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New AI-based research suggests chemicals known for their negative health effects are produced in the most popular flavoured vapes. We need for tighter regulation on vapes – fast
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Viewers were concerned that the reality TV star struggled to breathe in her ultra-tight corset while posing on the red carpet
Prisoners at the Terrorism Confinement Centre, a prison in Tecoluca, El Salvador, built to house 40,000 gang members convicted or detained.
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Governments across Latin America are resorting to draconian measures in an attempt to rein in surging gang violence.
Palestinian civilians are evacuating Rafah as Israeli troops prepare to launch their long-awaited assault on the city.
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The US is redoubling its efforts to complete construction of an aid pier off the coast of Gaza, but with road crossings closed, this will not be enough.
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The government’s decision may seem hard to fathom.
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Since coining the term microplastics 20 years ago on May 7 2004, Richard Thompson reflects on the progress being made to halt plastic pollution.
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A selection of our coverage of the conflict in Gaza from the past fortnight.
There are grants of £7,500 available to help with the cost of installing heat pumps.
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The public is largely open to moving away from fossil fuel use for residential heating and hot water.
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Our research has found that young people rarely report their experiences.
A.J. Odudu and Will Best present Big Brother on ITV.
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Once huge ratings draws, reality TV shows are facing dwindling audiences in the UK and elsewhere. Is this the end of the genre, or can it adapt to survive?
Andy and the Odd Socks on stage.
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How do our differences unite us? Lessons from a kids’ rock band.
Could this be the start of a golden era for Spotify?
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Commentators have been asking for years when the streaming giant will turn profitable – that time may now have come.
Members of the security forces try to stop protesters during a pro-Palestinian rally near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan, in October 2023.
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Jordan’s foreign policy has landed the kingdom in hot water.
Georgians attend a protest against a bill on ‘foreign agents’ near the Georgian Parliament in Tbilisi, Georgia, on April 16 2024.
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Georgians have taken to the streets to protest a Putin-style ‘foreign agents’ law.
Computer-assisted warfare: an Israeli patrol in the Gaza Strip, March 2024.
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A selection of our coverage of the conflict in Gaza from the past fortnight.
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The film leans too heavily on the tabloids’ damaging visual narrative instead of venturing to create its own.
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Nicolás Maduro cracks down on civil liberties as Venezuela prepares for its presidential election.
Larry David, the creator and star of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
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Larry David has called time on the misanthropic cult TV comedy classic after 12 seasons and 120 episodes.
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Rihanna’s cover for the Spring 2024 edition has come under fire for being sacrilegious and distasteful – but it’s devilishly divine at exposing the misogyny and hypocrisy of organised religion
Beth, lead singer and accordionist of band NoGood Boyo.
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Wales has a rich musical heritage, and the next generation is ready to take centre stage.