2 h. ago Simple blood test can predict which breast cancer treatment will work best, study finds

Exclusive: DNA test means patients could be offered most effective treatment first, boosting their chances of beating the diseaseScientists have developed a simple DNA blood test that can predict how well patients with breast cancer will respond to treatment.More than 2 million people globally each year are diagnosed with the disease, which is the world’s most prevalent cancer. Although treatments have improved in recent decades, it is not easy to know which ones will work best for which patients. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Amazon workers at Coventry warehouse tested for tuberculosis after outbreak

Company says TB testing carried out as ‘precaution’ after small number of workers contracted lung diseaseAmazon is testing workers at its Coventry warehouse for tuberculosis after an outbreak of the lung disease.A handful of workers from the site were found to have contagious tuberculosis (TB) last year, prompting the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to begin running a screening programme in September. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Best VPNs for iPhones and iPads 2026, tested and approved by an Apple expert

I rate these VPNs highly for iPhones and iPads, whether you’re trying to keep your browsing private or stream securely

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3 d. ago ‘Bigger and lower’: bull in Dutch painting once had much larger testicles

Experts at the Mauritshuis in The Hague believe Paulus Potter toned down The Bull to respect 17th-century sensibilitiesThe Bull by Paulus Potter is one of the star paintings at the Mauritshuis in The Hague, a bucolic image of animals and a farmer.But new research suggests the painting has unexpected hidden depths: conservators restoring the artwork say the bull’s testicles were originally much larger, and appeared to have been halved in size by the artist to respect 17th-century sensibilities. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Max Verstappen makes telling Red Bull test prediction ahead of 2026 F1 season

The four-time world champion is eyeing a fifth title amid new rules and regulations this year

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4 d. ago Julio Iglesias faces claims female staff were told to have sexual health tests, say reports

Spanish singer, 82, had already been accused of sexually assaulting two female former employeesThe Spanish singer Julio Iglesias, who has been accused of sexually assaulting two female former employees, is also alleged to have ordered some women who worked for him to undergo tests for sexually transmitted diseases, local media have reported.The sexual assault allegations against the 82-year-old singer, whose career spans six decades, were published on Tuesday after a three-year joint investigation by the Spanish news site elDiario.es and the Spanish-language TV network Univision Noticias. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago 'I tried cryotherapy on my bleached hair and couldn't believe the results'

We tested out Hair.TOXX's cryotherapy, a new treatment for 2026 using -16°C technology and promising up to 264% more shine for damaged hair

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5 d. ago Greenland is Europe’s credibility litmus test – it must show Trump that aggression carries a price | Fabian Zuleeg

In the new dog-eat-dog world order, appeasement doesn’t work. Time for the EU to grow upFabian Zuleeg is chief executive of the European Policy CentreDonald Trump’s intervention in Venezuela is not a one-off shock. It epitomises his approach of interventionist isolationism based on a revisionist, neo-nationalist agenda in which power is exercised bluntly, international rules are optional and alliances are transactional. In such a dog-eat-dog world, hesitation and ambiguity do not stabilise the system; they become vulnerabilities to be exploited by a volatile and predatory Washington.The seizure of Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, combined with Trump’s renewed musings about acquiring Greenland, potentially by using the US military, should dispel any lingering illusion that this is merely erratic behaviour. It reflects a worldview in which sovereignty is conditional, spheres of influence are legitimate, and coercion is normalised when it delivers results in the interest of Trump...

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6 d. ago 9 best goose down duvets for a great sleep in 2026, tried and tested

Snuggle up for a cosy night’s sleep under one of these lightweight but cosy duvets

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6 d. ago UK driving rule changes in 2026 include digital licences, test changes and two updates already here

Drivers in the UK face numerous driving rule changes in 2026, with some already in effect

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9 d. ago The four elections across the world that could redefine democracy this year

The US midterms will be a test for Trump in 2026, while Bangladesh could see it’s first fair election in 15 years

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1 week ago Best VPN for Windows PC and laptops in 2026, tried and tested by an expert

Add online privacy to your laptop and Windows PC, with these free and paid-for VPN options

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1 week ago Best baby monitors to buy in 2026, tried and tested by a parenting writer

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1 week ago The Ashes RECAP: Australia win the fifth Test to take the Ashes 4

Despite Jacob Bethell's classy century, the Lions will need something special to stop the Aussies sending Khawaja out a winner in his final Test.

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1 week ago The Ashes LIVE: Australia win the fifth Test to take the Ashes 4

Despite Jacob Bethell's classy century, the Lions will need something special to stop the Aussies sending Khawaja out a winner in his final Test.

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1 week ago Australia beat England by five wickets on day five of the fifth Ashes Test – live reaction

Over-by-over updates from Sydney Cricket Ground The Ashes top 100 | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail Angus78th over: England 312-8 (Bethell 145, Potts 7) Bethell finally has the strike and he immediately takes a single off Webster. I wonder if he’s going to play some shots before that second new ball? The singles continue as Webster tosses the ball up, inviting a potential hoo-ha. Bethell gets the reverse-sweep out, but with the field back he gets just one.77th over: England 307-8 (Bethell 142, Potts 5) Scott Boland is up from the other end and he immediately finds Potts’ front pad. It looks like it’s going down the leg-side, but Australia go upstairs with a review. It’s comfortably missing the stumps. Potts gets the bat down to see off a maiden. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Australia hold on to win fifth Ashes Test leaving England to rue missed chances

5th Test, D5: Australia, 567 & 161 bt England 384 & 342, by five wicketsAlex Carey hits winning runs at SCG as hosts wrap up series 4-1 There were a couple of wobbles along the way but at 2.30pm on the final day in Sydney, Australia had knocked off a target of 160 runs to win the fifth Test by five wickets and claim this Ashes series by a 4-1 scoreline.Like their tour as a whole, there was a nagging sense of what might have been for England with a few more runs on the board, or better catching and tighter bowling earlier in the contest. But there could be few quibbles from the injured Ben Stokes as he watched the final rites from first slip. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Australia hold on to win fifth Ashes Test and leave England rueing missed chances

Australia, 567 & 161 bt England 384 & 342, by five wicketsCarey hits winning runs at SCG as hosts wrap up series 4-1There were a couple of wobbles along the way but at 2.30pm on the final day in Sydney, Australia had knocked off a target of 160 runs to win the fifth Test by five wickets and claim this Ashes series by a 4-1 scoreline.Like their tour as a whole, there was a nagging sense of what might have been for England with a few more runs on the board, or better catching and tighter bowling earlier in the contest. But there could be few quibbles from the injured Ben Stokes as he watched the final rites from first slip. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Best cordless vacuum cleaners, expert tried and tested in 2026

Ditch the cable, and zip through the cleaning with these dust-busting machines

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1 week ago 13 best duvets in 2026, tried and tested by our sleep expert

I snoozed to find the best duvets for every season, so you can have better night’s sleep

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