Contact made by Duke and Duchess of Sussex to King Charles and Thomas Markle recently still does not indicate there will be wider reconciliation, according to reports

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Dissociation is the brain’s way of protecting itself from overwhelming stress or emotion

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One sample of grapes contained at least 16 different pesticides

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A drone attack in Russia's Saratov region has killed at least two people and damaged a residential building

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Here’s how to enjoy the best of the warm temperatures, volcanic peaks and Atlantic shallows that the cluster of Canaries has to offer

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Chinese coast guard ships have used powerful water cannons and blocking maneuvers against 20 Philippine fishing boats off a disputed South China Sea shoal

Dick Van Dyke, 100, has revealed that he goes to the gym three times a week.

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From perfectly crisp roast potatoes to gravy made ahead of time, Rick Stein’s new festive cookbook is packed with tips for mastering the big day. Lauren Taylor gets his secrets for a stress-free Christmas dinner

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The Scottish group were reported to the police after a video shown during a gig appeared to show the Star of David entwined with a swastika

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The ‘Trainwreck’ star wrote that the split was not caused by her recent weight loss, nor how ‘hot’ her husband is

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Emergency services called to property in south Wales on Friday evening

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As he turns 100, the cherished performer is still uniting generations. Kevin E G Perry looks back at a staggering career that stretches from World War II radio performances to ‘The Masked Singer’, a record-breaking Emmy win and a Coldplay video

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Monarch ‘deeply troubled’ 9 million people in UK are not up to date with cancer screenings, as he opens up about own diagnosis

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Bishop of Manchester criticises those who use Christmas ‘as a prop in a dim culture war’ as clergy warn against ‘populist forces’ exploiting Christianity

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Is this the most Christmassy town in the UK?

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Health bosses are warning this winter could see the ‘most severe flu outbreak in decades’

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