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Don’t Give Smartphones To Kids Under 11, UK Network Operator Warns Parents
August 25, 2024August 25, 2024by In World

Don’t Give Smartphones To Kids Under 11, UK Network Operator Warns Parents

A study found that 25% of British children aged between 5 and 7 now had a smartphone. (Representational) London: One of Britain’s biggest mobile network operators said on Sunday it will warn parents they should not give smartphones to children under the age of 11. The new guidance comes after growing concern from parents about...

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Diamond League: Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Armand Duplantis set world records in Silesia
August 25, 2024August 25, 2024by In World

Diamond League: Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Armand Duplantis set world records in Silesia

Great Britain’s Daryll Neita finished fourth in the women’s 100m final in 11.01 seconds, which was an improvement on seventh in the Lausanne meet three days ago. After running a season’s-best 10.88 to win Thursday’s race, Dina Asher-Smith opted not to compete in Silesia after saying on social media her body needed a “little rest”....

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‘I don’t do fear’: 102-year-old woman becomes Britain’s oldest skydiver
August 25, 2024August 25, 2024by In World

‘I don’t do fear’: 102-year-old woman becomes Britain’s oldest skydiver

A 102-year-old military veteran has become Britain’s oldest skydiver. Manette Baillie, from Benhall Green in Suffolk, jumped out of plane over Beccles on Sunday to mark her birthday and raise money for three charities, which she described as “very dear to my heart”. Baillie, who served with the Women’s Royal Naval Service (Wrens) in Egypt...

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British safety adviser killed in missile strike on hotel in Ukraine
August 25, 2024August 25, 2024by In World

British safety adviser killed in missile strike on hotel in Ukraine

“An ordinary city hotel was destroyed by the Russian Iskander,” he said in his evening address on Sunday, adding the strike was “absolutely purposeful, thought out… my condolences to family and friends”. The Russian defence ministry did not respond to a request for comment. Reuters was not able to independently verify if the missile that...

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Government to seek global trade deals for UK at expense of formal EU re-entry
August 25, 2024August 25, 2024by In World

Government to seek global trade deals for UK at expense of formal EU re-entry

The business and trade secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has signalled a new twin-track approach to UK trade policy, in which the Labour government will pursue closer ties with the European Union while at the same time seeking new global partnerships further afield. Writing for the Observer online, Reynolds welcomes the UK’s imminent entry into the Comprehensive...

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Mike Lynch yacht sinking: Five bodies found in same cabin
August 24, 2024August 24, 2024by In World

Mike Lynch yacht sinking: Five bodies found in same cabin

Mike Lynch’s friend mourns ‘unbelievably tragic’ death after fraud trial acquittal For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A manslaughter investigation has been launched over the deaths...

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The world’s largest abandoned city frozen in time where houses still stand
August 24, 2024August 24, 2024by In World

The world’s largest abandoned city frozen in time where houses still stand

When you’re looking at a new destination for your summer holiday destination, somewhere quiet and peaceful may be your plan. As far as relaxing destinations go, a reportedly ‘haunted’ abandoned village may not be that high up on your agenda – but this historic neighbourhood should be. Kayaköy, in south Turkey, has remained wholly untouched...