48 m. ago ‘Three weeks ago, this town was thriving’: Ukrainians flee the front line in Putin’s frantic land grab

Putin’s aggression on the Ukrainian front line has stepped up in the recent weeks, leaving locals with little choice but to flee west. Harry Stourton reports from the eastern town of Dobropillia

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75 m. ago Munich 1938 tells us Trump must not give anything away at Putin summit

Ukraine – and Europe – will be hoping that Trump can hold his nerve when he meets Putin in Alaska on Friday

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77 m. ago Netflix users share 'most underrated' crime drama with 'incredible acting'

Netflix fans have been searching through the streaming service's catalogue to find the best hidden gems, and one 'absolutely incredible' particular show is getting a lot of love

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85 m. ago NHS tells parents to look out for five symptoms in kids this week

Young children are more susceptible, and could become seriously ill

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1 hour ago Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin is ‘a smart guy’ as he heads to Alaska for meeting over Ukraine – Europe live

US president tells reporters ‘something is going to come up’ as he travels to Anchorage, Alaska, for meeting US hopes will be pivotal momentAsked if his conversation with Trump will cover territorial issues, Trump says:“They’ll be discussed, but I’ve got to let Ukraine make that decision, and I think they’ll make a proper decision, but I’m not here to negotiate for Ukraine. I’m here to get them at a table. “I noticed he’s bringing a lot of business people from Russia, and that’s good.I like that because they want to do business, but they’re not doing business until we get the war stopped.” Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Hot drinks have been linked to one type of cancer. Here’s what we know

Researchers have revealed the optimum temperature of a hot drink to protect your health

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2 h. ago Cat expert shares the 'golden rule' all pet owners should follow to keep them happy

Jackson Galaxy, best known for his TV show 'My Cat From Hell' has shared his 'golden rule' he says all cat owners should follow - but not everyone agrees it's needed for their cats

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2 h. ago Retail sales rise a solid 0.5% in July from June helped by rebounding auto sales

Shoppers stepped up their spending in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships

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2 h. ago Transfer news live: Liverpool boost in race to sign Isak, Baleba to Man Utd update, Arsenal battle Spurs for Eze

Follow all the latest transfer rumours, gossip and signings

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2 h. ago American travel influencer reveals horror of learning stalker who turned up at her home with rope had fled UK to continue terrorising her

Alexandra Saper, 33, was tormented by a 'delusional' Rob Keating who sent 'incessant and constant' messages and videos in which he shared his graphic sexual fantasies.

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2 h. ago Keep your towels luxuriously soft and fluffy with expert's seven simple steps

There's nothing worse than stepping out of the bath or shower and drying yourself off with a stiff and scratchy towel

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2 h. ago RVHD2 virus UK outbreak warning as pet owners told 'protect your animals'

Hot weather could see the strain hit UK shores, putting millions of domestic and wild rabbits at risk

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2 h. ago iPhone and Android users ruining camera with 'unnecessary' accessory

Many phone users have been left wondering whether they need to invest in a camera lens protector to prevent their photos from being impacted by scratches and scuffs - but experts have warned against it

Technology

2 h. ago ‘Unnecessary’ iPhone and Android accessory ruining your camera quality

You could be doing more harm than good in trying to protect every aspect of your phone

Technology

2 h. ago Booze up: is gen Z’s ‘sensible’ relationship with alcohol moving towards hedonism?

Reports those born between 1997 and 2012 are ditching clean-living ways don’t tell whole story, say expertsGen Z have long been hailed as “generation sensible” – dozens of articles have charted how they drink less alcohol, exercise more, eat a more healthy diet and have ditched night clubs for book clubs.But could that be about to change? Recent data has shown the proportion of gen Z – those born roughly between 1997 and 2012 – who are of legal drinking age and have consumed alcohol in the past six months has increased by 7% between 2024 and 2025. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Exposure to some common Pfas changes gene activity, new study finds

Findings help decipher mechanisms through which ‘forever chemicals’ cause disease, aiding in treating health problemsNew research suggests exposure to some common Pfas or “forever chemical” compounds causes changes to gene activity, and those changes are linked to health problems including multiple cancers, neurological disorders and autoimmune disease.The findings are a major step toward determining the mechanism by which the chemicals cause disease and could help doctors identify, detect and treat health problems for those exposed to Pfas before the issues advance. The research may also point toward other diseases potentially caused by Pfas that have not yet been identified, the authors said. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago ‘Three weeks ago, this town was thriving’: Ukrainians flee the frontline in Putin’s frantic land grab

Putin’s aggression on the Ukrainian frontline has stepped up in the recent weeks, leaving locals with little choice but to flee west. Harry Stourton reports from the eastern town of Dobropillia

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3 h. ago Stephen Robinson pushing the St Mirren boat forward as he reveals reasons behind new Buddies deal

Robinson and assistant Brian Kerr have committed to another three years in charge of the Paisley club

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3 h. ago Bruno Fernandes makes 'magical' Amad claim in cheeky Man United message

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes will be hopeful that his team can perform much better than last season

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3 h. ago Trump and Putin set for Alaska showdown as sidelined Zelensky waits to discover Ukraine's fate: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest updates as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet one another in an historic summit in Alaska to discuss how to end the war in Ukraine.

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