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Ukraine condemns 'brutal' Russian strikes ahead of second day of peace talks
Ukraine has condemned a fresh wave of Russian strikes overnight which killed one person and injured 23 others, as talks with the US aimed…
Susan Darwin
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The Traitors stars serve up drama in nail-biting final
Ian YoungsCulture reporter Spoiler warning: This story contains details of the winner(s) of The Traitors UK After three weeks of murder,…
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Stop tracking employee engagement. Try this instead
Companies have never had more tools to measure engagement, yet employees have never reported feeling more disconnected. It’s one of the…
Culture
Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje: UFC 324 predictions from Michael Bisping, Ilia Topuria, Sean O'Malley, Rose Namajunas and more
Paddy Pimblett aims to make history when he faces Justin Gaethje for the UFC lightweight interim title on Saturday in Las Vegas. The…
Culture
Women filmed in secret for TikTok content - then harassed online
Dilara was on her lunch break in the London store where she works when a tall man walked up to her and said: "I swear red hair means…
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Cost of living: Are things going to get better for your finances?
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent The UK's rate of inflation has risen, but the chancellor, in response, promised that Britain…
Business
Pokémon cards: The 'liquid asset' increasingly attracting criminals
Pokémon is a globally recognised name, from games, to TV and trading cards - it has had a huge influence on the world since it was created…
Business
The Traitors UK series 4 best moments: Bust-ups, secrets and extreme reactions
Ian Youngs, Jemma Crewand Paul Glynn Watch: The Traitors series four's most iconic moments Spoiler warning: This contains juicy details of…
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Tragic chapter on the trains sends rail superpower Spain into crisis
Guy Hedgecoein Córdoba, Spain "Since the high-speed line was built, 30-something years ago, we never had any problems, it worked perfectly…
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Hundreds of Minnesota businesses close to protest ICE presence
Hundreds of businesses in Minnesota shut their doors on Friday and thousands of protesters turned out in the frigid cold as part of an…
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Police officers to be told they must get work licence or face dismissal
Every police officer in England and Wales will be required to hold a licence to be able to continue working, the Home Office has said.…
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How childcare workers in Minnesota are protesting ICE
Since the Trump administration deployed 2,000 immigration officers to Minneapolis a few weeks ago, childcare workers have been on high…
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Prince Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect'
The Duke of Sussex has called for the sacrifices of Nato troops to be "spoken about truthfully and with respect", after the US president…
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Dr Pepper used a TikTok creator’s jingle. Now everyone wants to get in on the act
For the first time in Dr Pepper’s 140-year history, the brand is the second-most-popular soda in America. Now it has a shiny new jingle to…
Culture
England fans at World Cup: Was Gianni Infantino fair about behaviour of supporters at past tournaments
Infantino's comments were made directly in relation to World Cup appearances. It is fair to make the point that since France 1998 there…
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The workplace just got even less friendly for LGBTQ+ workers
This week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission rescinded its guidance on workplace harassment, in a move that could significantly…
Business
Post Office and Fujitsu accused of delaying £4m damages claim
Post Office and Fujitsu have been accused of driving up legal costs and delaying a former sub-postmaster from suing them for £4m in…
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How America’s WHO exit could affect flu shots, outbreaks, and future pandemics
The U.S. is no longer part of the World Health Organization. After the Trump administration declared its intention to pull the country out…
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Alleged drug kingpin and ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding arrested
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding has been arrested in Mexico and will be extradited to the US…
Lifestyle
Thousands of travelers may have to pay extra fees at the airport next week
Traveling soon? If you’re planning on flying domestically, starting February 1, which is next Sunday, you may have to pay an extra fee at…
Culture
Six Nations: Steve Borthwick dares England to dream of Paris glory
Steve Borthwick has given England the challenge of leading their fans to a final-round assault on Paris as they chase Six Nations glory…
Culture
Inside NBA House, the league’s big bet on wooing European fans
In the early 1980s, the National Basketball Association (NBA) faced a crisis. Television ratings were plummeting—the 1981 NBA finals were…
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Winter Storm Fern 2026: These 2 weather maps track when snow and ice storms are forecast to hit states this weekend
America is on the cusp of its first major winter storm of the new year. Dubbed Winter Storm Fern, the storm is expected to begin today and…