56 m. ago VJ Day heroes remember those who paid ultimate sacrifice for freedom

Veterans of the appalling conflict in the Far East in World War Two gathered for a poignant ceremony of remembrance marking the day fighting came to an end 80 years ago

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61 m. ago Wednesday Enid Sinclair's fate 'sealed' in season 2 part 2 after new trailer clues

Wednesday season 2 has been released, with a trailer for part 2 dropping, as fans predict the fate of one character in the series finale

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90 m. ago Fears grow for schoolboy, 16, missing from his Camden home for three weeks

The teenager was last seen near Tottenham Court Road, and reported missing at 5.30pm later that same day.

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1 hour ago Mum of young man murdered on street says she died on same day

The 22-year-old was killed on a Dingle street three years ago

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2 h. ago Middle East crisis live: 25 reported killed in Gaza as UN warns one in five Gaza City children malnourished – updates

Four children said to be among those killed in strikes on Bureij refugee camp, while 12 people were killed seeking aid, according to Al JazeeraThe Metropolitan police has said that 60 more people will be prosecuted for showing support for Palestine Action, which was proscribed by the UK government last month.More than 700 people have been arrested for supporting the group since its proscription on 5 July.We are deeply concerned about the unimaginable crisis in Gaza, which is having a terrible impact on civilians and especially the children. Starvation is deepening. Water scarcity is increasing very much each day. Colleagues on the ground are reporting that people are now basically rationing between either using water for drinking or for hygiene. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago ‘Are you asking for my help to be gay?’: what 40 years as a psychoanalyst has taught me about sex and desire

A married man’s hidden bisexual life; a PhD student’s sideline in sex work; a nun’s fear of pregnancy – over my long career, all have been laid bare in the intimate space of my consulting roomTo be human is to be uncertain, conflicted, divided, and yet we grow up in a world that tells us we should feel whole, certain of our sexual desires. Encouraged to see love through the starry-eyed cliches of social media and celebrity news, we’re diverted from asking ourselves the awkward questions: what is my desire? Why is my sexual self as it is?Psychoanalysis, too, has its own predictable narratives, but when done properly, it does not provide ready answers. Instead it offers a place where two people can be ruthlessly honest, think together, find meaning together. This work can change our understanding of ourselves, and in doing so change our lives. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Thousands to join US ‘Fight the Trump Takeover’ protests against Republican redistricting plans

Protests against redrawing of electoral maps in Texas and other states to take place in 34 US cities and towns SaturdayThousands are expected to gather in cities and towns across 34 states on Saturday for a national day of protest against Republican redistricting plans in Texas and elsewhere.“Fight the Trump Takeover” will be anchored in Austin, Texas, with other sites spread nationwide. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Tradies descend on Sussex in show of support amid industry's mental health crisis

Fix Radio, a UK radio station aimed at those working in the trade and building industry workers, has launched FixFest, a music festival for builders - thought to be the first of its kind.

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3 h. ago Teenage footballer ridiculed by online trolls as club pull big announcement

It should have been the happiest day of Skye Stout's life but unpleasant people on the internet ruined it

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3 h. ago Wayne Rooney names the biggest problem he has with Manchester United in new role

Wayne Rooney will be a regular pundit on BBC Match of the Day this season and the Manchester United legend has outlined what he will bring to the iconic highlights show

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3 h. ago Adam Collard opens up about reason he's delaying wedding to Laura Woods

Adam Collard has opened up about being a dad to son Leo with fiancée Laura Woods and also explained why he has decided to postpone their upcoming nuptials after getting engaged last year

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3 h. ago These exercise apps reward steps with freebies – but which ones are worth the effort?

The walk to work could earn you rewards such as cheaper coffee or Amazon discounts. We put the apps through their pacesGetting your steps in could do more than just lift your mood: walking is linked to lower rates of depression and anxiety; better cardiovascular health; and improved memory. The NHS says just 10 minutes of brisk walking a day is enough to make a difference.And alongside health benefits, your steps could also earn you rewards such as coffee and other small treats, thanks to a growing number of apps that turn your footsteps into freebies. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago ‘The stone is like a sign pointing the way for pilgrims’: Adelino Marques’s best phone picture

On the route of the Camino de Santiago, the Portuguese photographer spotted an impossible-looking rock Adelino Marques was taking a morning walk on the coast near his holiday home in Moledo, north-west Portugal, when he took this image. “It’s the northernmost beach in Portugal and is considered one of the most beautiful in the country,” Marques says. “It also has two unique features: a fort in the middle of the sea, which served as a defence against various attacks over the centuries and is now a national monument, and the hill you can see in the background of this image, Monte de Santa Tecla. It’s in the neighbouring country of Spain, but is nevertheless an icon of this beach.”In the foreground of the image is a rock that echoes the shape of the hill, with a stone “placed atop in a way that would seem impossible. Pilgrims pass through this area every day to walk to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, a pilgrimage that covers around 500 miles [805km] and takes about...

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3 h. ago 'I raided the bin for my kids' pizza crusts and was scared chairs would cave in under me'

EXCLUSIVE: Richard Ford tried numerous diets and even resorted to raiding the bin for his children’s leftover pizza crusts after a day of restrictive eating left him desperate

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3 h. ago I love my dad so much I can't bear to think he'll die one day. I'm grieving him while he's still alive. I want to hug you, writes BEL MOONEY... here's the frank truth

I'm 21 and an only child. My mother is in her 50s, but my dad is much older. He was married before, with three grown-up children from that marriage, who I'm lucky to get on with very well.

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4 h. ago Gary Lineker sends warning to his Match of the Day successors as he reveals why BBC replaced him with 'three top presenters'

Gary Lineker has sent a warning to his three successors as host of Match of the Day. Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan will share hosting duties.

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4 h. ago Trump says peace deal being discussed is more than 'mere Ceasefire Agreement'

Donald Trump has said it was a "great and very successful day in Alaska" after he met with Vladimir Putin in Alaska yesterday, despite several commentators saying otherwise

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4 h. ago Trump’s cold brew: New York coffee shops warn of higher prices amid steep tariffs

As US cafes come under pressure, major coffee-producing countries like Brazil, Vietnam and Colombia are also bracing for disruptionThe Trump administration has targeted Brazil with steep US tariffs of 50%. Coffee shops in the heart of New York are bracing for impact.When the Trump administration announced another wave of sweeping tariffs, particularly on Brazil, Stone Street Cafe’s managing partner was first confused. Then came fear. A cafe already runs on slim margins and extra costs passed on from tariffs could risk everything. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Erin becomes a Category 3 hurricane in the Caribbean and is expected to strengthen further

The National Hurricane Center reports that Erin has become a Category 3 hurricane in the Caribbean and is expected to strengthen further later in the day

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4 h. ago Gemma Collins admits wedding plans are on hold again as she makes blunt admission

EXCLUSIVE: The Only Way Is Essex legend Gemma Collins has spilled on her wedding plans to fiancé Rami Hawash but confessed things aren't on a strict schedule as she revealed Jedward's special role

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