62 m. ago When the trip of a lifetime ends in a medical emergency. From bleeding eyes following a mosquito bite to the stomach bug that has lasted three years

The idea of a holiday in a far-flung corner of the world sounds appealing but it can come with risks and for some unlucky travellers that means the experience of developing a tropical disease.

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1 hour ago Argos shoppers rushing to buy £2 Nintendo Switch games in massive deal

Argos has a huge sale on right now offering two Nintendo Switch games for only £2

Economics

1 hour ago How to spend £201m EuroMillions jackpot on luxury homes, a yacht and still bank £5m a year

With the EuroMillions jackpot hitting £201m, we’ve mapped out the ultimate spending spree — from prime London real estate to a superyacht — and still ended up with millions rolling in every year.

Economics

1 hour ago Scale of bank fraud and money mules is 'so vast' it should be a national security threat, think tank warns

The scale of bank fraud and money mules across Britain is so vast it should be considered a national security threat, a leading think tank warns.

Events

2 h. ago Nottingham Forest forward joins Motherwell on loan as boss looks to 'unlock full potential'

Esapa Osong strengthens the Steelmen ahead of Saturday's cup clash with St Johnstone

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2 h. ago Ugly brawl at sports stadium as man knocked out by flying foot after 'joke gone wrong'

A massive WWE-style brawl broke out earlier this week in Los Angeles during an MLB clash between the Angels and Dodgers, with one man being knocked out cold by a flying foot

Politics

2 h. ago Would YOU use a robot surrogate? China develops the world's first 'pregnancy humanoid' that's capable of giving birth to a live baby

It's a concept that currently only exists in sci-fi movies. But scientists in China are developing the world's first 'pregnancy robot' capable of carrying a baby to term and giving birth.

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2 h. ago 'Easy to clean' £36 five piece cookware set dubbed 'great for uni students'

One shopper said the set 'includes all the basics you'll need without breaking the bank'

Society

2 h. ago Sarah Jessica Parker has already moved on from And Just Like That as finale looms

And Just Like That is coming to an end after three seasons and it seems that Sarah Jessica Parker's attention is already on her next project.

Politics

3 h. ago Intel shares jump after report says Trump administration looking at stake

Market value passes $104bn despite White House saying claims of talks to invest in factories are ‘speculation’Shares in Intel have jumped 7.4% after it was reported that the Trump administration is considering taking a stake in the struggling US chipmaker.The potential investment, which would be paid for by the US government, would be used to develop Intel’s factory hub in Ohio, according to Bloomberg. It would also help shore up the chipmaker’s finances at a time when Intel has been slashing jobs as part of a wider cost-cutting drive. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago What Mikel Arteta does on Zoom in Arsenal transfer trick before splashing the cash

Mikel Arteta's project at Arsenal has made the Gunners one of the most attractive clubs in the world for potential signings, but the Spaniard has a unique way of judging who can handle the heat

Sport

4 h. ago Marcus Rashford sent Barcelona warning by Liverpool icon: 'He's got an amazing agent'

Marcus Rashford ended his Manchester City nightmare by sealing a sensational loan move to Barcelona earlier this summer and has been sent a brutal message ahead of his debut

Events

4 h. ago Demolition work starts on old Chapelhall Senior Citizens Centre to make space for new community hub

Project is being led by the Chapelhall Community Development Group, who plan to build a new two-storey centre that will offer activities and services based on local needs.

Politics

4 h. ago Several Palestinian people reported injured in overnight attack by Israeli settlers in West Bank – Middle East crisis live

Settlers attacked Palestinian people in village of Susya, south of Hebron, while separately settlers reportedly attacked village of Atara and set fire to vehiclesHere is some more detail on the controversial plan to significantly expand a settlement near occupied East Jerusalem.The decision from the Supreme Planning Council, which meets next week, is expected to support the plan after rejecting objections by Israeli NGOs.The expected decision in favour will come after Israel’s far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich – who backs both the plan and the imposition of Israeli sovereignty through the occupied West Bank – gloated that he believed construction on E1 would “bury the idea of a Palestinian state”. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Closing arguments in Jimmy Lai trial delayed again as activist seeks treatment for heart palpitations

Lai’s lawyer told the court that the imprisoned Hong Kong media mogul had felt unsteadyClosing arguments in the national security trial of Jimmy Lai have been postponed so the media mogul and activist can receive medical treatment.Lai, 77, stands accused of foreign collusion under Hong Kong’s national security law. He has been detained since 2020, largely in solitary confinement, on convictions related to the 2019 pro-democracy protests, and on remand for the national security trial. Lai has pleaded not guilty, denying calling for sanctions against China and Hong Kong and saying he never advocated separatism. Continue reading...

Economics

5 h. ago ‘By handing over some planning to the kids, I could relax’: readers’ favourite trips with teenagers in Europe

Holidaying with teenagers can be tricky, but our tipsters have discovered glorious destinations and exhilarating activities to keep them entertained • Tell us about a remote part of Europe – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherSlovenia! We started in Lake Bled. Teens loved the Dolinka ziplines, the summer toboggan run, hiking in Vintgar gorge and swimming in Lake Bled. You can hire paddleboards and boats. If you have the money, there is rafting and canyoning too. After seeing the incredible Postojna cave, we went up the Vogel cable by Lake Bohinj. Half-board at the Bohinj Eco hotel kept the teens amply fed and it also has an aquapark, bowling and plenty of games to boot. We finished the trip off with shopping in Ljubljana and the best ice-cream ever at Romantika. Three happy teenagers. Sue Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Tom Kerridge shares rare family insight and admits 'he's got a red mist'

Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge has shared a rare insight into his home life with his wife Beth Cullen and their nine-year-old son Acey, with the TV star admitting he and Acey are 'massively similar'

Politics

7 h. ago Final arguments in Jimmy Lai's national security trial in Hong Kong delayed over health concerns

The final arguments in prominent Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai’s national security trial have been postponed after his lawyer said he experienced heart palpitations and the judges wanted him to receive medical treatment first

Events

7 h. ago 20 years after its landmark withdrawal from Gaza, Israel is mired there

Twenty years ago, Israel withdrew from the Gaza Strip, dismantling 21 Jewish settlements and pulling out its forces

Politics

9 h. ago US deploys spy planes, a warship and submarine in escalating response to massive threat in Southern Caribbean Sea

The United States has ordered the deployment of spy planes , a warship and even a submarine to the Southern Caribbean Sea to address the growing threat posed by Latin American drug cartels.

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