5 h. ago Young people don’t feel part of the EU – and they’re right | Francesco Grillo

Its remote, top-down structures need a fresh, citizen-led approach fit for the digital age. Let’s start by extending Erasmus to school-goersThe former Italian prime minister Mario Draghi produced his much-awaited prescription for how to reboot Europe’s economy last year. The Draghi report was rightly applauded as a rude awakening for a European Union that is far too complacent about its own obsolescence. Draghi concluded that an €800bn-a-year public spending boost would be needed to end years of stagnation. If Europe did not catch up with its rivals, he warned, it would face a “slow and agonising” decline.And yet, one ingredient was missing from Draghi’s recipe. In his nearly 400-page roadmap for rescuing the EU, the word “democracy” is mentioned only three times (once in the bibliography). By contrast, “integration” is used 96 times and “defence” 391 times. It’s true that Draghi’s report was explicitly devoted to the future of European competitiveness (and not more widely to the Eu...

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55 h. ago Toddler mauled to death by family's pet pit bull in 'horrible' dog attack at home

Blakely Blosser was killed by the pit bull at her home in Dover, Ohio, on July 2. Her mother Nicole had leaned over in order to pick up some laundry when Blakely was behind her, which led the pet to turn violent. In the single moment Nicole turned her back, the dog growled and jumped at Blakely, biting at the helpless baby several times, including at her throat and face.

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62 h. ago Helpless mum fights pit bull as vicious family dog mauls one

One-year-old Blakely Blosser was killed by the family dog despite her mum Nicole's best efforts to save her from the vicious pit bull's mauling

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3 d. ago Brigitte Macron 'rejects and ignores' her husband in 'frosty' display, body language expert reveals

French President Emmanuel Macron, 47, was ignored by his wife Brigitte, 72, while he offered her a hand off a plane today as they arrived in Britain Wales ahead of their three-day state visit.

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7 d. ago Day of mourning ahead of Diogo Jota's funeral: Liverpool star's heartbroken wife and family and friends visit chapel in Portugal where coffin is being held before tomorrow's ceremony

Rute Cardoso, who only married the 28-year-old footballer on June 22, walked into Sao Cosme Chapel in Gondomar after returning with her husband's body from Spain late last night.

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9 d. ago Family dog saves disabled mum's life after fire rips through home

Katrina Archer had gone for an afternoon nap but was woken up as flames ripped through the building.

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9 d. ago XL Bully mauls family dog to death in horrific street attack

Lee Bennison was left covered in blood as his beloved pet dog Daisy was killed after being attacked by two unmuzzled XL bully dogs in Darwen, Lancashire

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9 d. ago Dogs and Postal Workers: As dog attacks on posties increase, here's expert advice for dog owners

Dogs and postal workers don’t always mix well.

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1 week ago Dog Speeds 2025: Here are the 20 fastest and slowest breeds of adorable dog

Not all dogs are born to run - some are born to plod.

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1 week ago Picking the perfect family dog: Expert offers tips on finding the best pup for your household 🐶

Follow these tips for the best chance to get the dog of your dreams.

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1 week ago Wife's body still missing after husband pretended she was alive for five years

Donald Graham murdered his partner and lied about her being alive for five years

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1 week ago Mystery over missing wife's body after husband pretended she was alive for 5 years

Manipulative killer Donald Graham avoided justice for five years after the disappearance of his wealthy lover, Janet Brown, went un-investigated by Northumbria Police until a bank worker spotted fraudulent signatures on her account

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2 w. ago Vet Tips for Dog Owners: Here's how to keep your adorable dog healthy

Follow these tips and your pet will thank you for it in the years to come.

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2 w. ago Dog Health 2025: Here are the 26 most and least healthy breeds of adorable dog

Some dog breeds are more likely to need a dreaded vet visit than others.

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2 w. ago Dog owners warned of Foxtail danger: How the spiky grass can lead to big vet bills

There’s a hidden danger in the British countryside dog owners should be aware of.

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2 w. ago Dog Obedience 2025: Here are the 20 most and least naturally obedient breeds of adorable dog

Some breeds of adorable dog are desperate to please their owner by obeying commands - whereas others apear like they couldn’t care less.

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3 w. ago Kate Middleton shares adorable Prince William birthday photo with new puppies

Prince William is celebrating his 43rd birthday today - and the Princess of Wales has taken to social media to mark the day by sharing an adorable picture of him with the family dog Orla

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3 w. ago Top Dog Crossbreeds 2025: Here are the 10 most popular adorable dog crosses

With dog ownership soaring, these are the crossbreeds that prove most popular for those not bothered about a pedigree certificate.

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3 w. ago The REAL cost of forgiving my husband's affair. My body was screaming to leave, but I took him back... then his lover sent me a video so cruel I'll never be the same

When you hear about someone who stays with their cheating husband, it's easy to judge. I probably would've too, once. Before it happened to me.

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3 w. ago Dog Prices 2025: Here are the 20 most and least expensive breeds of adorable pedigree puppy

How much is that doggy in the window?

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