7 h. ago Update to 10,000 steps advice as 4,000 enough to cut serious illness

The latest research shows just 4,000 steps every other day could drastically cut the risk of early death

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54 h. ago James Comey faces deadline to file motion to dismiss charges against him – US politics live

Former FBI director charged with lying to Congress expected to claim prosecution is vindictive Donald Trump on Sunday accused Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, of being an “illegal drug dealer” and threatened to immediately cut US funding to the country, as a Republican senator said the US would soon announce “major tariffs” on the country.It comes after the US defense secretary confirmed in a social media post an attack on a vessel associated with a Colombian leftist rebel group. Pete Hegseth said “three terrorists were killed” in the operation, which was “conducted in international waters”. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago For all Blair's faults, he presided over growth Reeves would die for. So why won't she take his advice and lower the top rate of tax? STEPHEN GLOVER

Let us try, in a charitable spirit, to enter the mind of Rachel Reeves and see whether we can help her, writes STEPHEN GLOVER.

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1 week ago DWP issues update on plans to get 300,000 people back into work

The DWP says it wants to treat employment support as holistic care

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1 week ago Almost 55,000 preschool children in Gaza acutely malnourished, Lancet study estimates

Study shows clear link between Israeli aid restrictions and malnutrition among children aged between six months and five yearsGaza ceasefire plan live – latest updatesAlmost 55,000 children under the age of six in Gaza are estimated to be acutely malnourished, far more than have so far been identified as victims of the potentially lethal condition, a study published in the Lancet, the respected international medical periodical, has revealed.The study, published on Wednesday, and led by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (Unrwa), offers a month-by-month breakdown through much of the two-year conflict, and shows for the first time a clear link between Israeli restrictions on supplies entering Gaza and levels of malnutrition among children. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Gold price tops $4,000 for first time as investors seek safe haven

Precious metal having biggest rally since 1970s amid political uncertainty in US, France and JapanBusiness live – latest updatesThe price of gold has risen above $4,000 (£2,980) per ounce for the first time as investors continue to seek a safe place to put their money at a time of global political and economic uncertainty.The spot price of gold – the real-time market value of gold and viewed as the global benchmark – reached $4,031.54 at 8am in London on Wednesday morning, after climbing 1.2% during early trading. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to more than four years in prison and given $500,000 fine – live updates

Combs, who was convicted of ‘transportation to engage in prostitution’, sentenced in New YorkThe prosecution submitted several victim impact statements to the court ahead of sentencing, including one from Ventura.“While the jury did not seem to understand or believe that I engaged in freak-offs because of the force and coercion the defendant used against me, I know that is the truth, and his sentence should reflect the reality of the evidence and my lived experience as a victim” Ventura wrote. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago 'My ex taunted me with pic of his new love – and it is messing with my head'

Resident agony aunt Coleen Nolan has advice for a reader who made the brave step of breaking up with her toxic boyfriend, but he's now trying to make her jealous

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3 w. ago Caledonian Isles: CalMac confirms ferry to return to service next week after 20 months of repairs

CalMac has provided a major updated on the 1,000-passenger ferry Caledonian Isles.

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