45 m. ago Spanish island's beach ranked one of the world's happiest in bizarre survey

The beach in Puerto Soller, in Majorca, has been named as the third happiest on the planet, according to a survey by CV Villas, which looked at photos of people's faces to see how good a time they seemed to be having

Politics

47 m. ago Zelensky vows to 'win this war' and condemns Putin for breaking his own ceasefire proposal with deadly strikes as Ukrainian leader prepares to speak to Trump for the first time since White House bust

Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to 'win this war' after accusing Vladimir Putin of breaking own ceasefire proposals with deadly strikes

Events

54 m. ago Storm Laurence 'do not travel' warning as Spanish holiday hotspot faces 'battering'

The Canary Islands' general directorate of emergencies has issued a pre-alert status for strong winds across all the islands. The warning is to be enforced from March 19 at 8am GMT (9am local time)

Events

63 m. ago This Ninja multifunction oven is faster than a fan oven – and it’s now 30% off

This Ninja oven does more than air fry – and it’s 30% off right now, but only for a limited time

Politics

68 m. ago Tourists reveal best hacks for falling asleep on a flight (without upgrading to business class)

'Hardrollsmatrix' asked Reddit: 'Those of you who manage to sleep on flights. What's your secret?' And we reveal some of the best answers given, including a pre-flight eating schedule that 'works every time'.

Transport

72 m. ago UK weather: Met Office predicts hottest day of year as maps show 1 area will miss out

Parts of the UK will be hotter than Athens and Barcelona this week as the nation prepares to bask in unseasonably warm 21C weather - just in time for the first day of spring

Society

88 m. ago Here’s why your afternoon nap may be doing you more harm than good

Naps can boost alertness and enhance mood – but also sabotage nighttime sleep, writes Talar Moukhtarian

Politics

91 m. ago Reason Federico Chiesa hasn't been playing at Liverpool with Arne Slot set to change role

Federico Chiesa has struggled for game time at Liverpool this season but the Italian has shown he can be a valuable asset if given the opportunity to impress

Politics

93 m. ago Gareth Southgate makes England decision ahead of Thomas Tuchel's first game

Thomas Tuchel will take charge of the Three Lions for the first time on Friday when they face Albania in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley

Politics

1 hour ago ‘We said yes to everything!’ John Reis on his blistering punk career, from Hot Snakes to Rocket from the Crypt

He went from San Diego’s DIY scene to mega-budget albums and Top of the Pops. Now, grieving late bandmate Rick Froberg, he explains why he’s still punk’s hardest workerJohn Reis has lived as if there’s no tomorrow. Over the last 35 years, the hardest-working man in punk rock has recorded more than 25 albums and an avalanche of singles with groups including Rocket from the Crypt, Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes, the Night Marchers, Sultans and more; as Swami John Reis, he’s about to put out a blistering new LP, Time to Let You Down. But lately, the 55-year-old has been particularly haunted by the finite nature of existence.It began when the pandemic forced Hot Snakes off the road mid-tour early in 2020. “It came at a time in our lives where, even though it was just a couple of years we couldn’t tour, we could feel how precious those years were. We’re getting older, and we’re already thinking, ‘How much longer will I be able to do this?’” Reis pauses. “And then my friend Rick went into th...

Events

2 h. ago Church that recently moved to a new base in Wishaw is holding an Easter fun day

Family tickets cost £5 with lunch provided and each child attending receiving a goodie bag

Politics

2 h. ago Widespread license violations exposed as North Macedonia mourns nightclub fire victims

North Macedonia has shut down dozens of nightclubs following a deadly fire in eastern town of Kocani that killed 59 people

Events

2 h. ago X Factor and Dancing On Ice star engaged after 10 year romance

X Factor star and comedian Matt Richardson is now engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Sam Rollinson.

Culture

2 h. ago Coronation Street fans point out why Rob Donovan and Tracy Barlow are 'a match' after quip that 'cut deep'

Fans were pleased to see Tracy Barlow reunited with Rob Donovan in Weatherfield for the first time in years, despite him having an evil plan

Politics

3 h. ago Truth behind Man Utd legend Ryan Giggs suddenly shutting down trendy restaurant

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs opened George's Dining Room and Bar in 2014 with two school friends but after more than 10 years, the eatery has been forced to shut down due to rising costs

Politics

3 h. ago ‘I have a baby’: how women in baseball are redefining work and motherhood

Often women who trailblazers in men’s sports are lauded for their impact on the next generation. Within the Guardians’ front office, that’s a reality playing out right nowWendy Hoppel, the Cleveland Guardians’ director of baseball administration, landed home in Ohio to see she had missed several calls from her social worker. She was returning from Major League Baseball’s offseason meetings in New Orleans. It was 2003 and Hoppel had been learning about MLB’s new software system. Meanwhile, her baby had just been born.“I had already done the nursery and everything, because I’m a planner,” Hoppel says recently. She is organized by nature and by profession – her job involves overseeing things like the immigration process for international players. At the time she was 42, had been divorced for three years, and wanted to be a mom. A friend of hers had gone through the adoption process. “And it just hit me like, you know that that’s what I want to do.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Katie Price 'so happy' as she is discharged from both her bankruptcies after owing £750,000

Former glamour model was declared bankrupt for a second time last year over a huge unpaid tax bill

Economics

3 h. ago Katie Price breaks silence after being discharged from second bankruptcy

The ex-glamour model, 43, was declared bankrupt for the second time in 2022, and faced a significant tax debt of more than £750,000, but has now been discharged from this.

Economics

3 h. ago Badenoch slams ‘celebrity’ Farage as she scraps Tory net zero 2050 pledge

The Conservative leader’s criticism of her political rival came after she said it was time to ‘get real’ about reaching the UK’s 2050 net zero target.

Politics

4 h. ago Major bank to shut 95 branches on British high street with 750 jobs at risk after 'difficult decision'

About 750 jobs are at risk of redundancy at a major British bank which has announced another 95 branch closures and sweeping changes across its network.

Events