71 m. ago See how Victoria’s bushfires spread: a visual guide to the scale of devastation

Authorities and firefighters say the Victorian fires of January 2026 were unlike anything seen before in speed, scale and destruction. And they came much earlier than normalGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA new fight for Victorian farmers – saving livestock that survived devastating bushfiresVictoria has been battered by some of the most destructive bushfires in its history, with blazes tearing through 400,000 hectares across the state and claiming the life of a cattle farmer, Maxwell Hobson. Almost 900 buildings have been destroyed, including more than 250 homes, and more than 15,000 livestock have been killed, along with countless wildlife.Both authorities and firefighters on the ground have reported the fires were unlike anything seen before in their speed, scale and destruction. They also came much earlier than the traditional bushfire season, which typically peaks in February. Continue reading...

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77 m. ago The luxury life of Dutch activist 'barred from the UK' after criticising Keir Starmer: Anti

Eva Vlaardingerbroek, who was denied an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Britain yesterday, is married to Francesco Gargallo di Castel Lentini - a Rome-based lawyer.

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96 m. ago Psychologist reveals the 7 relationship archetypes we ALL fall into and what they mean for your love life

After helping people with their relationships for over 30 years, American author Dr Carmen Harra realised that there were certain 'falling-in-love' styles.

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1 hour ago Taxpayers face forking out MILLIONS to meet Labour's new 'simplified' four bin requirement

The Government has told local authorities across England to provide residents with four containers under controversial changes being enforced from March 31 this year.

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2 h. ago Elon Musk’s xAI datacenter generating extra electricity illegally, regulator rules

Win for Memphis activists who say ‘Colossus’ facilities add extra pollution to already overburdened communitiesA US regulator ruled on Thursday that Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company had acted illegally by using dozens of methane gas turbines to power massive data centers in Tennessee.xAI has been fighting for a year and a half over truck-sized gas turbines the company had parked near its Colossus 1 and 2 facilities, arguing to local authorities that the electricity-generating turbines were exempt from requirements for air quality permits. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago US names major sporting events other than World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump visa ban

The Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies as “major sporting events” — aside from soccer's 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games — that athletes and coaches will be allowed to travel to the U.S. to take part in despite a broad visa ban

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4 h. ago Arrest made in Georgia years after rapper was gunned down in Ohio over a music video

Ronell Scott, 25, was charged with murder over the death of 20-year-old TreShawn Smith in October 2022

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4 h. ago Judge blasts ‘authoritarian’ Trump administration’s ‘unconstitutional conspiracy’ to deny free speech

Reagan-appointed judge rips into Trump’s ‘fear’ of First Amendment protections in case involving pro-Palestine protests

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5 h. ago María Corina Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel peace prize medal

The Venezuelan opposition leader did not confirm whether the US president accepted the awardThe Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has said she “presented” her gold Nobel peace prize medal to Donald Trump after meeting him in the White House, nearly a fortnight after he ordered the abduction of Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro.Machado, who received the award last year for her struggle against Maduro’s “brutal, authoritarian state”, told reporters she had done so “in recognition [of] his unique commitment [to] our freedom”. It was not immediately clear whether Trump had accepted the gift. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Ranging for all budgets, here are the best cruises to book this year

A cruise can offer a relaxing yet adventurous holiday for any budget

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5 h. ago BBC The Traitors' Harriet sees sales of crime novels skyrocket

Crime novel author Harriet Tyce has seen sales of her books soar since appearing on The Traitors, here's how to read one for free

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6 h. ago ICE agent brags about £150k salary as he threatens protestors in shock footage

An ICE agent in military garb warned a man and a woman on the streets that he would arrest them if they got in his way before boasting about how much money he earns

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7 h. ago Police commended after rescuing injured passenger from train tracks with seconds to spare

A pair of police officers jumped onto rail tracks to save an injured person from and oncoming train.

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7 h. ago How The Traitors star Harriet Tyce overcame alcohol addiction and her close friend's death to pursue her dream career as she enjoys £15 million fortune with city trader husband

Harriet Tyce finally made the decision to come clean about her profession in Wednesday night's episode as she revealed she is a former barrister and crime author.

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8 h. ago US authorities storm Carnival cruise ship and arrest passenger

Jose Martinez said the incident was ‘dehumanising’ after he was taken off the cruise ship and into a holding cell

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8 h. ago Woman jailed after crashing her vehicle into a South Florida federal courthouse, police say

Authorities say a woman intentionally crashed her vehicle through the front entrance of a South Florida federal courthouse building after regular hours, causing about $200,000 in damage

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10 h. ago Cunard brings West End to the water with ‘Theatre at Sea’ cruise

Passengers will have the opportunity to sail with stars of the stage

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11 h. ago The best Marella ships and Tui cruise deals for 2026 and beyond

The brand offers everything from excursions in the Caribbean to river cruises on the Danube

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11 h. ago Dramatic moment US forces storm oil tanker as Trump plays kingmaker in Venezuela

Video posted on X showed troops rappelling from a helicopter onto the deck of The Veronica in a pre-dawn seizure in the Caribbean on Thursday.

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11 h. ago H Is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald audiobook review – a soaring journey through grief

The author brings introspection and humour to their inspiring account of how a young goshawk helped them cope after the loss of their fatherIt is coming up to 12 years since the publication of H Is for Hawk, about the historian, writer and naturalist Helen Macdonald’s time spent training a Eurasian goshawk after an intense period of grief. Showered with awards, the book was a runaway hit and sparked a literary trend for shared transformative encounters with animals including cats, dogs, magpies and hares.This month, H Is for Hawk comes to the big screen in a new adaptation starring Claire Foy. But there is still time to get to know the source material, which tells of the sudden death of the author’s father and how Macdonald, an experienced falconer who had previously trained kestrels and peregrines, took delivery of a temperamental young goshawk named Mabel with the aim of taming her and teaching her to hunt. Macdonald, who is non-binary, is the audiobook’s narrator. Their reading i...

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