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FIFA eyes World Cup format expansion from 48 to 64 teams: Should the US be the permanent host?
FIFA is reportedly considering expanding the World Cup format from 48 to 64 teams, a move that has emerged amid debate over the tournament’s future following this year’s US-hosted competition. The proposal has reignited discussion about whether the United States should become a permanent or recurring host nation, given the scale of infrastructure, revenue and…
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Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
A growing number of consumers are using smartphone apps such as Yuka to scan barcodes and instantly assess how healthy their food and cosmetics purchases are, part of a wider “food tracking” trend that started in France. The apps use traffic-light-style scoring to flag high sugar, saturated fat or additive content, encouraging shoppers to switch…
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Best served cold! Furious restaurateur gets revenge on diners who leave bad reviews by sharing CCTV of them appearing to enjoy their food
A restaurant owner has hit back at customers who left negative online reviews by releasing CCTV footage that appears to show them enjoying their meals, arguing the footage contradicts their complaints. The move highlights growing tensions between hospitality businesses and platforms such as Google and TripAdvisor, where owners often feel they have little recourse against…
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Ann Widdecombe ‘murder’ suspect had communist literature at home: Terror cops believe ‘attack’ WAS political
Counter-terrorism police investigating the suspected murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe believe the attack may have been politically motivated, after officers reportedly found communist literature at the suspect’s home. The discovery has prompted detectives to broaden their inquiry beyond a purely personal or criminal motive, treating the possibility of ideological or extremist motivation as…
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Seaside town plagued by ‘biblical’ plague of flies: Swarms of ‘disgusting’ insects invade homes and businesses in heatwave as residents blame nearby recycling centre
A seaside town has been hit by what residents describe as a “biblical” plague of flies during the current heatwave, with swarms of insects invading homes and businesses and prompting anger from locals. Residents have pointed the finger at a nearby recycling centre as the likely source of the infestation, arguing that warm weather has…
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Grandpa, 65, hurled into the air by bison at Yellowstone has KIND words for beast that attacked him
Carl McDaniel, 65, was tossed into the air by a bison while visiting Yellowstone National Park, but has since spoken kindly about the animal rather than expressing anger over the attack. The incident highlights the ongoing risks posed by wildlife encounters at the park, where bison are known to be unpredictable and dangerous despite their…
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Three in four pharmacies losing money as medicine shortages hit patients daily
A new report indicates that three in four pharmacies across the UK are operating at a loss, with persistent medicine shortages now affecting patients on a daily basis. The findings highlight mounting financial pressure across the pharmacy sector, raising concerns about the sustainability of local pharmacy services and patients’ ability to access essential medicines when…
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Warning over ‘unhealthiest generation of children in decades’: UK now has some of the worst outcomes for kids in Europe, with declining vaccination rates and rising asthma admissions and mental health disorders
A new warning highlights that the UK now has some of the worst health outcomes for children in Europe, with experts describing today’s youngsters as potentially the “unhealthiest generation in decades.” The assessment points to a combination of falling vaccination uptake, rising hospital admissions for asthma, and an increase in mental health disorders among children…
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Scorched earth Britain: Aerial photos show how nation is baking as millions face hosepipe bans after eight days of record-breaking 34C heat
Britain has experienced eight consecutive days of record-breaking heat reaching 34C, with aerial photographs showing scorched, parched landscapes across the country as the prolonged dry spell takes hold. The heatwave has prompted water companies to move towards imposing hosepipe bans affecting millions of households, as reservoirs and land show visible signs of drought stress. The…
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World Cup and sunshine prompt UK consumers to splash out on beer and online shopping
UK consumer spending rose in June as a heatwave and England’s World Cup run encouraged people to spend on beer, paddling pools and online shopping, according to Barclays. Although spending growth remained below inflation and most consumers still feel pessimistic about the economy, the football and sunshine gave a temporary boost to certain sectors, with…