1 hour ago Vapes are ‘compromising children’s human rights’, experts warn

New analysis published in the BMJ highlights that teenagers are "particularly sensitive" to nicotine exposure

Events

2 h. ago Fishing lures. Pet toys. Art supplies. Advent calendars offer personalized ways to count down

Advent and other countdown calendars have evolved from simple candy-filled boxes to creative outlets for artists and brands

Politics

3 h. ago Brits illegally streaming Sky TV warned as households lose £1,680 to fraudsters

While there is a crack down on those streaming illegally, this isn't the only price some households are paying.

Events

5 h. ago Bournemouth Bonfire Night terror as woman raped after being 'dragged into woods'

Dorset Police have arrested a 24-year-old man who is currently being questioned in connection with the harrowing attack on a woman in her 30s on Bonfire Night (November 5)

Events

5 h. ago 'Comfortable' £130 earbuds that are 'perfect for daily use' drop to £20

Shoppers can save a whopping 84 per cent on these earbuds that are great for 'music, calls and workouts'.

Economics

5 h. ago Former officer pleads guilty to mistreating prisoner paralyzed in Connecticut police van

A former Connecticut police officer has pleaded guilty to mistreating prisoner Richard “Randy” Cox after he was paralyzed in a police van

Events

5 h. ago Peter Mandelson was in contact with Epstein till at least 2016, new emails reveal

UK ambassador was sacked in September after other tranche of emails showed he told disgraced financier to ‘fight for early release’Peter Mandelson, who was sacked as the UK’s ambassador to Washington over his association with Jeffrey Epstein, was in contact with the pedophile financier as late as 2016, new emails have revealed.Mandelson was sacked in September over leaked emails in which he expressed his support for Epstein and urged him to “fight for early release” in 2008 while the disgraced financier was facing charges of soliciting sex from minors. The tranche of emails revealed the pair had maintained contact until 2010. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago ‘Lot to prove to ourselves’: Thomas Tuchel challenges England to maintain standards

Head coach unlikely to experiment against Serbia‘We still run at people, we still go after them’It was certainly a strong look, impossible to ignore, something only a top-level footballer could carry off – and even then, the jury was out. When Ezri Konsa strolled in to preview Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia at Wembley, the England defender did so in what, at first glance, appeared to be a cross between a pair of slippers and oversized Crocs. In garish, fluorescent red.On closer inspection, it was possible to make out grooves and nodules on them, and then it was time for the science part. Apparently, if you wear these your concentration improves. Well, that is according to the manufacturer. Something to do with the pressure points on the foot, perhaps. Was Konsa convinced? Unclear. How about Thomas Tuchel? Ditto. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Red, white and shoe: Tuchel and England embrace their new World Cup super slipper

Thomas Tuchel is all for the marginal gains and the Three Lions have taken to new, fluorescent red shoes to boost their focusIt was certainly a strong look, impossible to ignore, something only a top‑level footballer could carry off – and even then, the jury was out. When Ezri Konsa strolled in to preview Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia at Wembley, the England defender did so in what, at first glance, appeared to be a cross between a pair of slippers and oversized Crocs. In garish, fluorescent red.On closer inspection, it was possible to make out grooves and nodules on them, and then it was time for the science part. Apparently, if you wear these your concentration improves. Well, that is according to the manufacturer. Something to do with the pressure points on the foot, perhaps. Was Konsa convinced? Unclear. How about Thomas Tuchel? Ditto. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago Red, white and shoe: England and Tuchel have world at their feet with fresh focus

Thomas Tuchel is all for the marginal gains and the Three Lions have taken to new, fluorescent red shoes to boost their focusIt was certainly a strong look, impossible to ignore, something only a top‑level footballer could carry off – and even then, the jury was out. When Ezri Konsa strolled in to preview Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia at Wembley, the England defender did so in what, at first glance, appeared to be a cross between a pair of slippers and oversized Crocs. In garish, fluorescent red.On closer inspection, it was possible to make out grooves and nodules on them, and then it was time for the science part. Apparently, if you wear these your concentration improves. Well, that is according to the manufacturer. Something to do with the pressure points on the foot, perhaps. Was Konsa convinced? Unclear. How about Thomas Tuchel? Ditto. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago UK pauses some intelligence sharing with US over Caribbean boat strikes

Royal Navy maintains permanent presence in the region supporting British Overseas Territories

Events

6 h. ago Tourists 'paid £70,000 to shoot people in human safari hunting trip' during war

Shocking case in Italian courts claims rich foreigners took weekend trips to Bosnia to kill innocent civilians and children during the conflict, which saw more than 11,000 killed by snipers and shelling between 1992 and 1996

Events

7 h. ago Burst sewer in Glasgow triggers 'jobby geyser' as human waste spews on street

The man says that the burst pipe on Hector Road in Shawlands left "turds all over the pavement" for nearly two weeks.

Politics

8 h. ago Huge expansion of walking and cycling routes planned around town centre

The aim is to create a ‘connected network of walking and cycling routes’ to key locations

Politics

8 h. ago With their government contracts in limbo, small businesses await a historic shutdown's end

The end of the longest U.S. government shutdown in history would be a relief for small businesses that depend on federal contracts or funding

Politics

8 h. ago Kim Kardashian’s Skims valued at $5bn after raising new funding

Skims plans to use new capital to broaden its intimates lines, and expand further into apparel and activewear Skims, founded by reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian along with CEO Jens Grede, said on Wednesday it had raised $225mn in new capital, valuing the shapewear label at $5bn.Kardashian’s ventures, including her cosmetics brand SKKN, have attracted young shoppers and benefited from her vast social media following. Similarly, other celebrity-backed brands have also drawn venture capital investment, as firms bet on the marketing power and built-in audiences of high-profile founders to drive consumer demand. Continue reading...

Economics

8 h. ago New Netflix series pays homage to 2003 Tom Cruise film that jumpstarted other stars’ Hollywood careers

Every person in the series, even in crowded battle scenes, is human and not computer-generated

Culture

8 h. ago Manchester United chiefs enter fresh talks with £20m financial blow on the horizon

Manchester United are working hard to find a new sponsor, with their sleeve sponsorship deal with DXC Technology set expire at the end of the 2025/26 season

Economics

10 h. ago The real reason you’re struggling to find work – and how to outsmart the system

Across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, automation now does the screening before a human ever has a look

Politics

10 h. ago 8 ways to stay social after retiring – and why it’s important

Staying socially connected in retirement provides a sense of purpose and helps create a strong support system.

Politics