3 h. ago Rogue planet outside our solar system expanding rapidly in huge ‘growth spurt’

Free-floating planet is consuming gas and dust at a rate of six billion tonnes a second

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5 h. ago Rogue planet outside our solar system is expanding rapidly in huge ‘growth spurt’

Free-floating planet is consuming gas and dust at a rate of six billion tonnes a second

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6 h. ago Best UK city for pensioners to retire comfortably in named and it's in Scotland

A new study has revealed the most affordable UK city for pensioners to retire in, taking into account factors such as living costs, property prices, healthcare access and crime rates

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7 h. ago Savers warned that loyalty may not pay as some bond rates slide

People could be missing out on a ‘significant cash bonus’ if they do not shop around, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said.

Events

7 h. ago People on State Pension due to find out new payment rates before Autumn Budget next month

The earnings growth rate is on track to be the Triple Lock measure used for the 2026/27 annual uprating.

Economics

7 h. ago All the Scottish winners of TripAdvisor Best of the Best Awards

Tripadvisor recently announced the exclusive winners of its annual Travellers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Restaurants, celebrating the highest-rated dining destinations worldwide.

Events

9 h. ago ‘Chess Messi’ Faustino Oro achieves grandmaster norm and 2500 rating at just 11

The Argentinian looks set to break the record for the youngest GM after winning the Legends and Prodigies tournament in MadridFaustino Oro, the 11-year-old “chess Messi” from Argentina, set new world records for his age when he won last week’s Legends and Prodigies tournament in Madrid with an unbeaten 7.5/9, achieving his first grandmaster norm (of three needed for the title) with 1.5 points to spare, plus a 2509 GM rating on Fide’s October rating list.Oro is the first under-12 in chess history to be rated 2500-plus. His next target will be his second and third GM norms, and with them Abhimanyu Mishra’s world record as the youngest ever GM, within the next four months or so. He already has the World Cup in Goa, the European Club Cup in Greece, and a closed tournament in Argentina lined up. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago I have a crippling fear of being judged. How can I overcome this? | Leading questions

Is it worth paying with your life to avoid being mocked, asks advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Practice valuing your own judgments as much as other people’sRead more Leading questionsI have a crippling fear of judgment and being perceived negatively. Having grown up in a household where mockery was the norm, I believe this has left a lasting mark on my psyche which has resulted in me being afraid to act for fear of mockery, scorn or negative judgment. I feel this has severely stunted my social and romantic life, preventing me from making lasting friendships and relationships. I’m keen to break from this but the gnawing fear holds me back. I spend my non-working days and hours cooped up in my house and alone. Crucially, this fear does not overcome me when I’m working and in fact I’m comfortable leading large groups of people and meeting new people. I believe this is because when I’m at work I know where I stand and I have a specific objective in mind. However, in my personal li...

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18 h. ago Rangers player ratings v Sturm Graz: the omnishambles, the 4/10 riddle and two shining lights

How the Rangers players rated against Sturm Graz

Sport

21 h. ago Celtic vs Braga player ratings: Faded favourite, the growing influence, a 7 and horror 3 on flat night

How we rated the performances of each Celtic player in the 0-2 Europa League defeat to Braga on flat night at Parkhead.

Sport

25 h. ago More young adults are getting breast, kidney, and colorectal cancer — but why?

Breast, uterine, kidney, and colorectal cancer have all been diagnosed more frequently over the last decade in Americans under the age of 50

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26 h. ago Best small electric cars 2025: Top 11 affordable compact EVs to buy now

Compact EVs are cheaper to run, but that doesn’t mean they sacrifice on practicality on comfort. We’re rounding up the top-rated small electric cars

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28 h. ago Scientists are baffled by a rogue planet growing at a record rate of six BILLION tonnes per second

A young rogue planet 620 light-years from Earth has baffled scientists as it puts on a record-breaking 'growth spurt'.

Science

28 h. ago New signings lighting up the Premier League – and those yet to shine

Nordi Mukiele, Mohammed Kudus and Hugo Ekitiké have started quickly, unlike Florian Wirtz, Anthony Elanga and Benjamin SeskoBy WhoScoredSix games into their first Premier League season since 2016-17, and Sunderland are flying high in fifth place. It’s their best start to a top-flight campaign in 70 years. A lot of that success can be attributed to their new signings, none more than the outstanding Mukiele – WhoScored’s second-highest rated player this season after Erling Haaland. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago The Scottish city with the 'most significant rising crime rate' named

The "safest" place in Scotland was also named.

Events

30 h. ago Are seed oils really bad for you? Nutritionists argue they have benefits

Seed oils are being blamed for fueling higher rates of chronic diseases – but is this accurate?

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31 h. ago Historic UK village with bustling high street and pretty homes is 'finest place to live'

The Black Country village has been rated as one of the top places to live in the UK – and it's easy to see why.

Society

36 h. ago Reeves poised to back down on higher business rates for UK retailers

Policy change expected in Budget after the sector said higher charges would push up food inflation for consumers

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36 h. ago Stonehenge: UK landmark one of world's 'top 10 attractions' and quietest in autumn

Stonehenge has been ranked as one of the top ten bucket list attractions in the world by Iglu Cruise, which also rated Sagrada Familia, Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat and the Niagra Falls highly

Politics

45 h. ago These are the most stressful airports in the US: new analysis

The list of stressful airports was determined by analyzing passenger volume, average departure delays, cancellation rates, arrival delays, and Google ratings

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