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Eating Japanese-style noodle soups more than once a week can lead to an early death, warn scientists. Ramen, a dish which combines noodles with a steaming hot, often pork-based broth, slices of meat, seaweed and vegetables, is a traditional Japanese dish which has become a mainstream lunch and dinner choice in the UK.But a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Ageing linked the savoury meal to an increased risk of premature death in some people. Researchers surveyed 6,500 participants—2,361 men and 4,385 women—aged 40 and who lived in the Yamagata region in Japan, classifying them into four groups depending on…
A weekend away in Paris is popular for a reason – from freshly baked croissants to sparkling views from the Eiffel Tower at night, there’s plenty here in the way of romance, culture, art, history and gastronomy.But Paris has its drawbacks.It’s expensive, for one. It’s also sometimes overdone, busy, overcrowded and full of tourists getting snaps in front of the Louvre, dressed in berets a la Emily in Paris.But if you’re seeking the perks of France – namely good food, lots to see and do and the beauty of a quaint French town – there are lots of alternatives.Rouen, the…
A sandwich shop dubbed the ‘best in the world’ has opened in UK – but the prices have left some Brits cold. All’Antico Vinaio, which first opened in Florence in 1991, opened its doors in Soho this week with Londoners queuing up to get their hands on a bite.The original shop is located under the walls of Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio and is famous for its signature schiacciata, a traditional Florentine flatbread that’s thinner that foccacia. Since, branches have opened in the US and Dubai. The London menu features the brand’s classic sandwich combinations, such as La Favolosa (Sbriciolona salami, pecorino cream, artichoke…
By LAURA PARNABY, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 19:03 BST, 24 September 2025 | Updated: 10:50 BST, 25 September 2025 Americans flying to Europe will need to be fingerprinted under new EU regulations being brought in next month. From October 12, US citizens will have to go through the EU’s Entry and Exit System to enter 29 countries, including France, Germany, Italy and Spain. Under the new system, passport control agents will take fingerprints, a facial image and passport details. It will be introduced gradually over six months, according to advice from the US Department of State website, which also includes the full list…
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been found guilty of criminal conspiracy in a trial over the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by the government of then-Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi.Judge Nathalie Gavarino ruled that Sarkozy was guilty of having ‘allowed his close associates to act with a view to obtaining financial support from the Libyan regime’. The 70-year-old Sarkozy was found not guilty of receiving illegal campaign financing from Gaddafi, and he was also acquitted of all other charges, including passive corruption. It is the first time that a former French head of state has been found guilty of trying to use…
Liam Knight is currently on the books of Hull FCBy ANDREW PRENTICE, SPORT REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 07:44 BST, 25 September 2025 | Updated: 07:56 BST, 25 September 2025 Danika Mason’s footy star boyfriend Liam Knight is reportedly eyeing off a return to the NRL ahead of the 2026 season.Knight, 30, inked a 12-month extension with Super League outfit Hull FC in July, but the prop is believed to have urged his management to seek a deal back home.The front-rower is currently out injured and returned to Sydney recently to nurse a stress fracture to his ankle.It is understood Knight -…
Furniture retailer meets cost cutting target early after living wage and NI hikesBy MIKE SHEEN, BUSINESS EDITOR Updated: 10:28 BST, 25 September 2025 DFS Furniture has returned to profit after navigating a ‘subdued’ consumer environment and a sharp rise in labour costs to achieve double-digit growth in customer purchases.The retailer, which slumped to a reported pre-tax loss of £1.7million in 2024, has seen trading improve this year as consumers have prioritised big-ticket purchase and DFS has made efforts to clamp down on costs.DFS posted a reported pre-tax profit of £32.9million for the year to 25 June as revenues ticked 4.4…
Wayne Rooney has enjoyed a relaxing break in Scotland with his wife Coleen, after revealing he’d be dead if it wasn’t for the support of his spouse during his battle with alcoholism.The former footballer, 39, shared insight into his struggles with booze in a hard-hitting interview, and said Coleen help him to ‘manage’ his demons.In snaps he posted on Instagram, Wayne shared a glimpse of his trip to Gleneagles, a five-star hotel, spa and golf course in Scotland.The images showed himself and Coleen enjoying a relaxing walk together, before heading to dinner with his former teammates Michael Carrick and Darren…
Climate change could push humanity into a dystopian nightmare of fires, biblical–scale floods and food shortages.But those lucky enough to survive the chaos could end up living amid a global economic meltdown. Scientists at the University of Cambridge warn that global warming could make the average person 24 per cent poorer by 2100. Life in Britain could resemble conditions in less developed countries, according to researchers – with higher unemployment, lower wages, closed businesses, and an even lower standard of living.’We have shown that climate change reduces income in all countries, hot and cold, rich and poor alike,’ say the University of Cambridge experts…
By SHAUN WOOLLER, EXECUTIVE HEALTH EDITOR Published: 23:30 BST, 24 September 2025 | Updated: 23:30 BST, 24 September 2025 Women who miss their first breast cancer screening appointment have a 40 per cent higher risk of dying from the disease, a study reveals.Those who failed to attend their first check were also less likely to accept future invitations, reducing the odds of tumours being found early.In England, women are invited for breast screening from the age of 50 up to the age of 71.All women should have received a first invitation for a mammogram by the age of 53.But the…