47 m. ago More than 60 dead in Iraq shopping mall inferno 'after air conditioner explodes'

Officials have launched an investigation into the blaze at the newly-opened Hyper Mall in the city of Kut.

Economics

90 m. ago Can Hampstead Heath’s ladies’ pond win the fight for trans inclusion?

An advocacy charity is launching a legal bid that could ban trans women from the Hampstead Heath ladies’ pond, citing the recent Supreme Court ruling that redefined legal sex under the Equality Act. Olivia Petter speaks to lawyers to find out if the beloved inclusive space can remain open to all who enjoy it

Events

2 h. ago Loose Women's Jane Moore wows in £98 'perfect' summer dress that's down to £49

With Boden offering a huge discount on Jane Moore's dress, we suggest snapping up the stand-out summer style while it's still in stock

Economics

2 h. ago Shoppers can pick up a free whitening product that makes teeth look 'ten times better'

MySweetSmile is offering a three-for-two deal along with a free gift and next day delivery

Events

2 h. ago Oasis fans think they've sussed how Liam Gallagher stays cool in his parka in 31C heat

Is this how Liam ensures he's the coolest man in Manchester?

Politics

3 h. ago Brit shoppers warned of more high street cyber attacks as ominous trend emerges

New analysis of cyber threat data suggests a clear seasonal pattern is emerging in retail-focused attacks, with the second quarter of the year consistently seeing a spike in malicious activity targeting retailers across the UK.

Events

3 h. ago John Torode 'plans to take legal action against BBC bosses for unfair dismissal' after he was sacked from MasterChef

MasterChef bosses are reportedly pushing to air Gregg Wallace and John Torode's final series 'when the dust settles' after they were both sacked from the cooking show.

Economics

3 h. ago Sudan’s children face growing threat of deadly infectious diseases as vaccination rates halve

The country, beset by war, has the world’s lowest rates of vaccination, says the World Health Organization, as global immunisation drive also stallsChildren in Sudan, caught up in what aid organisations have called the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and threatened by rising levels of violence, are increasingly vulnerable to deadly infectious diseases as vaccinations in the country plummet.In 2022, more than 90% of young children in Sudan received their routine vaccinations. But that figure has nearly halved to 48%, the lowest in the world, according to the World Health Organization. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Freewheeling family fun in the Netherlands: a cycling and camping trip along the Maas river

The Maasroute is the ideal entry-level, multiday bike trip for young children – flat with plenty of riverside cafes, family-friendly campsites and ice-cream stops en routeAs early as I can remember, I’ve always got a thrill out of poring over a map, tracing wavy river lines with my fingers, roads that connect and borders that divide – all the routes I could take. The freedom of heading out on my bike and not knowing where I’m going to pitch my tent that night. Now that my children are aged seven and nine, I wanted to introduce them to the liberation of this kind of adventure. They adore a day out on their bikes, but this was to be our first multiday bike trip as a family of four, so it was crucial to find a route easy and fun enough to captivate them.The Maasroute follows the course of the Maas River as it meanders for 300 miles (484km) through the Netherlands, from the inland city of Maastricht to the Hook of Holland, then loops back to Rotterdam. It forms part of the much longer M...

Politics

4 h. ago Devastated family take legal action after boss killed in 'senseless' work accident

A law firm says it is representing the family of Daniel Ames in a civil negligence compensation claim

Events

4 h. ago European missile group MBDA selling parts for bombs that have killed children in Gaza

Exclusive: Britain has paused some weapons sales to Israel, but a Guardian investigation shows revenues from the GBU-39 bomb generated by the US arm of MBDA flow through the UKEurope’s largest missiles maker, MBDA, is selling key components for bombs that have been shipped in their thousands to Israel and used in multiple airstrikes where research indicates Palestinian children and other civilians were killed.With concerns mounting about the extent to which European companies may be profiting from the devastation of Gaza, a Guardian investigation with the independent newsrooms Disclose and Follow the Money has examined the supply chain behind the GBU-39 bomb, and the ways in which it has been deployed during the conflict. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago 'I went to UK's poshest service station to see if I could survive with £5'

The UK's poshest service station boasts a fancy cheese counter, rustic farm shop, and canteen-style kitchen - but is it really worth the hype, and how much can you get for just £5?

Economics

5 h. ago Antler's cabin bag designed to fit under the seat now 50% off in sale

Antler's under-seat cabin case is the perfect choice for frequent fliers, with a compact design that fits under the seat in front of you

Politics

5 h. ago Why has it taken a decade to exhume the bodies of the 800 dead babies of Tuam? | Caelainn Hogan

The mass exhumation in Ireland is vindication for campaigners – but their battle for justice is far from overA young girl played on a swing near a mass grave as the names of hundreds of children who died in a mother-and-baby institution in Ireland were read out during a memorial service late last year. The bright day turned to dark in the time it took.Now, the playground near the site in Tuam has been dismantled and the long-awaited exhumation has begun. But why has it taken more than a decade since it emerged that those dead children were likely buried in sewage chambers on the grounds of a publicly funded institution run by nuns and the local council? Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Why has it taken Ireland a decade to exhume the bodies of the 800 dead babies of Tuam? | Caelainn Hogan

The mass exhumation is vindication for campaigners – but their battle for justice is far from overA young girl played on a swing near a mass grave as the names of hundreds of children who died in a mother-and-baby institution in Ireland were read out during a memorial service late last year. The bright day turned to dark in the time it took.Now, the playground near the site in Tuam has been dismantled and the long-awaited exhumation has begun. But why has it taken more than a decade since it emerged that those dead children were likely buried in sewage chambers on the grounds of a publicly funded institution run by nuns and the local council? Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Woman shocked at what's inside £20 Amazon mystery bag she bought at charity shop

Becky, known as Becky's Bazaar on TikTok, headed to a Barnardo's store to have a look around and she decided to purchase something called a "mystery bag", but she was left floored by its contents

Economics

5 h. ago Urban hunter sex beast is 'dangerous predator' who should never be released, say victim's family

Sick Brandon Robb was jailed for seven years last month for a series of sex attacks on children in Fife and handed another year in prison last week for a catalogue of vile wildlife offences.

Events

5 h. ago Commonwealth Bank executive Christopher McCann who allegedly procured underage children for sex is found dead after appearing in court

Christopher James McCann, 50, has died days after he appeared in a Brisbane court, charged with one count of using the internet to procure children aged under 16.

Events

6 h. ago New Balance slashes 50% off 'most comfortable' trainers in unmissable sale

New Balance have reduced the trainers from £140 down to just £70

Economics

6 h. ago Woman spends £20 on Amazon mystery charity shop bag but what's inside floors her

Becky snapped up a mystery bag at a local charity shop, spending £20.00 on the item. When she opened it up, she was left totally floored by what she found inside

Economics