2 h. ago Putin crushes hopes for a peace deal once more as UK eyes unlocking £8BILLION of frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine

Speaking publicly for the first time about his talks with Donald Trump 's peace envoy Steve Witkoff, the Russian president held a hard line.

Economics

2 h. ago Jo Ann Allen Boyce, who wrote a book about her experience integrating Clinton High School, has died

Jo Ann Allen Boyce, who helped integrate one of the first public schools in the South, has died at 84

Events

2 h. ago John Torode is in therapy to help manage his 'grief' at MasterChef axe

John Torode was sacked as presenter of MasterChef after 20 years in the role, following a historic accusation of racism — but said he had no memory of making the comment

Politics

2 h. ago Police plan to use draconian cameras that read emotions to help identify criminals and prevent suicides

Ministers launched a consultation yesterday on emerging technology that analyses 'motions and emotions' and could help catch criminals, prevent suicides and find missing people.

Events

3 h. ago Hundreds of thousands of Welsh families hoped to be lifted out of poverty

'We cannot afford to waste a generation’s potential' says the Welsh Secretary

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4 h. ago 5 years later, authorities arrest a suspect in Washington pipe bomb case. Here's what to know

The FBI has arrested a suspect five years after an unidentified person placed two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties in Washington, D.C. The mystery behind the person’s identity has bedeviled law enforcement and helped fuel conspiracy theories about Jan. 6, 2021, and the Capitol riot by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters

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5 h. ago Universal Credit rule change to help more working parents get help with childcare costs

WORKING parents on Universal Credit are set for a major boost, as the Government unveils new support to cut the crippling cost of childcare. Ministers have confirmed that Universal Credit rules will change next year to stop families from falling into a "debt trap" when they try to return to work. The strategy targets one...

Society

5 h. ago Majority of UK parents find BBFC age ratings on Netflix helpful, poll finds

The partnership was first launched in 2020.

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5 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: Root and Archer to take attack to Aussies when England resume on day two

Root’s first hundred in Australia helped England to 325-9 and he’ll try to add to that lead today

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5 h. ago Kylie Jenner undergoing stem cell therapy for chronic back pain after sister Kim’s success. What is it and how does it work?

The Kardashian sister wrote on Instagram that she had been dealing with chronic back pain for nearly three years, after becoming pregnant with her son Aire Webster

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6 h. ago Five ideas to help you save on your favourite seasonal tipples this Christmas

ONE of the best parts of the festive period is indulging in your favourite seasonal tipples. However, the cost of alcohol can give you a budget hangover. Here are a few ideas to help you save on the sauce . . . IRISH CREAM: Baileys is the drink of Christmas for many. Supermarkets often put it on offer,...

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7 h. ago Why newborns get hepatitis B vaccines and everything to know about HBV transmission

Because there is no cure for HBV infections, patients often have recurrent liver disease after a transplant

Events

7 h. ago Jacket potato van praised for giving free food to homeless in heart

Zak Bevis' kind-hearted gesture to help those in need during the winter months has been lauded by users after he went out of his way to make sure homeless people did not go hungry

Society

9 h. ago Collina in favour of VAR rulings on corners at World Cup as long as there is ‘no delay’

Chair of Fifa’s referees committee offers his supportCollina wants to ensure changes do not slow down gamePierluigi Collina has said he would be in favour of the use of VAR to determine whether corners have been correctly awarded at the World Cup next summer. The chair of Fifa’s referees committee, speaking at a media briefing in Washington, made clear he supported the advance of technology.Collina said conversations were taking place over whether VAR could adjudicate on second yellow cards. They will continue at the next meeting of the International Football Association Board, the law-making body, in Wales next March, meaning there would be time for the ruling to come into effect for the World Cup. Collina also said discussions were ongoing over how best to combat time-wasting, including when goalkeepers go to ground, seemingly feigning injury to allow managers to hold team meetings. He added that Fifa wanted to explore AI-based innovations to help match officials and improve the g...

Politics

9 h. ago Why small farmers can’t fix our hunger problem | Cassandra Loftlin

Big farmers grab the lion’s share of US government support, and recent cuts have chipped away at small growers’ markets and marginsThe most significant food system failure since the pandemic was not a natural disaster: in October, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) was temporarily suspended for the month of November due to the government shutdownMore than 40 million people had to ration food, skip meals and make sacrifices we might associate with the Great Depression, not 21st-century America. Churches, community groups and neighbors sprang into action. They checked on single moms juggling multiple jobs, elderly friends living alone, people with disabilities and large families with children too young for school lunch programs. And though food stamps were restored, the Trump administration is now threatening to pull Snap funds from Democratic-led states. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago 86% of British kids fear for the future of the planet and want to do their bit to help save Earth

Research found an overwhelming majority of children want people to live as greenly as possible with items like solar panels, EV chargers, smart thermostats and heat pumps

Politics

9 h. ago Experts weigh in: You’re definitely giving yourself brain rot

Growing rates of ADHD in the US heighten concerns that heavy short-form videos leads to ‘brain rot’

Politics

10 h. ago Family seeks £216k tutor to help their children 'keep pace with peers' in London private school

The advert, posted on the website Tutors International, states the successful applicant should be someone raised in a 'socially appropriate background'

Economics

11 h. ago I’m a physiotherapist. Here’s the secret to maintaining muscle strength later in life

As we age, many people notice small changes that make them feel a little weaker or slower. Here’s why

Politics

11 h. ago Sleep experts explain the sudden jerk you experience while dozing off

An estimated 70 per cent of people will experience it at some point in their lives

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