Greeting a stranger with a hug rather than a handshake could make them like you more, study claims

Daily Mail - Sep 27, 2026

A team of 18 researchers greeted 330 strangers with either a hug, a handshake or with no touch at all, then asked the strangers if they wanted to see their holiday pictures.

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John Healey to pledge 'new industrial age'... as another tycoon quits the UK

Sep 27, 2026

John Healey to pledge 'new industrial age'... as another tycoon quits the UK

The Chancellor will use his speech to the Labour conference in Liverpool to unveil new support for British shipyards.

DAN HODGES: An hour after Burnham's social care pledge, a text arrives from one of his allies. 'I think there will be an election in May.'

Sep 27, 2026

DAN HODGES: An hour after Burnham's social care pledge, a text arrives from one of his allies. 'I think there will be an election in May.'

To be fair to Andy Burnham, no one can say they don't know what he stands for anymore. Appearing on the BBC, the Prime Minister made the boldest commitment of his premiership

Bill Gates issues chilling AI doomsday warning saying one BILLION people will be killed... unless humanity takes his advice

Sep 27, 2026

Bill Gates issues chilling AI doomsday warning saying one BILLION people will be killed... unless humanity takes his advice

Tech billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates gave the bold warning on the rapid development of artificial intelligence.

Pension triple lock may be scrapped to fund National Care Service: PM's social care pledge is predicted to cost taxpayers £18BILLION - with death tax also mooted to pay for it

Sep 27, 2026

Pension triple lock may be scrapped to fund National Care Service: PM's social care pledge is predicted to cost taxpayers £18BILLION - with death tax also mooted to pay for it

Speaking as the Labour Party conference got under way in Liverpool, the Prime Minister said he was ready to 'grasp the nettle'.

Woman who'd 'never hurt a fly' is given shockingly short jail sentence ONLY to be served on weekends after killing great-grandmother with car and fleeing scene

Sep 27, 2026

Woman who'd 'never hurt a fly' is given shockingly short jail sentence ONLY to be served on weekends after killing great-grandmother with car and fleeing scene

Stephanie Holt, 32, was sentenced to 365 days in jail - served only on weekends - after fatally striking Mary Hulswit, 76, and leaving the scene.

Socialite ousted from her Hamptons mansion after sensational divorce from billionaire art mogul airs ALL her dirtiest laundry... as she vows to never show her face in NYC again after humiliating public spat

Sep 27, 2026

Socialite ousted from her Hamptons mansion after sensational divorce from billionaire art mogul airs ALL her dirtiest laundry... as she vows to never show her face in NYC again after humiliating public spat

The sprawling six-bedroom Bridgehampton estate, tucked away at the end of a long driveway on about seven acres surrounded by woods, had been hers since her divorce settlement.

Greeting a stranger with a hug rather than a handshake could make them like you more, study claims

Sep 27, 2026

Greeting a stranger with a hug rather than a handshake could make them like you more, study claims

A team of 18 researchers greeted 330 strangers with either a hug, a handshake or with no touch at all, then asked the strangers if they wanted to see their holiday pictures.

The final shift of Constable Mia Lay: Patrol car was travelling over '150km/h' before fatal crash just metres from police station

Sep 27, 2026

The final shift of Constable Mia Lay: Patrol car was travelling over '150km/h' before fatal crash just metres from police station

Constable Mia Lay, 20, died after the police vehicle she was travelling in crashed into a tree in Sydney's inner west.

Horror stabbing leaves father-of-two fighting for life after he tries to stop teenagers from allegedly breaking into a car in Melbourne: 'A heart of gold'

Sep 27, 2026

Horror stabbing leaves father-of-two fighting for life after he tries to stop teenagers from allegedly breaking into a car in Melbourne: 'A heart of gold'

Colin Sheean, 41, was riding his scooter home when he saw three teenagers on Govan Street at Langwarrin at 12.20am on Saturday.

Fury as child labour is axed from BBC Horrible Histories show

Sep 27, 2026

Fury as child labour is axed from BBC Horrible Histories show

The BBC has been criticised for removing a Horrible Histories episode that featured slavery, chimney sweeps and Victorian child workers.

Imperial War Museum is accused of 'turning its back on the past' for catering to younger visitors

Sep 27, 2026

Imperial War Museum is accused of 'turning its back on the past' for catering to younger visitors

The museum has hired a consultancy firm to create exhibitions and displays that will appeal to 'contemporary audiences' by focusing on more recent conflicts.

BBC chief: Put our news bulletins on Netflix to justify household fee

Sep 27, 2026

BBC chief: Put our news bulletins on Netflix to justify household fee

Director-general Matt Brittin believes the BBC is 'held back' by the fee, which is 'no longer fit for purpose', and has suggested a household levy could be an alternative funding option.

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