3 h. ago ‘Zizian’ follower named ‘person of interest’ in her parents’ killing denies all allegations: ‘We aren’t a murder cult’

In a 20-page letter from jail shared with The Independent, the 32-year-old defended her group’s motives and said their namesake Ziz LaSota is on ‘hunger strike’

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4 h. ago Hypoallergenic Dogs 2025: Here are 13 breeds of adorable dog that shed little hair

Just because you - or a member of your family - suffer from allergies, you can still welcome a dog into your home.

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4 h. ago Diner leaves people bitterly divided after complaining a restaurant charged her for hot water when she was unwell

The woman took to Reddit to reveal what happened at the unnamed Los Angeles restaurant - and explained that she requested hot water for medicinal purposes as she had a 'sore throat'.

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4 h. ago What is the Indus Water Treaty and what does its suspension mean for India and Pakistan?

After the tourist massacre in Kashmir, India pulled out of the 1960 agreement, which Pakistan describes as an act of war

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4 h. ago Toddler killed in horror collision as he's hit by two cars while chasing family dog

A one-year-old boy tragically died in a road accident in Florida on Wednesday. The boy was trying to catch the family dog when he ran into oncoming traffic and was hit by two cars

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4 h. ago Revealed: The HUGE differences between US peace deal proposals for Ukraine and Europe's

Leaked documents show the White House far more willing to concede Ukrainian territory to Moscow.

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4 h. ago Stirling spirit brand puts casks to the depths for innovative offering

The spirit-filled cask was plunged to the bottom of Loch Ness, where the profile of the drink was changed by the pressure of the deep water.

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5 h. ago 2025 London Marathon Women's Preview: Sifan Hassan Faces Tigst Assefa in Olympic Rematch

2025 London Marathon Women's Preview: Sifan Hassan Faces Tigst Assefa in Olympic Rematch  LetsRun.com

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5 h. ago Woman unfairly dismissed from Marks and Spencer because she was pregnant, tribunal rules

The tribunal heard that the claimant was not given a formal termination letter, notice period or any right to appeal

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6 h. ago Gang of crazed monkeys kill mum as she's covered with boiling water

There's been an uptick in monkey-related violence in across Indian villages after a woman was killed when a troop of menacing monkeys attacked her while she was carrying bath water

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6 h. ago Thousands of households to get £250 compensation payout this weekend

South West Water said around 13,000 households will receive £250 in compensation after enduring major problems with their water supplies in recent days.

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8 h. ago Celebrity Big Brother fans 'spot secret message' about JoJo's relationship in Chris' letter

Celebrity Big Brother is coming to a close but fans think they spotted a hidden message by Chris Hughes' mum as JoJo Siwa read out his letter from home on the penultimate episode

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8 h. ago Tesco shopper horrified as 'dead rodent foetus' found INSIDE iceberg lettuce

Georgia Rizzi, 34, was sickened when she discovered what appeared to be the foetus of a dead rat inside the wrapping of a lettuce she bought from a Tesco in Chichester, West Sussex

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8 h. ago Celebrity Big Brother fans convinced they have discovered 'shocking hidden meaning' in JoJo Siwa's 'cold' letter from partner Kath Ebbs amid her 'intimate' friendship with Chris Hughes

The Dance Moms star, 21, and the former Love Islander, 32, have continued to raise eyebrows over their 'flirty' connection in the house, with Kath receiving cruel online abuse as a result.

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8 h. ago Shopper is left 'sick to the stomach' after discovering a 'dead rodent embryo' in her Tesco lettuce

Georgia Rizzi was about to fix lunch with the romaine lettuce from Tesco Extra in Chichester, West Sussex, when she spotted something unusual.

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9 h. ago Girl, 11, arm savaged in brutal Pocket Bully dog attack during playdate at friend's house

Schoolgirl Maisie Wallace, 11, was savaged by the canine at a friend's house in Dundee before being rushed off to hospital - where she was told she would need to have the muscle in her arm reconstructed

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9 h. ago M&S dismissed woman because she was pregnant, tribunal rules

The woman had been working at a Marks and Spencer bakery but when she said she was pregnant she was let go

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9 h. ago Dog and cat owners share the things they wish they knew before bringing home a pet

Pet owners have shared the top 20 thins they believe every potential dog or cat owner should know, after learning the hard way

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9 h. ago Reeves hints at priority as she says ‘trading relationship with Europe arguably more important’ than US – UK politics live

Chancellor said she understood the focus on possible deal with US, but added the EU remained ‘our nearest neighbours and trading partners’Water company bosses face up to two years in prison if they cover up illegal sewage spills under new laws coming into force, PA Media reports. PA says:The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said no prison sentences have been handed to water company executives since privatisation despite widespread illegal sewage discharges, and the tougher penalties were essential because some firms have obstructed investigations.Environment secretary Steve Reed said: “Bosses must face consequences if they commit crimes. There must be accountability. From today, there will be no more hiding places.”I’m now pretty optimistic that we are moving in a good direction.In the end, I think everybody understands that this is about our security in Europe. It requires cooperation between democracies, friends, allies, countries with the same values.The...

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9 h. ago Teen girl killed when car ploughs off road into river as cops issue urgent appeal

A teenager died when her car left the road at Kilaldry Bridge in Kilmoyler, Ireland, and entered the River Aherlow, as gardai removed her body from the water this morning.

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