9 h. ago Otters posing for selfies in Japanese cafes may be linked to illegal trade, experts warn

The DNA of rare small-clawed otters in captivity in Japan has been matched to wild populations in poaching hotspots in ThailandPosing for selfies on the laps of excited visitors, the otters of Tokyo’s animal cafes have learned to play their part in their online stardom. In thousands of social media videos, the aquatic mammals wriggle through the outstretched hands of adoring customers who reward their attention with food.But the booming demand has raised major concerns among conservationists, with a study published in the journal Conservation Science and Practice linking the small-clawed otters in animal cafes in Japanese cities with wild populations in poaching hotspots in Thailand. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago DWP cuts impact laid bare with exactly how many will be 'in poverty'

The number is much higher than the Government's projected 250,000 - including 50,000 children

Politics

69 h. ago UN demands major action as damning report shows child poverty impact in England

A report by UNICEF has called on Keir Starmer to lift the two-child benefit limit and recruit hundreds of health visitors as data shows the grim impact on childrens' health and learning

Politics

69 h. ago Children in most deprived areas more likely to visit A&E and be obese – Unicef

The organisation has called on the Government to lift its two-child benefit cap after its report on deprivation in England.

Politics

5 d. ago Shocking new Madeleine McCann claim that 'drunk' German wife of British man ran the child over before couple dumped the body at sea emerges in Portuguese media report

German prosecutors refused to probe a couple suspected of running over Madeleine McCann in a drink-drive accident, it was sensationally claimed today.

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5 d. ago Shocking new Madeleine McCann claim that British man and his 'drunk' German wife ran the child over then dumped the body at sea emerges in Portuguese media report

German prosecutors refused to probe a couple suspected of running over Madeleine McCann in a drink-drive accident, it was sensationally claimed today.

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5 d. ago British Soap Awards viewers make major demand to ITV after Patsy Palmer speech

The Bianca Jackson actress won the award for Best Comedy Performance at the event

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1 week ago ITV Love Island fans demand show makes major change to villa ahead of new season

Love Island fans are eagerly awaiting the new season of the hit ITV show, but some have a few demands for show bosses

Culture

1 week ago Loretta Swit, who played ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan on M*A*S*H, dies aged 87

The actor, who won two Emmy awards, was best known for being one of longest-serving cast members on the hit seriesLoretta Swit, who won two Emmy awards for playing Major Margaret Houlihan, the demanding head nurse of a behind-the-lines surgical unit during the Korean war on the pioneering hit TV series M*A*S*H, has died. She was 87.Publicist Harlan Boll says Swit died on Friday at her home in New York City, likely from natural causes. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Starmer and Farage in ‘race to the bottom’ on child benefit cap, says Badenoch

Campaigners say the cap exacerbates child poverty and has had a minimal impact on birth rate or family size.

Politics

2 w. ago Personal use of small amounts of cannabis should be decriminalised, major report demands

Former Labour Justice Secretary Lord Charlie Falconer, who chaired the independent London Drugs Commission, called for 'a fundamental reset' in the way cannabis use is dealt with

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2 w. ago Marcus Rashford lays out transfer demands as Man Utd left with major dilemma

Marcus Rashford is expected to leave Manchester United this summer after completing a loan to Aston Villa and the forward has one demand he does not want to give up on

Politics

2 w. ago Baby found in 'horrific' home overrun with 41 animals and rotting goat in bath

Police responded to concerns about an eight-month-old child living with parents Kayla Renard and Nicholas Foley, following a report from the Department of Social Services

Politics

2 w. ago GMB viewers demand permanent role for presenter after major ITV shake

ITV viewers saw a change of presenters during Monday's instalment of Good Morning Britain.

Politics

2 w. ago Apple CEO Tim Cook called Greg Abbott to press him to stop the state’s proposed online child safety laws, report reveals

The tech boss had a cordial conversation with Greg Abbott last week, but made it clear that Apple was interested in stopping the bill, according to sources

Society

2 w. ago Children are facing 'catastrophic' waits for community health care after the backlog surged to almost 315,000

Long waits can cause 'irreparable harm' and have 'lifelong impacts', according to the new report by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.

Society

3 w. ago Was Eurovision FIXED? Major TV networks demand probe after Israel came second

The national broadcasters for Spain and Belgium have complained to the competition's organisers after Israel came second and won the public vote by a landslide.

Politics

3 w. ago Inside prisons crisis as Keir Starmer told to 'hold his nerve' on unpopular decision

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will soon face tough choices as his major sentencing review is expected to demand a complete overhaul of the prisons system

Events

4 w. ago Police investigate report young child was assaulted 'by member of staff' at Bridgend school

The investigation follows a complaint to the school by a dad who said his child alleged they were 'hurt' by a member of staff

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