29 h. ago Footy player charged after car sale transaction went horribly wrong, leaving Queensland man paraplegic

An Ipswich rugby league player and coach has been granted bail after being accused of pushing a man from a balcony in Stapylton, leaving him paraplegic

Politics

32 h. ago Labour's vow on free childcare is at risk of collapse after raid on National Insurance, Education Secretary warned

In a letter to the Education Secretary, 27 leading organisations representing children, parents and childcare providers said families face being let down without urgent action.

Events

51 h. ago Aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg set to sail for Gaza to ‘break illegal siege’

Unspecified number of vessels due to depart Barcelona on Sunday, with dozens more expected to leave other Mediterranean ports on 4 SeptemberA flotilla carrying humanitarian aid and activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, is due to leave from Barcelona on Sunday to try to “break the illegal siege of Gaza”, organisers said.The vessels will set off from the Spanish port city to “open a humanitarian corridor and end the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people”, said the Global Sumud Flotilla. Continue reading...

Events

2 d. ago Cardiff City v Plymouth LIVE: Score updates as star leaves club

The Bluebirds look to continue their impressive start to the season against Plymouth in League One. Follow latest score updates

Society

3 d. ago Shelton’s first career retirement and Tiafoe loss leave US men reeling at Open

Shelton retires hurt in third-round matchTiafoe beaten by qualifier Struff in straightsFritz and Paul are last US men still aliveIt was a punishing afternoon for American men’s tennis at the US Open as Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe exited less than an hour apart, leaving only Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul still standing in the singles draw.Shelton, the No 6 seed and one of the leading contenders to end the United States’ 22-year wait for a men’s grand slam champion, retired from his third-round match against France’s Adrian Mannarino with a shoulder injury. It was the 22-year-old’s first career retirement and came as he led by two sets to one before disaster struck late in the third. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Amal Clooney looks picture perfect as she supports sickly husband George while leaving Venice the morning after he battled serious sinus infection on Jay Kelly red carpet

Amal Clooney looked picture perfect as she supported her sickly husband George while leaving the Venice FIlm Festival on Friday morning. 

Events

4 d. ago Man checks parking ticket and is floored by how much he's been charged

A man was left stunned after he tried to pay for leaving his his car – and was told he owed a sum of money that is equivalent to around 18-years worth of parking

Politics

4 d. ago Sir Alex Ferguson's comments about Kobbie Mainoo speak volumes as Rubin Amorim risks wrath

Sir Alex Ferguson's high hopes for Kobbie Mainoo could be dashed with the out-of-favour midfielder already at a crossroad in his Manchester United career and potentially leaving before Monday

Events

5 d. ago That's hardly fare! Couple return from work to find new bus stop at the end of their driveway

Christopher Harris and Michelle Smith said they had been aware of plans for the bus stop in the street in Beddau, Rhondda Cynon Taf, but those plans had been for further up the road.

Economics

5 d. ago Martin Lewis warns of urgent HMRC deadline as thousands risk missing tax refunds

Martin Lewis issues fresh warning as two urgent HMRC deadlines could affect thousands of families

Events

6 d. ago Toothless sharks? Ocean acidification could erode predator’s vital weapon, study finds

Sharks could struggle to feed themselves efficiently in future, affecting marine ecosystem stability, researchers saySharks without teeth might sound like the stuff of dreams to swimmers and surfers. Now a new study has found that ocean acidification could leave the apex predators without their critical survival weapon.Shark jaws carry several rows of teeth and new ones quickly push forward to replace losses. However, rapidly acidifying oceans are damaging shark teeth and could speed losses past replacement rates. Sharks with bad teeth could struggle to feed themselves efficiently, “potentially affecting shark populations and marine ecosystem stability”, the study said. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago ‘I sit alone and talk to myself’: a family ripped apart by Europe’s migration crisis

An Algerian mother blames people smugglers and opportunists for the death of both her daughters. Now she cares for four grandchildren aloneEach morning Zahia leaves the home she shares with her four grandchildren in the Algerian coastal city of Bou Ismaïl and heads to her job cleaning a primary school. For the past year she has lived alone with them, after the death of both her daughters ripped their family apart.Their tragic story started on 5 October 2021, when Zahia’s youngest daughter, Feryal, then 23, decided to leave Algeria with her husband, Aissa, and their son Amjad, aged 2. At the time neither had jobs – although Aissa worked occasionally as a horseback tour guide – but they were both determined to improve their lives. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Welsh rugby favourite in talks to make comeback a year after being left clubless

The 30-year-old is determined to continue his playing career after leaving his previous club last year

Politics

7 d. ago Welshman pays £10 for video camera at car boot sale and footage leaves him floored

A man was left utterly gobsmacked after buying an old camera from a car boot sale and found some incredible footage on it that 'took him back to simpler times'

Economics

7 d. ago MoD worker sues after colleagues fail to give him 'good luck card' when leaving his job

The hearing, held in Cambridge, heard James Eyles began working for the MoD in March 2020, managing their accommodation stores at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe.

Events

8 d. ago Two married couples dead after 'Brit car ploughs into tree in Germany'

A car with a British number plate ploughed into tree in Germany, leaving four dead - we'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Events

9 d. ago Married At First Sight star rushed to A&E leaving Notting Hill Carnival plans in ruins

Married At First Sight star Charlene Douglas had grand plans for her bank holiday weekend - but instead she found herself being wheeled into hospital after suffering a health emergency

Politics

9 d. ago Mystery of the fate of Lost Colony finally solved after 435 years

In 1587, more than 100 men, women and children attempted to set up a new life on North Carolina's Roanoke Island before they seemingly vanished, leaving behind a one-word clue to their whereabouts.

Politics

1 week ago Hidden body fat is linked to faster heart aging, researchers say

Premature heart aging can leave people at risk for heart failure and life-threatening cardiac events

Politics

1 week ago Families urged to leave cars home and use £3 bus fare cap to get to top attractions

Minister for local transport Simon Lightwood said the cap allowed families to "get out and enjoy everything their area has to offer...without worrying" about the cost of travel

Economics