52 m. ago Scots households in 32 areas told to gather 'emergency kit' with 3 things now

The Met Office are urging those in areas to be affected by thunderstorms to prepare for flooding

Politics

61 m. ago 'We live in an ordinary terraced house that looks like a royal palace inside — we decorated it ourselves'

Royston Jones and Fiona Gray have spent 27 years transforming their traditional end-of-terrace house into a stately home.

Society

77 m. ago NGOs call for end to Israel’s ‘weaponisation’ of aid – Middle East crisis live

More than 100 international NGOs sign letter saying more than 60 requests to bring in food, water and items for shelter were denied by authorities in July aloneThe UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has just issued a warning on X, saying that soaring temperatures in Gaza are now above 40°C, making an already dire humanitarian situation “far worse”.“With very limited water available, dehydration is increasing,” the agency said in a post on X. It added that bombardments and forced displacement continue, while limited electricity and fuel mean there is “no relief from the extreme heat”.Approval of construction plans in E1 buries the idea of a Palestinian state and continues the many steps we are taking on the ground as part of the de facto sovereignty plan that we began implementing with the establishment of the government.After decades of international pressure and freezes, we are breaking conventions and connecting Ma’ale Adumim to Jerusalem. This is Zionism at its best – bui...

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1 hour ago Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner seals Indian deal offering ‘exciting potential’

“We are continuing to build the Scotch Malt Whisky Society business for the medium to longer term” – Andrew Dane, chief executive of Artisanal Spirits Company

Economics

1 hour ago Lorna Raver dead: Drag Me to Hell and Desperate Housewives actress dies

Lorna Raver, who starred in a number of huge 90s and 00s films and TV shows over the decades, died on May 12 but her death has only been announced this week

Events

2 h. ago Kim Jong Un’s sister denies North Korea has removed border loudspeakers

North Korean leader’s firebrand sister says Pyongyang has no intention of halting broadcasts or courting better ties with the South

Politics

2 h. ago UK economy posts surprise 0.3% growth in three months to June

GDP figure slower than previous quarter but beats expectations thanks to 0.4% expansion last monthThe UK economy grew at a faster rate than expected in the second quarter, official figures show, despite pressure on households and businesses from tax increased and Donald Trump’s global trade war.Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed growth in gross domestic product (GDP) slowed to 0.3% in the three months to the end of June, down from a rate of 0.7% in the first quarter. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago 'Comrade Princess': Which 'appallingly behaved' Royal won over a Communist dictator with her drunken antics?

While Margaret's dry wit and well documented love of alcohol could prove too much for some hosts, she also possessed a remarkable ability to charm the most powerful figures of her era.

Politics

2 h. ago Inside Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie's designer wardrobes as their style evolution continues

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have shown an increasing love for designer labels in recent years, as they have both showcased impressive style transformations.

Politics

3 h. ago US influencer claims innocence over charges laid for Antarctica plane landing

Ethan Guo insists he's innocent after being charged by Chilean authorities with submitting a false flight plan to reach Antarctica

Politics

4 h. ago Sticky end? The British pudding faces extinction, English Heritage warns

Not just boiled or steamed desserts in danger, charity finds, households also rarely make fruit pies and crumblesAt the end of the 17th century a French travel writer who crossed the Channel was clearly impressed by the sweet, comforting treats offered to him, declaring with relish: “Ah! What an excellent thing is an English pudding!”More than three centuries on, English Heritage has sounded the alarm that the good old British pudding is facing extinction. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Grocery wars! Amazon expands food delivery to 1,000 cities in push to compete with Walmart

In 2024, Amazon raked in more than $100 billion in gross sales of groceries and household essentials — excluding Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh

Society

7 h. ago US teen pilot claims innocence after charges dropped in Antarctica flight case

Ethan Guo, an American pilot and influencer trapped in Antarctica, insists he's innocent after being charged by Chilean authorities with submitting a false flight plan to reach Antarctica

Politics

7 h. ago When I moved in with the author of Mr Ripley, friends said they thought she was in love with me. But I was afraid this ill

I first read Patricia Highsmith's novels in the autumn of 1994. I was 20 and living in a room in her house in Tegna, Switzerland, that was plastered with bookshelves.

Culture

8 h. ago Spiteful trolls blamed me when I escaped the house fire that killed my children... Now I find comfort in the messages they send me from beyond the grave

In the early hours of a December morning, Jade Horton was woken from a deep sleep by the sounds of screaming...

Events

8 h. ago Bella Hadid is a dead ringer for sister Gigi as she steps out with newly

Bella Hadid was a sight to see as she stepped out with friends in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Events

8 h. ago Trump revokes Biden order promoting competition in the US economy

Move further unwinds initiative to crack down on anti-competitive practices in agriculture, drugs and laborDonald Trump on Wednesday revoked a 2021 executive order on promoting competition in the US economy issued by Joe Biden, the White House said.The move by the Republican US president further unwinds a signature initiative by his predecessor, a Democrat, to crack down on anti-competitive practices in sectors from agriculture to drugs and labor. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago 9 people plead not guilty in a Texas elections probe involving 'vote harvesting'

Nine people have pleaded not guilty to felony charges brought forth in a rural Texas county by Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton as part of a widening elections investigation

Politics

9 h. ago Starmer ‘set to revive Northern Powerhouse Rail plan’ to boost UK infrastructure

Sir Keir Starmer is set to make the announcement before the Labour conference in a speech with chancellor Rachel Reeves

Politics

9 h. ago Heatwave reveals 'ghost' buildings at historic properties: Parch marks of long lost hall and buried wall show up in grounds of abbey and manor house

The marks in the grounds of Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire and Mottisfont in Hampshire give a view of both the foundations of a lost hall and the remains of walls.

Society