To get us through the most miserable months, every week chef Ryan Riley will share a recipe from his collection of go-to favourites for comfort and joy. On his small pleasure menu this week is Sweet-and-sour apple crumble with sweet basil cream

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Lib Dems leader Sir Ed Davey has called for the Send sector to be given legal protections

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The 60-year-old played Dr Derek Shepherd, known to fans as McDreamy, in the show

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For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through the way they design their platforms, deliberately addicting kids and failing to protect them sexual predators and dangerous content

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The Irish literary treasure has sold more than 35 million books worldwide and yet it has taken nearly three decades for any of her beloved tales to reach the screen. Annabel Nugent hears from the author and cast about how ‘The Walsh Sisters’ finally came to be

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Data shows why NGOs, politicians, and businesses are urgently calling on the government to introduce legislation that will shore up supply chains as the climate crisis escalates

Rice may be one of the world’s most basic ingredients, yet few home cooks treat it with much respect. Ping Coombes disagrees. The Malaysian-born chef and MasterChef winner talks texture, technique and why badly cooked rice undermines even the best dishes

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Experts say that the perks of better brushing extend beyond a winning smile and could lead to improved heart health and reduced inflammation

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British folk trio revive the communal spirit of their early years by inviting artists such as Hozier, Chris Stapleton and Gigi Perez to collaborate

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South Australia is famous for one thing above all others – but beyond wine there’s much more to see and do in this bustling community, finds Michael Owens

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The powerhouse indie singer refused to go on with the charade of an arena full of fans filming on their phones, and released an ecstatic energy with her demand to ‘be present’, writes Patrick Smith

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At least one Kenyan has died on Ukraine war frontline

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After more than a year held in Iranian prisons, the Foremans finally had a 10-year sentence confirmed this week

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Austrian alpinist left exhausted girlfriend alone near Grossglockner summit to go fetch help

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It comes after further talks between Moscow and Kyiv in Geneva failed to make significant progress

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A new Kenyan intelligence report says 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine

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Shares are mixed in Asia as worries over risks linked to massive investments in artificial intelligence and a potential U.S.-Iran conflict weigh on major benchmarks

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Reports suggest Donald Trump could launch attacks on Iran within days after weeks of growing tensions with Tehran

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Nearly four years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory

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The kimono is getting a vibrant remake in Japan

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A traditionally crafted spicy sausage in the town of Pirot in southeastern Serbia is said to lift both a person’s energy and spirits, especially during the long winter months

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Trump has accused Obama of sharing ‘classified information’ after the former president spoke about aliens on a recent podcast

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A historic bridge in Alaska named for segregated Black soldiers who battled extreme weather and terrain to help build the first road link between Alaska and Canada needs to replaced

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Feb. 13-19, 2026

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