57 m. ago Avoid Scottish midge bites this summer with these 10 hiking and camping tips

From wearing bright clothes to avoiding still water, here's how you can dodge the pesky creatures.

Politics

2 h. ago In words and photos, rural Alaska residents reflect on their village's sustainable practices

In rural central Alaska, a village is in the midst of a clean energy transformation that locals say will boost savings, build resilience and provide jobs. Galena wants to curb its reliance on expensive, imported diesel that when burned is one of the largest contributors of planet-warming emissions.

Culture

4 h. ago Britain's spies spent 20 years hunting a Russian double agent at the heart of MI6 in extraordinary global operation

The 'highly unusual' investigation, believed to have began in the mid-to-late 1990s before concluding in 2015, came following a tip-off from the CIA about an alleged spy.

Politics

6 h. ago Households urged to pour one 35p kitchen staple in dishwashers to get them sparkling

Cleaning expert's insider hack will ensure your appliance is grease and residue-free and looking and smelling fresh

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7 h. ago I'm a cleaning expert and wrapping this one item over your toilet is a gamechanger

Who wants to return from holiday just to be assaulted by a nasty niff? Here, the experts reveal the insider tricks for keeping your home fresh even when you're away

Politics

7 h. ago Voices: Wes Streeting is right to listen to bereaved parents – and I am one of them

The health secretary has realised something that decades of policymakers have failed to realise, writes Louis Pilard – listening to parents like me who have lost a baby is key to improving the NHS’s maternity services

Politics

8 h. ago Boris Johnson’s wife rushed to hospital after 'brutal' week months after giving birth

Carrie Johnson has issued a warning to fellow mums after she was rushed to hospital and spent two nights under medical care for dehydration, a little over a month since welcoming her fourth child

Politics

8 h. ago ‘Positive cascades could help accelerate change’: social tipping points expert on fixing climate crisis

The world has been too optimistic about the risk to humanity and planet – but devastation can still be avoided, says Timothy LentonTimothy Lenton is a professor of climate change and Earth system science at the University of Exeter. He started working on tipping points in the 1990s, making him one of the first scientists in the world to study this form of planetary risk. In an upcoming book, Positive Tipping Points: How to Fix the Climate Crisis, he argues the Earth has entered an “unstable period” but humanity can still prevail if we can trigger positive social and economic tipping points to reverse the damage that has already been done. On 30 June, he will host a global conference on tipping points. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago Mum forced to carry her dead baby along hospital corridor 'covered in blood'

Abbie Holland was pregnant with her first child, but after she went into preterm labour, she labelled her care at the hospital 'absolutely disgusting' and said, 'There was no reason she would have died in the womb'

Events

9 h. ago 'I tried this discounted Karcher pressure washer and my patio has never looked so good'

Writer Chris Hall says the Karcher pressure washer 'blasts dirt off in no time' and you don't need any patio chemicals

Events

10 h. ago 'I eat 20oz steak and 10 fried eggs for breakfast – it makes me feel my best'

One man who describes himself as the 'UK’s Number 1 Carnivore Diet Coach' and often shares his tips about following the diet online has revealed the huge steak, egg and lamb breakfast he often likes to eat

Politics

11 h. ago Palmeiras vs Botafogo Club World Cup prediction, betting preview, odds and tips

The two Brazil Serie A sides go head-to-head with Palmeiras the bookies favourites to secure a spot in the Club World Cup quarter-final despite Botafogo's head-to-head record

Politics

11 h. ago Benfica vs Chelsea Club World Cup prediction, betting preview, odds and tips

The Blues will be looking to book their place in the quarter-finals when they face Benfica in North Carolina this weekend

Politics

11 h. ago England U21 vs Germany U21 European Championship prediction, betting preview, odds and tips

The European Championship U21 final finds old rivals England face Germany with both sides equally matched as the Young Lions look to secure back-to-back U21 titles

Politics

11 h. ago Brits urged to leave one appliance door open before going away on holiday

Social media influencer Anna Louisa revealed her top tips and tricks before heading off on holiday and you'll thank yourself for it on your return

Politics

15 h. ago A good deal or a good deal of waste? How to be more conscious about your consumption during sales periods

Understanding your brain on sale is the first step. Here are some practical measures to ensure you only buy things you need – or items that truly bring you joy in the long termChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comWhether the discount is offered on social media, via email or in a banner on your favourite website, if a business you’ve ever been a patron of is having a sale you can be sure they’ll find a way to tell you.“Temporary sales events are aimed at leveraging FOMO,” says Jason Pallant, a senior lecturer in marketing at RMIT University. “The idea is to make consumers feel like they will miss out on a great bargain if they don’t buy something right away.” Continue reading...

Economics

18 h. ago NHS keeps public away as patients seen as ‘inconvenience’, new boss says

Sir Jim Mackey’s statement comes as he prepares to implement a 10-year health plan to be published by the Government next week.

Science

18 h. ago London Tribunal Rules that Visa and Mastercard’s (MA) Fees Violate Competition Law

London Tribunal Rules that Visa and Mastercard’s (MA) Fees Violate Competition Law  TipRanks

Politics

19 h. ago The best summer essentials you can get in the generous Cult Beauty sale today

Whether you’re restocking your SPF or investing in a little self-care, now might be a good time to click 'add to basket'

Politics

21 h. ago Met Office weather maps tip another heatwave and the hottest day of the year

The second official heatwave of the year looks a distinct possibility and the 30C high for 2025 looks set to be beaten within days

Society