50 minutes ago Let bereaved grieve in peace, says Swinney after plea from Salmond’s widow

Moira Salmond has said recent criticism of her late husband Alex is causing distress for herself and the family.

Politics

77 minutes ago Hilarious moment woman has to be cut free from her office chair after getting her NOSE RING stuck in it, forcing colleagues to wheel her to fire crew

The hapless employee in Bandung City, Indonesia , got her piercing stuck in the mesh chair after jokingly sticking her nose through the holes in it, a local fire officer said.

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86 minutes ago Farage and Truss in rightwing plot to derail Chagos Islands deal at the last minute

Exclusive: Chagos Islands row has ‘laid the groundwork’ for future cooperation between Tories and Reform, a leading organiser of efforts to stop the deal with Mauritius has claimed

Economics

30 minutes ago Remembering Linda Nolan: From iconic childhood performances to charity champion and her final days

Linda Nolan, the 'naughty Nolan', died today aged 65 in hospital surrounded by her close-knit siblings from double pneumonia following a long battle with cancer.

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33 minutes ago Linda Nolan dies aged 65 with famous sisters by her bedside following long battle with cancer

The TV personality and singer passed away peacefully, with her loving siblings by her bedside

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18 hours ago BBC The One Show hosts accused of 'giving film away' as actor addresses 'problem'

The One Show hosts Alex Jones and Lauren Laverne were forced to reassure one of their guests during the latest episode as he accused them of giving away the story of his new film

Culture

22 hours ago Falling debris from Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets is causing flights to be delayed across the world

Flights between Johannesburg and Sydney have been impacted, one airline said

Technology

2 hours ago Having this food daily could improve bone health and strength in older women, research suggests

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 10million Americans suffer from osteoporosis

Science

56 minutes ago Trump trying to rewrite history in battle to bury Smith report, legal experts say

Ex-prosecutors alarmed by attempt to hide 2020 election subversion effort and by pledge to pardon January 6 rioters Donald Trump’s desperate legal battles to block a damaging special counsel report about his efforts to subvert his 2020 election loss and his sentencing for a 34-count felony conviction in New York ultimately failed, but former prosecutors say they nevertheless reveal his continual disdain for the rule of law and his penchant for rewriting history.One area where that may imminently play out, as Trump prepares to return to the White House, is with his repeated pledge to issue “major pardons” to participants in the 6 January 2021 assault on the Capitol in Washington. Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Parental mental health biggest cause of child protection referrals in England

Public service cuts and ‘stark impact of poverty’ are causing worse outcomes for children, according to surveyPoor parental mental health has overtaken domestic violence as the most commonly reported factor in social worker assessments into whether a child is at risk of serious harm or neglect, according to new research.Growing rates of mental illness – in both parents and children – were an increasingly important driver of child safeguarding interventions in England, the latest comprehensive survey of children’s social care pressures found.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...

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2 hours ago How Tony Slattery revealed his celebrity friends and hangers on dumped him when his 'money dried up' as he battled £4k

The star known for 1980s and 1990s appearances on shows such as Whose Line Is It Anyway? stepped back from the spotlight while struggling in recent decades.

Economics

2 hours ago What Altay Bayindir did to celebrate after Manchester United heroics in FA Cup win vs Arsenal

Altay Bayindir was the hero of Man United's FA Cup third round triumph over Arsenal, saving a penalty in normal time and in the penalty shootout.

Sport

47 minutes ago Miracle VW camper van untouched by LA fires despite blaze destroying everything else in street

Amid the destruction and sadness caused by the Los Angeles wildfires, photos have shown a remarkable little VW van which survived the horrifying blaze, despite the street burning

Events

25 hours ago The Apprentice shares season 19 trailer as BBC tease 'most demanding series yet'

The Apprentice is set to return to our screens this year as a new batch of candidates take on a series of tasks and challenges to prove they have what it takes to be Lord Alan Sugar's next business partner.

Culture

5 hours ago Princess of Wales tells patient she 'got so attached' to her chemotherapy port as she battled cancer and 'hesitated' when medics said it could be removed

The Princess of Wales had been animatedly talking to 45-year-old patient Katherine Field during an emotional visit yesterday to the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, South West London.

Science

63 minutes ago Experts weigh in on ‘flawed’ BMI as global report says obesity needs new definition

“Is there a danger of the baby being thrown out with the bathwater?”

Politics

17 hours ago Adopted Black children to testify against white parents accused of treating them as ‘slaves’, trial told

Donald Lantz and Jeanne Whitefeather are on trial for human trafficking, child abuse and forced child labor

Society

2 hours ago Holly Willoughby wins battle to extend £8million home with lavish gym and cinema

ITV Dancing On Ice host Holly Willoughby, 43, has been given the green light to add a gym and a cinema room to her new £8million home in the South East

Economics

18 hours ago Manchester United mock Arsenal duo in new move after FA Cup 'justice' controversy

Manchester United are sailing close to the wind after knocking Arsenal out of the FA Cup on penalties this weekend

Sport

51 minutes ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle issued Donald Trump 'battle' warning after latest move

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have previously risked the wrath of US President-elect Donald Trump over the years - and one expert believes they could do it again with their latest move

Events

14 hours ago Reframing obesity may end the diagnosis debate, but the health challenges remain

Assessment of the condition could face overhaul, but governments, companies and communities still have work to doCall to overhaul obesity diagnoses amid fears of over-reliance on BMIObesity is one of the world’s biggest health challenges, causing a mass of shorter, unhappier lives and a mounting burden on already overstretched healthcare systems.There is no doubt that more people than ever before are living with excess body fat, and there is no doubt about the dangers of doing so. Obesity has the ability to harm every single organ in the body, and increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer and mental illness. Continue reading...

Science

71 minutes ago Woman suddenly loses hearing in one ear – then doctors discover living nightmare

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: A 21-year-old woman had complained of a 'piercing' pain in her right ear, coupled with progressive hearing loss, vertigo, nausea and tinnitus. Then medics found the grim cause

Politics

26 hours ago ‘I’m alive’: man who uses wheelchair tells of New Orleans attack ordeal

Family of Jeremi Sensky, from Pittsburgh, suggests wheelchair may have acted as ‘boulder’ to help stop attackThe family of a man who was left paralyzed from the waist down by a 1999 car accident before being hit and badly wounded in the deadly New Year’s Day truck attack in New Orleans are reportedly wondering whether the 300lb wheelchair he uses may have had a role in helping halt the terror.Jeremi Sensky of the suburban Pittsburgh community of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, was in New Orleans to ring in 2025 with relatives at the time the attack occurred, he told KDKA’s The Marty Griffin Show. Sensky was on Bourbon Street when he was hit by a US army veteran inspired by Islamic State in an intentional ramming that killed 14 people and wounded about 30 others. Continue reading...

Society

2 hours ago Millionaires lose war over neighbour's noisy wooden floor: Businessman and wife tried to force City banker in £1.1m flat upstairs to tear up 'unbearable' creaking floorboards

Businessman Sergey Grazhdankin, 44, and his wife, Maria, claimed their lives in a gated art deco development in West Kensington, London became 'torture' after new neighbours moved in.

Economics

18 hours ago Game of Thrones stars Kit Harington and Rose Leslie win battle to renovate their barn after it was delayed by bats

Ecological consultants had demanded 'at least one bat emergence survey' this summer after 39 sightings were recorded on the couple's Suffolk estate

Sport

52 minutes ago Urgent warning to fitness fanatics as scientist reveals gyms are 'riddled with germs'

Dr Primrose Freestone, a senior lecturer at the University of Leicester, warns dumbbells, barbells, and machines act as resevoirs for bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens.

Events

19 hours ago Tired all the time? Scientists find new cause of chronic fatigue condition that blights millions

For the first time, scientists funded by the NIH have found chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is seven and a half times more common in people who have been infected with Covid .

Science

81 minutes ago Cat owner forced to sell Taylor Swift memorabilia to help cover huge vet bill

Sock the cat became unwell after swallowing a Nerf gun bullet

Politics

4 hours ago United Airlines passenger fined £8.4k for urinating in seat after downing drug and alcohol cocktail

Zachary Greear, 34, forced a Newark-bound flight to be diverted to Dublin on Monday after he mixed the tranquilliser xanax with booze before becoming disprutive on the United Airlines flight

Economics

83 minutes ago Linda Nolan dies aged 65 after cancer battle with famous sisters at her side

Linda Nolan has sadly died at the age of 65 after a long and well-publicised battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her family in her final moments

Events

20 hours ago Patients arriving at Ayrshire hospitals in ambulances forced to wait up to 16 hours

NHS Ayrshire and Arran and the Scottish Ambulance Service are under "significant pressure" as Heath Secretary Neil Gray apologised to patients who experienced delays.

Science

82 minutes ago Jacob Fearnley breaks new ground at Australian Open to set up clash with world number 2

Scot reaches third round of Grand Slam for first time

Politics

7 hours ago Shona Robison suggests Scottish child payment may have reached peak to incentivise work

Shona Robison has suggested further increases to the Scottish child payment could put off people seeking work.

Economics

92 minutes ago Heartwarming moment tearful firefighter whose own home burnt down in LA infernos while he worked a 16 hour shift battling flames finds his wedding ring in the ashes

Californian firefighter Chien Yu was being interviewed by CNN 's Erin Burnett about returning to work after evacuating his home when he made the discovery.

Events

21 hours ago Is depression caused by your ancestry? New study links genetics to mental health

New genetic risk factors for depression have been discovered by scientists across all major populations.

Science

99 minutes ago Jacob Fearnley breaks new ground by beating Arthur Cazaux at Australian Open

The Scot came from a set down to reach the last 32 at a grand slam for the first time.

Politics

12 hours ago PM promises ‘strongest action possible’ against Russia if death of Australian Oscar Jenkins confirmed

Government still working to verify reports of Melbourne man’s death after being captured by Russian forces while fighting for UkraineFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia would take “the strongest action possible”, including potentially expelling Russia’s ambassador, Anthony Albanese has warned, as the federal government scrambles to verify reports that Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins had been killed after being captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine.Albanese said on Wednesday that any harm to Jenkins would be “absolutely reprehensible”, and demanded Moscow immediately confirm the condition of the 32-year-old Australian citizen, after reports overnight that he had died.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Economics

93 minutes ago Met Police fights High Court battle for right to sack 'rogue' officers

A police officer with past allegations of rape is challenging the Met Police’s attempts to sack him

Events

25 hours ago Patients caught in Chinese virus outbreak develop pneumonia 'between three and five days later'

Middle-aged patients are being struck down according new unconfirmed reports, based on videos shared via Chinese social media app Weibo.

Science

1 hour ago Europe must take responsibility for its own security, says Polish minister

‘Very difficult time’ anticipated as Poland takes over EU presidency against backdrop of geopolitical uncertaintyEurope must “take responsibility” for its own security, Poland has told its fellow EU member states, as Warsaw takes over the rotating presidency of the bloc at a time of increasing geopolitical uncertainty.Poland has started its six-month presidency as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House having promised to bring a negotiated end to Russia’s war in neighbouring Ukraine and threatened to seize Greenland using military force. Continue reading...

Politics

15 hours ago Strictly star Ugo Monye on verge of bankruptcy over unpaid £200k tax bill

Strictly Come Dancing star and BBC presenter Ugo Monye is facing bankruptcy as he was forced to liquidate his wellness company following a £200,000 tax bill

Economics

98 minutes ago Two thirds of retailers warn Budget will force them to hike prices amid market turmoil

The biggest concerns, cited by more than 60% of the CFO's, were falling demand for goods and services, inflation for goods and services, and the increasing tax and regulatory burden

Events

26 hours ago Martin Lewis says 'demon' household appliance is hiking your energy bills

Lots of people use tumble dryers, but a content creator recently revealed how expensive they are to use. Even Martin Lewis admits they cause people's bills to hike

Science

1 hour ago Major banks are abandoning their climate alliance en masse. So much for ‘woke capital’ | Adrienne Buller

The scope of the Cop26 net zero banking alliance may have been limited, but the exodus of six US banks signifies a seismic political shiftLast week, as flames began tearing through greater Los Angeles, claiming multiple lives and forcing more than 100,000 people to evacuate, JP Morgan became the sixth major US bank to quit the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) since the start of December. A smaller story, certainly, but the departure of top US banks from the NZBA in the weeks since Donald Trump’s re-election nonetheless speaks to a seismic political shift prompting major financial institutions to turn away from the climate-related commitments they made in the optimistic years after the Paris agreement.The NZBA is a voluntary network of global banks committed to “align lending and investment portfolios with net zero emissions by 2050”. It is part of the umbrella Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), which counts among its membership dozens of “alliances” covering the variou...

Politics

16 hours ago Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki's MLB deal could spur chaos in Latin America. Here's why

Roki Sasaki can sign with Major League Baseball teams during a nine-day window starting Wednesday, an unusual free agency that caused a domino effect among Latin American teenagers whose unofficial agreements are on hold pending his decision

Economics

98 minutes ago Australian Open LIVE: Draper forces fifth set against Kokkinakis in wild match as Fearnley through

Six British players have reached the second round of the Australian Open for the first time as Fearnley and Draper look to go further

Events

1 hour ago How to make the perfect smacked cucumbers – recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect

This cool, crunchy Sichuan salad, drenched in garlicky dressing and fiery chillies, is now a global favourite. The secret? Make sure you bruise the cucumbers, rather than actually smash themThough I suspect many of us first find ourselves drawn to this Chinese “cold plate” by the faintly surreal overtones of vegetable-based violence suggested by the name (and before you say it, cucumbers are, of course, botanically speaking a fruit), it’s the flavour that keeps us coming back for more. A salad of cool, crunchy fruit bathed in a deeply savoury, garlicky dressing, according to Wei Guo of the Red House Spice blog, Pāi Huáng Guā is to be found on “family dinner tables, in small street cafes and in upscale restaurants” nationwide.Here in the UK, however, it’s particularly associated with Sichuan restaurants, where the cucumbers act as a bracing contrast to the fiery flavours of chilli and hot and numbing Sichuan peppercorns. In fact, there are many different versions regionally, but what...

Politics

17 hours ago Chris Eubank Jr threatening to walk away from Conor Benn bout over clause in deal

The pair are close to a deal but Chris Eubank Jr has now revealed a crucial issue which could cause the Conor Benn bout to collapse if it is not agreed this week

Economics

2 hours ago 'Patched up' Dundee proud to sting Celtic as beaming Tony Docherty hails his battling Dens heroes

Docherty counted eight players out as his team knocked both of the Old Firm for six

Events

2 hours ago Meta forced to apologise for Mark Zuckerberg’s comments about Modi election ‘loss’

Indian lawmakers had warned of legal action if American tech giant did not apologise

Politics

23 hours ago Cop shouts 'Bingo' after finding massive £750k cocaine stash in middle

Linda Lawrence, 58, had more than 9kg of cocaine stashed in a cardboard box as she drove up the M6 - the force estimates over £750,000 worth of cocaine was seized from the car

Economics

2 hours ago Emmerdale star's wife had to help him get dressed as he details health battle

Former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas appeared on ITV's This Morning on Wednesday where he opened up about his arthritis diagnosis and the pain he was in

Events

2 hours ago Desire to ‘meet every concern’ over HS2 causes extra costs and delays – adviser

Sir Joh Armitt told MPs a ‘private sector approach’ would have been to say ‘Sorry, I have not got any more money’.

Politics

27 hours ago Bathgate community group rejects £90,000 bill for council building space

Bathgate Community Centre Management Committee has rejected proposals to lease space because its income is only £15,000 a year.

Economics

2 hours ago Sydney hit by severe electric storm, causing flooding and transport chaos

Town Hall station flooded, roads blocked and gusts hit 120kmh; one man killed in Cowra after a tree struck his carGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGreater Sydney and other parts of New South Wales have been hit by a severe electric storm causing widespread flooding in the city centre, traffic chaos and forcing the abandonment of an A-League Women’s fixture.Earlier in the day, an elderly man was killed when a tree fell on his vehicle in high winds in the state’s central west. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago UK weather maps show when and where Brits will face more freezing temperatures this weekend

Temperatures are set to plummet this weekend around the United Kingdom with the mercury falling to minus figures in England and Wales, days after snow caused nightmares for millions

Politics

27 hours ago Britain's care home crisis: Families are forced to spend £5,000 more a year in fees to looks after their loved ones thanks to Labour's tax raid budget

Leading care providers are increasingly concerned about high employment costs after the Chancellor's national insurance raid along with low fees paid by local authorities.

Economics

2 hours ago Emmerdale's Adam Thomas had wife help dress him during 'challenging' health battle

Former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas appeared on ITV's This Morning on Wednesday and opened up about his health battle, with his wife having to help him get dressed.

Events

2 hours ago Hatsune Miku bundle in Fortnite – price, leaving date and every item, including her classic outfit

Hatsune Miku has arrived in the Item Shop with instruments and emotes galore, along with her iconic classic outfit for players to scoop up and take to the battlefield.

Politics

31 hours ago Borough seeks permission to increase council tax by massive 10% in bid to avoid bankruptcy

Newham town hall is blaming a £157 million budget gap caused by the spiralling cost of providing temporary accommodation for homeless residents

Economics

2 hours ago Cause of death of Irish backpacker found dead in Koh Tao 'Death Island' hotel is revealed as his heartbroken mother pays tribute

Robby Kinlan, 21, from Quilty in Co. Clare, died on the Thai island of Koh Tao last week. His body was discovered in his bed with his phone in his hand and his earphones on

Events

3 hours ago The learning disability Holly Willoughby shares with Jamie Oliver as celebrity chef launches new documentary

Oliver, 49, discovered he had dyslexia, which causes issues with reading, writing and spelling, as a child.

Politics

32 hours ago Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot admits mistake as swap deal suggested

Arne Slot's team face Nottingham Forest tonight in the Premier League with Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo again linked with a switch to Anfield in the summer as swap proposed

Economics

2 hours ago Strictly's Adam Thomas details 'challenging' health battle as wife had to help him get dressed

Adam Thomas appeared on Wednesday's instalment of ITV's This Morning to discuss his arthritis battle alongside Dr Zoe Williams.

Events

3 hours ago Eamonn Holmes abruptly cuts off interview as he complains about boss 'in his ear'

Eamonn Holmes was forced to cut off contributor Paul Coyte as he hosted The Great British Breakfast with Ellie Costello as his producer 'was in his ear' about the next guest

Politics

36 hours ago LA fires forecast to be costliest blaze in US history with estimate of over $200bn in losses

Fires have killed at least 24, displaced thousands, destroyed over 12,000 structures as winds predicted until WednesdayFire crews are trying to get the upper hand on blazes that are tearing through Los Angeles before expected high wind gusts threaten their progress. The fires, which may become the most expensive in US history, have killed at least 24 people, displaced thousands, destroyed more than 12,000 structures and have 100,000 people under evacuation orders.Sustained winds of up to 40mph (64km/h) and gusts in the mountains reaching 65mph (105km/h) are predicted through Wednesday, forecasters said. Winds picked up on Monday and were expected to strengthen on Tuesday, fire behavior analyst Dennis Burns said. Continue reading...

Economics

2 hours ago Big oil pushed to kill bill that would have made them pay for wildfire disasters

Legislation has new life in wake of Los Angeles catastrophe but US fossil-fuel industry is already mobilizing against itIn the year preceding the devastating Los Angeles county wildfires, big oil fiercely lobbied to kill a “polluter pay” bill that moved through the California senate and would have forced major fossil fuel companies to help cover the costs of climate disasters.Fossil-fuel industry lobbying in California spiked to record levels during the 2023-24 legislative session, and the polluter pay bill was among the most targeted pieces of legislation, a Guardian review of state lobby filings found. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago ‘Forever chemical’ hotspots revealed to include RAF bases and airports

RAF bases near drinking water sources have caused concern

Politics

3 hours ago David Schwimmer claims he served Rod Stewart divorce papers before Friends fame

The Friends star has opened up about the only time he ever met Rod Stewart - before his Friends' fame while he was working a summer job and was forced to serve the rocker with divorce papers.

Events

4 hours ago One natural item that will banish bathroom mould and condensation this winter

Mould is more likely to appear during colder weather as fewer people open windows, which means moisture cannot escape

Politics

3 hours ago Urgent warning issued over dog chew toy that can cause ‘werewolf syndrome'

The Food Standards Agency said the chews can cause alarming symptoms, such as howling and aggressive behaviour, and can be fatal

Events

5 hours ago Millions of railway passengers face decade of disruption as key UK line to shut for weeks every year

Major upgrades on the West Coast Main Line are set to cause serious disruptions for passengers travelling to and from London

Politics

3 hours ago Nato jets scrambled as Russia launches massive aerial strike on Ukraine

Putin’s air force pounded critical infrastructure facilities close to the Polish border

Events

5 hours ago Princess Kate tells cancer sufferer she 'got so attached' to her chemotherapy port as she battled disease

The Princess of Wales had been animatedly talking to 45-year-old patient Katherine Field during an emotional visit yesterday to the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, South West London.

Politics

4 hours ago Why do civilians often die in Nigerian military strikes that target rebels?

The Nigerian military has mistakenly killed hundreds of civilians in airstrikes targeting armed groups in the nation’s conflict-battered north over the years

Events