41 m. ago My family and I were sound asleep – then a tsunami swept our house out to sea

When Pedro Niada awoke to find his house tilting and filling with water, he was confused. He soon realised he was in a race against time to save everyoneJolted awake at 4.30am, Pedro “Peter” Niada was certain a meteorite had fallen near his seaside home, lifting it from its foundations and sending it flying through the air. He took two steps down the stairs, felt water splash his feet and realised the house was sinking.Nothing made sense. Why was the house tilting? Why could he hear what sounded like a waterfall outside? The sound of breaking timber led him to pull back the curtain at The Flying Fish (El Pez Volador), the 12-bed tourist lodge he had built by hand. Continue reading...

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47 m. ago Investing in your people today will create the leaders of tomorrow

An empasis on personal and professional development is vital for Scotland’s life sciences sector, says Jeanette Rigby

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72 m. ago Council tax bills would rise under plan for huge shakeup of the system in Scotland

EXCLUSIVE: The Green proposal for a council tax revaluation aims to overhaul the historic council tax banding system.

Economics

1 hour ago Rats will turn and run if they see this one plant in your garden

Rats can be a real pest once they see your garden as their new home, but there is a humane way to get rid of them without chemicals

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3 h. ago Australia’s gen Z men aren’t monsters in the making – they just feel short

Instead of alarmism or shaming, we need to create spaces where young men feel heard, challenged and supportedGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailFor years, we’ve looked at democracies like the US, Germany and South Korea, disturbed by what a nation divided along gender and generation lines could look like. Australia, by comparison, seemed less polarised, but new research hints that something’s starting to shift – slowly, unevenly and with plenty of caveats – among young Australians too.But let’s not jump the gun – because the story is more complicated than it first appears, and framing “young men” as a purely reactionary force isn’t going to get us anywhere helpful. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Expert reveals how to avoid gardening disaster: Why out of control BBQs, failed attempts at pest control and rotten decking could ruin your summer

From broken bones because of rotten decking to a garden reduced to ash by a faulty gas canister, there are several ways that your perfect summer could be ruined by a garden disaster.

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4 h. ago UK drug dealers create their own cryptocurrency to launder dirty money: How street

EXCLUSIVE: This is thought to be the first time experts have observed the launch of a genuine digital coin by a British street gang.

Economics

5 h. ago Los Angeles mayor proposes slashing over 1,600 city jobs to close budget hole

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is proposing laying off over 1,600 government workers to close a yawning budget gap

Politics

5 h. ago Britney Spears fans go WILD over her famous 'living room choreography' at a 'random bar in Mexico'

Britney Spears fans expressed excitement to see her showing off her moves outside of her living room as she shared a video of herself letting loose on a night out.

Politics

5 h. ago Influencer Remi Bader confronts her father in an emotional sit

A father’s comments about eating can have a major impact on daughters, the content creator revealed just weeks after she admitted to undergoing weight loss surgery

Politics

9 h. ago Leeds and Burnley promoted to Premier League after Clarets beat Sheffield United – as it happened

Burnley’s 2-1 win means they and Leeds return to the Premier League while the Blades head for the playoffsPeep! We’re off – and in no time at all, Sheffield United create a decent chance “Smug Leeds fan here, I was nervous at 3pm, it all went away after 26 mins,” cheers Jeremy Boyce. “Big one tonight then, a must-win for Wilder’s Blades. This is going to rattle their teeth and nerves. Do they go all out for the win ? Or keep some back for the possible playoffs?” Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago 'The kids were playing on the trampoline... then we heard this big bang'

A car almost landed in a garden after falling down the edge of a nearby car park

Politics

10 h. ago Man United given green light to complete perfect free transfer that Ruben Amorim will love

Latest Manchester United transfer news as the free agent market offers Ruben Amorim a bargain free transfer the club can't ignore

Politics

10 h. ago Leeds and Burnley promoted to Premier League after Clarets beat Sheffield United 2

Clarets can seal promotion in 5.30pm BST kick-offGet in touch: email Niall with your thoughtsPeep! We’re off – and in no time at all, Sheffield United create a decent chance “Smug Leeds fan here, I was nervous at 3pm, it all went away after 26 mins,” cheers Jeremy Boyce. “Big one tonight then, a must-win for Wilder’s Blades. This is going to rattle their teeth and nerves. Do they go all out for the win ? Or keep some back for the possible playoffs?” Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago Green Day fire back at Charli XCX’s Coachella dig: ‘Actual headliner’

Charli XCX was pictured wearing a ‘Miss Should Be Headliner’ sash at her Coachella afterparty

Events

13 h. ago Baby boomers: if Sue Storm is pregnant then what’s going to happen in the Fantastic Four’s first outing?

That Vanessa Kirby’s character might be having a baby raises mind-bending questions about the trajectory of Matt Shakman’s instalment of the new Marvel franchise You might have thought that the introduction of Marvel’s first family, the Fantastic Four, into the MCU would be enough heavy lifting for one movie. But while all eyes were on the potential ramifications of villain Galactus turning up for planetary snack time, the new trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps delivers a mind-bending revelation: Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby) is pregnant. This looks like big news. As they prepare to take on their colossal nemesis and his gleaming, emotionally unavailable emissary Silver Surfer (Julia Garner), Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards, Joseph Quinn’s Johnny Storm and Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s the Thing will be doing so in the knowledge that they’re protecting more than just the future of this Apollo-era-inspired version of Earth. And if you’ve even lightly skimmed the back catalogue of Fantastic ...

Events

13 h. ago Astronomers left disappointed as green comet meets fiery end before it can be seen

‘These are relics from when the solar system first formed’

Politics

13 h. ago Jennifer Aniston accidentally reveals something unusual about her dogs as they pose at her $21M mansion

The pooches had on fun white-and-pink Easter bunny ears while on the lush green lawn of her $21M Bel-Air, California mansion. Eagle-eyes fans noticed something unusual about her fur babies.

Politics

13 h. ago Wild chimps are filmed scoffing 'boozy' fruit with their friends

Scientists from the University of Exeter have filmed wild chimpanzees eating and sharing fruit containing alcohol for the first time.

Politics

13 h. ago Green MSP criticised for accusing Supreme Court of 'bigotry, prejudice and hatred' over gender ruling

Maggie Chapman made the comments while addressing trans rights protesters over the weekend

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