1 hour ago Snails on ‘edge of extinction’ released into wild after UK breeding success

More than 1,300 pea-sized Desertas Island land snails have been released after a successful breeding programme by Chester Zoo.

Politics

11 hours ago House of the Dragon actor: 'leaving London for Brighton has been really good for my mental health.'

House of the Dragon actor Sam Wilson found his life and career began to flourish when he left the capital

Society

26 hours ago Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy succeed where LIV Golf continues to struggle after landing crucial deal

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's TGL will debut next month and it has added a major TV partner in the form of Sky Sports, something that LIV Golf has been unable to do in the UK

Economics

98 minutes ago World's greatest chess player Magnus Carlsen quits tournament after being told he cannot play while wearing jeans

The Norwegian, 34, was defending his championship titles in New York on Friday when the chess governing body made the request for him to change his trousers.

Sport

83 minutes ago North Korea 'executing wounded soldiers to stop them becoming Ukrainian PoWs'

North Korea is 'executing' its own soldiers to stop wounded servicemen from being captured by Ukrainian forces, President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed while confirming a missile strike on Russia

Events

7 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland addresses Channel 4 appearance amid new role

The comedian appeared on Big Fat Quiz of the Year on Channel 4 after his major BBC success

Culture

2 hours ago Covid symptoms to look out for after Christmas and do you still have to isolate if you test positive?

Here’s what you need to know about Covid over the festive period 🤧

Science

22 hours ago Travel chaos at Manchester Airport as dense fog causes major delays to flights

Passengers at Manchester Airport have been warned to expect delays of up to 80 minutes to departures and 100 minutes to arrivals, according to online traffic reporting system Inrix

Transport

1 hour ago BBC Gavin and Stacey's Uncle Bryn star shares moment viewers didn't see in final amid major complaint

Actor Rob Brydon was among the show's cast reprising their roles for the last ever episode of the much-loved series

Politics

12 hours ago Doctor recommends foods that 'slow alcohol absorption' before night out

The GP explained why it is important to eat well before drinking alcohol and shared their recommendations

Society

26 hours ago Teen sacked for wearing trainers wins £30,000 compensation after suing bosses

Elizabeth Benassi, then aged 18, was sacked after wearing trainers and sued her former employers, Maximus UK Services, leading to a tribunal in Croydon which found in her favour

Economics

23 hours ago Arsenal XI vs Ipswich: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League game today

Gunners will be forced into reshuffle in attack after injury blow

Sport

2 hours ago Britain's filthiest pubs named and shamed: One in 40 boozers fail hygiene ratings... so is YOURS one of them?

More than 1,200 pubs, bars and nightclubs across Britain and Northern Ireland have failed to reach minimum food safety standards according to analysis conducted by MailOnline.

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2 hours ago Sir Chris Hoy issues positive health update after terminal cancer diagnosis

Sir Chris Hoy was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer earlier this year and the six-time Olympic gold-medallist has offered an update on his condition as 2024 comes to an end

Science

24 hours ago Travel chaos at London airports with over 400 flights delayed and 34 cancelled as fog grips the capital

Hundreds of flights have been delayed at major London airports amid poor weather conditions

Transport

1 hour ago North Koreans being used as 'human wave' by Russia and 'their own side finishes wounded off'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed some troubling information in his nightly address to the nation, which claimed a wave of North Korean soldiers are being supposedly sacrificed

Politics

12 hours ago Scots children left waiting more than 1,000 days for specialist mental health treatment

The Lib Dems warned the Scottish Government had "repeatedly raided tens of millions from the mental health budget".

Society

30 hours ago Teenager who was sacked after wearing trainers to work wins £30,000 payout for 'victimisation'

Teenage employment adviser Elizabeth Benassi successfully sued her former employer Maximus UK Services after she was 'treated like a child' for wearing trainers into work.

Economics

23 hours ago Major Manchester city centre road cordoned off as firefighters rush to scene

Part of King Street, close to its junction with Cross Street, was taped off

Sport

2 hours ago Putin apologises over Azerbaijan plane crash as Kremlin says Russian air defences were repelling Ukrainian attack – live

Kremlin say Russian air defences were repelling attacks while plane was trying to land – but stops short of admitting Russian forces shot planeItalian police said on Saturday that they were investigating cyberattacks claimed by a pro-Russian group targeting several websites including Milan’s airports and the foreign ministry.The websites of the ministry, Malpensa and Milan-Linate airport, and the transport systems in Siena and Turin were hit, according to national cybersecurity police spokesman Marco Valerio Cervellini, Reuters reports. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Flu hospitalisations almost double in Scotland as pressure mounts on health boards

The number of people consulting their GP about the illness also reached the highest level recorded in seven years.

Science

28 hours ago Seven major driving rules and law changes for 2025 faced by motorists including car tax

Drivers will be impacted by a number of new rules in 2025, including some that will effect electric vehicle owners for the first time. Here's all you need to know about the changes

Transport

2 hours ago ‘They’re stuck’: Cape Cod seeing more whale, turtle and dolphin strandings

Changing tides have led to an increase of beached marine life, whom rescuers scramble to save before they dieWhile Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is known as a popular vacation destination in the north-east US, it has built a reputation for an entirely different reason this year: animal strandings.Dolphins, whales, sea lions and turtles are turning up in large numbers on the beaches of the famous peninsula in a phenomenon that has experts scrambling to execute more rescue operations than ever before. The cause? Changing tides. Continue reading...

Politics

15 hours ago Gavin and Stacey star enjoys one superfood snack that's linked to 'better heart health'

Alison Steadman, 79, is known for playing Pam Shipman in BBC's Gavin and Stacey. The series finale aired on Christmas Day, 2024

Society

30 hours ago Teenage employment adviser who was sacked after wearing trainers to work wins £30,000 payout for victimisation

Teenage employment adviser Elizabeth Benassi successfully sued her former employer Maximus UK Services after she was 'treated like a child' for wearing trainers into work.

Economics

26 hours ago Man United and Man City handed major Dani Olmo transfer update as agent visits Manchester

Dani Olmo is due to become a free agent next week after Barcelona were handed a huge registration blow ahead of January.

Sport

3 hours ago The year in patriarchy: coconut trees, ‘childless cat ladies’ and crimes against humanity | Arwa Mahdawi

It’s now time to ‘hold space’ for everything that happened in 2024 with a list – so here are 10 of the biggest stories from the year in patriarchy2024 was a very demure, very mindful, very dystopian sort of year. I started last year’s annual roundup by noting that it had been the hottest year on record and guess what? 2024 has now surpassed 2023 as the hottest year ever. Many of the same extreme themes from last year have also persisted: anti-abortion activists are still trying to roll back reproductive rights in the US and the horrific situation for women in Iran and Afghanistan has only got worse.Meanwhile Gaza is still being destroyed, and – despite the fact that an increasing number of experts are terming the bombardment a “genocide” – the US is continuing to enable the destruction and much of the world is still continuing to look away. The civil war in Sudan, which started last April, has also spread catastrophically, with women and girls bearing the brunt of the humanitarian c...

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10 hours ago The bowel cancer symptoms to look out for as cases in young people rise sharply in England

Diet, obesity, alcohol and smoking could be explanations for the rising cases of early-onset bowel cancer

Science

2 hours ago Israel detains director of one of last functioning Gaza hospitals, Palestinians say

Gaza officials say it is not clear what has happened to Abu Safiya, adding it was concerned about his well-being

Politics

24 hours ago Moment Brazilian lawmaker is assassinated while talking to family outside his home

Gunmen executed Brazilian councilman Marcos Araújo, 58, and wounded his mother-in-law, Marina Maia, 75, in an attack in the northeastern city of Tabuleiro do Norte on Thursday.

Society

31 hours ago Teenage employment adviser sacked after wearing trainers to work wins £30,000 payout for victimisation

Teenage employment adviser Elizabeth Benassi successfully sued her former employer Maximus UK Services after she was 'treated like a child' for wearing trainers into work.

Economics

30 hours ago EA FC and other major sports games just might help us find the next Messi

A new report suggests gamers who play sports titles are helping young people find an interest in real sports, either through increasing their support for a team or playing themselves

Sport

3 hours ago How I beat overwhelm: Tracking my heart rate left me feeling like a frustrated failure

Biofeedback devices promised a whole new world of mental and physical harmony. They did change my life, but not in the way I’d hopedI love to run, but ask me about my running times or distances and I will have no idea. For me, running is about squeezing exercise into a busy schedule, clearing my head and being in nature. I don’t need to measure it.But unfortunately I am not immune to the oh-so-pleasing dopamine injection of unboxing a new bit of wearable tech, personalising the app for hours and thinking this might just change my life – the new, calmer, fitter, stronger, smarter me dangling tantalisingly within reach. One such scenario occurred after researching the importance of human connection on mental and physical health: less stress, less inflammation, less illness. Human connection, I learned, can stimulate and be facilitated by the vagus nerve – a primitive part of the nervous system. Continue reading...

Events

23 hours ago Fears Scotland's NHS 'on brink of collapse' as flu hospital cases surge

Flu cases have soared in Scotland as health officials warn the public to stay away from A&E unless necessary.

Science

4 hours ago Will New Year's Eve be loud or quiet? What are the top 2025 resolutions? AP

If you’re planning on ringing in the new year quietly at home, you’re not alone

Politics

25 hours ago Nick Knowles struggles to walk up stairs in video as he shares health update

BBC star Nick Knowles has had to undergo operations on both his leg and his arm, and updated fans on his walking progress ahead of DIY SOS and his wedding next year

Society

33 hours ago How BBC's Gavin and Stacey finale teaches streaming services a valuable lesson

On-demand TV may be all the rage but, sometimes, forcing us to wait for a show makes the experience all the more exciting

Sport

3 hours ago Putin apologises over Azerbaijan Airlines crash as Kremlin says Russian forces were repelling Ukrainian attack at the time – live

Kremlin say Russian air defences were repelling attacks while plane was trying to land – but stops short of admitting Russian forces shot planeItalian police said on Saturday that they were investigating cyberattacks claimed by a pro-Russian group targeting several websites including Milan’s airports and the foreign ministry.The websites of the ministry, Malpensa and Milan-Linate airport, and the transport systems in Siena and Turin were hit, according to national cybersecurity police spokesman Marco Valerio Cervellini, Reuters reports. Continue reading...

Events

24 hours ago The Bourne Identity star Franka Potente announces she's cancer free after secret health battle and reveals doctors dismissed her symptoms

The German actress and director, 50, said that doctors at first failed to find a cause for the pain in her side before she demanded further tests and a second opinion.

Science

5 hours ago BBC Gavin and Stacey star reveals extreme lengths taken to hide major return as Jason star heaps praise

It was a twist viewers - and even the cast - didn't see coming as Sonia burst back into Gavin and Stacey's last-ever episode

Politics

29 hours ago Sweet moment teacher, who travelled from France to meet royal family, tells Kate her work in early years 'means everything to him'

Kate, 42, joined King Charles , Queen Camilla , the Prince of Wales, and other senior members of The Firm for the royal walkabout on their Norfolk estate after the Christmas Day church service.

Society

4 hours ago Woke TV bosses put trigger warning on Michael Portillo travel show because it features him sipping sherry

Viewers are now unable to watch the ex-MP Michael Portillo's Andalucia show on the My5 streaming service unless they confirm they are over 16.

Events

26 hours ago The worrying health problem that 'lots of people' are asking about and the symptoms to look out for

A British GP on TikTok shared the symptoms and treatment for a condition few people are aware of

Science

5 hours ago What music stars were really listening to in 2024: ‘I appear on my own top 10 three times .. every stream helps!’

Spotify’s end-of-year summary (other streaming services are available, of course) is our chance to show off how much cool stuff we listened to this year. So what do the stars’ top track lists look like? And what were their guilty pleasures?Britain’s 2024 Eurovision entrant Continue reading...

Politics

31 hours ago Homes Under the Hammer star Martin Roberts unsure ‘how much time’ he’s got left to live

Roberts was told he had ‘hours to live’ before undergoing emergency heart surgery

Society

5 hours ago The trendy 'healthy' alternative to cow's milk that may be RAISING your heart attack risk

The news may come as a shock to the quarter of the UK population who admit to drinking it regularly - no doubt in part motivated by previous claims that it was healthier than dairy.

Events

28 hours ago Constipated? Top gut doctor reveals 'expert level toilet hack' that WILL instantly get your bowels moving...

NHS Surgeon Dr Karan Raj told his 5.3 million followers that gently rocking back and forth on the toilet can help your bowels move.

Science

6 hours ago Prince George is the spitting image of a young Prince William as he dons similar outfit for Sandringham Church service

Eagle-eyed royal watchers have noted the likeness between Prince George and his father Prince William once more, after the Wales family attended church in Sandringham.

Politics

32 hours ago Homes Under The Hammer host's stark health update saying 'I don't know how much time I've got left'

A much-loved Homes Under The Hammer presenter has revealed to fans that he's not sure 'how long he has left' as he continues to battle with a serious heart condition

Society

5 hours ago Demonstrators arrested outside Netanyahu’s Jerusalem home – Middle East crisis live

Protestors shouted through loudspeakers that the Israeli hostages in Gaza were suffering in the tunnels and were ‘cold, tortured and sick’Five Israeli demonstrators protesting for the release of hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 have been arrested outside the home of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.Twenty protestors gathered outside the home in the early morning, shouting through loudspeakers at the prime minister that the hostages were suffering in the tunnels and were “cold, tortured and sick” while he enjoyed home comforts, Channel 12, an Israeli broadcaster, reported. Continue reading...

Events

33 hours ago Embarrassing symptom that led to fitness trainer being diagnosed with cancer at just 25

Fitness trainer Dilan Patel recalled how in his mid-20s he was living a normal life for someone his age, working hard and hanging out with friends with no idea he had a potential cancer symptom.

Science

6 hours ago Adding one thing to bath can provide 'best night's sleep ever' says holistic doc

A holistic doctor has said there's one thing you should be adding to your bath for extra relaxation – and it could even help you to drift off to sleep faster after a chaotic Christmas period

Politics

32 hours ago Wild weather for New Year's Eve as Met Office forecast flags major change for UK

North-east England will enjoy the brightest weather of the day, with some sunshine in Aberdeenshire in the afternoon and temperatures of about 10C to 12C across the country

Society

6 hours ago THAAD missile system: What is the defence system sent by US to Israel to assist in Middle East conflict?

Missile defence system to be operated by US troops in a departure from Israeli military policy

Events

41 hours ago Coronation Street 2025: Unexpected exits, big returns, new family and Kevin's cancer diagnosis

Coronation Street is lining up some major storylines for the next year, with the ITV soap's new boss Kate Brooks detailing a cancer plot, a stabbing storyline, a new family and some big returns

Science

6 hours ago Israel detains director of one of last functioning hospitals in northern Gaza, Palestinians say

The Health Ministry in Gaza says Israel’s army has detained the director of one of the last functioning hospitals in northern Gaza

Politics

7 hours ago Top breast cancer expert reveals only diet change that guards against breast cancer...as disease continues to soar in under 50s

As a breast surgeon who was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 40, I feel strongly about raising awareness of lifestyle factors that could reduce risk of the disease.

Events

41 hours ago Make it easier for those with lung cancer symptoms to get tests, experts say

Researchers called for the widespread adoption of services that allow patients to self-refer without a GP consultation.

Science

6 hours ago Mysterious orbs spotted hovering over major city as stunned onlooker asks 'could it be UFO?'

Two huge orbs could be seen over a major city in new footage acquired by conspiracy theorists online, the latest in strange drone developments over recent weeks

Politics

7 hours ago Peak District hike under 1 hour from Manchester takes you to WW2 plane crash site

The crash site is a little over an hour's walk from the nearest parking facilities, near the remote Snake Summit, and is difficult terrain so not suitable for beginners.

Events

7 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Nick Knowles supported after 'major' health update

The DIY SOS star took part in the BBC One dance contest's 2024 series but was quickly plagued by injury

Politics

7 hours ago Royal Navy's submarine service is plagued by 'gang bangs', drug dealers and lewd officers who celebrate 'rape lists' as crews share Top Trumps

Vile 'initiation ceremonies' are reportedly carried out, where new sailors are terrorised and told to get onto 'their hands and knees' before being forced to perform sex acts on other experienced sailors.

Events

7 hours ago How doting Savannah Phillips kept her cousins in line! Queen Elizabeth's eldest great

Adorable 14-year-old Savannah - Princess Anne 's granddaughter - helmed the younger cohort at Sandringham this year. The teenager doted on her relatives during the Christmas Day service.

Politics

9 hours ago Zelensky urges China to put pressure on North Korea over military aid to Russia

Volodymyr Zelensky has urged China to put pressure on North Korea if it “is sincere in its statements that the war should not expand.”

Events

7 hours ago Israeli forces accused of taking Gaza hospital staff to detention centre for interrogation – Middle East crisis live

Gaza health officials said the IDF detained the director of a hospital, which the WHO said was put out of service by an Israeli raidNearly one in five of the world’s children live in areas affected by conflicts, with more than 473 million children suffering from the worst levels of violence since the second world war, according to figures published by the UN.The UN humanitarian aid organisation for children, Unicef, said on Saturday that the percentage of children living in conflict zones around the world has doubled from about 10% in the 1990s to almost 19%, and warned that this dramatic increase in harm to children should not become the “new normal”. Continue reading...

Politics

10 hours ago Huge pop star tragically died at 35 weighing just 4 stone after tragic health battle

Late actress Lena Zavaroni was catapulted to fame on popular TV show Opportunity Knocks at the age of 10, but she tragically died aged 35 following a devastating health battle

Events

8 hours ago Princess Charlotte revealed as world's richest child with incredible net worth

Princess Charlotte has a whopping estimated net worth, making her the richest child in the world and beating the likes of superstar children like Blue Ivy Carter and North West

Politics

11 hours ago Tim Spector says add one ingredient to gravy to boost gut health this winter

Studies have also linked it to a lower risk of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease

Events

8 hours ago 'I've used this tens machine device for months, I finally feel relief from painful periods'

'I've used this TENS machine for five months and it's the only thing that's given me a slight glimpse of relief'

Politics

13 hours ago Search for man missing off NSW north coast amid string of drownings across holiday period

21-year-old Taewoo Kim last seen going for a swim at Moonee beach, near Coffs Harbour, on Boxing Day; police say another man’s body found in sea south of WollongongGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA multi-agency search is under way for a man presumed missing in the ocean since Boxing Day, off the north coast of NSW, as another man’s body has been pulled from the water further south.Taewoo Kim, 21, was last seen around 1pm on Thursday, police said in a statement, going into the water at Moonee beach, north of Coffs Harbour.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Underrated seaside town with huge pier and 'best fish and chips in the UK'

Cromer in North Norfolk was once a retreat for affluent Victorian beach-goers. Today, this delightful seaside town has retained much of its original charm and its world-famous crab is worth the visit alone.

Politics

14 hours ago Ukraine war briefing: ‘Human wave’ of North Korean troops being sent to their deaths, says US

Kyiv reports heavy casualties among Pyongyang’s soldiers in Russia while Washington accuses generals of seeing the troops as ‘expendable’. What we know on day 1,039See all our Ukraine war coverageNorth Korean troops deployed in Russia’s Kursk region are suffering heavy losses and being left unprotected by the Russian forces they are fighting alongside, according to Ukraine, while the US says Russian and North Korean generals see the soldiers as “expendable”. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that said Russian troops were sending the North Koreans into battle with minimal protection and that the North Koreans were taking extreme measures to avoid being taken prisoner. “Their losses are significant, very significant,” the Ukrainian president said in his nightly video address. “We see that neither the Russian military nor their North Korean overseers have any interest in ensuring the survival of these North Koreans.” Zelenskyy said “several” wounded North Korean soldiers had died afte...

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9 hours ago The vitamin con: Do supplements do anything or are we all being scammed?

As we all embark on yet another ‘New Year, New You’ journey, Helen Coffey asks the experts whether supplements are more silver bullet or placebo when it comes to improving our health

Politics

14 hours ago Houthi fighters fire missile at Israel airport hours after country's forces targeted runway in Yemen

The rebel group responded to Thursday's strikes in Sanaa by hitting Ben Gurion Airport - which is only ten miles away from Tel Aviv, after Israeli missils struck Sanaa airport on Thursday.

Events

10 hours ago Former world’s tallest man calls for more compassion for vulnerable in UK

Hussain Bisad, who has had health problems, says government should do more for people with physical or mental illnessWhen Hussain Bisad first settled in north London as an asylum seeker after fleeing from war in Somalia 23 years ago, he did so in the hope of a new and more settled life. Little did he know that shortly after arriving he would be at the centre of the media spotlight, not for his story of escaping conflict but for something altogether different: his height.Bisad had been in the UK for five months when Guinness World Records measured his height as 2.3 metres (7ft 6.5in), making him then the world’s tallest living man. Continue reading...

Politics

14 hours ago Couples who diet together are more likely to lose more weight than those who go it alone, study suggests

Researchers from Bournemouth University suggest weight-loss advice might be better targeted at married or co-habiting couples, since it's common for them to have similar calorie intake.

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