79 m. ago Palestinians must have the final say in Gaza’s reconstruction | Ahmad Ibsais

Rebuilding is more than reconstruction: it is resistance. It is our refusal to be erased, our determination to remain and exist on our landOn the 17th night of Ramadan – a time meant for prayer, reflection and mercy – Gaza burned. Once again, our screens fill with images too harrowing to describe: tiny bodies wrapped in bloodstained cloth, fathers carrying their children’s remains in plastic bags, mothers screaming into skies that rain death instead of mercy. In less than an hour, Israeli airstrikes killed over 350 Palestinians, including 90 children. Entire families wiped out as bombs fell on areas Israel itself had designated as “safe zones”, turning supposed sanctuaries into mass graves.This was not merely a resumption of violence. This is the continuation of a genocide that never truly paused, only ebbed enough to vanish from headlines while Palestinians continued to die by the dozens daily. The heaviness of this moment is unbearable, bringing back the brokenness of the past yea...

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96 m. ago Voices: As WH Smith leaves the high street, which lost chain do you miss most? Join The Independent Debate

With WH Smith set to disappear from the high street, we want to know which shops you miss the most — whether it’s Woolworths, BHS, C&A, Debenhams, Blockbuster, or another favourite...

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2 h. ago Major supermarket shutters ANOTHER of its stores bringing total left to just 19 in blow to the UK high street

As the latest in a string of branches that have abruptly closed their doors, the Richmond shop was the 10th UK Fresh store, opening just over three years ago, in December 2021.

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2 h. ago Morrisons makes change at all supermarkets for autistic shoppers

The update is being rolled out at all stores before May

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2 h. ago Asda launches facial recognition in five Greater Manchester stores

Asda’s CCTV network will scan images and alert security when there is a threat

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2 h. ago Fresh out of luck! Amazon shutters ANOTHER of its Just Walk Out cashless Fresh stores bringing total closing to 19

As the latest in a string of branches that have abruptly closed their doors, the Richmond shop was the 10th UK Fresh store, opening just over three years ago, in December 2021.

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3 h. ago 'I was bitten by a false widow spider in my sleep and my arm nearly exploded'

Dad-of-three Brian Smith, 43, from Maidstone, Kent, almost had to have his limbs amputated and developed arthritis after he was bitten by a suspected false widow spider

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3 h. ago Married Will Smith was criticised for impromptu 'kiss' on stage with India Martinez during First Love performance... but this is the truth behind the performance

He caused controversy last month after he was blasted over an 'inappropriate' act with a female singer onstage. 

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3 h. ago Matalan's £14 flamingo jug adds 'splash of tropical fun' to any garden party

The striking pink jug is part of the newest summer collection launched by the store - and shoppers are in love

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8 h. ago Donald Trump's vow 'terrorists' who damaged UK golf course are 'treated harshly'

Donald Trump is furious about vandalism on Trump Turnberry course in Turnberry, South Ayrshire, which the US President says has resulted in "serious damage"

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8 h. ago Trump says he hopes ‘terrorists’ who damaged golf course are ‘treated harshly’

A 33-year-old man charged in connection with the incident is scheduled to appear at Ayr Sheriff Court on Monday.

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21 h. ago LIVE: 'Avoid the area' warning after reports of stabbing at retail park

Police and paramedics are in attendance outside a Matalan store in Oldham this afternoon

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21 h. ago LIVE: People urged to 'avoid area' as cordon put in place outside Matalan

Police and paramedics are in attendance outside a Matalan store in Oldham this afternoon

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23 h. ago How hurricanes Otis and John exposed Acapulco’s big divide and left residents ‘scared for our lives’

The last two big storms to hit Mexico have left the city vulnerable to organised crime and in fear of the next climate shockFlora Montejo always dreamed of buying her own home. After almost three decades working as a nurse, the 68-year-old invested her retirement savings in a two-storey house in San Agustín, a working-class suburb of the Mexican resort town of Acapulco.Montejo’s retirement dream was shortlived. Not long after moving into her newly remodelled home, Hurricane John dumped record levels of rainfall on Acapulco, triggering landslides and flash floods after calm creeks turned into roaring rivers. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Franco Smith makes bold Glasgow Warriors claim as he looks to burn candle at both ends

URC champions will now switch their attention to European Champions Cup

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26 h. ago Dad's limbs 'nearly exploded' after being bitten by false widow spider in bed

EXCLUSIVE: Dad, Brian Smith suffered a fate opposite to Spider-Man's when he was woken by a sharp pain - only to discover he'd been bitten by a false widow while he was in bed

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27 h. ago The story behind the modest clothing store loved by Muslim women across the globe

“We’ve come a long way.”

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28 h. ago Urgent 'do not eat' warning issued over salmonella fears as Lidl recalls Brit favourite savoury snack

Shoppers who bought the product have been instructed not to eat it and instead return it to their nearest Lidl store (pictured, file photo) for a full refund. No receipt is needed.

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29 h. ago Prince William's 'special gesture' for 'amazing' Kate on Mother's Day after brutal year

The Prince and Princess of Wales will be marking Mother's Day today after a 'brutal' year amid Kate's cancer diagnosis and treatment - and royal expert Jennie Bond believes William will have a special treat in store for his wife

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30 h. ago Construction worker turned kiltmaker set to light up New York City catwalks

Graeme Bone worked in construction for 11 years before retraining in fashion.

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