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‘Death cleaning’ isn’t morbid, it’s the healthiest thing you can do

‘Death cleaning’ isn’t morbid, it’s the healthiest thing you can do - IN FOCUS: None of us knows when our time will come, but we all have the power to ensure we don’t leave our loved ones with an almighty mess to clear up. Helen Coffey explores the Swedish practice of getting your affairs in order before you die

More than 10,000 passengers stranded after BA and easyJet flight cancellations

More than 10,000 passengers stranded after BA and easyJet flight cancellations - Exclusive: ‘To make us sit on a plane for three hours to then cancel the flight and give us zero alternatives is an absolute disgrace’

Jeremy Clarkson’s revolt against the super-priced gastro pub – despite everyone advising against it

Prepare for top beer, get ready for the grand pour: Jeremy Clarkson is opening a pub. Having been thwarted by West Oxfordshire District Council in his attempts to open a more traditional restaurant at his farm, Diddly Squat, the presenter has taken an ancient rural-celebrity path and bought a pub instead. Clarkson, 64, has taken over The Windmill i...

Wimbledon run 'fuels fire' for resurgent Emma Raducanu as she issues Judy Murray response

Wimbledon run 'fuels fire' for resurgent Emma Raducanu as she issues Judy Murray response - Briton lost to qualifier Lulu Sun in the fourth round, a day after pulling out of her high-profile mixed doubles partnership with Andy Murray

Emily Thornberry outburst after being snubbed for cabinet role by Keir Starmer

Emily Thornberry outburst after being snubbed for cabinet role by Keir Starmer - The former shadow attorney general was one of the few members of Labour’s top team not to receive her equivalent role in Government

French election: Leftists win big, far right places third

The left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) landed a surprise win over the far-right National Rally (RN) in the second round of the 2024 French legislative election. No alliance, however, managed to land an absolute majority.

Eamonn Holmes proudly stands unaided after admitting he felt 'humiliated' needing carers

Eamonn Holmes proudly stands unaided after admitting he felt 'humiliated' needing carers - Holmes uses a wheelchair due to severe back pain

Prince William steps in front of the camera for a new documentary series

The documentary, alongside a show at the Saatchi Gallery, will help the public better understand the experience of homelessness

Wayne Rooney leaves fans stunned as he gatecrashes pub quiz

The England legend and Euro 2024 pundit was more than happy to say hello to whoever approached him

France is now in a state of flux - and nobody saw this result coming

This is an astonishing result, perhaps the biggest surprise in the history of French elections. Nobody saw it coming - the pollsters, the public or the politicians.

Jurgen Klopp admitted Thiago ‘frustration’ in emotional tribute and gave one-word summary

Thiago Alcantara is to retire from professional football at the age of 33 - just weeks after leaving Liverpool - and Jurgen Klopp's heartfelt words now seem all the more appropriate

Managing Liverpool - Feyenoord winger signs, Ibrahima Konate axed, Cody Gakpo change

Liverpool are gearing up for the 2024/25 season with Arne Slot at the helm

‘How would Helmut know?’ – Christian Horner sets record straight on RB20’s upgraded floor gains

Helmut Marko claimed Red Bull's Silverstone upgrade was only worth "half a tenth" of a second.

Huge 80s TV detective series reboot gets new cast including Harry Potter legend

Filming starts this month!

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Chilwell WANTED, Chukwuemeka CONCERN, Maresca's FIRST interview

The latest Chelsea transfer news today (Monday 8 July 2024) with updates on Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka and Enzo Maresca.

The 1.6 million-year-old discovery that changes what we know about human evolution

The 1.6 million-year-old discovery that changes what we know about human evolution - New research suggests language is eight times older than previously thought

Hannah Waddingham wins summer events season at Silverstone

The star looked fabulous while singing the national anthem.

Justin Bieber performs at pre-wedding bash of Indian billionaire’s son

Justin Bieber performs at pre-wedding bash of Indian billionaire’s son - Rihanna and Katy Perry sang at previous pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant

TV presenter Anne Diamond criticised over ‘unforgivable’ Emma Raducanu remark

TV presenter Anne Diamond criticised over ‘unforgivable’ Emma Raducanu remark - TV presenter hit out at 21-year-old over what she perceived to be a ‘giant snub’ of Andy Murray

Nuke veterans hope for 'Mr Bates' TV moment with new documentary

The decades-long cover-up of Cold War radiation experiments will be given the primetime TV treatment in a BBC documentary later this year

Toto Wolff reveals two Adrian Newey to Mercedes conditions in ‘messiah’ claim

Does Adrian Newey have another chapter still to write in his Formula 1 career?

Strange structures discovered in the Pacific could change our understanding of Earth

Scientists believe they’ve found a window into the dawn of time on Earth, and it’s hidden beneath the Pacific Ocean. A team led by geophysicist Simon Lamb, of the University of Wellington and scientist Cornel de Ronde, of GNS Science, said the key to our past lies in a remote corner of South Africa and way down on the seafloor off the coast of New ...

Thousands of passengers hit by flight cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick

Two of the UK's busiest airports are facing major cancellations.

What caused the deadly stampede in India?

Authorities in India have arrested six people following a deadly stampede in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. 121 women and children were killed at a religious event where nearly 250,000 had gathered to listen to a guru. To understand what caused this human tragedy, we talk to Sanjay Srivastava, professor of Anthropology at SOAS University of London.

Bank of England rate-setter casts doubt on August cut

Hopes of a summer interest rate cut have been knocked by a member of the Bank of England's rate-setting committee.

More than 10,000 passengers hit by flight cancellations

More than 10,000 passengers hit by flight cancellations - Affected passengers are unlikely to be eligible for compensation as the disruption is deemed to be out of airlines’ control.

Bubble bursts for France's far-right as voters bar it from power

By Elizabeth Pineau PARIS (Reuters) - The champagne was on ice at the far-right National Rally's (RN) headquarters, but the celebratory mood swiftly turned to disbelief when the first projected results from Sunday's parliamentary election appeared on TV screens. For days, Marine Le Pen had confidently predicted that her party would triumph with an outright majority and her protege Jordan

Defender agrees personal terms with Man United, £160,000-a-week deal finalised

Manchester United are actively searching the market for a new defender this summer. Following the departure of Raphael Varane this summer, the need for a new defender has increased at Old Trafford.

Eton pupils to swap their smartphones for offline Nokias from next term

Eton pupils to swap their smartphones for offline Nokias from next term - From September, the school will issue boys with a Nokia handset that is not connected to the internet and can only be used to make calls and send texts

Mason Greenwood trains with ex-Man Utd teammate ahead of next move

The 22-year-old is back in Manchester.

Iranian naval destroyer 'capsizes and sinks' in port as several people treated in hospital

Several people have been injured after an Iranian naval frigate capsized and sunk while repairs were being carried out on it at a port, state media has said.

Labour kick off first week in power with announcement blitz on planning, health and education

The Labour government has made a swathe of announcements as it enters its first full week in power, including plans to liberalise planning laws, boost dentist appointments and recruit more teachers.

Here’s the exact date the UK will start to sizzle under an incoming ‘heat dome’

The country’s been battered by some truly hideous weather lately. That’s about to change.

Gareth Southgate issues ban on England players ahead of Euro 2024 semi final

Southgate is being cautious ahead of England's crucial match on Wednesday.

Biden says he is 'not blind' to concerns about his age - but tells critics it is 'time to end' speculation

Joe Biden has said he is "not blind" to concerns about his age but has told critics it is "time to end" speculation about his future in the US presidential race.

FIA make important Max Verstappen admission after F1 racing rule broken

FIA 'might' update rules after hindsight admission...

Seven rules of slowing down after 60 – and why you shouldn’t take it too easy

It’s 9pm and I’m out for dinner with the man I am dating and he’s yawning. Am I boring  him? The opposite, he says. He’s finding it hard to keep up. He’s 63, retired and complaining that he never sees me and he thinks I need to slow down. OK, I admit it, it’s been a busy January. I’ve recently set up a book festival, I’m writing a book myself and I...

'A long overdue step': Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to ban no-fault evictions with end of section 21

'A long overdue step': Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to ban no-fault evictions with end of section 21 - The new Labour government has re-affirmed its promise to ban section 21 and committed to building 1.5 million new homes

Las Vegas hits all-time temperature record

Las Vegas has hit its all-time temperature record amid an ongoing widespread heatwave along the US West Coast.

Scientists Discovered Non Human Origins Inside An Ancient Cave In Siberia

Scientists Discovered Non Human Origins Inside An Ancient Cave In Siberia Subscribe To Life's Biggest Questions: http://bit.ly/2evqECe Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in Siberia's Denisova Cave, uncovering evidence of non-human origins. This secret has been kept hidden for centuries, but now, with the help of author and researcher Graham Hancock, we are able to explore the mysteries of this ancient site. From the Tunguska event to the Denisovans, join us on an incredible journey through time and space in this fascinating video. #knowledge #technology #history #science #facts #siberia #sciencefacts #discovery #ancient #secret #cave #lbq #lifesbiggestquestions For business inquiries, please contact [email protected]

US Supreme Court ruling a 'seldgehammer to president's accountability'

France 24's Douglas Herbert takes a closer look at the US Supreme Court's ruling on Monday that Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for actions that were within his constitutional powers as president, which, he says, gives the president the authority to "practically do whatever he wants, whenever he wants".

Labour’s focus on housebuilding for homeownership is missing a key detail

Over the party’s next five years in power, it wants to overhaul the planning system to build 1.5 million homes.

Suella Braverman’s Tory leadership bid ‘dead before it starts’ as key ally expected to back rival

Suella Braverman’s Tory leadership bid ‘dead before it starts’ as key ally expected to back rival - The former home secretary’s expected campaign to take over from Rishi Sunak has been dealt an early blow as Danny Kruger is set to support Robert Jenrick if he runs

More councils told to ‘plan for four-day week’ under Labour

Dozens more councils could switch to a four-day working week under Labour despite Britain’s productivity crisis. The 4 Day Week Campaign, which has called for a nationwide trial, said a more “sympathetic Labour government” could pave the way for more local authorities to switch to a shorter week. It comes after Lib Dem-run South Cambridgeshire dist...

Home secretary launches new border security squad after scrapping Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan

Home secretary launches new border security squad after scrapping Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan - Yvette Cooper said the new body, set to include MI5, would tackle the root cause of the small boats crisis ‘going after these dangerous criminals and bringing them to justice’

Shocking pictures show Mount Etna explosion in detail as flights disrupted

Charlie Simpson refuses to change Busted's 'icky' lyrics to suit modern times

'No regrets!'

New Study Finds Higher Training Volume Increases Size Not Strength

Which is better for strength: high weight and low reps, or low weight and high reps?

Fashion highlights from the 2024 British Grand Prix

From Brad Pitt to Daisy Edgar-Jones, there was plenty of star power at Silverstone this weekend

'Yellowstone' season 5 part 2: Everything we know so far

The final episodes of Taylor Sheridan's Western drama 'Yellowstone' are the way. Here's everything you need to know.