I ran the CIA in Berlin. The Russians are about to make a big mistake
It was a dangerous time. In the late 70s and early 80s, Moscow’s intelligence agencies were active throughout Europe and few people could imagine the Berlin Wall ever being demolished. Wippl was overjoyed when Germany…
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I’m a GP – nine myths about cold and flu you should ignore
How can you steel yourself against the semi-inevitable onslaught of sick days and runny noses ? Not believing commonly held winter health misconceptions for a start. Seasonal colds are caused by viruses , explains Dr…
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England fast bowler Wood retires from internationals
The 36-year-old, who is one of the fastest bowlers to ever play for England, has been blighted by injuries throughout his career. The Durham paceman only returned to action in the first Ashes Test in Perth in November…
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Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor
That figure was £3.5bn more than official forecasters expected. Inflation rose to its highest rate in five months in August in the UK, driven up by higher petrol and diesel prices. Although tax receipts were higher in…
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Man takes on ‘Terminator’ robot in historic fight – and it’s as brutal as you’d expect
Believed to be a world first, LaPenna entered the ring against a Rek Robotics ‘Rekbot’, which has been compared to a T-800 from ‘The Terminator’. Rek Robotics wrote on X: ‘We just made history with the first Human VS…
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Ten lions found dead after mysterious ‘poisoning’ at wildlife park
The animals were found dead in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Ndutu on September 18, according to authorities. In a statement, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) said that preliminary findings suggest…
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London Fashion Week: Romeo Beckham and girlfriend Kim Turnbull among host of famous faces at Burberry show
Read our privacy notice . Romeo Beckham and his girlfriend Kim Turnbull were among a host of stars as Burberry’s London Fashion Week show. The luxury fashion house closed LFW on Monday night with a runway show held at…
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Autumn equinox 2026: The best ways to celebrate it in London
Read our privacy notice . Summer is officially on its way out, the evenings are drawing in and London is entering its cosy era. Wednesday, September 23 marks the autumn equinox, the astronomical turning point that…
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Why Bruno Fernandes is a serious concern for Manchester United and Michael Carrick
United came into this new campaign off the back of a fine finish to the previous under Michael Carrick , who reversed their fortunes after a dismal start and battled into the European places. Perhaps predictably, he was…
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Gary Lineker labels Sir Jim Ratcliffe an 'unpleasant human being' in scathing attack on Man United co-owner - and congratulates the Glazers on 'finding someone even worse than them'
There was optimism when the 73-year-old bought a minority stake in the historic club in February 2024 and took control of football operations. That mood now appears to have soured among sections of the fanbase, however…
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