A quarter of a million people could lose their jobs by the middle of next year as Britain “flirts with recession”, analysis suggests, after business confidence was shattered by the US-Israel war on Iran.
Changes to microbes that live in the gut can identify people at greater risk of Parkinson’s disease long before symptoms develop, according to work that also raises hopes for new therapies.
Keir Starmer has accused Olly Robbins of deliberately and repeatedly obstructing the truth about the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal before a high-jeopardy appearance of the sacked top official before MPs on Tuesday.
JD Vance was expected to fly to Islamabad at the head of a US diplomatic delegation on Tuesday if Iran agrees to further talks in the Pakistani capital as the deadline for the current ceasefire looms.
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Peregrine falcon [📸 mostly.birds]
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The glorious spring weather conditions have caused Britain’s bluebells to bloom unusually early this year. A mild and rainy winter combined with the clement start to the season have created prime conditions for the flowers, which cropped up around the country two weeks earlier than normal.
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Seven people from an activist group calling for higher taxes on the super-rich have been arrested by police on suspicion of conspiracy to steal after a plot to steal from high-end stores was uncovered.
Tehran is not planning to take part in new talks with the US in Islamabad, Iranian state media reported, as its military accused America of violating a fragile ceasefire by attacking a cargo ship.
Keir Starmer will deliver a high-stakes statement to MPs on Monday setting out how Peter Mandelson was able to take up his role as UK ambassador without the Foreign Office revealing it had overruled the decision to fail his vetting.
My thoughts and prayers are with these poor souls and their families. The World seems more awful tonight than usual.
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"My son always texts to say he's on his way home. So I open the door, letting his 17 year old cat, and 16 year old doggo know that he's on his way. This is them waiting for him. Though it was adorable, and wanted to share." ❤️
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What a difference 3 weeks can make for a dog ❤️
This painting, titled "L'escalier" (The Staircase), was created by French painter Marc Chalmé, known for his mastery of shadow and light, often compared to Vermeer. His work captures "still light" in landscapes, still lifes, and scenes like this.
This painting, titled "L'escalier" (The Staircase), was created by French painter Marc Chalmé, known for his mastery of shadow and light, often compared to Vermeer. His work captures "still light" in landscapes, still lifes, and scenes like this.
Oh, he’s a liar all right. Our Liar in Chief. Let’s shut him up and take him down. Want to help us? We’re Indivisible Metro Detroit, a group of local citizens who believe in peaceful action. We meet by Zoom every Wednesday from 7-8 pm. Learn more at tinyurl.com/r9xfy5hn #Indivisible
On this day in 2019, I witnessed one of the coolest things ever. A lenticular cloud lit-up by a setting sun over the Perito Morena Glacier in Argentina.
Susan Entwistle.
The Garden Path.
#Acrylics #Pointillism
This smart dog knows about politics, he literally gives a shit.😆😆
Michael Beggs
Bay of Fires Tasmania
East Coast Tasmania Australia
Dudes. As a society we taught young women to walk with keys between their fingers in dark parking lots and to carry pepper spray in their purse.
So yes. I’m asking you to be responsible for the actions of other men. After all, that’s what you’ve asked of women for centuries.
It’s your turn.
🤩American Kestrel deep dive. Toronto, Canada, April 17th 2026. Sony A1 I| 300GM 1/4000s, F/5.6 ISO 1600
Why have grocery prices been going up on a weekly basis?
At this point it is just pure greed.
They are making more profits than they have ever been.
I mean. It is literally on a weekly basis.
The new French Revolution can’t come fast enough.
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After work I ran some errands and went home to my house, which I closed on today. A little later my boyfriend surprised me with pizza and a six pack. My dad venmo’d him money for it, because “Your first meal in a new house should always be pizza and beer on the living room floor.” 🥲
Did u know? "Weeds" - wildflowers deserve a break.Rather than persecute them, we should celebrate them for the life they bring into our outside spaces. Like this Spotted Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum) It arrived in my garden for free (whoop!) & my Hairy-Footed Flower Bees totally adore them. 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🌍🐝🪲
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Good morning 🙋♀️🔆🌸
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