51 m. ago 'I would gamble my wages away as soon as I got them': How I lost £50,000

Adverts that target women and too-good-to-be-true offers have sparked a rise in female gambling. One victim tells Steve Boggan how she became an online gaming addict

Economics

52 m. ago ‘Now it's about personal happiness’: popular Granny Wang dating show belies China’s plummeting marriage rate

Zhou Mei’s matchmaking show draws crowds in person and online, but young Chinese increasingly choose singledomThe crowd is sweltering under a red and gold awning, but Granny Wang has them rapt. Packed into the space in front of the 62-year-old’s small stage, and spilling out on to the wooden bleachers above, hundreds of people have gathered to hear Granny Wang – real name Zhao Mei – play matchmaker to young men and women at a daily show in a theme park in Kaifeng, an ancient city in central China’s Henan province.One man who volunteers to be set up comes on stage and tells Zhao that a previous relationship broke down due to a lack of time. “Well, now that you’ve met your ideal partner here, you’ll have the time,” she assures him, and the crowd cheers. Continue reading...

Culture

80 m. ago Zander Fagerson successor, judicious jackler, booming kicker

It’s a big season for Scotland’s key youngsters to come of age

Politics

83 m. ago Adam Collard confesses real reason for postponing wedding to age

EXCLUSIVE: Adam Collard has revealed why he and his fiancée Laura Woods have postponed their wedding date for one surprising reason, and confirms when they will tie the knot.

Politics

1 hour ago Why do stinging nettles sting and how big are shooting stars? The kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes Submit a questionMolly Oldfield hosts Everything Under the Sun, a podcast answering children’s questions. Do check out her books, Everything Under the Sun and the new Everything Under the Sun: Quiz Book. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Mum's incredible 20st weight loss journey after doctors make blunt prediction

Suzanne Evans, a mum from Hereford, experienced "the worst feeling" after her doctor gave her just four weeks to leave due to her weight - at the age of just 40

Politics

2 h. ago Tim Dowling: it’s time to name our band’s new album, and there are no bad ideas (in theory at least)

For the final flourish on our latest record, we’ve wheeled in a harmonium. If only I knew how to play it I’m in a recording studio with two other members of the band I’m in, listening to stuff we’ve recorded, with an eye toward finishing touches. But really it’s a last chance to fix mistakes: ropey backing vocals; mistimed bass notes; a banjo part played with an out‑of-tune B string.“I can easily redo it,” I say, thinking: I don’t even remember playing it in the first place. Continue reading...

Culture

2 h. ago Filmmaking to be embedded in Scottish school curriculum in bid to boost industry skills

All age groups within the Scottish curriculum from nursery to senior level, will be given access to film education

Events

3 h. ago ‘The hottest reservation in London’ – a first look at the Chancery Rosewood

‘The hottest reservation in London’ – a first look at the Chancery Rosewood  Financial Times

Politics

4 h. ago 'Biggest mistake' is why your home isn't selling this August

A property expert has explained how to increase your chances

Politics

6 h. ago The astonishing difference between Trump's opening and closing handshakes with Putin

Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin were all smiles as they came face-to-face for the first time since 2018. But the same couldn't be said at the conclusion of their summit in Alaska.

Politics

6 h. ago Sad truth about ageing men... every woman whispers about it. So many women put up with these ludicrous husbands: AMANDA PLATELL

Reflecting on making his half century, Leonardo DiCaprio tells Esquire magazine he doesn't feel 50 but 32.

Politics

7 h. ago OMG! Exclamation marks are for women! At least according to men, who see them as 'feminine' and 'emotional'!

Now research suggests that women use exclamation marks more than men - who believe the punctuation to be feminine and emotional.

Politics

7 h. ago Trump says ‘no deal until there’s a deal’ on Ukraine war after talks with Putin – live

Pair decline to take questions in short press conference as US president says ‘we didn’t get there but we have a good chance of getting there’No deal after brief Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine in AlaskaThe president has yet to deplane, but is currently greeting Alaska governor Muke Dunleavy and senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, all Republicans, aboard Air Force One, per the White House.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also says that for the expanded bilateral meeting and lunch, Trump, Rubio, and Witkoff will be joined by treasury secretary Scott Bessent, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, defense secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago New Air Force policy denies transgender troops hearings before they're discharged

The Air Force says in a new memo that transgender airmen ousted under a recent Trump administration directive will no longer have the chance to argue before a board of their peers for the right to continue serving their country

Events

8 h. ago Trump says ‘no deal until there’s a deal’ on Ukraine after talks with Putin – live

Pair decline to take questions in short press conference as US president says ‘we didn’t get there but we have a good chance of getting there’Trump gives warm welcome to Putin in AlaskaThe president has yet to deplane, but is currently greeting Alaska governor Muke Dunleavy and senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, all Republicans, aboard Air Force One, per the White House.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also says that for the expanded bilateral meeting and lunch, Trump, Rubio, and Witkoff will be joined by treasury secretary Scott Bessent, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, defense secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Tristan Rogers dead: General Hospital star dies after battle with lung cancer

General Hospital star Tristan Rogers has died at the age of 79, his manager Meryl Soodak has confirmed in an emotional statement

Events

9 h. ago Three years after his death, cricketer Shane Warne's legacy lives on with heart health checks

Cricketer Shane Warne’s legacy lives on more than three years after the death of the great spin bowler from a heart attack at the age of 52

Events

10 h. ago This man won the lottery and plans to spend it on ‘better bologna’

An appliance repairman changed his life with a second chance drawing

Politics

11 h. ago Beloved comic and BBC star Gary Little dies in 'climbing accident' as tributes pour in

Award-winning Scottish comedian Gary Little has died at the age of 61, with fellow Scotts comic Kevin Bridges leading tributes to the star who was due to perform next month

Events