85 m. ago Beautiful city that's 21C in May and is the 'happiest place to live in Spain'

Almeria, in Andalusia, has been named the happiest city in Spain in a new report thanks to its warm climate and lack of rainfall - and it's easy to see why it's so happy

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8 h. ago Visas shortage in key sectors revealed as Downing Street defends delay to new immigration blueprint

Home Office data shows that fewer than 181,000 visas out of a total of about 560,000 were allocated to foreign workers in the key fields identified for economic growth

Politics

8 h. ago Many native New Zealand species face threat of extinction, report finds

A three-yearly environmental update issues stark warning over biodiversity – and reports air pollution has improved in some areasA major new report on New Zealand’s environment has revealed a worrying outlook for its unique species and highlighted declining water health, while also noting some improvements in air quality.The ministry of the environment’s three-yearly update, Our Environment 2025, collates statistics, data and research across five domains – air, atmosphere and climate, freshwater, land, and marine – to paint a picture of the state of New Zealand’s environment. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Brits really do work harder than our continental counterparts, new data shows

The UK’s army of self-employed grafters, like white van men and other tradies, do longer hours than the French and take shorter breaks than Italians

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9 h. ago Female CEO makes shock claim about boy, 17, stabbed at Texas track meet as donations to 'killer' hit $170k

Stephanie Crutchfield made the shock claim after donating $1,000 to alleged murderer Karmello Anthony (left).

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13 h. ago Furious Jarrell Miller tries to slap Fabio Wardley over diss

Miller accused his upcoming opponent of making a diss track, which Wardley strenuously denied

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13 h. ago Thumbs up, cheers, nice one! Is ‘thank you’ really in danger of dying out?

Nearly a fifth of young people claim to feel uncomfortable saying ‘thank you’ – but will happily send a grateful thumb emoji insteadName: “Thank you.”Age: Dates to the 14th century. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Peter Crouch living 'separate life' to Abbey Clancy as she opens up on their marriage

Abbey Clancy has opened up about her marriage to Peter Crouch, admitting that the couple are living "separate lives" but have never been happier

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15 h. ago I was a producer on the Real Housewives... now I do OnlyFans for a living and I've never been happier

A former reality TV producer who worked on the Real Housewives franchise is now making porn for a living after being 'iced out' of the TV industry.

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15 h. ago 'I was falling asleep backstage before putting on a UFC main event masterclass'

UFC ULTIMATE INSIDER COLUMN: Unbeaten Manchester featherweight Lerone Murphy says he was feeling a little too relaxed before his Las Vegas headliner, but woke up to keep his title push on track

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15 h. ago Obsessive weirdo paid 'dark web' phone hacker to track down and plan attack on 'ex'

A jealous jilted weirdo tracked a woman he was obsessed with across the country and attacked her and her new partner using the help of a 'dark web' phone hacker

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16 h. ago Critics may sniff at Ed Sheeran’s Persian fusion hit Azizam – but we Iranians love it

With its Iranian melodies, instrumentation and backing singers, Sheeran’s joyful new single is a reminder of how culture transcends bordersThe Farsi word “azizam” – meaning my dear or my darling in English – may not have the same level of global resonance as habibi or ma chérie, but to us Persians it’s a daily refrain. We use it with our family, partners, friends; my cat probably thinks it’s her middle name by now. So it felt huge when Ed Sheeran announced that the lead single from his new album would be called just that: Azizam.The track, inspired by the Iranian heritage of Stockholm-based producer Ilya Salmanzadeh, has divided critics, with a Telegraph review calling it “a slice of pure pop froth that couldn’t be any more generic and upbeat if it was written by an AI programme”. But these reproaches are missing a whole other dimension: that the song has triggered a huge emotional response from millions of Iranians around the world. “Hearing a beloved artist embrace our language wi...

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16 h. ago Hunt for the XL Bully STILL on the loose: Officers unable to track down 'aggressive' dog prowling around city after it fled armed police

After attending a home in Sheffield where there had been reports of gunfire on Thursday evening, police found the dog which had become 'aggressive'.

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16 h. ago Hunt for the XL Bully STILL on the loose: Police unable to track down 'aggressive' dog prowling around city

After attending a home in Sheffield where there had been reports of gunfire on Thursday evening, police found the dog which had become 'aggressive'.

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17 h. ago UK work visas shortage in key sectors revealed as Downing Street defends delaying new immigration blueprint

Home Office data shows that fewer than 181,000 visas out of a total of about 560,000 were allocated to foreign workers in the key fields identified for economic growth

Economics

17 h. ago 12 best running watches to help you improve speed and endurance

Your next PB is just a step away with these wrist-based data monitors

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18 h. ago Two Amazon Fire Stick buttons could cut your energy bills in seconds

It's easy to lose track of how long the telly has been on, but it is important to keep on top of TV streaming costs

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18 h. ago Grown women are splashing out hundreds of pounds on Labubu dolls and Sonny Angels that 'bring you happiness'

While the cherub figurines wearing a wide range of hats are manufactured by Japanese toy manufacturer Toru Soeya, Labubu dolls are the brainchild of Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung.

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18 h. ago Mum's heartbreak over feeling 'so far away' as baby daughter died at nursery

Genevieve Meehan, nine months old, tragically died at Tiny Toes Nursery in Stockport, with the deputy manager jailed for manslaughter and new data shows the shocking number of serious childcare incidents

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18 h. ago UK visas shortage in key work sectors revealed as just third of permits given to highly skilled professionals

Home Office data shows that fewer than 181,000 visas out of a total of about 560,000 were allocated to foreign workers in the key fields identified for economic growth

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