, nutty and with just the right amount of crunch to offset the cheesecake’s creamy softness. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago EU should combat ‘plundering’ China as ‘lifestyle superpower’, says aid chief

Brussels aims to use its €300bn aid programme for geopolitical muscle, says commissioner Jozef Sikela

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11 h. ago UK telcos step up efforts to combat ‘epidemic’ of handset fraud

Surge in scams forces VodafoneThree, EE and Virgin Media O2 to tighten controls on mobile phone purchases

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13 h. ago Harry and Meghan named Humanitarians of the Year at glitzy NYC awards bash

PRINCE Harry and Meghan have been named Humanitarians of the Year at a glitzy gala in New York. The Duke and Duchess jetted to the city to accept the gong which recognised their efforts in mental health advocacy. The couple were announced as Project Healthy Minds' Humanitarians of the Year award on Thursday at a...

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16 h. ago Israeli Cabinet approves 'outline' of deal to release hostages held by Hamas

Israel’s Cabinet has approved President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas, a key step toward ending a ruinous two-year war that has destabilized the Middle East

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17 h. ago Around 70,000 users’ personal data at risk after hackers target popular messaging platform for gamers

Hackers targeted a third-party company that works with the popular messaging app in an effort to extort a ‘ransom,’ Discord said

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