26 m. ago Young boxer found dead in Glasgow home was 'fatally slashed' as murder probe continues

Josh Taplin, 28, died after police received a report of concern for a person on Monday afternoon.

Events

75 m. ago UN experts demand action to avert ‘annihilation’ of Palestinians in Gaza – Middle East crisis live

More than 20 experts call on countries to act or ‘witness the slaughter of innocents’‘Desperate people’: Gaza faces wave of looting, theft and violenceThe Dutch government, seen as one of Israel’s most loyal allies in the European Union, is calling for an urgent review of the EU Israel association agreement, the basis for the EU-Israeli free trade agreement, the Dutch foreign minister Caspar Veldkamp told the Guardian.Veldkamp described the Israeli ban on the supply of aid into Gaza as “catastrophic, truly dismal” and in clear breach of international humanitarian law.You cannot starve the people of the Gaza Strip. It is against international law. It’s morally wrong. It’s dangerous. I don’t think it’s in Israel’s own interest. Continue reading...

Events

79 m. ago University Hospital of Wales: Shock report reveals pigeons 'found in trauma theatre'

A shocking report into the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff revealed pigeons were found in trauma theatres among a raft of other serious concerns at the NHS facility

Events

86 m. ago Emmerdale's Lewis Barton star teases 'huge secret' as he demands answers from Ross

Actor Bradley Riches makes his soap debut and teases that there's more secrets to come

Politics

96 m. ago Hospital staff 'left operating theatres during surgery to watch Netflix'

The report revealed an 'atmosphere of fear' in the hospital's surgical department - after staff were caught leaving operating theatres to watch Netflix and pigeons were spotted in the corridors

Culture

1 hour ago Tattoo boss admits flypasts over Edinburgh Castle 'at the mercy of' council as ban demands grow

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has spoken about opposition to flypasts over Edinburgh Castle.

Politics

1 hour ago Plaid Cymru leader rules out Welsh independence referendum before 2030

The Plaid Cymru leader said 'now is not the time'

Politics

1 hour ago Harbour Energy: Keir Starmer confronted by SNP's Stephen Flynn and Kemi Badenoch over 250 North Sea job cuts

Harbour Energy announced job losses on Wednesday morning

Politics

1 hour ago Map reveals most polluted cities in the world, as fumes are linked to surge in lung and colon cancer...how does your area fair?

The World Health Organisation has long demanded countries take tougher action to combat the scourge of pollution, which is thought to kill 7million people every year.

Politics

2 h. ago Greece and Egypt reaffirm their commitment to an undersea power cable

Greece and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to a major undersea electricity interconnection to deliver renewable energy from North Africa to Europe

Politics

2 h. ago Conference will shine a light on Scotland’s green energy ambitions

This month the Highlands and Islands Green Energy Conference, part of the Sustainable Scotland Green Series 2025 from The Scotsman, will be held in Inverness, putting the focus on the country’s renewables targets and ambitions.

Science

2 h. ago Work on huge UK offshore wind farm is halted as firm warns costs are too high

Energy giant Orsted stopped development on the Hornsea 4 project in the North Sea, which could have powered more than a million homes.

Events

2 h. ago US renewable energy has tripled in a decade – but Trump cancels almost $8bn in projects

Political uncertainty under Trump has dampened the market, even as red states see a boom in renewable energyRenewable energy in the US has surged to unprecedented levels, with the combined power generated by solar, wind and geothermal more than tripling over the past decade, according to a new report by a network of state environmental groups.The growth has slashed harmful greenhouse gas emissions, made the nation’s energy system more resilient and prevented thousands of premature deaths from power plant pollution, according to the report by Environment America.The amount of solar energy produced in 2024 – enough to power 28m homes – was nearly eight times higher than a decade earlier. Solar power production increased 27% from 2023 to 2024.Wind produced even more energy – enough to power 42m homes in 2024. The amount of power from wind has more than doubled over the past decade.Wind, solar and geothermal energy accounted for 19% of all retail sales of electricity last year, accordin...

Politics

2 h. ago US renewable energy has tripled in a decade – but Trump cuts almost $8bn in projects

Political uncertainty under Trump has dampened the market, even as red states see a boom in renewable energyRenewable energy in the US has surged to unprecedented levels, with the combined power generated by solar, wind and geothermal more than tripling over the past decade, according to a new report by a network of state environmental groups.The growth has slashed harmful greenhouse gas emissions, made the nation’s energy system more resilient and prevented thousands of premature deaths from power plant pollution, according to the report by Environment America.The amount of solar energy produced in 2024 – enough to power 28m homes – was nearly eight times higher than a decade earlier. Solar power production increased 27% from 2023 to 2024.Wind produced even more energy – enough to power 42m homes in 2024. The amount of power from wind has more than doubled over the past decade.Wind, solar and geothermal energy accounted for 19% of all retail sales of electricity last year, accordin...

Politics

2 h. ago US renewable energy has tripled in a decade – but almost $8bn in projects now face cuts

Political uncertainty under Trump has dampened the market, even as red states see a boom in renewable energyRenewable energy in the US has surged to unprecedented levels, with the combined power generated by solar, wind and geothermal more than tripling over the past decade, according to a new report by a network of state environmental groups.The growth has slashed harmful greenhouse gas emissions, made the nation’s energy system more resilient and prevented thousands of premature deaths from power plant pollution, according to the report by Environment America.The amount of solar energy produced in 2024 – enough to power 28m homes – was nearly eight times higher than a decade earlier. Solar power production increased 27% from 2023 to 2024.Wind produced even more energy – enough to power 42m homes in 2024. The amount of power from wind has more than doubled over the past decade.Wind, solar and geothermal energy accounted for 19% of all retail sales of electricity last year, accordin...

Politics

3 h. ago Badenoch a ‘climate defeatist’, Starmer claims in energy costs exchange

Kemi Badenoch urged Sir Keir to ‘change course’ to tackle energy costs during Prime Minister’s Questions.

Politics

3 h. ago Barcelona star demands UEFA investigation as finger pointed at referee

Barcelona crashed out of the Champions League against Inter Milan as they missed out on the final following a 4-3 defeat at the San Siro, but midfielder Pedri questioned a number of decisions made by the referee in charge

Events

4 h. ago The UK regions where almost 50% of people could be ‘unable to afford basic needs in retirement’

Pension savings levels have failed to keep pace with the rising cost of living, according to a new report

Politics

4 h. ago Drugs, sabotage, stealing and racism exposed in shocking report into Wales' biggest hospital

A damning report has revealed major issues at Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales

Events

4 h. ago Nicola Peltz's Instagram hijacked by trolls demanding to know 'why do you hate your in

Brooklyn Beckham's wife Nicola Peltz' has been bombarded with online trolls demanding to know why she is causing 'issues' with David and Victoria's relationship with their son after the pair snubbed the former footballer's 50th birthday celebrations.

Politics