49 m. ago McLaren stance on making Oscar Piastri No.1 driver as Max Verstappen ramps up pressure

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris have been told that McLaren are 'a long way' from enacting team orders to protect against Max Verstappen, who is closing in on the duo

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2 h. ago Simple change to your daily routine that can boost your energy levels

People have been urged to try the simple change to help them live longer and happier lives

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3 h. ago Aldi issues 'health risk' alert to customers for popular snack

The supermarket is urging customers not to eat the product which contains allergens not previously listed

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3 h. ago Spirituality isn’t rigid dogma. It’s a living, breathing practice that helps make sense of an incomprehensible world | Shadi Khan Saif

I grew up in Kabul and Karachi. In both, I learned the value of the quiet rituals observed while no one is watchingWhen I was leaving London for Melbourne, my eldest sister-in-law told her kids not to forget the “tradition” – to throw a bowl of water behind me as I stepped out the door. Just a small splash on the ground, a gesture older than borders. “La har azaab po aman se,” she whispered in Pashto under her breath – may all hardship stay away from you. The little ones giggled and waved their goodbyes as they spilled the water, somewhere between shy and amused.My mother used to do this too, back in Afghanistan. Every time I left for a journey, especially international ones, she’d quietly follow me to the gate with a bowl of water, whispering prayers I couldn’t always hear. But this moment, between two western cities, with children growing up in a world so far from where that habit began, felt different. It was softer. Bittersweet. Like watching an old song being hummed in a new la...

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3 h. ago Zelenskyy urges allies not to appease Russia after failing to secure US missiles

Ukraine’s president calls for meeting of European-led ‘coalition of the willing’ on his return from talks with TrumpUkraine’s president has urged allies against appeasing Russia after returning from a trip to the US, where he failed to secure long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles.Volodymyr Zelenskyy had flown to Washington after weeks of calls for the weaponry, hoping to capitalise on Donald Trump’s growing frustration with Vladimir Putin after a summit in Alaska failed to produce a breakthrough in the war. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Tesco, Aldi and M&S urgently recall 5 products as customers warned 'do not eat'

The Food Standards Agency has issued alerts for products at major retailers such as Tesco, M&S and Aldi this week

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5 h. ago Hollywood stars who wore merkins on film as Kim Kardashian flogs fake pube thong

Kim Kardashian recently released a brand new thong covered in fake pubic hair, but Hollywood stars have been wearing them on-screen to protect their modesty for decades

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5 h. ago The ten ways to limit your exposure to microplastics: They're in everything from our water to kitchen utensils and even our curtains, but this is how you CAN protect yourself

They're in everything, from our water to our curtains to our kitchen utensils. But, says Lucy Siegle, while microplastics are impossible to avoid, we can limit our exposure.

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6 h. ago Scottish hospitality coalition urges chancellor to protect whisky industry

Exclusive: letter to Rachel Reeves from drinks, tourism and farming bodies calls for freeze on spirits duty in budgetA coalition of drinks, tourism and farming bodies has urged the chancellor to protect the Scottish whisky industry from a steeper sales slump and further job losses by freezing spirits duty in her budget next month.The grouping, which includes the Scottish arms of the National Farmers’ Union, the Institute of Directors and UKHospitality, has written to Rachel Reeves to argue that a freeze in duty would be a “strategic investment” that could increase tax revenues. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Police 'increasingly concerned' for 'heavily pregnant' woman who's missing again

An urgent appeal was launched last week

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6 h. ago NHS and UKHSA urges pregnant women to 'act now' before they give birth

Health experts have stressed it could save your baby's life

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8 h. ago Aldi urgently recalls bakery item due to potential 'health risk'

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said the popular item presents a potential danger to some customers

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12 h. ago 'Take up offer now': Those eligible for Covid vaccine urged to book jab as Covid cases reach 'medium levels'

Those who are eligible for the Covid vaccine are being urged to come forward 💉

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12 h. ago Households in UK urged to do 'vital' quick check before end of October

A 30-second check could help households avoid costly repairs later

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16 h. ago US says Hamas could breach ceasefire with attack on Palestinians

State department said it would take measures to protect civilians in Gaza if the militant group took planned action

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18 h. ago The first female commando? Royal Marines colonel urges elite women athletes to attempt selection... but so far none has completed fearsome training course

Colonel Innes Catton, the commandant of the Commando Training Centre, wants women to attempt one of the toughest selection courses in the world (pictured, file photo).

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18 h. ago Labour urged to come clean over secret summits with Chinese officials that show extent of links to Beijing

The meetings were in the period between the Tories' rejection of the plans on security grounds and their revival under Labour following Chancellor Rachel Reeves' visit to China in January.

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18 h. ago US warns Hamas planning attack on Palestinian civilians in apparent violation of Gaza ceasefire

The U.S. State Department says it has “credible reports” that Hamas could violate the ceasefire with an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza

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19 h. ago UK homeowners warned to check attics this month for pests which are illegal to remove

Homeowners have been urged to keep an eye out in their attics for any signs of one particular pest

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20 h. ago Hearts urged to become addicted to winning but 'belts to mouth' warning

Leaders go five points clear at the top with big win at Kilmarnock

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