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Starmer and Macron to co-host Strait of Hormuz talks in Paris on Friday
2+ week, 2+ day ago (898+ words) International leaders will gather in Paris on Friday in an effort to come up with a plan to ensure the Strait of Hormuz can remain open to shipping after the Middle East war ends. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and…...
UK cyber agency urges Brits to stop using passwords and use alternative
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (559+ words) A UK cyber agency has warned Brits to stop using traditional passwords and to adopt passkeys as they're said to be safer against hackers. The National Cyber Security Centre [NCSC] advised this week that the public should stop relying on…...
Graham Linehan "proud" to damage trans activist"s phone, court told
22+ hour, 2+ min ago (660+ words) TV writer and activist Graham Linehan was "proud" to have damaged a trans activist's mobile phone during a dispute outside a conference, a court has been told. Linehan, 57, snatched the phone of Sophia Brooks and threw it to the ground…...
Thousands back campaign to raise Personal Allowance to "18k
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (255+ words) Support is rapidly growing for a campaign calling on Rachel Reeves to raise the HMRC personal tax allowance to "18, 000. A petition on the UK Parliament website has now passed more than 15, 000 signatures, crossing the 10, 000 threshold that triggers an official government…...
UK pet company used by 100, 000s customers enters administration after 27 years
2+ week, 3+ day ago (510+ words) An online UK pet company used by 100, 000s customers across the country has entered administration. Pet Planet, based in Livingston (West Lothian, Scotland), launched in July 1999 and over the past 27 years has become "a trusted destination for everything pets need". The…...
Unsung heroes: Triumphant welcome at emotional London Marathon finish line
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (525+ words) Hannah Gavios suffered a life-changing spinal cord injury in 2016 after she fell off a 150-ft cliff whilst fleeing an attacker in the dead of night when working out in Thailand teaching English. The 33-year-old from the New York City borough…...
From Doghouse to Guest Suite: 1 in 5 Brits now give their pets their own bedroom
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (725+ words) It's official: Britain has become a nation of "pet parents' and our homes are transforming because of it. From cosy pet nooks to paw-proof paint choices, our furry companions are no longer just living in our homes, they're shaping them....
Will Ferry double seals derby win for Dundee United
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (478+ words) Will Ferry was the home hero with a decisive derby double as Dundee United comfortably beat Dundee 3-0 at Tannadice. The wing-back netted in both halves and also provided an assist for Ryan Strain's third goal. Dundee had won the two…...
Trump issues "shoot to kill" order for boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (579+ words) Donald Trump has issued a "shoot to kill" order for Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The president said he has also directed the US navy to step-up clearance of the explosive devices from the critical Gulf…...
Norwich record hard-fought victory over Derby
1+ week, 1+ day ago (498+ words) Norwich recorded a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Derby at Carrow Road to deal a huge blow to the Rams" dreams of reaching the Championship play-offs " and keep their own slender hopes alive. Mohamed Toure fired the Canaries into the lead just…...