30 h. ago Parents of baby overdosed on paracetamol take him home from hospital over concerns for his care

The tot spent two weeks fighting for his life after he was given 10 times the recommended dose of paracetamol.

Society

48 h. ago Cheeseburgers and chicken so far fail to entice a rescue dog who's spent weeks on the run in Alaska

A German shepherd-husky dog has evaded capture for nearly two months after being rescued from a California shelter and running away from her adoptive home in Alaska

Events

60 h. ago Adorable dog with 'America's saddest face' just can't catch a break

An adorable dog with the 'saddest face' was rescued from the streets as police continue to search for her abuser.

Politics

63 h. ago Joe Gatto’s dog rescue shelter announces rebrand amid sexual assault allegations against the comedian

The ‘Impractical Jokers’ alum recently announced that he was entering an inpatient facility

Events

3 d. ago Musk’s Doge gains access to federal payroll system despite staff warnings

Officials said accessing system that processes 276,000 employees’ salaries could put unit at risk of cyber-attacksMembers of Elon Musk’s so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) reportedly gained access to a payroll system over the weekend that processes salaries for about 276,000 federal employees across various government agencies, despite warnings from senior staff about the potential risks.According to two people familiar with the situation who spoke with the New York Times, Doge employees had spent about two weeks trying to obtain administrative access to the program, known as the Federal Personnel and Payroll System. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago A canine rescuer, a hobby horse and freezing rain: photos of the day – Monday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Miami breakout star Alexandra Eala has the world of tennis at her feet | Tumaini Carayol

Now the 19-year-old Filipina’s challenge is to handle the unavoidable pressure and build a successful careerIn the early hours of Friday morning, after nearly two weeks spent slaying giants, Alexandra Eala slumped in her chair inside the vast Hard Rock Stadium, her unforgettable run in Miami finally at an end. Before she could even begin to reflect on her mixed emotions of pride and disappointment, however, she was hit by a wall of noise.The audience, still filled with Filipino fans at 12.45am, had opted to celebrate Eala’s achievements with a thunderous standing ovation. She responded immediately, raising both fists to the air and then blowing kisses to all corners of the stadium with a smile. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Miniature dachshund spotted alive 16 months after being lost in wilderness: ‘Impossible to catch’

Owners and rescuers are surprised by the remarkable resilience of the dog

Politics

9 d. ago Miniature dachshund that would ‘never leave’ owner’s side spotted alive 16 months after being lost in wilderness

Owners and rescuers are surprised by the remarkable resilience of the dog

Politics

9 d. ago Miniature dachshund that would ‘never leave’ owner’s side found alive 16 months after being lost in wilderness

Owners and rescuers are surprised by the remarkable resilience of the dog

Politics

9 d. ago The Wombats perform banger after banger but offer more than nostalgia on arena tour

DAILY STAR LIVE: The Wombats have spent the past week touring the country's biggest venues, reeling off their biggest hits (there's lots of them) which went down a treat no matter how new

Politics

1 week ago David Blaine Do Not Attempt review – the moment where he flees a lethal cobra is oddly adorable

The ‘extreme magician’ delivers a unique twist on the travelogue, in which he hunts out feats of magic rather than tourist attractions – and it’s surprisingly full of darkly comic momentsHe’s been hung upside down, encased himself in ice, lived in a plastic box and spent a week buried underground. He’s let helium balloons pull him several miles upwards, had 1m volts of electricity fired at him, and balanced on the top of a high pillar for a day and a half. American “extreme magician” David Blaine has a catalogue of incredible feats behind him. Now, though, he’s really attempting the impossible: the sonofabitch is trying to make a watchable National Geographic travelogue. Miraculously, he’s gone and done it.Do Not Attempt sees the unflappable conjuror visit developing, historic or remote places in search of people whose death-defying skills could conceivably get them a Vegas residency, but who, instead, are performing for coins, or just their own spiritual enlightenment. Dressed in b...

Politics

1 week ago 'I rescued an abandoned dog from Lidl car park and never predicted what would happen next'

EXCLUSIVE: Laura was devastated when her border collie, Chuck, died at the age of 12 - but little did she know that she would soon be helping rehome stray dogs from Bulgaria

Events

1 week ago ‘I rescued an abandoned dog from Lidl car park and couldn't believe what happened next'

Laura Norrey, 40, is helping hundreds of pooches find their forever homes after she adopted a dog left to fend for herself in a car park in Bulgaria

Events

1 week ago Close advisers to Pope Francis issue latest health update on the Pontiff

The 88-year-old has spent almost five weeks in Rome's Gemelli Hospital after a complex lung infection turned into pneumonia in both lungs

Politics

2 w. ago Grieving Dolly Parton paints on a smile after revealing heartbreaking truth about reclusive husband's struggle

The 79-year-old national treasure - who's spent the past two weeks crying - seemed delighted to glam up in a black rhinestone-embellished blazer dress in Nashville, TN on Thursday

Politics

2 w. ago Dog rescue centre proposals are unveiled for former Scottish SPCA HQ in Ayr

Plans have been lodged with the local authority seeking permission for an extension and alterations to the base in Mainholm Road.

Events

2 w. ago Stalker, 50, who followed a personal trainer when he changed gyms and spent £4,000 joining 20 of his classes a week is spared prison

Julie Rookes became 'fixated' on the fitness instructor - blowing thousands of pounds on classes with a male personal trainer she first met online during the pandemic.

Economics

2 w. ago Moment Belgian Malinois rescue dog bites binman as he collected rubbish on New Year's Eve

This is the terrifying moment a binman is attacked by a rescue dog as he collects rubbish on New Year's Eve.

Events

2 w. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell and family supported as brother shares update after 'tough' time

The professional dancer has spent the past few weeks back home in Australia and it has been a bittersweet return for Dianne

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