47 m. ago Migrant shanty town appears outside one of London's most iconic homes, which is owned by the billionaire Duke of Wellington

Dozens of Eastern European and African migrants are living in tents on a tiny strip of greenery outside 250-year-old Grade I Apsley House, which stands alone on the corner of Hyde Park

Society

56 m. ago Schools close in New Zealand after play sand recalled over asbestos fears

Six coloured sand products recalled in New Zealand after testing in Australia found asbestos in similar itemsMultiple schools have temporarily closed in New Zealand and hundreds of education facilities are seeking advice from officials after asbestos was detected in several brands of widely used coloured play sand.Last week, the ministry for business, innovation and employment confirmed a voluntary recall was under way for two brands of coloured sand sold in New Zealand, after testing in Australia found asbestos in similar products. Continue reading...

Politics

75 m. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Summerwater: Fans of creepy mystery Twin Peaks will love this psychological thriller

There has to be a special circle in hell reserved for people who ruin your summer holiday. May it rain there endlessly, and be filled with sadistic passport officials and drunken stag parties.

Science

1 hour ago Republic of Ireland fans celebrate wildly in Dublin airport after Troy Parrott's 96th

Many people in Dublin Airport were on cloud nine before they even departed for their flights after Republic of Ireland's dramatic win over Hungary on Sunday afternoon.

Politics

2 h. ago Areas of UK where Christmas shoppers expect to spend most and least revealed

The average festive shopper expects to spend £377.98 in the weeks ahead, which is around £32.63 or 9% more than last year, MyVoucherCodes said.

Economics

2 h. ago Savile Row boss says weight loss drugs having ‘massive repercussions’

The businessman pointed to the trend happening among male customers, many of whom are aged in their 40s and 50s.

Economics

2 h. ago There are many ways to spend your gap year that will reward you later | Vivienne Pearson

The idea of a full year of travel might be amazing for social media likes but a gap year doesn’t have to be a hole in young people’s bank balanceLet’s play a quick word association game, where I say a word and you reply with the first word that comes into your mind. My word is “gap year” (OK, that’s two words). Was your response word “travel”?As my son prepares to take a gap year (and my daughter finishes first-year university after taking a year’s break), I’m realising just how strongly gap years are associated with travel. Yet, for many school leavers contemplating a year away from study, travel is either well down the list of options, only a small part of their next 12 to 15 months, or not on the agenda at all. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Toby Tarrant's idiots guide to cricket as he tries to explain the inexplicable to Ashes idiots

Toby Tarrant is used to talking for a living - but can he talk around people who don't understand cricket like the Daily Star's features ed Meg?

Politics

3 h. ago US military attacks another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing three

This is 21st known strike since early September as Trump officials justify efforts to stop narcotics from entering USThe United States conducted another attack on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific on Saturday, killing three people aboard, the Pentagon said on Sunday.“Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was involved in illicit narcotics smuggling, transiting along a known narco-trafficking route, and carrying narcotics,” the US Southern Command announced in a post on social media. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Antiques Roadshow guest in disbelief at true value of late dad's treasures

An Antiques Roadshow guest couldn't believe it when he discovered the true value of his late father's coin collection.

Culture

3 h. ago Five young people killed in crash on way to night out named and pictured

Police have appealed for information about the two-vehicle crash

Events

3 h. ago Border Patrol targets Charlotte churchgoers in front of children as dozens arrested on first day of Trump’s anti

Federal agents arrested at least 81 people within the first day of operations in North Carolina’s largest city

Events

3 h. ago From growing up on deprived council estates to appearing on ITV's biggest entertainment show: How Aitch and AngryGinge are set to become I'm A Celeb's 'ultimate duo'

Aitch, 25, and YouTube sensation AngryGinge, 23, are perhaps less well known to I'm A Celeb's typical audiences but producers are 'over the moon' about the double signing.

Culture

4 h. ago Ewan McGregor pays tribute to ‘inspiring’ uncle after collecting Bafta award

James McArdle and Saoirse Ronan were also honoured at the Bafta Scotland awards.

Events

4 h. ago This is the simple weight loss trick I'd recommend to any woman over 50 who wants to burn calories and tone up

As a fitness editor and insufferable gym bunny, I've tried hundreds of trends, gadgets and accessories, from running backwards (weird) to being locked in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber (scary).

Events

5 h. ago Tributes paid to five young people who died in Co Louth crash

The young people are aged between 21 and 23.

Events

5 h. ago Pizza man bakes hundreds of free takeaways for flood victims

Adam Preddy took his mobile pizza business to the wrecked streets of Monmouth to hand out more than 400 margarita and pepperoni pizzas after the floods

Events

5 h. ago I'm A Celebrity star Aitch's close bond with sister Gracie and being a 'stereotypical Manchester kid'

"I’ve made songs with most people I grew up listening to, now I’m going on the show I grew up watching"

Politics

6 h. ago I'm A Celeb star Angry Ginge on growing up in Salford and entering the jungle with Aitch

'I think he'll do well, because I think people will see the real Ginge, not just the social media stuff'

Politics

6 h. ago England: Thomas Tuchel hails 'satisfying' win as debutants impress in Albania

Adam Wharton and Jarell Quansah did well in ‘difficult’ conditions

Politics