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• Extreme Bionic off-road protection jacket from Alpinestars aims for the stars

  24-02-2026 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Careful design and high-tech combine to provide safety and comfort
  
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• Pre-17 driver training found to lower new-driver accidents by up to 84 per cent

  24-02-2026 00:55 via standard.co.uk
  
  New centre for budding drivers aged nine to 17 launched in London
  
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• The 2026 Met Gala dress code has officially been announced

  23-02-2026 17:50 via standard.co.uk
  
  This dress code for the 2026 Met Gala has landed, shedding a little more light on the direction for the night
  
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• How halo hair became the most divisive new 'cool girl' hair trend

  23-02-2026 12:48 via standard.co.uk
  
  The dyed ray of light has become one of the hottest new hair trends — even if it isn’t for everyone
  
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• Fight the February fatigue: the single nutrient fix your body is craving right now

  23-02-2026 12:07 via standard.co.uk
  
  Nutritionist Louise Pyne reveals why getting enough iron could be the weapon you need to supercharge energy and fight winter fatigue
  
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• Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Monday, February 23, 2026

  23-02-2026 07:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Read what the stars mean for you today, from Pisces to Gemini
  
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• The Prince and Princess of Wales get colour coordinated for the 2026 BAFTAs

  22-02-2026 19:11 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Prince and Princess of Wales employed some complementary couple dressing for the 2026 BAFTAs red carpet
  
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• From the Princess of Wales to Leonardo DiCaprio: all the best looks from the BAFTAs 2026 red carpet

  22-02-2026 18:33 via standard.co.uk
  
  Awards season has come to London! Here are all the best looks from the BAFTAs 2026 red carpet
  
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• Emma Stone, Kate Hudson, Leonardo DiCaprio: all the best looks from the BAFTAs 2026 red carpet

  22-02-2026 18:02 via standard.co.uk
  
  Awards season has come to London! Here are all the best looks from the BAFTAs 2026 red carpet
  
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• BAFTAs best dressed: all the best looks from the 2026 red carpet

  22-02-2026 17:43 via standard.co.uk
  
  Awards season has come to London! Here are all the best looks from the BAFTAs 2026 red carpet
  
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• Why New York and Montreal are the perfect dual city break

  22-02-2026 15:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Offset the buzz of the Big Apple with a stint in Canada’s most cultural city
  
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• The ultimate solo guide to Ecuador

  22-02-2026 08:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  How to experience South America’s equator-straddling gem of a country safely — and in style
  
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• Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Sunday, February 22, 2026

  22-02-2026 07:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Read what the stars mean for you today, from Pisces to Gemini
  
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• Cute top! Thanks, it’s seaweed — the rise of skin-soothing chic

  22-02-2026 06:56 via standard.co.uk
  
  Sylva is the latest ‘skin-first’ clothes line proving fashion isn’t just about looks
  
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• Dog abandoned at Las Vegas airport adopted by the same officer who helped rescue him

  22-02-2026 01:42 via foxnews.com
  
  A dog that was left tied to a baggage sizer at a JetBlue counter inside Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport earlier this month has been adopted by the same police officer who helped rescue him, authorities said.In a social media post, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) said the goldendoodle, affectionately nicknamed "Jet Blue," has "officially landed in his new, loving home.""The dog affectionately nicknamed Jet Blue was permanently placed by Retriever Rescue of L
  
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• Grand Hotel Victoria: The ultimate place to stay in Lake Como

  21-02-2026 08:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Stay at the five star Grand Hotel Victoria for a culinary and wellness treat on the stunning shores of Italy’s most famous lake
  
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• Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Saturday, February 21, 2026

  21-02-2026 07:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Read what the stars mean for you today, from Pisces to Gemini
  
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• My mother showed how fashion can bring light to dark days — it’s a legacy I won’t let die

  21-02-2026 06:49 via standard.co.uk
  
  My mother, Vivienne Westwood, was determined to make the world a better place. As an activist for most of her life, she was never afraid to speak out about the causes that mattered to her, even if it got her in trouble. At a time when the world seems more polarised, precarious and horrifically destructive than I can ever remember, I miss that voice in a very tangible way — we need that voice now more than ever.
  
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• The seven best hotels for a city break in Edinburgh

  20-02-2026 18:02 via standard.co.uk
  
  From grand dames to new boutique openings, these are the Edinburgh hotels that will make your trip to Auld Reekie exceptional
  
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• Where to go to escape the crowds in Thailand

  20-02-2026 16:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Thailand welcomed one million tourists from Britain in 2025. Here’s how to find a quiet spot in this increasingly popular destination
  
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• Pickleball in the Whitsundays? How Australia’s Hamilton Island is shaking off its fly-and-flop reputation

  20-02-2026 13:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  It’s time to reconsider the car-free idyll off Australia’s Queensland coast
  
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• Nature presenter Riyadh Khalaf's daily routine: balancing supplements with homegrown health foods

  20-02-2026 10:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Waking up to the sound of the rainforest, feeding the ducks and a psychedelic app keep the broadcaster grounded
  
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• Fashion’s big reset: Can the new guard bring back the good old days?

  20-02-2026 07:30 via standard.co.uk
  
  With revenues falling, accusations of ‘greedflation’ and labour scandals, panic has hit the ateliers. Will fresh talent and strategic U-turns help the luxury labels turn the tide, asks John Arlidge
  
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• Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, February 20, 2026

  20-02-2026 07:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Read what the stars mean for you today, from Pisces to Gemini
  
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• Chioma Nnadi's My London: 'I once went on a date in a cemetery, but I was ghosted'

  20-02-2026 07:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  British Vogue boss Chioma Nnadi trawls Portobello, dines at Jikoni and loves a spooky date
  
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• Fox News Digital's News Quiz: February 20, 2026

  19-02-2026 20:48 via foxnews.com
  
  Test your news knowledge with this week's Fox News Digital News Quiz, in which Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was mocked overseas, Robert Duvall passed away, and a surprise food can help to reduce "bad" cholesterol.Looking for another challenge?Border czar Tom Homan revealed Operation Metro Surge plans in Minnesota, while the entertainment world buzzed about a mid-performance mishap in last week's News Quiz.Test your knowledge of retro recipes, Olympic origins and more in this week's American Cul
  
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• Guy Fieri never eats these 6 foods — would you?

  19-02-2026 18:26 via foxnews.com
  
  → One fast-food giant is ditching nuked meals in a bold bid to boost flavor.→ All-you-can-eat spots are roaring back as savvy diners chase serious value.→ A sweeping new review raises fresh questions about the real payoff of skipping meals for weight loss.→ Guy Fieri, a chef famous for trying everything, has revealed a few firm food refusals.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER→ From Washington's beef pies to Trump's well-done order, presidential palates te
  
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• The Cotswolds no longer has the monopoly on members’ club hotels

  19-02-2026 15:09 via standard.co.uk
  
  Crafted at Powdermills is a bucolic “lifestyle” destination drawing frazzled city-dwellers to East Sussex
  
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• Damian Hurley’s life in looks: leather slacks, plunging tops and twinning with his mother, Elizabeth

  19-02-2026 13:47 via standard.co.uk
  
  Take a scroll back through the model, actor and filmmaker’s most memorable style moments
  
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• Inside the Beckham 'feud' as Romeo likes post that says 'Nicola Peltz is the problem'

  19-02-2026 13:08 via standard.co.uk
  
  Another day, another drama. As Romeo Beckham reportedly fans the flames by liking an Instagram post about Nicola Peltz, we run you through the latest in the Beckham family feud
  
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• Damian Hurley: ‘I grew up at the height of when the British paparazzi were evil'

  19-02-2026 12:55 via standard.co.uk
  
  Famous mother, famous friends, jet-set lifestyle ... But at 23, model and filmmaker Damian Hurley has faced more than his fair share of tragedy — and it’s affected him profoundly
  
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• The upstart social media start-up that rewards real content with real money

  19-02-2026 12:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  No AI, just unfiltered content that can earn users crypto. Will Rogers-Coltman digs into Collective Memory
  
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• Who is Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee? Former president avoids death penalty but faces life in prison

  19-02-2026 11:18 via standard.co.uk
  
  The impeached president narrowly avoided the death penalty after declaring martial law in a high-profile case that’s dominated South Korean politics
  
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• Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Thursday, February 19, 2026

  19-02-2026 07:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Read what the stars mean for you today, from Aquarius to Gemini
  
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• Is a wellness retreat with the kids worth it?

  18-02-2026 18:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Step inside The Dolder Grand, Zurich, to find out
  
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• How to get tickets for Paddington The Musical

  18-02-2026 17:41 via standard.co.uk
  
  This magical show is here to prove how musicals ‘can be done properly’
  
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• Can London’s first AI-powered personal trainer beat the real thing?

  18-02-2026 15:14 via standard.co.uk
  
  Sarah Finley steps inside an AI-powered strength training room to find out
  
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• Jonathan Roumie vows that 40-day faith challenge can cut through 'the noise in the culture'

  18-02-2026 13:19 via foxnews.com
  
  Millions of Catholics across America are heading to church on Ash Wednesday to receive a cross of ashes on their foreheads, a ritual that marks the start of Lent — the season of 40 days leading up to Easter that symbolizes mortality and calls believers to penance and repentance as they draw closer to God during this holy time.Jonathan Roumie, who portrayed Jesus in "The Chosen" and is a primary voice for the Hallow Catholic prayer app, told Fox News Digital this week that "Lent becomes a t
  
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• Are you a toxic listener? These are the 7 signs you might be — and how to fix it

  18-02-2026 12:22 via standard.co.uk
  
  Author and podcast host Josh Smith explains the value of the endangered art of listening
  
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• London Fashion Week 2025: shows to know, what to do, who to name drop

  18-02-2026 11:49 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Fashion Week has arrived, darlings — here’s Joe Bromley’s guide on how to get through it
  
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• London Fashion Week 2026: shows to know, what to do, who to name drop

  18-02-2026 11:15 via standard.co.uk
  
  From unmissable events to star-studded drinking spots, Jessica Burrell has your guide
  
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• How to have the perfect weekend in Austin, Texas

  18-02-2026 07:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  From magic swimming holes to two-stepping with cowboys, Claudia Cockerell has a cut out and keep guide to the Texas capital
  
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• Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

  18-02-2026 07:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Read what the stars mean for you today, from Aquarius to Gemini
  
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• Orphaned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed animal after being abandoned by mother at birth

  17-02-2026 23:33 via foxnews.com
  
  Huge lines are forming outside a small zoo in Japan, all for one tiny monkey and the stuffed animal he refuses to let go of.Visitors have been crowding Ichikawa City Zoo after photos of a baby macaque clutching an oversized plush orangutan spread across social media.The monkey, known as Punch-kun, carries the toy everywhere: dragging it across his enclosure, eating beside it and curling around it to sleep.In a Feb. 15 statement posted on X, zoo officials said staff were stunned by the surge in v
  
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• Cruise line halts operations suddenly, leaving future trips in limbo

  17-02-2026 19:08 via foxnews.com
  
  → A longtime Alaska-based cruise line ceased operations, canceled future sailings and disrupted planned vacations.→ The CDC issued a travel alert for a popular island destination after a chikungunya outbreak.→ A harbor pilot fell into the water while boarding a boat — prompting a cruise ship to cancel its port stop.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER→ An island imposed new hiking fees and mandatory reservations as locals pushed back against mass tourism.&
  
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• Intermittent fasting might not work for weight loss — these are the diets that do

  17-02-2026 18:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  As new research highlights the shortfalls of restrictive eating, nutritionist Louise Pyne shares the science-backed diets that could offer better results
  
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• Manly Pacific Hotel, Sydney: a food and wellness haven right on one of the world's best beaches

  17-02-2026 16:21 via standard.co.uk
  
  The five-star coastal hangout has become the go-to hotel for visitors looking for a luxe spa break a short ferry-ride from Sydney’s CBD – and now it has a hit new Italian restaurant to match. Katie Strick checks in
  
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• Topshop is back: The high street icon returns to stores for SS26 — Here’s what to buy first

  17-02-2026 16:18 via standard.co.uk
  
  The main range will appear in 32 John Lewis stores, while Topman will debut in seven
  
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• The America’s Next Top Model documentary is deeply disturbing — because we’ve seen it all before

  17-02-2026 15:35 via standard.co.uk
  
  I was expecting an exposé, but the ugly truth has been out there since it aired
  
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• How to spend 72 hours in Lech, Austria

  17-02-2026 12:18 via standard.co.uk
  
  World-class skiing, refined alpine dining and a relaxed après-ski scene, Lech is the perfect spot for a long winter weekend.Maria Boyle has your guide
  
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