6 h. ago DVSA issue driving test warning as wait times reach 'new high'

The average waiting time to book a practical test was 20 weeks in February, up from 14 weeks a year earlier

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7 h. ago 9 health tests that could 'save your life' especially in later years, say experts

Conditions like aneurysm and high blood pressure may not show symptoms until it’s too late

Science

8 h. ago Simon Cowell stunned on Britain's Got Talent as magician tapes his mouth shut in captivating act

Simon Cowell was left terrified as he was picked to be part of a magician's act

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12 h. ago 23andMe’s demise is a warning: the US needs to overhaul genetic data protection | Dalton Conley

We’re moving toward a society where genetic information is a part of everyday life – and we don’t want it in the wrong handsWith a heavy heart, I clicked on my 23andMe account on a recent morning, confirming that I wanted to delete my data. The genetic testing company filed for bankruptcy late last month and the California attorney general and others have recommended that users delete their data lest it be acquired by less scrupulous companies as the company is stripped for parts during bankruptcy proceedings.I was one of the company’s earliest customers and had used their service to genotype not just myself but my entire extended family. I even got my kids’ babysitter a kit.Dalton Conley is Henry Putnam university professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of The Social Genome: The New Science of Nature and Nurture Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Lancashire overcome absence of James Anderson as County Championship begins in spring sunshine

The veteran seamer had been set to make his county comeback at the ground where he concluded his Test career before suffering a calf injury

Sport

13 h. ago US ‘testing’ if Russia is serious about peace in Ukraine, says Marco Rubio

Secretary of state says Putin ‘will have to make a decision’ as US officials appear to be growing impatientThe US will know within weeks whether Russia is serious about pursuing peace with Ukraine, the secretary of state said on Friday, warning that Donald Trump was not “going to fall into the trap of endless negotiations” with Russia.“We’re testing to see if the Russians are interested in peace. Their actions – not their words, their actions – will determine whether they’re serious or not, and we intend to find that out sooner rather than later,” Marco Rubio told journalists in Brussels after talks with Nato allies. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s tariff ultimatum: tribute for access to America’s empire | Editorial

As the White House retools US imperialism with import duties, others must resist dependency – deepening regional ties and reducing exposure to chokepointsWhen Donald Trump stood before union auto workers in the Rose Garden he declared “Liberation Day”, promising to stand up for Main Street. Whether that pledge will be fulfilled is moot. He will declare victory either way. What the US president offered was not just an economic programme, but an imperial one.Mr Trump’s logic, if it exists, lies in the 397-page report on “foreign trade barriers” he brandished on Wednesday. Its message is brutally simple: you may sell your goods to Walmart shoppers, but only if you let US cloud services hoover up your data, US media flood your screens and US tech monopolies operate on their terms – not yours. TikTok is the test case for Trump’s platform nationalism: only US firms may mine data, reap profits and rule the digital empire. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Best electrolyte drinks and tablets to keep you hydrated, tested by our fitness editor

Electrolytes are the mainstay of professional athletes but we could all benefit from a dose

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14 h. ago Westminster council offers staff chance to take ‘privilege’ quiz

Local authority says questionnaire did not form part of training or recruitment process

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15 h. ago King Charles wraps his sausage fingers around carrot as he blows it suspiciously well

His Majesty put on a display in front of a crowd as he peeled off a version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on a carrot which he gripped tenderly and held up to his mouth

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15 h. ago 8 best handheld vacuum cleaners, tested and reviewed by experts

These small but mighty handheld vacuum cleaners give the big guns a run for their money

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15 h. ago Mystery illness killing and seriously harming dogs after they walk on popular Welsh beach

One dog has died and several others have become unwell during or just after a walk on Llansteffan Beach in Carmarthenshire. Tests have been carried out, but confusion abounds and there is call for further action to be taken to warn people of the dangers

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16 h. ago BBC The Repair Shop's Suzie Fletcher recalls reason filming had to be stopped

The Repair Shop's Suzie Fletcher has opened up about the emotional impact the BBC show has on its cast and crew, revealing how filming has had to be stopped in the past.

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16 h. ago BBC The Repair Shop expert details moment show was forced to 'stop filming'

The Repair Shop's Suzie Fletcher has opened up on the moments when filming on the beloved BBC One show had to be suspended as the team were overcome with emotion.

Culture

17 h. ago ‘Another nail in the coffin’: Germany’s car industry faces up to Trump’s tariffs

There are major concerns about the potentially ‘catastrophic’ impact US policy will have on vehicle makers Emerging into the springtime sun from gate 17 at Volkswagen’s main factory in Wolfsburg at the end of his shift on Thursday afternoon, Carsten, 63, pulled heavily on a cigarette and shook his head when asked about Donald Trump’s US tariff policies.“It’s just another nail in the coffin for the German car industry,” the assembly line worker said. He cited managers’ plans to slash jobs and close factories earlier this year, and a decade before that the ‘dieselgate’ scandal, costly both financially and reputationally, after Germany’s largest carmaker was found to have falsified CO2 emissions tests. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Cancer breakthrough as simple blood test could replace tumour biopsies by 2035

A simple blood test could soon detect cancer, thanks to Manchester scientists

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17 h. ago Mikel Arteta confirms worst Gabriel fears as Arsenal without up to 4 defenders vs Everton

Gabriel Maghalaes faces a lengthy spell out because of a hamstring injury sustained during the win against Fulham with Mikel Arteta confirming Riccardo Calafiori remains out with Ben White and Jurrien Timber facing late fitness tests

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17 h. ago 'I went to A&E crying in pain and woke to find one of my legs was missing'

Molly Harbron went to A&E complaining of a numb and cold left leg, and despite doctors suspecting a blood clot, they failed to carry out tests - which led to her leg being amputated

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18 h. ago Best hair straighteners for every hair type, tried and tested

Whether for poker-straight results, curls or waves, these are the hair tools to buy

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18 h. ago Nintendo Switch 2 review: Could it finally render consoles obsolete?

After months of speculation, the gaming giant has finally announced its new console. We put it to the test

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