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Inside the world's fattest country - where 95% of residents are overweight or obese and almost half have type 2 diabetes

The remote Micronesian nation, with an area of just 21 square metres, is the fattest country in the world - with over 90 per cent of inhabitants classed as overweight or obese.
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Inside the world's fattest country - where 95% of residents are overweight or obese and almost half have type 2 diabetes

The remote Micronesian nation, with an area of just 21 square metres, is the fattest country in the world - with over 90 per cent of inhabitants classed as overweight or obese.

NASA astronauts reveal highs and unexpected moments on their journey to the moon in first interview from Orion spacecraft

NASA astronauts shared messages of hope from space as the Artemis II officially left Earth's orbit.
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NASA astronauts reveal highs and unexpected moments on their journey to the moon in first interview from Orion spacecraft

NASA astronauts shared messages of hope from space as the Artemis II officially left Earth's orbit.

NIGEL FARAGE: If we slash the benefits bill, we CAN afford to keep this pension pledge

Recent figures showed the economy didn't grow at all in January. Rising petrol prices are only going to make things harder.
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NIGEL FARAGE: If we slash the benefits bill, we CAN afford to keep this pension pledge

Recent figures showed the economy didn't grow at all in January. Rising petrol prices are only going to make things harder.

Boss of London Pride parade is sacked after 'spending £7,000 of donations on luxury perfumes and Apple products'

Christopher Joell-Deshields was let go after an investigation was launched into allegations of misuse of company funds and a failure to safeguard against bullying.
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Boss of London Pride parade is sacked after 'spending £7,000 of donations on luxury perfumes and Apple products'

Christopher Joell-Deshields was let go after an investigation was launched into allegations of misuse of company funds and a failure to safeguard against bullying.

US-Israel bombs Iranian official brokering deal with JD Vance in 'attempt to derail Trump's peace talks'

Iranian officials condemned the joint US-Israel strikes as an 'attempt to derail diplomacy,' even as Donald Trump insists he wants to wind down the conflict.
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US-Israel bombs Iranian official brokering deal with JD Vance in 'attempt to derail Trump's peace talks'

Iranian officials condemned the joint US-Israel strikes as an 'attempt to derail diplomacy,' even as Donald Trump insists he wants to wind down the conflict.

Beautician, 22, and her unborn baby died after hospital staff failed to check she was pregnant during four trips to A&E, inquest told

Zoe Tighe, 22, repeatedly went to James Paget Hospital in Gorleston, Norfolk, but was treated for a urinary tract infection, before she eventually collapsed and was found to have sepsis.
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Beautician, 22, and her unborn baby died after hospital staff failed to check she was pregnant during four trips to A&E, inquest told

Zoe Tighe, 22, repeatedly went to James Paget Hospital in Gorleston, Norfolk, but was treated for a urinary tract infection, before she eventually collapsed and was found to have sepsis.

Police want knife licences to stop children trading blades on social media 'grey market'

Knife licences could be introduced to help prevent the sale of bladed weapons to children. The sale to under 18s is already illegal, but police and campaigners want tougher action.
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Police want knife licences to stop children trading blades on social media 'grey market'

Knife licences could be introduced to help prevent the sale of bladed weapons to children. The sale to under 18s is already illegal, but police and campaigners want tougher action.

Sir Paul McCartney ends five decades long Beatles feud with tech giant Apple - as he plays firm's 50th birthday party

Sir Paul, 83, seems to no longer carry that weight of a lengthy battle between The Beatles and old rivals Apple after performing at the company's anniversary celebrations.
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Sir Paul McCartney ends five decades long Beatles feud with tech giant Apple - as he plays firm's 50th birthday party

Sir Paul, 83, seems to no longer carry that weight of a lengthy battle between The Beatles and old rivals Apple after performing at the company's anniversary celebrations.

Huw Edwards hints he's preparing to speak out after criticising 'one-sided' Martin Clunes dramatisation of his downfall

The 64-year-old convicted paedophile has criticised Channel 5 drama, claiming the programme's makers did not fact-check it with him.
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Huw Edwards hints he's preparing to speak out after criticising 'one-sided' Martin Clunes dramatisation of his downfall

The 64-year-old convicted paedophile has criticised Channel 5 drama, claiming the programme's makers did not fact-check it with him.

Pump prices rise at record rate as Iran war bites just when families drive off for Easter - with cost of diesel at one station nearing £3 per litre

Millions of drivers are embarking on Easter getaway trips in the UK today despite the soaring cost of fuel - while others face rail shutdowns and packed airports.
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Pump prices rise at record rate as Iran war bites just when families drive off for Easter - with cost of diesel at one station nearing £3 per litre

Millions of drivers are embarking on Easter getaway trips in the UK today despite the soaring cost of fuel - while others face rail shutdowns and packed airports.

King Charles 'warned Keir Starmer against appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador' in latest humiliation for the PM

His Majesty is reported to have penned two notes raising his concerns about naming the controversial peer as the UK's top diplomat in Washington DC .
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King Charles 'warned Keir Starmer against appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador' in latest humiliation for the PM

His Majesty is reported to have penned two notes raising his concerns about naming the controversial peer as the UK's top diplomat in Washington DC .

'Frankenstein' undertaker finally admits guilt over Britain's worst ever funeral home scandal: Director left 30 bodies to rot and gave families wrong ashes as he pocketed thousands in cremation fees

Robert Bush, 47, left at least 30 bodies to rot for as long as 11 months at his parlour in Hull after charging their relatives thousands of pounds in the belief they would be cremated.
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'Frankenstein' undertaker finally admits guilt over Britain's worst ever funeral home scandal: Director left 30 bodies to rot and gave families wrong ashes as he pocketed thousands in cremation fees

Robert Bush, 47, left at least 30 bodies to rot for as long as 11 months at his parlour in Hull after charging their relatives thousands of pounds in the belief they would be cremated.

Widow, 81, who won £4million Omaze Highland mansion sells property after slashing £800,000 from asking price

Patricia Moule, 81, from Southampton, scooped the dream home after entering the Omaze prize draw with a £25 ticket.
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Widow, 81, who won £4million Omaze Highland mansion sells property after slashing £800,000 from asking price

Patricia Moule, 81, from Southampton, scooped the dream home after entering the Omaze prize draw with a £25 ticket.

Families told to brace for £440 hike in energy bills this summer - as World bank and IMF warn Iran crisis could trigger a global recession

The Resolution Foundation said families should brace themselves for average bills to jump to £2,100 in July if the war continues to hit energy supplies.
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Families told to brace for £440 hike in energy bills this summer - as World bank and IMF warn Iran crisis could trigger a global recession

The Resolution Foundation said families should brace themselves for average bills to jump to £2,100 in July if the war continues to hit energy supplies.

World's oldest known tortoise, 193, is alive and well: News of Jonathan's death is a HOAX 'circulated by scammer asking for crypto donations'

When the reptile was born, Queen Victoria had yet to take the British throne, Charles Darwin had not visited the Galapagos, and Germany was a chaotic collection of 39 sovereign states.
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World's oldest known tortoise, 193, is alive and well: News of Jonathan's death is a HOAX 'circulated by scammer asking for crypto donations'

When the reptile was born, Queen Victoria had yet to take the British throne, Charles Darwin had not visited the Galapagos, and Germany was a chaotic collection of 39 sovereign states.

Trump plots dramatic Greenland military push with special forces and Navy set to DEPLOY... as buried pact opens the door

US military planners are pushing ahead to gain additional access to Greenland, indicating Donald Trump's sustained interest in the island.
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Trump plots dramatic Greenland military push with special forces and Navy set to DEPLOY... as buried pact opens the door

US military planners are pushing ahead to gain additional access to Greenland, indicating Donald Trump's sustained interest in the island.

Scary moment veteran MLB umpire forced out of game after 100mph foul ball hits him from close range

MLB umpire CB Bucknor was having a bad week already when he took to the field for Wednesday's game between Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays.
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Scary moment veteran MLB umpire forced out of game after 100mph foul ball hits him from close range

MLB umpire CB Bucknor was having a bad week already when he took to the field for Wednesday's game between Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays.

NASA's Artemis II blasts off toward the moon in fiery liftoff, sending humans farther into space than ever before

Artemis II successfully lifted off into space, marking the start of a history-making ten-day journey to the moon for the first time since 1972.
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NASA's Artemis II blasts off toward the moon in fiery liftoff, sending humans farther into space than ever before

Artemis II successfully lifted off into space, marking the start of a history-making ten-day journey to the moon for the first time since 1972.

Simon Baker's colourful love: From an anti-vaxxer to a woman younger than his daughter to a Real Housewives star - as his ex-wife is left 'shocked' by rumours he is 'enjoying a romance' with her good friend Nicole Kidman

Earlier this month, the actor, 56, sparked romance rumours with his Scarpetta co-star Nicole, 58, after they were seen holding hands at the show's premiere.
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Simon Baker's colourful love: From an anti-vaxxer to a woman younger than his daughter to a Real Housewives star - as his ex-wife is left 'shocked' by rumours he is 'enjoying a romance' with her good friend Nicole Kidman

Earlier this month, the actor, 56, sparked romance rumours with his Scarpetta co-star Nicole, 58, after they were seen holding hands at the show's premiere.

Trump says Iran war will end 'shortly' as he rips into allies for lacking 'courage' on Strait of Hormuz: 'Just take it'

President Donald Trump claimed near victory in the Iran war during a low-energy address Wednesday night in the White House's Cross Hall.
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Trump says Iran war will end 'shortly' as he rips into allies for lacking 'courage' on Strait of Hormuz: 'Just take it'

President Donald Trump claimed near victory in the Iran war during a low-energy address Wednesday night in the White House's Cross Hall.

Kemi Badenoch fills potholes as she launches £112.5million plan for hundreds of modern, specialist road-repair machines

The Conservative opposition leader was pictured smoothing out the edges today in the West Midlands as part of her campaign trail for the local elections.
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Kemi Badenoch fills potholes as she launches £112.5million plan for hundreds of modern, specialist road-repair machines

The Conservative opposition leader was pictured smoothing out the edges today in the West Midlands as part of her campaign trail for the local elections.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor looks downcast as he faces lonely Easter in Norfolk after his arrest

The former prince, who is expected to move into his new permanent home, Marsh Farm in the next few weeks, faces a lonely Easter after his arrest in February.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor looks downcast as he faces lonely Easter in Norfolk after his arrest

The former prince, who is expected to move into his new permanent home, Marsh Farm in the next few weeks, faces a lonely Easter after his arrest in February.

Book of Mormon performance in the West End is cancelled mid-show after audience member in front row pelts actors with objects in 'religious protest'

Customers at the Prince of Wales theatre have complained security took 'five working days' to remove the rogue attendee - who was said to be engaging in a 'religious protest'.
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Book of Mormon performance in the West End is cancelled mid-show after audience member in front row pelts actors with objects in 'religious protest'

Customers at the Prince of Wales theatre have complained security took 'five working days' to remove the rogue attendee - who was said to be engaging in a 'religious protest'.

Prosecutors work with cops probing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Mandelson's links to Epstein

Detectives from Thames Valley Police, which arrested Andrew over alleged misconduct in public office in February, met with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) last month.
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Prosecutors work with cops probing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Mandelson's links to Epstein

Detectives from Thames Valley Police, which arrested Andrew over alleged misconduct in public office in February, met with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) last month.

MPs' pay and expenses budgets soar by £30MILLION after bumper 5% salary rise and accommodation costs boost

The Commons watchdog is planning to spend £300million on politicians' salaries, offices and business expenses over the next 12 months.
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MPs' pay and expenses budgets soar by £30MILLION after bumper 5% salary rise and accommodation costs boost

The Commons watchdog is planning to spend £300million on politicians' salaries, offices and business expenses over the next 12 months.

London on alert for teen mob chaos: Met deploys more police over fears of fresh Easter holiday 'linkups'

Hundreds of teenagers descended on the plush district of south-west London last night as part of an Easter holiday 'linkup' promoted on social media.
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London on alert for teen mob chaos: Met deploys more police over fears of fresh Easter holiday 'linkups'

Hundreds of teenagers descended on the plush district of south-west London last night as part of an Easter holiday 'linkup' promoted on social media.

Is that it? Starmer admits Trump's Iran war 'will affect the future of our country' amid dire energy shock fears but STILL won't reveal concrete plans to help struggling families

Fears are mounting of shortages as Iran maintains a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and the US President swings wildly between saying the war will end soon and threatening escalation.
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Is that it? Starmer admits Trump's Iran war 'will affect the future of our country' amid dire energy shock fears but STILL won't reveal concrete plans to help struggling families

Fears are mounting of shortages as Iran maintains a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and the US President swings wildly between saying the war will end soon and threatening escalation.

Brit school pupils among scores of tourists hit by 'apocalyptic' sickness bug at French ski resort as hotel transforms into 'hospital ward'

Students from a British private school are among nearly two hundred youngsters hit by 'severe' food poisoning at a French ski resort. 
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Brit school pupils among scores of tourists hit by 'apocalyptic' sickness bug at French ski resort as hotel transforms into 'hospital ward'

Students from a British private school are among nearly two hundred youngsters hit by 'severe' food poisoning at a French ski resort. 

Meatball lollipops from Ikea, Wickes' moon-powered panels and a Dyson Airwrap fit for a cat: All the latest product releases... on April Fool's Day

Here, the Daily Mail rounds up the funniest and most bizarre pranks from companies from around the world. Would you be fooled by any of these?
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Meatball lollipops from Ikea, Wickes' moon-powered panels and a Dyson Airwrap fit for a cat: All the latest product releases... on April Fool's Day

Here, the Daily Mail rounds up the funniest and most bizarre pranks from companies from around the world. Would you be fooled by any of these?

Reeves says she is 'angry' with Trump over Iran War as she puts Britain on red alert for recession... but dashes hopes of fuel duty cuts or energy bills help for middle class

Rachel Reeves delivered the most direct criticism yet of the US President as she warned his 'choice' meant 'real hardship' to come.
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Reeves says she is 'angry' with Trump over Iran War as she puts Britain on red alert for recession... but dashes hopes of fuel duty cuts or energy bills help for middle class

Rachel Reeves delivered the most direct criticism yet of the US President as she warned his 'choice' meant 'real hardship' to come.

Starmer uses Trump's abuse to signal he'll move UK closer to EU as President hurls fresh insults and tells Britain: 'you don't even have a navy'

Donald Trump said the UK 'doesn't even have a navy' as he accused Keir Starmer of only caring about building 'windmills'.
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Starmer uses Trump's abuse to signal he'll move UK closer to EU as President hurls fresh insults and tells Britain: 'you don't even have a navy'

Donald Trump said the UK 'doesn't even have a navy' as he accused Keir Starmer of only caring about building 'windmills'.

New police taskforce to investigate Epstein's alleged UK sex ring

Police have set up a new taskforce to specifically examine allegations of sexual abuse involving paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein in the UK
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New police taskforce to investigate Epstein's alleged UK sex ring

Police have set up a new taskforce to specifically examine allegations of sexual abuse involving paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein in the UK

Grooming gang inquiry will expose bungling police who failed to investigate gangs of Asian men, chairman pledges

Police who failed to investigate child sex grooming gangs will be held to account, the new independent inquiry's head pledged today.
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Grooming gang inquiry will expose bungling police who failed to investigate gangs of Asian men, chairman pledges

Police who failed to investigate child sex grooming gangs will be held to account, the new independent inquiry's head pledged today.

Scott Mills talked about never knowing when his career would end just a month before his BBC sacking 'over relationship from more than 10 years ago'

The former Radio 2 DJ, 53, who was axed by the broadcaster on Monday, had admitted in recent years he had been branching out into TV projects outside of his 'natural environment.'
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Scott Mills talked about never knowing when his career would end just a month before his BBC sacking 'over relationship from more than 10 years ago'

The former Radio 2 DJ, 53, who was axed by the broadcaster on Monday, had admitted in recent years he had been branching out into TV projects outside of his 'natural environment.'

Massive oil tanker struck by Iranian drone near Strait of Hormuz as US unleashes 2,000lb bunker buster bombs on ammunition depot

The US and Iran traded blows late on Monday, as Iranian drones hit a huge Kuwaiti oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, while the Americans bombarded an Iranian ammunition depot.
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Massive oil tanker struck by Iranian drone near Strait of Hormuz as US unleashes 2,000lb bunker buster bombs on ammunition depot

The US and Iran traded blows late on Monday, as Iranian drones hit a huge Kuwaiti oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, while the Americans bombarded an Iranian ammunition depot.