43 m. ago Woman who hasn't been able to eat anything for 10 years reveals heartbreaking symptoms that led to terminal illness

A 24-year-old woman from Adelaide, Australia, has shared how an extremely rare medical condition has damaged her body to the point that she hasn't been able to eat for a decade.

Science

61 m. ago The number of people with chronic conditions is soaring. Are we less healthy than we used to be – or overdiagnosing illness?

Are ordinary life experiences, bodily imperfections and normal differences being unnecessarily pathologised? One doctor argues just thatSchool was a difficult time for Anna. It still haunts her. She recalls being a sociable child, good at making friends. But she also remembers becoming hyperfixated on one friend, then another and another in succession. She tended to be impulsive and, wanting to please others, easily led. One distressing incident in particular has never left her. On the first day after moving to a new school, she was relieved to be taken under the wing of two girls. At lunchtime, in fits of giggles, the girls egged each other on to do naughty things. Anna spat orange juice at the boys. She did it with relish, only to reproach herself later. She feels the episode coloured her whole school experience.As a child and an adult, Anna felt sanctioned, judged and misunderstood. She considers herself a chameleon who adapts to new environments and survives by being funny, but ...

Science

87 m. ago Claudia Winkleman reveals she ‘can’t see her own face properly’ as she opens up about chronic health condition

‘I've never really been able to see my face. It's all guesswork,’ she said

Politics

92 m. ago Voices: Keir Starmer’s fawning at the court of Donald Trump now leaves a sour taste

As the prime minister prepares to host European leaders at a Downing Street summit this weekend, to discuss the Russian threat, his ‘triumphant’ White House visit has been tarnished by televised punishment beating of Volodymyr Zelensky, says John Rentoul

Politics

2 h. ago Jeff Bezos takes one small step for feminism and social progress, and one giant leap for self

The first all-female private flight into space funded by the Amazon tycoon’s Blue Origin company has little to do with female empowerment and a lot to do with PR A pop star, a TV host and a billionaire’s fiancée walk into a private rocket ship. The pop star turns to the others and asks: “Is this what feminism looks like?” According to the space technology company Blue Origin, owned and founded by the Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos, the answer seems to be a resounding yes.On Thursday Blue Origin announced it would be launching the first-ever all-female commercial flight to space with a crew of astronauts including US singer Katy Perry, the morning news host (– and close friend of Oprah Winfrey – Gayle King and Bezos’s own partner, the journalist Lauren Sánchez, who reportedly organised the mission, which will happen sometime this spring. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Leinster v Cardiff Rugby Live: Start time, TV channel and latest score updates

The Welsh team travel to take on the mighty Irish outfit without their head coach Matt Sherratt

Sport

2 h. ago England set South Africa target of 180 to win: Champions Trophy cricket – live

Champions Trophy updates, 9am GMT start in KarachiHussain’s truth-bomb fights back against AI robotsHow to keep 50-over cricket relevant | And email Tim2nd over: England 18-1 (Duckett 9, Smith 0) England have two players who have held their heads high throughout this troubled tour – Ben Duckett and Joe Root. Duckett, facing Lungi Ngidi, plays two serene clips for four, as if he hadn’t even noticed that he’d lost his opening partner.1st over: England 9-1 (Duckett 0, Smith 0) Marco Jansen’s left-arm angle was a foreign language to poor Salt, who hadn’t even been able to face it in the nets as England left all their lefties at home. He managed a spank over cover for four but played and missed twice, almost gave a catch in the ring with a shovel to leg, and then got that top edge. One of the worst run-a-ball innings you will ever see. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago 'I sold my face to AI for £1,500 – now they can do anything with my appearance'

EXCLUSIVE: One woman thought she'd take after several celebrities and sell her face to an artificial intelligence start-up, only to be faced with instant regret after realising her face could be used anywhere

Economics

3 h. ago 'I've found the best 5 midi dresses for spring at Finery London and they're all under £50'

Midi dresses are a wardrobe staple for spring and summer, and I've picked my favourite five from Finery London's new season collection that'll work for every occasion

Economics

3 h. ago Dry, sunny conditions for most of UK this weekend to mark start of spring

Saturday is the first day of meteorological spring, which covers the months of March, April and May.

Politics

4 h. ago ‘Transforming into a parent is messy and primal: I drew it all’: Becky Barnicoat on turning motherhood into cartoons

The baby books promised so much, but failed to help at all – so I started making cartoons about the sweaty, sweary and often naked truth about new motherhood• Read an extract from Cry When the Baby CriesI was one week into parenthood, and in the worst physical condition of my life: greasy, bleeding, exhausted, with a swollen, purple wound across my abdomen. I was tired to the point of dissociation, but also performing a new role with impressive conviction. Smiling at my baby, moving him assuredly towards my nipple: I was playing the part of a mother who knows what she is doing and is loving it.There was love, or at least a disorienting swell of emotion. It was all so very blurry. Tears streamed from my eyes in satisfying gushes, as I discovered the “smile” a newborn makes after drinking milk. I was happy – these were happy tears. Could I just have a moment to take all of this in? Could someone take the baby for a few days while I recover? No? Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago The 5 best spring midi dresses to shop from Finery London picked by a fashion writer

With spring around the corner we’ve found the 5 best midi dresses to shop from Finery London that are comfortable, breezy and easy to style for any occasion

Culture

4 h. ago Rafael Fernandes shot at Rangers redemption as John Souttar gets chance to stake Fenerbahce start claim

Interim Ibrox gaffer Barry Ferguson takes charge of his first home game and could make changes

Politics

4 h. ago Roy Keane changes his mind on Marcus Rashford after furious Man Utd rant

Marcus Rashford has made a good start to his loan spell at Aston Villa and Manchester United legend Roy Keane praised the forward after he impressed in their FA Cup win over Cardiff

Politics

4 h. ago New rehab service to help NHS staff with joint and muscle pain back into work

Musculoskeletal conditions are one of the leading causes of absence among NHS employees, the Government said.

Politics

4 h. ago Watch: Prince William speaks Welsh in new video to mark St David’s Day

Prince William has used his first message delivered in Welsh to wish Wales a “Happy St David’s Day.”

Politics

4 h. ago Prince William shocks royal fans as he delivers St David's Day message entirely in Welsh

Prince William, who is spending the weekend in Pontypridd, South Wales, shared his well-wishes in a short clip on social media on Saturday morning.

Politics

4 h. ago Met Office Greater Manchester weekend weather forecast as things finally brighten up

There is less than 5% chance of rain on both days

Society

5 h. ago This 'magic in a jar' multitasker is British Airways' bestselling skincare product

Travellers are snapping up this 'amazing' multi-purpose balm on flights to use on everything from dry skin to insect bites – and we've found where you can buy it on the ground, too

Politics

5 h. ago This Morning's Sian Welby reveals her accent has held her career back

Having made her name as a weather presenter, it's fitting Sian Welby has such a sunny disposition.

Politics