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Protect Poundland from predatory capitalism, MPs tell government

Budget retailer and 12,000 jobs at risk after US owner fails to accept buyout offers MPs have called on the government to protect Poundland and other high street stores from “predatory capitalism” and asset-stripping. The fate of the retail chain and its 12,000 staff remains uncertain after it filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators at the high court last Thursday. Continue reading...

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Protect Poundland from predatory capitalism, MPs tell government

Budget retailer and 12,000 jobs at risk after US owner fails to accept buyout offers MPs have called on the government to protect Poundland and other high street stores from “predatory capitalism” and asset-stripping. The fate of the retail chain and its 12,000 staff remains uncertain after it filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators at the high court last Thursday. Continue reading...

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Food suppliers in UK hit by cyber-attacks after freezers targeted in Europe

Cybersecurity experts say national impact ‘minimal’ but incidents may represent the ‘foothills’ of a wider threat Food suppliers in the UK have been hit by cyber-attacks after hackers raised the temperatures of supermarket freezers across Europe. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NSCS) said it was working with the affected companies but the national impact was minimal. Continue reading...

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Food suppliers in UK hit by cyber-attacks after freezers targeted in Europe

Cybersecurity experts say national impact ‘minimal’ but incidents may represent the ‘foothills’ of a wider threat Food suppliers in the UK have been hit by cyber-attacks after hackers raised the temperatures of supermarket freezers across Europe. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NSCS) said it was working with the affected companies but the national impact was minimal. Continue reading...

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Tenerife footballer Jesús de Miguel dies aged 30 after on-pitch collision

Police homicide division opens judicial proceedings He was struck in the chest when challenging for ball Spanish football was in shock on Tuesday after the Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel died after a collision with the Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a match in the second division. The homicide division of the national police has opened judicial proceedings into a possible involuntary manslaughter, a routine procedure after any death not by natural causes. The chief public prosecutor in Santa Cruz de Tenerife told the state news agency EFE that it was “very difficult” for a case to com

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Tenerife footballer Jesús de Miguel dies aged 30 after on-pitch collision

Police homicide division opens judicial proceedings He was struck in the chest when challenging for ball Spanish football was in shock on Tuesday after the Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel died after a collision with the Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a match in the second division. The homicide division of the national police has opened judicial proceedings into a possible involuntary manslaughter, a routine procedure after any death not by natural causes. The chief public prosecutor in Santa Cruz de Tenerife told the state news agency EFE that it was “very difficult” for a case to com

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Israel political deadlock leaves Netanyahu’s future hanging in the balance

With neither bloc near a majority, Arab and ultra-Orthodox parties hold the key to Israel’s next government..

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hopes Abu Dhabi talks will open path to Putin meeting

Ukrainian president meets German chancellor in Berlin, who says Russia is yet to engage seriously in peace efforts.

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The art prescription: how 60 minutes in a gallery each month could transform your life

Are you getting your RDA (recommended dose of art)? Along with 10,000 steps and five fruit and veg a day, this small, enjoyable change could make you much healthier – and happier

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West Ham turn to Scott Parker after sacking Nuno Espírito Santo as head coach

West Ham intent on instant return to Premier League Nuno took over from Graham Potter in September 2025 West Ham are poised to appoint Scott Parker as their manager after sacking Nuno Espírito Santo. The club have acted after a disappointing start to the Championship season and have moved for Parker, a former West Ham captain, in a bid to get their push for automatic promotion back on track. Nuno was under increasing pressure after Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to West Bromwich Albion left the favourites to win the title in eighth and four points off second-place Swansea City. West Ham kept faith with

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West Ham turn to Scott Parker after sacking Nuno Espírito Santo as head coach

West Ham intent on instant return to Premier League Nuno took over from Graham Potter in September 2025 West Ham are poised to appoint Scott Parker as their manager after sacking Nuno Espírito Santo. The club have acted after a disappointing start to the Championship season and have moved for Parker, a former West Ham captain, in a bid to get their push for automatic promotion back on track. Nuno was under increasing pressure after Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to West Bromwich Albion left the favourites to win the title in eighth and four points off second-place Swansea City. West Ham kept faith with

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In Pictures: US midterm elections in 20 photos

Voters, parents, and campaigners share the spotlight in a crucial election set to reshape US political direction.

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Syria says it foiled Hezbollah plot to target Homs oil refinery

Hezbollah denies the Syrian accusations, reiterating that it does not have any presence on Syrian territory.

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True crime novel about 1949 murder of Paris life model wins France’s biggest literary prize

Philippe Jaenada wins Prix Goncourt with novel that seeks to solve 77-year-old case and rehabilitates reputation of its victim A literary true-crime investigation that tries to solve a 77-year-old cold case and ends up rehabilitating the reputation of its life model victim has won France’s most prestigious literary prize. The author Philippe Jaenada was announced on Tuesday afternoon as the winner of the Prix Goncourt, for his book L’Inconnue du quai de Javel (The Unknown Woman of the Quai de Javel), a recreation of the murder of a 29-year-old Breton woman named Louise Cansot. Continue reading

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True crime novel about 1949 murder of Paris life model wins France’s biggest literary prize

Philippe Jaenada wins Prix Goncourt with novel that seeks to solve 77-year-old case and rehabilitates reputation of its victim A literary true-crime investigation that tries to solve a 77-year-old cold case and ends up rehabilitating the reputation of its life model victim has won France’s most prestigious literary prize. The author Philippe Jaenada was announced on Tuesday afternoon as the winner of the Prix Goncourt, for his book L’Inconnue du quai de Javel (The Unknown Woman of the Quai de Javel), a recreation of the murder of a 29-year-old Breton woman named Louise Cansot. Continue reading

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