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Baywatch to budgie smugglers: 100 years of swimwear on show
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Baywatch to budgie smugglers: 100 years of swimwear on show

One of the most famous pieces of swimwear in the world - the bikini worn by Pamela Anderson in Baywatch - will be displayed in London in an exhibition dedicated to swimming and our enduring love of water.

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December 11, 2024
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Cost of average UK Christmas dinner up 6.5% as vegetable prices soar

The cost of an average Christmas dinner has risen 6.5% on last year, pushed up by hefty price rises for potatoes, cauliflower, carrots and parsnips.

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December 11, 2024
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PinkNews bosses are accused of sexual misconduct by employees

Downing Street has described as \"very concerning\" multiple allegations of sexual misconduct made against the couple who run PinkNews, the world's largest LGBTQ+ website.

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December 11, 2024
Photos of DHL fire suggest blast was strong enough to down plane
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Photos of DHL fire suggest blast was strong enough to down plane

Photographs of the fire caused by a suspected Russian incendiary device at a DHL facility in Birmingham in July have backed up intelligence assessments that the blast was strong enough to have brought down a cargo plane.

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December 11, 2024
McCartney warns 'AI could take over' as UK debates copyright laws
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McCartney warns 'AI could take over' as UK debates copyright laws

Paul McCartney has backed calls for laws to stop mass copyright theft by companies building generative artificial intelligence, warning AI \"could just take over\".

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December 11, 2024
Specialist courts could help prolific offenders break addictions, says sentencing review head
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Specialist courts could help prolific offenders break addictions, says sentencing review head

Specialist courts focused on breaking the addictions of prolific offenders are \"efficient\" and \"a good idea\", the head of the government's sentencing review has said as he suggested they could be introduced across England and Wales.

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December 11, 2024
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Asylum Europe urged not to freeze claims as fall of Assad leaves uncertain future

The UN refugee agency and the UK's biggest refugee charity have warned European countries not to turn their backs on the Syrians who are applying for asylum.

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December 11, 2024
'Do we go back or not?' Syrians now living in Germany weigh up return to homeland
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'Do we go back or not?' Syrians now living in Germany weigh up return to homeland

Reem Alali is still reeling from the news that the brutal regime she fled eight years ago has collapsed, leaving her and her family with feelings of both excitement and trepidation.

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December 11, 2024
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Leading group that overthrew regime not a direct threat to UK, say officials

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the leading group that overthrew the Assad regime in Syria, is not a direct terror threat to the UK, according to western intelligence assessments.

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December 11, 2024
Mazen al-Hamada Activist who survived to tell story of torture found dead in notorious prison
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Mazen al-Hamada Activist who survived to tell story of torture found dead in notorious prison

When he spoke to lawmakers and lecture theatres around the world, Mazen al-Hamada's face told the story of the brutal torture enacted by the regime of Bashar al-Assad.

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December 11, 2024
'This is a happy day' Fighters return home to reunite with families and start rebuilding their lives
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'This is a happy day' Fighters return home to reunite with families and start rebuilding their lives

This time, the doors of the Syrian state broadcaster were held open for Mohammed Abu al-Zaid. The rebel commander strode into the building, camo-clad and with a pistol on his hip, and greeted the channel's staff. The warm welcome was a far cry from his entrance on Sunday morning, when he stormed the building and announced live on air that Bashar al-Assad's regime had officially fallen.

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December 11, 2024
Rebels and NGOs keen to prosecute over war crimes but lawyers warn challenges await
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Rebels and NGOs keen to prosecute over war crimes but lawyers warn challenges await

The rebel leader now running much of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has offered rewards for senior army and intelligence officers involved in war crimes, as the Assad regime's sudden fall brought hopes of justice for the many atrocities of one of the world's most brutal dictatorships.

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December 11, 2024
Diplomacy HTS could be removed from UN's terrorist list
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Diplomacy HTS could be removed from UN's terrorist list

The UN would consider taking the Syrian rebel group that toppled the regime of Bashar al-Assad off its designated terrorist list if it passes the key test of forming a truly inclusive transitional government, according to a senior official at the world body.

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December 11, 2024
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Vodafone 'left store managers suicidal'

Vodafone \"unjustly enriched\" itself at the expense of scores of vulnerable small business owners by slashing commissions to franchisees running the mobile phone group's high street stores, according to allegations filed yesterday in the high court.

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December 11, 2024
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Care homes to be used for asylum seekers

Asylum seekers will be housed in disused care homes and student digs under a Home Office plan to find 800 new accommodation sites and cut a bill that has risen to £8m a day.

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December 11, 2024
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Israel strikes military targets and seizes territory in Syria offensive

Air attacks hit hundreds of sites including naval fleet and missile stores

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December 11, 2024
New Syrian PM named as outside powers move to shore up their interests
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New Syrian PM named as outside powers move to shore up their interests

Syria's leading rebel group has named a new prime minister at the head of the country's transitional government, as outside powers moved to shore up their interests in the wake of the Assad regime's collapse.

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December 11, 2024
TV review It feels like a spoof: Prince Harry's show on the super-rich's stupidest sport
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TV review It feels like a spoof: Prince Harry's show on the super-rich's stupidest sport

Back in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan signed a $100m deal with Netflix to produce - as they put it - \"content that informs but also gives hope\" utilising \"powerful storytelling\" through a \"truthful and relatable lens\". What this meant in practice was that they made one reality show about how hard they had it, and then they stuttered.

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December 11, 2024
Outrage in Spain as the winner of Scrabble title doesn't speak the language
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Outrage in Spain as the winner of Scrabble title doesn't speak the language

Representing 20 countries from across the globe, more than 150 players battled it out at the Spanish world Scrabble championships.

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December 11, 2024
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Labour faces clash with unions over 2.8% public sector pay rise

The government is set for a clash with unions after ministers recommended a 2.8% pay rise for teachers, NHS staff and other public sector workers.

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December 11, 2024
Thousands penalised after failure to overhaul carer's allowance
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Thousands penalised after failure to overhaul carer's allowance

Hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers were hit with ruinous penalties for minor breaches of carer's allowance rules in the five years after senior welfare officials promised to fix the scandal-hit benefit, an official audit has revealed.

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December 11, 2024
The Guardian

O'Gara open to England job but rules out leading Wales

Ronan O'Gara has declared his interest in taking a top international coaching role in the foreseeable future but will not be a contender for the Wales job should it fall vacant.

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December 10, 2024
Red card for referee Coote sacked over Klopp rant and white powder allegations
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Red card for referee Coote sacked over Klopp rant and white powder allegations

David Coote's contract as a Premier League referee has been terminated after an investigation into his off-field behaviour.

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December 10, 2024
Ratcliffe left with bloody nose after Ashworth farce
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Ratcliffe left with bloody nose after Ashworth farce

The sporting director's exit further tests United fans' faith in the direction of travel under Ineos owner

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December 10, 2024
Bowen relieves West Ham to turn up heat on O'Neil
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Bowen relieves West Ham to turn up heat on O'Neil

Pitted against the incompetence of Wolves' defending, the mediocrity of West Ham's performance was not enough to bring about the end of Julen Lopetegui's unhappy reign.

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December 10, 2024
Postecoglou's story of hard luck hints at deeper Spurs issues
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Postecoglou's story of hard luck hints at deeper Spurs issues

Likable manager points to injuries and refereeing errors but the club's underlying approach may be the problem

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December 10, 2024
European routs lead to thorny questions around new format
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European routs lead to thorny questions around new format

If Paris Saint-Germain take an early lead at Red Bull Salzburg tonight they may wonder whether to stick or twist.

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December 10, 2024
Emery urges Villa to 'break our limit' in top-eight push
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Emery urges Villa to 'break our limit' in top-eight push

Unai Emery has urged Aston Villa to \"break our limit\" by enhancing their chances of advancing automatically to the Champions League last 16 with victory against RB Leipzig.

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December 10, 2024
Slot confirms 'outstanding' Alisson ready to face Girona
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Slot confirms 'outstanding' Alisson ready to face Girona

Alisson could make his Liverpool return against Girona in the Champions League at Montilivi tonight after Arne Slot confirmed that he is ready to start again.

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December 10, 2024
Five takeaways from England's series success in New Zealand
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Five takeaways from England's series success in New Zealand

Pressure tells Unless you're Australia, New Zealand is not an easy place to win a Test series.

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December 10, 2024