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UK economy figures not as bad as they look despite GDP fall, analysts say

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Owner of Cote restaurant chain cooks up sale plan

UK economy remains fragile - and there are risks and traps lurking around the corner

UK economy remains fragile - and there are risks and traps lurking around the corner

Mystery discovery in space is most likely the 'oldest comet ever seen'

Mystery discovery in space is most likely the 'oldest comet ever seen'

TV doctor and IVF pioneer quits British Medical Association over 'damaging' strikes

TV doctor and IVF pioneer quits British Medical Association over 'damaging' strikes

Heat deaths in England and Wales could surge 50-fold, study warns

Heat deaths in England and Wales could surge 50-fold, study warns

Coastguard responding to 'multiple incidents' involving small boats in Channel

Coastguard responding to 'multiple incidents' involving small boats in Channel

Two women die after BMW crashes into care home

Two women die after BMW crashes into care home

Unite votes to suspend Angela Rayner over Birmingham bin strike

Unite votes to suspend Angela Rayner over Birmingham bin strike

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Mystery interstellar object could be oldest known comet

Mystery interstellar object could be oldest known comet

Scientists have been racing to discover the origins of 3I/Atlas since it was spotted last week.... Read more

Indonesian volcano spews massive ash cloud as it erupts again

Indonesian volcano spews massive ash cloud as it erupts again

Following a series of eruptions three weeks ago, Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki has begun spewing hot ash and lava again.... Read more

Did US government cuts contribute to the Texas tragedy?

Did US government cuts contribute to the Texas tragedy?

Following the Texas floods some Democrats have warned about the "consequences" of President Trump's cuts to the federal workforce.... Read more

200 million year-old flying reptile species found

200 million year-old flying reptile species found

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Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming

Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming

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What's the truth of The Salt Path?

What's the truth of The Salt Path?

Trump's trade war gets personal

Trump's trade war gets personal

Destroyed, dismantled or dangerous: Is Iran still a global threat?

Destroyed, dismantled or dangerous: Is Iran still a global threat?

Courting Trump: Why African nations want to win over the White House

Courting Trump: Why African nations want to win over the White House

Tracking the fly-tipping gangs turning trash into cash

Tracking the fly-tipping gangs turning trash into cash

Why Boris's best mate is off to Reform

Why Boris's best mate is off to Reform

Iran's crackdown on so-called Afghan spies

Iran's crackdown on so-called Afghan spies

Why has Trump U-turned over Ukraine?

Why has Trump U-turned over Ukraine?

Why has Trump U-turned over Ukraine?

Why has Trump U-turned over Ukraine?

The Salt Path author's fourth book delayed

The Salt Path author's fourth book delayed

The Salt Path author Raynor Winn's fourth book has been delayed by her publisher.

Singer Chris Brown denies further charges following alleged bottle attack

Singer Chris Brown denies further charges followin...

R&B singer Chris Brown has denied further charges following an alleged bottle attack in a London nightclub.

Salt Path author responds to claims she lied about 'true' story

Salt Path author responds to claims she lied about...

Salt Path author Raynor Winn has said claims she lied about her story are "highly misleading" and called suggestions her husband made up his illness "utterly vile".

Handbag sells for £7.4m at auction

Handbag sells for £7.4m at auction

A handbag has sold for €8.6m (£7.4m) - becoming the most valuable ever sold at auction.

'Covert' and 'accelerating campaign' to return Elgin Marbles to Greece, say campaigners

'Covert' and 'accelerating campaign' to return Elg...

Former prime minister Liz Truss, historian Dr David Starkey and Sir John Redwood are among 34 signatories to a letter alleging the British Museum is part of a "covert" and "accelerating campaign" to return the Elgin Marbles to Greece.

Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen 'died from heart failure'

Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen 'died from hea...

Actor Michael Madsen, who starred in Reservoir Dogs and Thelma & Louise, died from heart failure, his cardiologist has said.

All3Media owner RedBird IMI among suitors for Coulthard-owned TV firm

All3Media owner RedBird IMI among suitors for Coul...

The owner of the television producer behind Squid Game: The Challenge and Call The Midwife is among the suitors circling Whisper Group, the firm founded by broadcaster Jake Humphrey and former racing driver David Coulthard.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentencing hearing confirmed

Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentencing hearing confirmed

The date for Sean "Diddy" Combs's sentencing hearing has been confirmed.

Gregg Wallace reportedly sacked from MasterChef as he issues blistering statement

Gregg Wallace reportedly sacked from MasterChef as...

Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has vowed he will "not go quietly", amid reports that he has been sacked from MasterChef.

The British stereotypes Lena Dunham had to get over for her new London romcom

The British stereotypes Lena Dunham had to get ove...

Horse-drawn carriages, picturesque gardens and endless cups of tea are just some of the stereotypical tropes that have shaped America's romanticised image of England before even stepping foot on the island.

Mystery discovery in space is most likely the 'oldest comet ever seen'

Mystery discovery in space is most likely the 'old...

A mystery interstellar object discovered by British astronomers is most likely the oldest comet ever seen.

TV doctor and IVF pioneer quits British Medical Association over 'damaging' strikes

TV doctor and IVF pioneer quits British Medical As...

One of the UK's best-known doctors says he has resigned from the British Medical Association (BMA) because it has "effectively encouraged young doctors to strike".

Heat deaths in England and Wales could surge 50-fold, study warns

Heat deaths in England and Wales could surge 50-fo...

Heat-related deaths in England and Wales could rise 50-fold by the 2070s as climate change collides with an ageing population, a study has warned.

Woman and three teenagers arrested over M&S, Co-op and Harrods cyber attacks

Woman and three teenagers arrested over M&S, Co-op...

Four people have been arrested by police investigating cyber attacks targeting M&S, Co-op and Harrods.

Robot performs realistic surgery 'with 100% accuracy'

Robot performs realistic surgery 'with 100% accura...

A robot has performed realistic surgery on its own with 100% accuracy, researchers have announced.

'Milestone' technique could help cancer patients keep hair during chemotherapy

'Milestone' technique could help cancer patients k...

Researchers say they have found a "powerful double weapon" that could help cancer patients keep their hair during chemotherapy.

Heatwave likely killed 263 people in London, say scientists

Heatwave likely killed 263 people in London, say s...

An extra 263 Londoners likely died in the recent heatwave, according to stark new estimates.

Water firm agrees to pay multi-million pound penalty for wastewater failures

Water firm agrees to pay multi-million pound penal...

South West Water has agreed to pay a £24m penalty for wastewater spillages, the water regulator said.

Families describe wildfire 'nightmare' as Marseille came close to disaster

Families describe wildfire 'nightmare' as Marseill...

Standing by the charred remains of the Marseille wildfire, you appreciate how close France's second-largest city came to disaster.

Musk's AI chatbot updated after posting antisemitic messages on X and praising Hitler

Musk's AI chatbot updated after posting antisemiti...

Grok, the AI chatbot running on Elon Musk's social media platform, has been updated again after it posted numerous antisemitic messages on X.