71 m. ago Air Canada move sparks fury as THOUSANDS of passengers are stranded by mass staff walkout

The airline was forced to ground flights after 10,000 staff went on strike amid a bitter contract dispute.

Politics

4 h. ago At least 18 dead and nine injured after bus plummets from bridge into river

Around 18 people drowned after a bus fell off a bridge and into the river in the eastern part of Algeria, with several others injured. The cause of the crash is still unknown

Events

6 h. ago Fury over 'overgrown' Glasgow cemetery where woman's loved ones are buried

Ceilidh McPherson is "absolutely appalled" with the condition of the cemetery where her grandparents were laid to rest.

Politics

8 h. ago Chelsea now believe in their process but need to stay humble for title tilt

Board are not demanding a Premier League win but silencing talk will be impossible if Club World Cup winners make fast startOff we go again. Just over a month has passed since Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final, Cole Palmer leading the destruction of the European champions. But there is no chance of life at Stamford Bridge slowing down. It has been another breathless summer and, while the vibe is as positive as it has ever been under the ownership of Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly, there is also the unavoidable question of whether a relentless schedule is going to catch up with the new world champions further down the line.A compressed pre-season, limited to friendlies against Bayer Leverkusen and Milan last weekend, may pose complications for Enzo Maresca in the long run. Chelsea had a lucrative time in the US, earning an estimated £85m in prize money, but the riches on offer from Fifa’s expanded tournament come with potential costs. The unknown is h...

Politics

9 h. ago The Guide #204: The local dystopian TV shows captivating global audiences

In this week’s newsletter: A new wave of post-apocalyptic dramas are serving up disaster tales shaped by the cultures they come from, and the results are fascinatingI’m scandalously late to The Eternaut (El Eternauta), the Argentinian dystopian thriller that was released way back in April on Netflix. I inhaled all six episodes of the show’s first season only a few weeks ago, after a glowing review on the podcast The Watch (which was also fairly late to it, making me feel a little better about my own finger-off-the-pulseness). Anyway, it’s absolutely terrific, an end-of-the-world chiller that is vividly, realistically rooted in the socio-politics of the country in which it is set. This despite a premise that sees Buenos Aires beset by an unseasonal flurry of what turns out to be killer snow.That specificity, as anyone familiar with The Eternaut will know, is mixed into the story’s foundations. The show is based on Héctor Germán Oesterheld’s 1957 comic strip of the same name, which pr...

Events

9 h. ago Lighthouse keeper forced to live with corpse for 4 months unrecognisable when rescued

The Lighthouse was a critically acclaimed psychological horror starring Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe - and was inspired by a chilling real-life event that took place in Wales

Events

9 h. ago Welsh lighthouse horror as keeper forced to live with corpse as he went slowly mad

The Lighthouse, directed by Robert Eggers, is a psychological horror film that was partly inspired by a real-life tragedy that took place more than 200 years ago on the far coast of Wales

Society

14 h. ago Regatta shoppers race to buy £170 coat for £16 that's 'lightweight but warm'

The jacket is crafted from Isotex 800 fabric that is both waterproof yet breathable which allows sweat to pass through but keeps rain out

Economics

16 h. ago Fuzzy hats and a ban on swearing: the New Zealand town that bonds over curling

Scottish goldminers first brought the sport to Central Otago and the traditions live on as farmers sweep stones and catch up on the iceOn a July evening in Alexandra, a small town in New Zealand’s South Island, the temperature is a chilly 3C. While most of the town is in quiet darkness, at Ice Inline Molyneux Park, the lights are on and the banter is abundant. It’s a social curling night, and the shouts of “sweeeep!” can be heard from the car park. Players from teams with names such as the “Plonkers”, “Too Dam Cold” and “Doome and Broom” gather on the outdoor ice rink, sweeping furiously as 11kg curling stones move across the ice.L-R: A collection of enamel badges from curling competitions and tournaments. Curling stones ready to be put away after a Thursday night social curling game in Alexandra. Continue reading...

Politics

16 h. ago Council removes St George’s flags hung by locals to upgrade street lighting

Residents have been putting up flags in Birmingham, but the council says lamppost attachments pose a safety risk

Politics

17 h. ago Hugo Ekitike lights up Liverpool win over Bournemouth on a night marked by grief and marred by racist abuse

Liverpool 4-2 Bournemouth: Tributes were paid to Diogo Jota on a poignant evening at Anfield, but the game had to be halted after Antoine Semenyo reported receiving racist abuse from a spectator

Events

18 h. ago Brendan Rodgers creates his own Celtic headaches for Champions League after Falkirk domination – 5 talking points

The Hoops ran out 4-1 winners in under the Celtic Park lights in the Premier Sports Cup

Sport

22 h. ago Rangers working on nine deals as 49ers grant Russell Martin transfer wish

The Light Blues are in the market for new faces after a sluggish start to the season domestically

Economics

22 h. ago When and where to see rare 'planet parade' as 6 planets light up sky this week

The final planetary alignment of 2025 will put on a six-planet show this weekend

Politics

22 h. ago 'Dazzling' Christopher Nolan film fans can't stop rewatching will air on BBC tonight

This visually stunning blockbuster from Oppenheimer mastermind Christopher Nolan will be lighting up our screens tonight

Politics

23 h. ago Crocs' 'cool and breathable' £10 trainers 'feel like walking on a cloud'

"Very comfortable. I used these for my holidays as they are so lightweight. Also, due to the air holes, they keep your feet cool."

Economics

23 h. ago The Guardian view on France’s wine crisis: the answer to claret could be clairet | Editorial

Consumers are drinking less red wine than ever. Producers need to revive the fresher and lighter vintages that their medieval ancestors once harvestedThese are always anxious weeks in the Bordeaux vineyards, where 15% of France’s wine is grown, including in celebrated places like Chateau Latour and Chateau Mouton-Rothschild. In earlier years, this ritual anxiety among the region’s winegrowers had a pleasingly folkloric quality. In the middle of August, the grapes would ripen and their colour start to turn. About 45 days from now, tradition dictates, it will be time to start picking the 2025 vintage. As the wine writer Edmund Penning-Rowsell put it: “To pick or not to pick is the most momentous decision in the winemaking year in Bordeaux.”This once timeless rhythm is now collapsing. Part of the problem is the climate crisis. Bordeaux still benefits from its moderate Atlantic climate. But south-west France is getting much hotter and drier. Even in the Gironde region, maximum temperatu...

Events

23 h. ago Large patio parasol that lets you work outdoors gets reduced from £180 to £63

"It's exactly what I wanted, the lights are lovely."

Economics

25 h. ago Temporary traffic lights on busy Ayrshire road for 'essential patching'

Temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A737 in Kilwinning tonight as work to patch the road takes place.

Transport

25 h. ago Dunelm lamp in 3 colours may only cost £20, but shoppers say it 'looks designer'

"Looks designer and gives a gorgeous glow. Great light that looks much more expensive than it is"

Economics