3 h. ago ‘We moved to Thailand with our three kids and now live off £40 a day’

Amelia Wray and Billy Evans sold their house and belongings and moved their family to South East Asia

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29 h. ago Cop day 5 live: Indigenous activists blockade the summit centre as climate conference continues

As the climate conference goes into its fifth day, with huge amounts still unresolved, there were reports that activists had blockaded the entrance to the centreNorway and the United Arab Emirates - both significant fossil fuel producers - are among the ministerial pairings announced by the Brazilian Cop30 Presidency. The task of the pairings is to consult with countries on specific issues and report their views back to the presidency, to help the negotiations progress.The ministers from Norway and the UAE will work on the “global stocktake”, the strand of the talks about the big gap between the carbon emissions cuts needed and the real world. At its heart is cutting fossil fuel emissions, which makes it a target for obstruction by petrostates. The UAE hosted Cop28 in 2023, which delivered the first ever mention of fossil fuels in a Cop outcome.Gambia and Germany, working on adaptationEgypt and Spain, working on mitigation, i.e. cutting emissionsMexico and Poland, working on just tr...

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3 d. ago Vernon Kay misses his Radio 2 show leaving colleagues scrambling just a day after issuing an apology for swearing live on air

Scott Mills, 51, who hosts the breakfast slot admitted he had no idea about the change, just a day after Vernon, 51, issued an apology for swearing live on air.

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4 d. ago Controversial Poland independence march sets off in Warsaw – Europe live

Tens of thousands of people attend event organised primarily by nationalist and far-right groups to mark 107th anniversary of independenceYou can watch the live stream of the Irish presidential inauguration here:Irish president-elect Catherine Connolly has just arrived at the Dublin Castle for her presidential inauguration. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Labubu craze hits London on Singles' Day with AliExpress live shopping show

Labubu craze hits London on Singles' Day with AliExpress live shopping show  Reuters

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4 d. ago Catherine Connolly sworn in as 10th president of Ireland and promises to be a ‘catalyst for change’ – Europe live

Independent leftwing politician inaugurated as president after landslide election winYou can watch the live stream of the Irish presidential inauguration here:Irish president-elect Catherine Connolly has just arrived at the Dublin Castle for her presidential inauguration. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Catherine Connolly arrives for inauguration as Ireland’s president – Europe live

Independent leftwing politician set to take office as Ireland’s 10th president after landslide election winYou can watch the live stream of the Irish presidential inauguration here:Irish president-elect Catherine Connolly has just arrived at the Dublin Castle for her presidential inauguration. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Europe marks Armistice Day under shadow of war as Russia attacks Ukraine overnight – live

Belgium, France and Poland among countries commemorating first world war as conflict rumbles onUkraine’s military said about 300 Russian soldiers were inside the embattled town of Pokrovsk, and that Moscow had intensified efforts to get more troops in over the past few days, using dense fog for cover, Reuters reported.“Their goal remains unchanged – to reach the northern borders of Pokrovsk and then attempt to encircle the agglomeration,” Ukraine’s 7th paratrooper corps said on Facebook. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago LIVE updates as broken down train near West Hampstead causes all day disruption

LIVE updates as broken down train near West Hampstead causes all day disruption  This Is Local London

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5 d. ago Tennis LIVE: ATP Finals day two as Jannik Sinner begins title defence in Carlos Alcaraz hunt

The latest news from across the tennis tours with updates from the ATP Finals featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner after Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to claim victory in the WTA Finals

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6 d. ago Remembrance Day LIVE: Royals' tears for proud veterans at the Cenotaph after those killed in conflict are honoured

King Charles laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in central London to honour those who died in conflict, followed by his son and heir to the throne, Prince William .

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6 d. ago Premier League buildup, WSL updates and more – matchday live

News, discussion and previews before the day’s actionSunday’s live scores | Email matchday liveWill Unwin got to sit down with Liverpool’s hottest striker.What other guidance has Slot offered Ekitiké? “Obviously keep my shirt on,” he says with a smile. “I would say he’s on my back, but not for a bad thing. He just wants to help me, so I don’t take that badly. He wants me to give more and more. Maybe sometimes you feel like it’s a little bit too much and you want to complain. It’s a good thing because I think if a coach doesn’t like you, he will not speak to you or not try to get the best of you.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Remembrance Day LIVE: Veterans prepare to march past the Cenotaph after King Charles and Royal Family lay wreaths honouring those killed in conflict

Services will take place across the country to honour the fallen, with this year's Armistice Day marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two.

Events

6 d. ago ‘It seemed like quite a do’: why East Grinstead hosts one of Scientology’s glitziest evenings

Last week, 7,000 people – including Tom Cruise – descended on the West Sussex town for an event that divides local opinionIn the nearly 30 years that Diane Juchau has lived in East Grinstead, not many days live as long in the memory as the day she saw Tom Cruise on the high street. “I saw him a couple of years ago walking past Iceland,” she said.It may seem like a once-in-a-lifetime anecdote but, this week, Cruise was back – and, when the purpose for his visit was revealed, the chance sighting of the Mission: Impossible star in a West Sussex town makes a lot more sense. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Election day live updates: Turnout soars in first major vote since Trump took office as Dems fight for foothold

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says it’s ‘absolutely true’ that there’s fraud in the state’s elections, but didn’t provide evidence

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1 week ago Strictly's Amber Davies 'really didn't know' in show admission amid 'little sister' exit

The West End star was drafted in just a day before the first live show of the 2025 series to replace an injured Dani Dyer

Events

1 week ago Gezora wins Breeders’ Cup 2025 after Ethical Diamond’s triumph for Willie Mullins

The 28-1 success of Ethical Diamond for Willie Mullins was the highlight of a memorable afternoon at Del Mar Splendora paid $7.80 to a $2 stake – a shade under 3-1.Hope Road cruised through the race until the final turn and eased to the front just over a furlong out, but Splendora rocketed past soon afterwards and the race was as good as over. That’s a 20th Breeders’ Cup winner for Bob Baffert, who is now just one behind Aidan O’Brien, the winning-most trainer in Breeders’ Cup history since about 18 hours ago, when Gstaad took the Juvenile Turf. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago New Zealand edge home to beat England and seal series sweep: third men’s ODI – live

Over-by-over updates, 1am GMT start, 2pm localSign up to The Spin newsletter | And email Jim1st over: England 3-0 (Smith 1, Duckett 2) England off the mark with a streaky outside edge as Smith throws bat at ball. A decent first over from Duffy. I reach into the leftover Halloween chocolate and pull out some Love Hearts. DREAM BIG is the instruction.A moment’s silence for young Ben Austin, who died after being hit in the nets while practising in Melbourne. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Templegate’s Breeders’ Cup day two tips for Del Mar include this awesome 84

TEMPLEGATE tackles the star-studded action on day two of the Breeders' Cup from Del Mar confident of finding some winners on US soil. Sky Sports Racing will show all the action while ITV4 will broadcast three races - the Distaff, Turf and Classic - live from 8.45pm. Templegate's Breeders' Cup day two picks 7.00 Filly...

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2 w. ago Breeders’ Cup 2025: O’Brien sets new record with Gstaad in cruise control

Gstaad emerged victorious in the Juvenile Turf, completing an excellent day for the O’Brien family1. CY FAIR, 2. Brussels, 3. Aspect Island.Cy Fair is finishing with a wet sail, so too Aspect Island but it’s going to be Cy Fair’s day, he beats Brussels and Aspect Island Continue reading...

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