13 m. ago Watch: Trump shrugs off ill health rumours as ‘fake news’ as he gives space command update

Watch as Donald Trump made an announcement from the White House on Tuesday (2 September) after his days-long radio silence fuelled rumours about his health.

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35 m. ago 'Coffee crisis' warning as drink could soon cost over a fiver – how to keep saving

Cost of living and climate change is sending coffee prices soaring with a new announcement by bean producers spelling another surge in the cost of the hot drink

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41 m. ago Brazil’s Amazon love motels ditch erotic decor to host Cop30 climate summit

In Belém, motels known for sex chairs and mirrored ceilings are stripping risqué features for climate negotiatorsGuests at the Love Lomas Pousada in the Amazon city of Belém receive an email from reception before check-in with two questions, one conventional, the other unforeseen.“Could you kindly let us know what time you expect to arrive at our establishment,” the message reads. “And one other thing, our rooms feature erotic chairs. Would you like to have it removed?” Continue reading...

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44 m. ago Thunderstorm warning for London as Met Office issues 'damage to buildings' and travel chaos alert

Met Office yellow weather alert set to kick in at 11am on Wednesday and run through to 8pm

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44 m. ago 22 Kids and Counting star emotional as she makes 'tough' decision after bank card gets declined

22 Kids and Counting was back on Sunday night with the latest episode of the new series

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45 m. ago Coldplay's Chris Martin accused of 'dehumanising' Israeli fans onstage at Wembley concert

The singer, 48, invited two Israeli women to join him during a concert in London on Sunday evening after noticing their sign

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73 m. ago Watch: China unveils cruise missiles and hypersonic missiles in military parade

China’s President Xi Jinping has unveiled a range of cruise and hypersonic missiles at a massive military parade in Beijing.

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88 m. ago WTM London 2025 Set to Break Records with Major Expansion, New Cultural Programs, and Influential Global Participation

WTM London 2025 Set to Break Records with Major Expansion, New Cultural Programs, and Influential Global Participation  Travel And Tour World

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91 m. ago Shotts boss baflled by red card in cup exit as Drumchapel find late goal blitz

A 6-2 Scottish Cup defeat is tough to take after side sat level with 13 minutes remaining

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1 hour ago What do proposed changes to the Cleaner Vehicle Discount mean for Londoners? Experts discuss the road ahead

The Cleaner Vehicle Discount for London’s Congestion Charge Zone may be ending in December. Key figures in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, who are all part of the newly formed Electric London coalition, discussed the implications of potential changes to the CVD at The Standard’s roundtable event in July

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1 hour ago Phil Spencer: rumoured reforms to stamp duty and capital gains tax would be catastrophic for London

It’s difficult to exaggerate the disruption and distortion that would take place in the lead up to any changes, half of London would be on the market

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1 hour ago BBC's Stranded on Honeymoon Island launch date, full cast and how to watch

Stranded on Honeymoon Island is the BBC's latest reality dating show, which sees singletons left to fend for themselves on a tropical island

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1 hour ago Netflix is about to remove a large number of films and TV shows

You’ll want to watch many of these before they disappear

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2 h. ago Bakkavor cautions over rising costs ahead of £1.2 billion takeover

The fresh food supplier said cost inflation was being driven by price hikes for ingredients and a rising wage bill.

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2 h. ago London weather: Heavy rain hits rush hour as Met Office issues flood warning

The Met Office has warned that heavy rain could cause flooding in parts of the country

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2 h. ago Stranded on Honeymoon Island start time, cast, host and how to watch BBC reality show

New dating show Stranded on Honeymoon Island is due to launch on BBC. Here's everything you need to know...

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2 h. ago Watches of Switzerland shrugs off tariffs impact as US demand steady

The London-listed retailer said trading had been strong over the 18 weeks to the end of August, particularly in the US.

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2 h. ago 'I saw Oasis in the UK and America – there was a a very big difference'

One lucky Oasis fan said there was one big difference after she managed to watch the band perform in her hometown in the UK, as well as America

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2 h. ago This was the hottest summer on record. If it happens again next year, Britain’s ecosystems won’t cope | Lucy Jones

A future of extreme heatwaves, drought and collapsing habitats awaits if we continue to ignore the danger signsWhat does British summertime mean to you? Blackberries? Picnics? Festivals? Ticks? This summer has been the hottest on record in the UK. As human-caused climate breakdown intensifies, the outdoor areas we spend time in are changing – and so, too, are our relationships with the land and the ecosystems we live in.My home is in the south of England, near beautiful woodlands. Since moving there in 2016, the number of ticks my family has picked up in the woods has increased each year, but this summer has been astonishing. For a few weeks, our four-year-old came home from nursery with a tick almost every day. I’ve had many: some tiny nymphal ones that could be easily missed. We spend time in Scotland, too, and find ticks often when we go there now.Lucy Jones is a journalist and the author of Losing Eden and The Nature Seed Continue reading...

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3 h. ago London’s calling and sumo’s top division — along with Hello Kitty — are ready to answer

London’s calling and sumo’s top division — along with Hello Kitty — are ready to answer  The Japan Times

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