49 minutes ago Second wave of prisoners to get early release despite fears sex offenders included

Former home secretary Priti Patel has called for the early release scheme to be suspended after fears that sex offenders and violent criminals are being let out

Events

54 minutes ago I visited the Italian wine bar and restaurant that's opened in Edinburgh's coolest food neighbourhood

This restaurant is owned by a sommelier and chef team

Society

70 minutes ago The Guardian view on foreign powers in Sudan: struggling for advantage while civilians starve | Editorial

The role of the United Arab Emirates in fuelling the war is under the spotlight. But other countries too are exacerbating the deadly conflictThe often denied but obvious involvement of foreign powers in Sudan’s deadly civil war is now firmly in the spotlight. Tens of thousands of people, including many civilians, have been killed since it began last April. Now, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has accused the Sudanese armed forces (SAF) of bombing its ambassador’s residence in Khartoum, causing “extensive damage”. The SAF denied it, claiming that last month’s strike was the work of the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), backed by the UAE.What’s not in doubt is that both sides are committing war crimes and that they are able to do so because foreign governments are supporting t...

Politics

81 minutes ago New Cardiff and Vale College building with robotics labs to be built near Cardiff Airport

The new college building will also include 3D printers, autonomous drones, and a 'green skills house' to train pupils how to install renewable technology

Transport

2 hours ago 'That man saved my life': The unsung heroes who stop Scotland's drug and alcohol deaths from doubling

At Recovery Walk 2024 in Glasgow, Karyn McCluskey meets former addicts, the people who saved their lives and many others, and those grieving for the loss of a loved one

Events

2 hours ago Strictly Come Dancing pro claims star was 'overmarked' and 'protected' to avoid dance

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Ola Jordan has shared her thoughts on the latest instalment of the BBC show, including the latest elimination and one star's score.

Politics

2 hours ago 9/10 parents feel pressured into splashing out as lavish kids' playdates become more competitive

Letting the little ones watch TV and snack on cheap crisps and fizzy drinks no longer cuts it - as the majority of parents in a new study say children's playdates are becoming more and more competitive

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2 hours ago McDonald’s workers roast Trump over ‘insulting cosplay’ stunt at restaurant that failed health inspection

Trump sported neither gloves not a hair net as he worked at a branch of the fast food chain in Pennsylvania

Politics

2 hours ago Newsboy's horse racing selections for Tuesday's three meetings, including Yarmouth Nap

Newsboy fancies his Nap, Balmoral Lady, to complete a hat-trick in the 4.45 at Yarmouth and he also rates Jenever great value at Newcastle (5.55)

Politics

3 hours ago Network of Israeli citizens arrested after spying for Iran, police say

Suspects are accused of photographing and collecting information about Israeli bases and facilitiesMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsraeli police and the Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency say they have arrested a network of Israeli citizens spying for Iran who allegedly provided information on military bases and conducted surveillance of individuals.The investigators claimed the network had been active for about two years. According to reports in the Israeli press, the suspects are accused of photographing and collecting information about Israeli bases and facilities, including the defence headquarters in Tel Aviv, known as the Kirya, and the Nevatim and Ramat David airbases. Continue reading...

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