56 minutes ago Steven Bartlett looks uncomfortable as Dragons’ Den pitch mentions health misinformation

Steven Bartlett looks uncomfortable as Dragons Den hopefuls mention health misinformation

Politics

58 minutes ago TikTok ban: company urges supreme court to scrap law it says would violate free speech of 170m Americans – live

Justices hear arguments after app’s Chinese-based parent company ByteDance asked justices to review caseTikTok maintains it is not controlled by the Chinese government. It’s parent company, ByteDance, is based in China, but TikTok operates separately with headquarters in Singapore and the US. TikTok says its user data in the US is handled by the company Oracle.Justice Samuel Alito asked TikTok’s lawyer if the company was owned directly by the Chinese government would he make the same arguments. Continue reading...

Society

2 hours ago Uniqlo's £14.90 accessory hailed as 'perfect' by shoppers for warmth without bulk

Uniqlo's Heattech range has been a hit with shoppers ever since it first launched in 2003, and one of the most popular items is the Souffle Yarn Beanie, which is priced at just £14.90

Economics

88 minutes ago Chelsea XI vs Morecambe: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for FA Cup game

All change as the Blues look to avoid major third round upset against fourth-tier strugglers at Stamford Bridge

Sport

50 minutes ago Rod Stewart's 'palms went cold' after receiving terrifying health diagnosis

Rod Stewart was diagnosed with thyroid cancer following a routine health check and the singer has described the moment he got the news

Events

3 hours ago ‘They created a Vegas in 10 years’: photographing the hedonistic gambling mecca of Macau

Photographer Adam Lampton discusses capturing the vice, cash and sheer excess of the special administrative region of China – a place built on contradictions“I am not a huge gambler,” says Adam Lampton. “The first time I went to Macau, fresh out of grad school, I didn’t have any money to spare – it all went on camera film. People take it all very seriously, so I was too intimidated to sit down and be the white guy who didn’t know what the hell he was doing.”As a non-gambler in Macau, the American photographer would have been an oddity – most tourists go there to “play”, hoping Lady Luck glances their way. The former Portuguese colony, now a special administrative region of China, is the world’s gambling mecca. Located on China’s south-east coast, just across the water from Hong Kong, Macau’s gambling revenues often put the US’s “Sin City” in the shade. The Macau government expects its gaming revenues to hit about $27bn in 2024, while declining Nevada looks set to fall below 2023’s r...

Culture

71 minutes ago Nurse fired for 'bizarre' and 'disgusting' act that stunned patient and left supporters PRAYING for his health

A nurse at an Iowa hospital committed a 'bizarre' and 'unhinged' act next to a man suffering congenital heart disease in a viral video that got her fired.

Science

58 minutes ago How to see the first 'Wolf' full moon of 2025 and when it will light up UK skies

The Wolf Moon, the first full moon of 2025, is set to illuminate the heavens in a breathtaking way

Politics

65 minutes ago BBC Food's 'simple and delicious' leek and potato soup recipe is 'ready in 15 minutes'

This classic and comforting leek and potato soup is the ultimate winter warmer. It's made with just a few simple ingredients, is full of flavour and has a dreamy, creamy texture

Society

3 hours ago Want to secure the best holiday deal in 2025? Here are the key dates to know

For the best deals on your getaway this year, book ahead

Economics

2 hours ago Full list of NHS hospitals declaring critical incidents amid surge in flu cases

NHS trusts have declared critical incidents due to ‘exceptionally high demands’ in emergency departments

Sport

57 minutes ago California wildfires live updates: at least 10 people killed; winds expected to pick up again

Officials warn people against returning home too soon amid continued threats to life from broken gas and power lines; details emerge about victimsAfter the fire, the insurance battles: new ordeals to comeFleeing the LA fires alone on a wheelchair: ‘I had to take my chances’Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?An update on the Hurst fire from the US forest service has increased the acreage burned to 771 and is 37% contained.477 personnel were assigned to the fire. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago Zuckerberg approved Meta’s use of ‘pirated’ books to train AI models, authors claim

Sarah Silverman and others file court case claiming CEO approved use of dataset despite warningsBusiness live – latest updatesMark Zuckerberg approved Meta’s use of “pirated” versions of copyright-protected books to train the company’s artificial intelligence models, a group of authors has alleged in a US court filing.Citing internal Meta communications, the filing claims that the social network company’s chief executive backed the use of the LibGen dataset, a vast online archive of books, despite warnings within the company’s AI executive team that it is a dataset “we know to be pirated”. Continue reading...

Culture

2 hours ago Quitting vaping in 2025? Health experts advise not to give up 'cold turkey'

Expert advice from LloydsPharmacy explains how to quit vaping for good.

Science

69 minutes ago 'Inconsiderate' influencer on Ryanair flight called out for 'desperate' plane act

Instagram food influencer Lola Young decided to bake a cheesecake during her recent flight with Ryanair - but some people have branded her 'inconsiderate' and 'desperate for likes'

Politics

69 minutes ago I stayed at a tranquil Scottish hotel that's home to 'best boutique spa'

A night away, good food and time to relax in an award-winning spa. What more could you need this winter?

Society

3 hours ago Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1: Release date, price and all you need to know about the 2026 EV

From price and range, to computing power and release date, everything we know so far about the upcoming Afeela 1 from Sony and Honda.

Economics

3 hours ago Arsenal XI vs Manchester United: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for FA Cup

Injury situation improving for Gunners ahead of blockbuster third-round tie

Sport

60 minutes ago Traitors star Leanne Quigley reveals fiancée Sophie is cancer free in emotional post following secret health battle as she confesses devastating diagnosis 'killed them both inside'

The ex-soldier, 28, who shares two-year-old twin boys with her partner, took to Instagram with an emotional post on Thursday, with show host Claudia Winkleman quick to send her best wishes.

Events

22 hours ago Coleen Rooney models nautical stripes as she attends the launch of her Applied Nutrition pop up shop with newly sacked husband Wayne

The WAG, 38, was all smiles as she launched her heath and wellness range with the brand following her success on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

Culture

6 hours ago Largest ever protein study set to revolutionise cancer and dementia tests

Tens of millions of pounds in investment is being provided by the group of firms which includes AstraZenecaa and Pfizer

Science

70 minutes ago School 'gave 240 children detention' on first week back after Christmas break in strict crackdown on uniform

Penair School in Truro allegedly issued detentions to 240 pupils when they returned to school on Tuesday for their first week back of 2025.

Politics

1 hour ago Professor Tim Spector's two tips for improving gut health and reducing inflammation

Professor Tim Spector has given his advice on what people should be eating more of to improve their gut health and reduce inflammation in the gut, with the Zoe co-founder pinpointing one food type as a must-include

Society

4 hours ago Early ‘forever chemicals’ exposure could impact economic success in adulthood – study

Those who lived in regions with firefighting training areas earned about 1.7% less later in life, research showsEarly life exposure to toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” could impact economic success in adulthood, new first-of-its-kind research suggests.The Iowa State University and US Census Bureau working paper compared the earnings, college graduation rates, and birth weights of two groups of children – those raised around military installations that had firefighting training areas, and those who lived near bases with no fire training site. Continue reading...

Economics

3 hours ago Manchester United XI vs Arsenal: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for FA Cup

Red Devils out to build on encouraging display against Liverpool

Sport

63 minutes ago Brendan Rodgers demands Celtic kudos as Rangers points chasm has finger pointers all missing one thing

The Hoops are 15 points ahead of their rivals after Philippe Clement's side followed up derby win with successive draws

Events

24 hours ago How to watch the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 showcase and what to expect

Doom: The Dark Ages and South of Midnight will lead the event, but a mystery game could steal the show

Culture

7 hours ago Health expert issues advice to millions to get these five key check ups and vaccines

Vaccinations and routine check ups can help people stay healthy as they age

Science

76 minutes ago Cocktail of the week: Three Sheets’ cherry americano – recipe | The good mixer

A negroni-style premix that you can prep ahead so it’s ready to rustle up on a Friday nightThis premix is brilliant for a crowd, and it’s also a celebration of every right-thinking bartender’s favourite garnish: the glorious maraschino cherry. Fabbri makes the best, but if you can’t find those, Luxardo is a good alternative.Max and Noel Venning, Three Sheets, London W1 Continue reading...

Politics

2 hours ago To resist the climate crisis, we must resist the billionaire class | Peter Kalmus

To solve the climate crisis, power must flow away from the billionaire classWhen I feel uncertain, I find it’s helpful to write down things I know to be true. Fossil fuels are causing irreversible planetary overheating. Overheating threatens essentially all life on Earth. Oil and gas executives knew this but they chose to systematically lie and block a climate transition. They continue to make this choice.I choose to focus my energy on the climate crisis because a habitable planet is a prerequisite for everything worth fighting for, and because the prospect of losing a planet feels horrific and sad to me in a primal way that I can’t express with words. I’m also simply in love with the Earth. But planetary overheating is really just the most geophysical symptom of extractive colonial capitalism – “billionairism” – a system designed to pump wealth from the poor to the rich, creating billionaires, the healthcare crisis, the housing crisis, genocide, hierarchies like racism and patriarc...

Society

5 hours ago When is Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 2? Release date now confirmed

Black Ops 6 and Warzone's Season 2 update is coming soon for Call of Duty fans as Activision snuck in a mention into its latest patch notes — here's when it launches

Economics

4 hours ago Rangers loan player 'set for surprise January recall' as possible replacement lined up

Red tape issue could see 22 y/o depart Ibrox

Sport

68 minutes ago Twin sisters, 32, were acting normally before they went missing on river footpath in early hours, says brother

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti - described by police as white, of slim build, with long, brown hair - left their home in Aberdeen city centre in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Events

25 hours ago Christie’s auction showcases style of centenarian fashion muse Iris Apfel

Lots include her trademark oversize glasses as well as outfits from Miu Miu and Dior and lifesize ostrich sculptureIris Apfel, perhaps the world’s first centenarian style icon, died last year at the age of 102. Now her clothes, art and furniture are set to be sold at Christie’s later this month in an online auction titled Unapologetically Iris.Anyone familiar with Apfel and her “more is more” style would know that it began with her trademark owl-like glasses. There are 18 pairs for sale here, with square, round and sparkly designs included. Continue reading...

Culture

17 hours ago World’s largest proteins study ‘invaluable’ for understanding disease – experts

The scaled-up project is backed by a consortium of 14 pharmaceutical firms.

Science

79 minutes ago Fuming Rangers fans group demand Philippe Clement goes NOW as board urged to show 'leadership'

The Rangers Supporters Association want the manager gone and fear the worst if he stays

Politics

2 hours ago The fastest growing jobs in the UK include AI engineers, interpreters and tour guides

Home health aides rank second on the list of jobs on the rise in the UK

Society

5 hours ago Rangers v St Johnstone injury news: Up to 11 out of Ibrox clash as Philippe Clement dealt fresh injury blow

Here is the latest injury news ahead of Rangers vs St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership at Ibrox this weekend.

Economics

4 hours ago Rangers fans want worst manager ever Clement out as spiralling Hotline panic leads to Celtic transfer confession

Fraser Wilson mans the phones with the heat firmly on the Rangers manager

Sport

72 minutes ago After the fire, the insurance battles: LA victims’ ordeal may just be beginning

‘Now we have to make sure there’s not a second, financial tragedy that follows the physical catastrophe,’ says consumer advocateCalifornia wildfires – liveCalifornia homeowners who lost everything in this week’s devastating Los Angeles-area fires now have to battle their insurance companies to recover the value of their homeowners’ policies – if they are lucky enough to have insurance at all.With estimates of the economic damage from the fires now reaching $52bn-$57bn, consumer advocates and veterans of past disasters say homeowners can expect weeks or months of paperwork to prove that they have lost what they say they have lost, if not also pressure from claims adjusters and a whole class of disaster professionals to make a quick settlement for less than they are entitled to under their policies. Continue reading...

Events

27 hours ago 15 beautiful photos of Scotland from the Highlands to the Borders, as captured by our readers

Readers Gallery January 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

Culture

20 hours ago Killer nurse Lucy Letby could have been stopped sooner if there had been an independent medical examiner at her hospital, ex Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt tells inquiry

Delays in appointing specialist doctors to look into deaths not investigated by a coroner in NHS hospitals meant the 'dots' were not joined up, the Hunt told the public inquiry into her crimes.

Science

86 minutes ago Banging your head could give you herpes as 'zombie' viruses 'wake up', study finds

Scientists believe head injures can cause dormant 'zombie' viruses in your brain, such as herpes, to reanimate and cause issues that cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Politics

3 hours ago ‘My best friend and I married each other as kids on holiday at the beach. It would be the closest she would come to a real wedding’

Summer holidays are a time of memory-making. We asked Guardian writers and contributors to share some of the summer holiday photos that transport them back to a simpler timeMore summer essentialsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt had always been Harriet’s dream to get married more than mine. I’ll never forget us as little girls on summer holidays, stretched out on twin beds, poring over her magazine cutouts of white wedding dresses, multi-tiered cakes and overflowing bouquets.We would muse what our husbands’ names would be and how many children we would have. They would be born at the same time, so they could grow up together as best friends. Just like we had. Continue reading...

Society

5 hours ago Ronnie O'Sullivan PULLS OUT of snooker's £350k Masters 24 hours after strange behaviour saw snooker star smash and bin cue during meltdown

The announcement comes just days away from the tournament opener, which would have seen reigning champion O'Sullivan kickstart the competition against John Higgins on Sunday.

Economics

5 hours ago GTA 6 fans pinpoint date we'll finally know if game will be out in 2025 or not

GTA 6 fans are still braced for a delay, but we now know when we'll likely find out for sure as Take-Two books in its earnings call — will we be looking at a 2025 release?

Sport

1 hour ago Traitors star Leanne Quigley reveals fiancée Sophie is cancer free in emotional post following secret health battle as she confesses devastating diagnosis 'killed them both inside'

The ex-soldier, 28, who shares two-year-old twin boys with her partner, took to Instagram with an emotional post on Thursday, with show host Claudia Winkleman quick to send her best wishes.

Events

27 hours ago Love Island All Stars twist as ITV bosses issue announcement days before launch show

12 familar faces are heading back to the Love Island villa in a bid to try and find 'the one' but the power is in the hand of the public on who couples up together

Culture

22 hours ago Doctors thought this little girl had a sickness bug, then she got a nightmare diagnosis

Amelie wants to start living life to the fullest

Science

1 hour ago Ed Sheeran makes surprise appearance at Scottish library to launch new music education campaign

Singer-songwriter wants to give every young person in the UK the chance to ‘explore their potential through music’

Politics

3 hours ago Woman's genius tip for heating up food if you have a power cut this winter

Instead of panicking next time your lights go out, be prepared with a genius tip that could make all the difference - people in hurricanes and power cuts say it really works

Society

5 hours ago Universal Credit: pay rise for millions who claim UC with rates increase of up to £10.50 coming in April 2025

Millions of people in the UK will soon see a boost in their monthly payments 💷

Economics

5 hours ago Tony Docherty gives Philippe Clement a Rangers reality check as he reveals TEN players missing for Dundee

Clement was bemoaning his own selection issues but the Dark Blues' were even more challenging

Sport

2 hours ago ‘If you hear the siren, go to the shelter’: the wrenching play about the bombing of a theatre in Ukraine

In March 2022, the largest theatre in Mariupol – while in use as a bomb shelter for 1,000 people – was hit by a Russian air strike. A re-enactment based on survivors’ testimonies has been moving audiences to tearsThe play opens with the usual pre-show request for audiences to switch off their mobile phones before the curtain rises, but along with this come warnings – and instructions for how the audience should evacuate the auditorium in the event of an air raid.That is because Mariupol Drama, a play based on the real experiences of a Ukrainian theatre company during the Russian invasion of the titular city, was written and staged in the midst of war. It re-enacts the horrifying moment on 16 March 2022 when their theatre was bombed by Russian forces, even though it had by then been turned into an evacuation shelter for almost 1,000 people. Continue reading...

Events

27 hours ago 15 Beautiful photos of Scotland from the Highlands to the Borders, as captured by our readers

Readers Gallery January 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

Culture

22 hours ago Don't want to do Dry January? Try this alcohol expert's three simple rules for healthier drinking instead

Mindful drinking can be a year-round practice with these simple tips

Science

1 hour ago Only people with a high IQ can solve this hidden woman optical illusion

Test your brain this January with this brain-twisting optical illusion.

Politics

3 hours ago Browns to host international game, lose Cleveland home game on 2025 schedule

Browns to host international game, lose Cleveland home game on 2025 schedule  Dawgs By Nature

Society

5 hours ago Dine out for under £20: 10 of London's very best meals for an austere January

From British-Italian comfort food to proper Malaysian laksa, here’s where to eat out on a budget

Economics

7 hours ago Everton latest, transfer updates and FA Cup third round news: football – live

All the latest before a busy weekend of FA Cup actionEmail David your thoughts | Sign up for Football DailyJonathan Wilson reflects on Sean Dyche’s Everton exit. The numbers are surprising and perhaps currency for Dyche when he seeks future employment. But the style of football was, let’s be honest, utterly abysmal.Everton have lost only four of their past 16 games in all competitions.Everton have kept five clean sheets in their past eight games and in the past month held Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City to draws. Continue reading...

Sport

2 hours ago TikTok ban: US supreme court hears oral arguments over fate of app – live updates

Justices hear arguments after app’s Chinese-based parent company ByteDance asked justices to review caseCould Donald Trump stop the TikTok ban?Trump has filed a request with the Supreme Court to delay the implementation of a ban on TikTok until he takes office on 20 January, which the court declined to immediately act on. The president-elect’s intervention shows the significant effort by TikTok to forge inroads with Trump and his team during the presidential campaign. Continue reading...

Events

25 hours ago What is HMPV? Symptoms of respiratory virus spreading in China, how it's spread and should we be worried?

The European Union is monitoring the situation 🏥

Science

2 hours ago There are no adults in the room: there’s barely a room. This is politics at warp speed, and we know who’s benefiting | Marina Hyde

Fiscal crisis, corruption claims, shenanigans and legal threats. This feels like the week old-style politics sat on a grenade The worst-timed foreign visit by a politician this week was LA mayor Karen Bass deciding to attend the inauguration of the president of Ghana. The second worst might be Rachel Reeves’s decision to push ahead with her China bridge-building trip against a backdrop of market turmoil, soaring UK borrowing costs and the inevitability of rising food prices. But look, maybe have no fear. The chancellor has apparently told all her cabinet colleagues to “cease anti-growth measures” – amazing – and also to come up with specific plans to boost economic activity. I am already picturing her opening the bits of paper from the hat. “Right, I’ve got 20 for ‘build an effing time machine’ and one that just says ‘Pass’. Sorry, Lammy – this isn’t Celebrity Mastermind.”As for auto-satirical lowlights further down the ministerial ladder, do keep your eye on anti-corruption ministe...

Politics

5 hours ago Ronnie O'Sullivan PULLS OUT of snooker's £350k Masters on mystery 'medical grounds', 24 hours after meltdown where he smashed cue and binned it after bizarre behaviour

The announcement comes just days away from the tournament opener, which would have seen reigning champion O'Sullivan kickstart the competition against John Higgins on Sunday.

Economics

8 hours ago Ally Pally's first transgender player QUITS darts for a period for mental health reasons

Dutch star Noa-Lynn van Leuven, 28, made her World Championship debut last month as she lost in the opening round at Alexandra Palace to her fellow countryman Kevin Doets.

Sport

2 hours ago Disney+ announces new Caroline Flack documentary five years after her death

A new documentary film focusing on the life of late TV presenter Caroline Flack is currently in production and is set to be released on Disney+ in 2025

Events

25 hours ago Scientists prize neutrality – that doesn’t cut it any more. In 2025, they must fully back the climate movement | Bill McGuire and Roger Hallam

With 2024 set to go down as the hottest year on record, we know that what is coming is truly horrifyingThe past 12 months have seen our world enter new territory. Last year will go down as the first time that the global average temperature exceeded 1.5C above preindustrial times over a calendar year. We could crash permanently through the 1.5C guardrail within the next five years, and shatter the 2C limit as soon as 2034. This will almost certainly result in the tipping points for collapse of the Greenland and west Antarctic ice sheets being crossed, committing us to the drowning of coastal towns and cities.In years to come, we will look back at this time and ask the same question that future generations will ask: why didn’t we stop this catastrophe?Bill McGuire is professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards at UCL and author of Hothouse Earth: an Inhabitant’s GuideRoger Hallam is co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, Insulate Britain and Just Stop Oil Continue reading...

Science

2 hours ago What happens to your body after one alcoholic drink as effects are 'immediate'

With Dry January in full swing, health experts have lifted the lid on how alcohol affects the body - and how taking a break can help

Politics

4 hours ago Spending less time on X (Twitter) has 'vastly improved my mental health', says Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy

The Cabinet minister said that reducing her time on Twitter meant she also better understood ‘what really matters to the country’

Society

6 hours ago The two benefits that could boost your income by nearly £10,000 in 2025

Brits are being urged to check if they are eligible for the means-tested benefit

Economics

8 hours ago AD FEATURE: Get your 2025 off to a spectacular start with tickets to these six Manchester shows

Mark your calendars - there are so many great live experiences to enjoy in the city this year

Sport

2 hours ago What is the beef tallow trend, is it good for your skin and does it really work as skin expert warns of risks

They don’t recommend using it to combat acne 🐮

Events

27 hours ago Scientists pinpoint exactly how long you'll live after a dementia diagnosis

Dementia is a memory and independence robbing disorder where the brain progressively gets worse at functioning over time which is now the leading cause of death in the UK.

Science

2 hours ago Travel expert says there's one unexpected holiday you need to book now

While Brits are busy booking their 2025 holidays, one expert says they should be looking even further ahead to get the best deals - with one type of trip to book now

Politics

6 hours ago The Big House Multibank campaigns to combat child hygiene poverty in 2025

Amazon supports with the launch of You Buy. We Donate which will donate thousands of hygiene products to local families in need The Big House Multibank is a charity initiative formed by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Amazon, which has donated essential items to over 120,000 families in need across Scotland

Society

6 hours ago Melania’s $40m Amazon deal: another sign Bezos is capitulating to Donald Trump | Margaret Sullivan

Sadly, the Amazon-Melania deal has much the same flavor as the rest of Trump appeasement moves – not just by Bezos but by others of his ilkThe language in a New York Times article was extremely restrained as it described Jeff Bezos’s evolving stance regarding Donald Trump.The Amazon founder and the president-elect had had a rocky relationship in the past, “but in recent months, Amazon and Mr. Bezos have taken steps to repair it”.Margaret Sullivan is a Guardian US columnist Continue reading...

Economics

8 hours ago Cyriel Dessers suitor list grows, Nathan Patterson endgame and Alex Lowry nears exit – Rangers transfer bulletin

The big striker has fallen down the pecking order at Ibrox under Philippe Clement

Sport

2 hours ago California wildfires live updates: nearly 180,000 people evacuated and at least 10 killed

About 10,000 structures have been charred by the two biggest blazes, while Santa Monica declared a curfew because of lootingFull report: LA fires burn through city as death toll risesMangled trees and charred homes inside a levelled communityCalifornians: have you been affected by the wildfires?An update on the Hurst fire from the US forest service has increased the acreage burned to 771 and is 37% contained.477 personnel were assigned to the fire. Continue reading...

Events

28 hours ago How to tell the difference between the flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus this winter as cases soar

These are the common symptoms you should know about 🏥

Science

2 hours ago Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for peanut butter and chocolate flapjacks | The sweet spot

The chances are you’ve already got most of the ingredients for these sweet treats in the kitchen cupboard, so you’re ready to get bakingThe start of a new year feels like a good time to have a proper clear-out of my kitchen cupboards. After a frantic festive season, I like to take stock of what I’ve got and get creative with my store-cupboard staples. I had two large opened bags of oats and even more bottles of golden syrup, so naturally a batch of flapjacks was the only answer. You very possibly have all these items in your cupboards already, so have a rummage and give them a go. Continue reading...

Politics

7 hours ago New mystery virus leaves hundreds of adults and children bald as health officials baffled

Hundreds of people have been left bald by a mystery virus, with health officials at a loss as to what has caused it with not much in common between all 15 villages where it's been seen

Society

6 hours ago Customers 'gutted' as Mumbles takeaway they've used for decades shuts with 'heavy heart'

It has thanked customers for their loyal support which it described as its 'guiding light', but some people have been using it since the 80s and can't believe it's gone

Economics

10 hours ago Rangers fans have finally turned on Philippe Clement and travel sickness has left him at the end of the road

The Belgian boss watched another dismal display away from Ibrox - with even more dropped points

Sport

3 hours ago Tottenham XI vs Tamworth: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for FA Cup

A number of injuries means rotation will be restricted against the non-league side

Events

28 hours ago Flu EXPLOSION: Top nurses 'never been more worried for patients' as hospital cases spike five

More than 2.3million patients visited A&E in December while ambulance teams tackled over 800,000 incidents - the highest number ever recorded in a month.

Science

2 hours ago ‘When a friend is struggling, they need an ally, not an opinion’: 11 surprising habits that can ruin friendships

Think you always know what your mate is thinking? Forever making elaborate plans together? You might be doing your friendships more harm than you realise, say these experts“It’s very British to joke and tease to show affection, but it can tip over into being unhealthy,” says the friendship coach Hannah Carmichael. Her online community, Friendshift, coaches adults to build authentic friendships and navigate social situations. “At the heart of every healthy relationship is the ability to show up fully as ourselves,” she says. Continue reading...

Politics

10 hours ago Novak Djokovic’s claim he ate ‘poisoned’ food in 2022 Melbourne hotel detention ‘possible but very unlikely’, experts say

Doubt cast on tennis former world number one’s comments in GQ interview as debate reopens about handling of visa sagaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastExperts have cast doubt on Novak Djokovic’s claim that he was “poisoned” by the food he ate in hotel immigration detention during his Australian Open visa saga, suggesting it is possible but unlikely.Interviews with the former world number one ahead of the 2025 Australian Open have reopened public debate about the chain of events in 2022, with Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios saying his home country had “treated [Djokovic] like shit” by cancelling his visa in 2022.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Society

7 hours ago Eight key things to think about if you are buying a home in 2025: Paperwork, credit checks and more

With a bumper crop of housing transactions currently going through the pipeline, experts explain some factors for house hunters to consider.

Economics

18 hours ago Lakers postpone Hornets game as coach JJ Redick loses home in LA wildfires

Wildfires are burning fiercely across Los Angeles regionLA Rams playoff game still expected to go aheadThe NBA has postponed Thursday’s game between the Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets in Los Angeles due to the wildfires in the region, but the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams still expect their home playoff game on Monday to go ahead.At least five people have been killed, thousands of structures have been incinerated and nearly 180,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes during the disaster. Lakers head coach JJ Redick lost his house in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles in the fires, ESPN reported on Thursday. Continue reading...

Sport

3 hours ago New Mexico supreme court strikes down local abortion pill restrictions

Justice rules against ordinances in counties and towns on Texas border that sought to limit access to mifepristoneThe New Mexico supreme court late on Thursday ruled against several local ordinances in the state that aim to restrict distribution of the abortion pill.In a unanimous opinion, the court said the ordinances invaded the legislature’s authority to regulate reproductive care. Continue reading...

Events

29 hours ago South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership appoint new associate medical director

Dr Jennifer Gibson has a "wealth of experience in primary care, cancer care, and palliative medicine".

Science

2 hours ago Manchester City given encouragement in Marmoush chase and eye Khusanov

Frankfurt may consider €60m-plus bid for forwardCity also preparing £33m bid for Palmeiras’s Vítor ReisManchester City are considering testing Eintracht Frankfurt’s resolve to keep highly-rated forward Omar Marmoush with a formal bid while also monitoring Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov and preparing an offer of €40m (£33m) for Palmeiras’s 18-year-old defender Vítor Reis.While Frankfurt’s official stance is that Marmoush is not for sale, it is understood the club, currently third in the Bundesliga, may countenance a €60m-plus (£50m-plus) offer for the 25-year-old Egyptian, who has scored 18 goals and provided 12 assists in all competitions this season. Continue reading...

Politics

11 hours ago BBC Morning Live doctor says drink with 'healing powers' boosts immune system

Dr Punam said that the drink is a "healing hug in a mug"

Society

8 hours ago AD FEATURE: A&E doctor reveals the ideal way to get speedy treatment this winter

There are a range of NHS options available to help you access the right care in the right place

Economics

18 hours ago Irate Rangers fans turn on Philippe Clement and desperately poor team as fates are kind on one player

Dundee land draw at Dens Park and heap more pressure on Ibrox boss

Sport

3 hours ago ‘The worst way of dying’: scientists urge coordinated effort to stop whales getting tangled

Experts recorded 45 entanglements off Australia’s east coast in 2024 – but believe that’s ‘the tip of the iceberg’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt least 45 whales were entangled by fishing ropes and line on the east coast in 2024, and experts are calling for better management of fishing gear in Australia to prevent marine suffering.Dr Olaf Meynecke, a marine scientist at Griffith University, said the issue of preventing whale entanglements was “largely ignored in Australia”.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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29 hours ago Experts reveal the VERY common foods that hold the key to eternal youth...and could even protect you from cancer

Could tweaking your diet hold the key to eternal youth? The suggestion from recent research is that it can and even simple swaps could add as much as ten years to your life.

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2 hours ago Strictly's Pete Wicks 'considering huge life decision' after 'bad' health issue

The Only Way is Essex star Pete Wicks has been left considering a "huge life decision" after he noticed a change in his appearance following his stint on Strictly Come Dancing

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12 hours ago Dear Coleen: I fear a family fall out when we drive to my sister's Scots wedding

I have been driving for a decade and so has my husband, while my mum has been driving for at least 30 years, but doesn’t drive as much now due to declining health (and certainly not long distances).

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8 hours ago Cold weather payments triggered amid freezing temperatures – check if you’re eligible and when to expect money

The first cold weather payments of 2025 have been triggered

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21 hours ago Real Madrid vs Mallorca LIVE! Spanish Super Cup match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Los Blancos looking to tee up final against Barcelona

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3 hours ago ‘It was extraordinary’: Spanish captain recalls rescue of woman who gave birth in dinghy

Mother and newborn saved from inflatable boat off Canary Islands, on a route on which thousands have diedThe call that would lead to one of the most poignant images of the humanitarian emergency in the deadly waters off the Canary Islands came at 4am.In the early hours of Monday, the Las Palmas command centre of Spain’s maritime rescue service, Salvamento Marítimo, told Domingo Trujillo, the captain of the search-and-rescue vessel Talía, that a small inflatable boat, packed with people, was adrift 97 nautical miles (180km) off the coast of Lanzarote. Among those onboard, they added, was a woman who was due to give birth at any moment. Continue reading...

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30 hours ago Flu surges AGAIN: Hospital cases spike, emergency services report 'busiest winter EVER'

More than 2.3million patients visited A&E in December while ambulance teams handled over 800,000 incidents - the highest number ever recorded.

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2 hours ago Dancing on Ice’s Michaela Strachan on crutches before 2025 live launch

‘Springwatch’ host suffered injury before stepping foot in the rink

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21 hours ago Colon cancer doctor reveals surprising foods that slash risk of disease rising in young people

Dr Karen Zaghiyan, who is based out of Los Angeles, says the first item on her list are dairy products with this including whole milk, reduced fat milk, lactose free milk, yogurt, and cheese.

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9 hours ago A banking expert explains the balance transfer credit card pitfalls to watch out for

Thinking about taking out a new card for 2025? An expert suggests some things to consider first.

Economics

24 hours ago Stuart Hogg was a world class Scottish rugby player who now has to relocate his moral compass | Robert Kitson

The former national rugby union captain has been spared jail for the domestic abuse of his estranged wife, Gill, after courts painted a grim picture of his off-pitch behaviourScotland has not always been blessed with rugby players of genuine world class but prime-time Stuart Hogg was a rare exception. At the height of his powers he was the Six Nations Player of the Year in successive seasons in 2016 and 2017, mixing acceleration and attacking intent with a just-try-and-stop-me attitude that set him apart from the average workaday pro.The talented lad from Hawick was a big fish in a series of smallish pools – the Borders, Scottish rugby, Exeter – and grew accustomed to being hailed as king of his local oval-ball castle. While, behind closed doors, not being entirely the man his many fans thought him to be. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Man City XI vs Salford: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for FA Cup game

Pep Guardiola’s side out to avoid almighty cup upset

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32 hours ago HMPV virus – latest: EU monitoring cases amid soaring infections across China

Cases of the flu-like virus have spiked across northern Chinese provinces this winter

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2 hours ago Jets, Browns and Jaguars will play 2025 game in London as part of NFL International Series

Jets, Browns and Jaguars will play 2025 game in London as part of NFL International Series  USA TODAY

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22 hours ago ‘Actively dangerous’: 15,000 doctors sign letter begging Senate to reject RFK Jr for health secretary

Kennedy, among other controversies, has spread misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine

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9 hours ago One million NHS Scotland waiting list backlog projections branded ‘terrifying’

The analysis produced by the University of Edinburgh has revealed the full scale of what it would take to clear the Covid-19 pandemic backlog

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25 hours ago Erskine school pupils preparing to face final hurdle in big mental health challenge

The pupils from Park Mains High School have been participating in The Polar Academy’s programme and are set to embark on an arctic sledge-hauling expedition to East Greenland.

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3 hours ago Leicester City's Thai billionaire owners launch £2.15BILLION compensation claim against Italian helicopter builders who built chopper that crashed, killing family's patriarch Vichai in 2018

Leicester City 's owners have taken an Italian helicopter manufacturer to court in a multi-billion pound lawsuit following the crash that killed the club's patriarch Vichai in 2018.

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32 hours ago Rodrigo Bentancur posts health update with Tottenham star rushed to hospital after collapsing on pitch

The Uruguayan was stretchered off during Spurs' victory against Liverpool after extensive treatment on the pitch

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2 hours ago Vaclav Cerny's true Rangers value laid bare as loan star's impact spares Philippe Clement from mid

The Wolfsburg loanee has been a hit at Ibrox - and his goals have prevented a bad season from being even worse

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24 hours ago Doctors urge Brits to add 10 more grams of this key food for better health

It can help balance your diet and feel healthier this year, according to experts

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10 hours ago Lisa's team are having a ball while raising vital funds for two Lanarkshire food banks

Team 50/50 – Helping Those in Need was launched on St Valentine’s Day four years ago

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26 hours ago 12 Celtic players who almost joined Rangers including Treble legends and boyhood Ibrox fan

The Old Firm have been embroiled in countless transfer tug-of-wars down the years

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3 hours ago Warning to parents over common travel mistake they make in cold weather that could cost a child's life

Parents have been warned of a seemingly innocent but potentially deadly mistake they could make as they try to keep their child warm this winter as cold weather batters Britain.

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34 hours ago Mapped: How many flu cases are in my area as hospitals declare critical incidents?

The number of people admitted to hospital with flu has quadrupled over the past month with health services feeling the strain

Science

3 hours ago Scotland 'leader' in surprise Rangers link as boss admits 'realistic' transfer may happen

The Scotland defender’s future is in doubt after EFL Championship offers transfer update

Politics

26 hours ago How worried should we be about RFK Jr as health secretary? Ask Florida

Florida’s surgeon general Joseph Ladapo has given free rein to his own unorthodox views on vaccines and public healthDonald Trump’s promise to upend public health policy across the US by installing Robert F Kennedy Jr as health secretary is resonating in Florida, where experts say the nation can learn from its own experience of a vaccine-denying state surgeon with unorthodox scientific views.Like Kennedy’s relationship with the incoming president, Dr Joseph Ladapo was championed by, and is closely aligned to, a powerful rightwing political leader – Ron DeSantis, Florida’s Republican governor. Continue reading...

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22 hours ago Italian mayor vows to stop sale of Neapolitan islet to wealthy speculator

Bacoli mayor says his administration wants to buy Punta Pennata and turn it into an ‘open-air museum’An Italian mayor has vowed to do everything in his power to stop Punta Pennata – a slice of island paradise close to the heart of Naples, from where a fleet departed to rescue survivors of the AD79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius – being sold to a wealthy speculator.Located within the pristine waters of Bacoli, a fishing town located in the vast volcanic area of the Campi Flegrei, and described as a “historical and natural gem”, the strip of land was put up for sale to the highest bidder this week. Continue reading...

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33 hours ago Mallorca’s Cyle Larin: ‘Some players dive with the pressure but I like it’

Club’s top scorer has his sights set on the Spanish Super Cup but harbours ambitions of playing in the Premier League“Pair of extra socks, pair of extra boxers”, and that, Cyle Larin says, is pretty much that. Well, it is normally. This time, it is a little different. There is a smile and Real Mallorca’s top scorer this season, Canada’s top scorer of all time, says: “Win that first game and you got to stay longer.”More boxers, more socks, maybe more history too. Win that first game, Thursday night’s Spanish Super Cup semi-final, and they will still be there on Sunday night, 5,000km from home and 90 minutes from the third trophy in their 108 years. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Rodrigo Bentancur health update from Ange Postecoglou after Spurs star's injury

Ange Postecoglou has given an update on Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur after he was stretchered off against Liverpool on Wednesday in worrying scenes

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35 hours ago How to tell if you've got 'real flu' as top GP names symptoms that wipe people out

Flu is skyrocketing across the UK

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