44 m. ago AP PHOTOS: Cyprus' Maronites fight to stop their Cypriot Maronite Arabic from extinction

Only about 900 people in the world speak Cypriot Maronite Arabic. The offshoot of Syrian Arabic has been passed on orally over the centuries. Now it is at risk of extinction. That’s according to the Council of Europe’s minority language experts. But the Maronite community in Cyprus is fighting back. It has help from the Cypriot government and the European Union to save the language.

Culture

46 m. ago Original Sin book review: How we were fools to be fooled by Joe Biden’s people

Since this book was written we have learned Joe Biden has prostate cancer. The sad news was greeted with sympathy from all sides of the political divide, including Donald Trump. That would have been the response if, as president, Biden had declared in 2023 that he wasn’t going to run again on the basis of his age; there would have been lots of love, as there was at the start of George Clooney’s celebrated open letter to Biden in The New York Times telling him he loved him, but it was time to go.

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46 m. ago Hundreds of koalas shot in Australian aerial cull 'is massacre not mercy'

The killing of one of Australia's most endangered species has sparked outrage, but the government says a ‘compassionate’ response was needed after bushfires to prevent further suffering

Events

46 m. ago Manny Pacquiao told 'dangerous and shameful' world title fight should be banned

BOXING CLEVER: Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is set to lace up his gloves again at the age of 46 when he competes for the WBC welterweight title against Mario Barrios in July

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76 m. ago Former Boots employee shares essential tips on choosing best sunscreen to prevent sunburn

It's essential to understand what causes sunburn and why it's important to incorporate SPF into your routine. Here's what you need to know, according to a beauty expert

Events

1 hour ago Sir Keir Starmer urged to oppose 'dangerous' Donald Trump demand to U

Donald Trump has told Keir Starmer to abandon his renewable energy strategy and ramp up North Sea oil and gas production.

Politics

1 hour ago Eddie Marsan: ‘You are never gonna satisfy racists – it’s their hobby, they’re addicted to it’

The prolific actor plays an American forensic expert in the BBC’s new drama ‘The Bombing of Pan Am 103’. Eddie Marsan talks to Hannah Ewens about how he escaped typecasting, where Keir Starmer is failing, how to deal with racists, and his future as a director

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1 hour ago Experts reveal six groups who could be missing out on hundreds of pounds each month – check now

Experts have urged people to 'check' if they are in one of the six groups as the Department for Work and Pensions will pay out £7.5billion in Universal Credit

Events

2 h. ago Little known offensive word Spanish use to describe British tourists

There is a specific term used to describe Brits abroad who take part in typically-loutish behaviour while on holiday in Spain, like excessive drinking

Politics

2 h. ago From matcha lattes to Dubai chocolate – how supermarkets fight to cope with TikTok trends

Food fads were once dictated by restaurants, now it is viral videos influencing stores what to stock and quicklyTikTok’s algorithm is one of the great mysteries of the modern age. What it deems to be interesting is fed to millions of users, giving it huge cultural sway, from fashion to music and politics. It is also increasingly influencing what we eat.Supermarkets were once the trendsetters, studying popular items on restaurant menus and recreating them on their shelves. Now the big shops are the ones being influenced, says Zoe Simons, a brand development chef at Waitrose. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Gardeners urged to check underside of leaves immediately in May

As your plants begin to bloom this spring, experts warn to take care when checking your plant's leaves - you could be in a for a nasty shock that risks destroying your garden

Politics

4 h. ago Gardeners urged to place a washing up bowl on their lawns immediately

This unlikely household item can be a massive saviour in your garden - an expert has urged people to use it to create a "mini pond" for this one struggling creature

Politics

5 h. ago I had a midlife crisis, an affair and lost my job and mother. Then I discovered a cheap, little

It is ten years since my life imploded in my mid-40s. I wish I'd known back then what I know now: that a midlife crisis is not only a good thing, but essential for all women.

Society

6 h. ago UK households urged to use 12p item to keep rats out of gardens

An expert has shared some top tips on how to keep rats out of your garden - using just a few household items. One of the items is a kitchen essential that you probably have in your cupboard right now

Politics

6 h. ago Is the inquest into the Bondi Junction murders further stigmatising schizophrenia?

Sandy Jeffs, first diagnosed in 1976, says ‘I just don’t know how we’re going to come back from this’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen Sandy Jeffs was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1976, “it was an absolute death sentence because schizophrenia and recovery weren’t spoken of in the same sentence back in those days”.“To have your future taken away from you like that, at 23 years of age, was just awful,” she says, “and I bought into the pessimism of my diagnosis because that’s what I was told by all those clinicians.”Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago UN expert says Guatemalan prosecutor's office using criminal law to pursue opponents

A United Nations expert has warned at the conclusion of her two-week visit that Guatemala’s prosecutor’s office is increasingly using criminal law against former prosecutors, judges, defense attorneys, journalists and others

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8 h. ago The week the Democrats’ gerontocracy problem came home to roost

Between Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis and multiple congressional deaths, Democrats can’t ignore their age problem anymore, Eric Garcia writes

Politics

9 h. ago Rayner on the rampage: After pressing Reeves to hike taxes, she clashes with Chancellor and Starmer on cuts

In a series of increasingly heated meetings, the Deputy Prime Minister is said to have complained 'forcibly' about proposals to squeeze spending on housing.

Politics

9 h. ago Horror in Hamburg as 17 are stabbed in train station knife rampage with hooded 'German woman', 39, arrested after 'randomly attacking passengers'

The attacker, who carried out a stabbing spree at the central railway station in Germany's second-biggest city, has been arrested.

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9 h. ago Gogglebox fans say same thing as star marks huge milestone on show

On Friday night, Channel 4 viewers saw one of the beloved stars of Gogglebox mark a major milestone minutes the opening minutes

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