3 h. ago Julian Assange makes rare public appearance at Pope Francis’ funeral

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange had received support from Pope Francis while he was in HMP Belmarsh

Politics

5 h. ago Moment frail Joe Biden forced to grab arm of elderly priest as he struggles to walk unaided at Pope Francis's funeral

Former President Biden made a rare public appearance on Saturday at Pope Francis's funeral, where he was seen gripping a priest's forearm as he stepped down steps at the Vatican.

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6 h. ago How autism could be beaten with a 10p vitamin pill. A top doctor tells ETHAN ENNALS his breakthrough... and how just two weeks after treatment non

It's one of the most pressing and controversial questions in modern medicine: just why are cases of autism skyrocketing?

Science

7 h. ago Genetic medicine can leave people with rare mutations behind. But there's new hope

People with diseases caused by rare mutations have fewer options and poorer prospects than other patients despite rapid recent advancements in the growing field of genetic science

Politics

7 h. ago Justin Thomas picks sides after Rory McIlroy and Bryson Dechambeau incident

After Bryson DeChambeau appeared to criticise Rory McIlroy for their lack of conversation at the Masters, Justin Thomas has appeared to take a side

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8 h. ago Nicolas Jackson ends drought to sink Everton and lift Chelsea’s top

You would be forgiven if you were mistaken in thinking Nicolas Jackson’s striking finish against Everton meant more than what it was. The 1-0 victory was a crucial step in their Champions League pursuit. Still, when the ball hit the back of the net Jackson looked to have tears in his eyes as he emotionally celebrated. It was the striker’s first in 14 games and amid the hosts’ recent struggles up front, it felt like a welcome breakthrough, belied that the job of securing their European ambitions is far from over.Before kick-off, Chelsea had averaged more shots per game at home than any other Premier League side this season with 18.8 and the trend continued on Saturday. The hosts had five shots in the first half against an Everton side who had little to play for after safety was confirmed last weekend. The visitors offered little going forward despite Moisés Caicedo playing out of position at right-back at the expense of the captain, Reece James, to make room for Roméo Lavia in midfie...

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9 h. ago Melania Trump looks solemn at Pope Francis's funeral with Donald Trump, as First Lady marks 55th birthday with a rare diplomatic outing in Vatican City

Melania Trump epitomised class and decorum as she attended the Pope's funeral on her 55th birthday today.

Politics

9 h. ago ‘Now we have options’: the scientists trying to cure our allergies

This week’s oral immunotherapy breakthrough is part of wider surge of interest in developing treatmentsA severe food allergy is among the few conditions that can propel a person from robust health to unconsciousness within minutes, and the risk of accidental exposure often casts a shadow of anxiety over those affected.But change is afoot, with a groundbreaking trial this week showing that two-thirds of adults with severe peanut allergies can be desensitised through clinically supervised daily exposure. The approach – oral immunotherapy – is already successfully used in children and is among a wave of treatments on the horizon aimed at reducing the burden of allergies – and potentially curing them. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Health warning for Australians and their pets after rare virus kills 28 in Queensland

Bacterial infection that thrives in wet soil and stagnant water has hit particularly hard in regions affected by flooding earlier this year

Events

12 h. ago Melania Trump looks solemn at Pope Francis' funeral with Donald Trump, as First Lady marks 55th birthday with a rare diplomatic outing in Vatican City

On Saturday morning, Melania and Mr Trump, 78, arrived at St Peter's Basilica to pay their respects to the Argentine pontiff.

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12 h. ago I blew my nose and spotted the ONLY sign of cancer that had spread to my breasts, liver and lungs

Wendy White, who lives near Worcester, initially contacted her GP in 2022 when she was left suffering the symptom. But she claimed she was told it was merely sinusitis.

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13 h. ago Charming 17th Century Scottish hotel near two popular golf courses up for sale

The coaching inn dates back to the early 1600s and has long been a cornerstone of its local community.

Politics

17 h. ago ‘I haven’t slept for two days’: Kharkiv residents reel from Russian attacks

Exhausted residents point out latest drone strike came hours after Donald Trump’s rare rebuke to Vladimir PutinAbout 1am on Friday, Yuliia Verbytska woke to the sound of an air raid siren. She grabbed her teenage children – Dmitry, 17, and Olexiy, 12 – and sat in the corridor, checking her phone. In the sky above came an ominous whine. Minutes later, a Russian drone crashed into the disused soap factory down the road in Polyova Street. There was an enormous explosion.“We don’t have a shelter in our building, so we hide behind two concrete walls. All the neighbours sit together. You wonder if this is your last moment,” she said. Friday’s raid followed a massive attack on Thursday on Verbytska’s home, Ukraine’s second city, Kharkiv, and on the capital, Kyiv, where 12 people were killed. “I haven’t slept for two days,” she said wearily. Continue reading...

Events

18 h. ago Letter from the Pope gave Renfrew man 'hope' to fight rare genetic brain disease

Michael Conway paid tribute as he revealed a special connection with the late Pope Francis which gave him hope to fight Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD).

Politics

25 h. ago Check your change for 'super rare' 50p coin with 'one tiny detail' worth £2,000

The coin must feature a specific design for it to be especially valuable to collectors.

Economics

27 h. ago Emery engineering has Rashford and Aston Villa on the rise for FA Cup

Manager’s changeable lineups have pushed striker to usurp Ollie Watkins and likely lead the attack at WembleyUnai Emery keeps his Aston Villa players on their toes. Sometimes he tells his squad the lineup the day before a game, on other occasions half an hour before they depart the team hotel for the stadium on a match day. Training tends to offer some clues but of late there have been surprises. Emery, a hugely emotional character, has been known to make impulsive, snap calls. Morgan Rogers, a rare mainstay and one of Villa’s trio of undroppables, recently described how his manager’s decision‑making can feel like flip‑of-the-coin stuff.When the teamsheets are released an hour before kick-off at Wembley on Saturday, the eyeballs will jump towards the most intriguing selection dilemma: will Emery favour Marcus Rashford or Ollie Watkins? Continue reading...

Science

27 h. ago Trump says Russia peace deal 'going smoothly' but Ukraine Rare Earths deal '3 weeks late'

Donald Trumphas given an update on the progress of the Ukraine Russia peace deal and says it is running smoothly. However, he has also called out Volodymyr Zelenskyy for being "three weeks late" signing Rare Earths Deal

Politics

28 h. ago Russian general killed after car blast as Ukraine peace talks could be scuppered

Yaroslav Moskalik, 59, was blown several metres through the air when a Volkswagen Golf exploded as the Russian army general walked by near his home in Moscow as a top US diplomat landed for talks

Events

28 h. ago Nigel Farage under pressure over Reform candidate's vile Hitler post

Labour has said that unless Reform condones 'extreme views', voters will think that it shares them after campaign group Hope Not Hate claim to have unearthed a number of alarming cases

Events

29 h. ago ‘Super rare’ £1 coin with engraving error could be worth £500

This £1 coin was printed with a dating error

Economics