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Cypriot fishermen battle invasive lionfish and turn them into a tavern delicacy

Photis Gaitanos' rough fingers adroitly untangle the venomous spikes of a lionfish from a net, throwing the exotic-looking creature into an ice-filled rubber bin along with other fish from the day's catch.

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This eSIM card lets you stay connected abroad without roaming fees, and now it’s 53% off

Save some money on your next trip abroad with this $150 credit to aloSIM Traveler's Mobile Data Plan for just $69.99.

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No gels, no foams: Catalonia turns to grannies to teach traditional cooking

Region famed for molecular gastronomy begins video project to collect and share rustic recipesCatalonia’s avant garde chefs have made a name for themselves with their revolutionary techniques and molecular gastronomy, yet they are fond of saying they are merely paying homage to the simple dishes ser…

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Karoline Leavitt Says She’s Expecting Her Second Child

The White House press secretary announced on Instagram that she was pregnant with a daughter who is due in May. She and her husband have a 1-year-old son.

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John Farnham Makes Rare Public Appearance Following Cancer Treatment

One photo, posted by son Rob Farnham on Facebook, showed the singer seated at a table surrounded by family on Boxing Day.

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Karoline Leavitt Says She’s Expecting Her Second Child

The White House press secretary announced on Instagram that she was pregnant with a daughter who was due in May. She and her husband have a 1-year-old son.

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Beating loneliness by bridging the generation gap

Student Joe, 21, says visiting Janice each week "doesn't feel like work".

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'I hate chain-mail': The woman racing to recreate the Bayeux Tapestry

Mia Hansson hopes to complete her replica by the time the original work returns to France.

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Young country diary: Other kids love birds and insects – I love moss | Arjun

Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire: I couldn’t believe how much moss there was covering the rocks, the trees, the ground – everythingLiving in a city, I don’t have much contact with nature, but when I do, I always savour it. Most people go to the woods in search of flowers, birds, insects or fungi, but…

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How to foster a love of reading in boys | Letters

Louis Provis says there needs to be systemic change in how schools think about boys’ reading. Jacqueline Robson recalls a reading initiative that left students searching for moreLee Child is right that too many children are being put off reading by how literature is taught (Thrillers should be on th…

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Madeline Horwath on the joy of Twixmas – cartoon

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South Korea’s hottest new dance clubs open at 9 (a.m.)

In South Korea, notorious for its hard drinking culture, younger generations are increasingly opting for morning dance parties — powered by coffee, not alcohol.

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Two identical Banksy murals appear in London

Artist confirms mural near Notting Hill is his, after an identical one appeared in central London.

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I was homeless but ice skating changed my life

Charlie one day hopes to represent Great Britain at the Olympics.

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British-Egyptian activist arrives in UK after travel ban lifted

For Alaa Abdel Fattah and his family this is a new beginning after years of separation and suffering.

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Two words to avoid when making your New Year's resolution

Habit stacking and the language to avoid - five ways to make realistic resolutions you stick to this year.

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What 38 million obituaries reveal about how Americans define a 'life well lived'

Obituaries preserve what families most want remembered about the people they cherish most. Across time, they also reveal the values each era chose to honor.

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Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child

Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.

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Times Square will mark America's 250th with special July ball drop

The committee overseeing celebrations for America's 250th birthday next year announced Friday that the Times Square Ball in New York City will be featured in a pair of events on New Year's Eve and in July. America250 said the Times Square Ball, which attracts scores of tourists each year as it helps…

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Cheesy heaven: Meera Sodha’s recipe for pumpkin fondue | Meera Sodha recipes

A decadent, cheesy centrepiece to steal the attention at any party, and built for comfort and joyAs 2025 closes, I wanted to leave you with one of my favourite recipes: the pumpkin fondue. This started life as a Lyonnaise dish that I saw Anthony Bourdain enjoy on his TV series Parts Unknown at Danie…