1 hour ago Police and rape experts warn women are being duped by a firm selling self

Thousands of women are being 'misled' by a firm selling self-swab rape kits as a 'deterrent' which could lead to attackers walking free, police have warned.

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2 h. ago BBC settles with 7 October survivors for filming home ‘without permission’

Horenstein family say crew did not seek consent to film inside their home days after it had been wrecked by HamasThe BBC has said it has reached a settlement with a Jewish family who survived Hamas’s 7 October attacks on southern Israel after a news crew filmed inside their destroyed home.The crew, which included senior correspondent Jeremy Bowen, entered the Horenstein family’s home in the days after the attacks in 2023. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Trisha Goddard reveals major health update after terminal breast cancer diagnosis

Telly legend Trisha Goddard has revealed that after undergoing a scan, she has been informed that there has not been any evidence of her cancer metastasising to her brain

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2 h. ago Brits braced for weekend ‘snowmageddon’ with 15in snow drifts expected to spark travel chaos

Planning a trip this weekend – You might want to think again, according to Met Office weather experts, you’re better off staying home under a blanket

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2 h. ago Eight out of 10 Americans fail on some (or all) of their financial New Year’s resolutions

‘Real progress happens when money goals are revisited throughout the year,’ an expert said

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4 h. ago Forensic psychologist claims new analysis of Epstein surveillance video is conclusive proof of a cover

A forensic expert has examined the newly released prison video from the night Jeffrey Epstein died and has found shocking clues that reveal the truth is allegedly still being hidden.

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4 h. ago Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot

A federal magistrate judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

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5 h. ago Travel experts say 'don't book a January hotel' if it has five red flags

Many people book a January holiday to feel refreshed and recharged, but it could be a mistake if you don't do your research - here's what to look for

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6 h. ago The Guardian view on Gaza’s winter: the world must take heed as Palestinian suffering deepens again | Editorial

Families are struggling to survive amid the devastation. Israel’s ban on international NGOs will worsen this disasterAs Gaza enters the bleakest period of winter, children are dying of hypothermia, drowning in flooded camps and burning to death as their families try to cook in flimsy tents. Israel destroyed nine out of 10 homes over more than two years of war. Camped amid the ruins, Palestinians struggle against strong winds, heavy rain and freezing temperatures. Aid deliveries resumed following the ceasefire, staving off the famine that had taken hold in parts of the territory, but remain wholly insufficient: 1.6 million people face acute food insecurity. The sanitation infrastructure has collapsed.The UK, Canada, Japan, France and six other nations have jointly warned that the situation is catastrophic. Yet Israel is now deepening one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. On Tuesday, it announced that it is deregistering 37 NGOs active in Gaza. They must cease all operations t...

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6 h. ago Liam Rosenior opens door to Chelsea job but must wait on BlueCo dealings

Englishman will be in Strasbourg dugout against Nice‘In terms of other clubs, I’ve had a lot of interest’Liam Rosenior has opened the door to becoming Chelsea’s head coach by admitting there are no guarantees he will remain at Strasbourg for the rest of the season.The 41-year-old is the leading contender to replace Enzo Maresca, who left on New Year’s Day, and progress is expected soon. The main obstacle to be overcome is that BlueCo, the investment vehicle that owns Chelsea and Strasbourg, is keen to be sensitive to the needs of both clubs. A quality replacement for Rosenior at Strasbourg must be lined up before the Englishman can leave the Ligue 1 side. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Swiss ski resort fire: sparklers held too close to ceiling may have caused disaster, investigators say

About 40 people died in Crans-Montana bar fire, with experts saying it could take days to identify victimsSwitzerland resort fire – latest updatesInvestigators believe fountain sparklers mounted on champagne bottles and held too close to the ceiling sparked the deadly fire that tore through a crowded bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana, killing about 40 people and injuring more than 100.“Everything suggests the fire started from the burning candles or ‘Bengal lights’ that had been attached to champagne bottles,” the prosecutor Béatrice Pilloud said on Friday. “These went too close to the ceiling.” Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Primark shoppers 'need' £16 beaded bag that looks 'gorgeous' with bow design

Primark has released a beaded bag that could be perfect for special occasions and evenings out

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7 h. ago Car hire giant Zipcar suspends UK operations after being hit by spiralling costs and London's Congestion Charge expansion

Bosses had warned the firm could bow out if Sadiq Khan pressed ahead with abolishing the Congestion Charge exemption for electric vehicles - which came into effect today.

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8 h. ago Rachel Duffy tipped as early frontrunner on The Traitors as expert spots ‘Olympic

The BBC series returned on Thursday night with a much-praised new twist involving a secret Traitor

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8 h. ago 9 foods that will never make you gain weight no matter how much you eat

One expert has shared nine foods that are so filling and low in calories that gaining weight from them is highly unlikely

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8 h. ago 5 gardening tasks you must do in January for a beautiful garden come spring

Garden expert Peter Mortin has shared the essential gardening tasks you should be doing in January to prevent your garden looking barren come spring.

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9 h. ago Do you suffer from crippling knee pain? Our experts reveal the stunning new treatments on the horizon that are side

It is a condition that blights the lives of nearly 10 million Britons. Yet treatment options for osteoarthritisare limited. Now experts believe there are two treatments that offer hope to millions.

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9 h. ago Gardeners should 'sow six seeds now' as it's 'perfect time' despite cold weather

Gardening expert Benedict Vanheems says there are six key vegetable seeds to sow that should be done in the first weeks of January so you get the earliest possible harvest this year

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9 h. ago Coronation Street's Jodie Prenger on finally finding love after dating 'prats'

Glenda Shuttleworth is rather unlucky in love on ITV soap Coronation Street but in real life actress Jodie Prenger is loved-up with her long-term fiancé

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9 h. ago The facial feature experts say is an early warning sign of dementia

Scientists found looking older than you are significantly increases your chance of being diagnosed with dementia

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