53 m. ago Several Palestinian people reported injured in overnight attack by Israeli settlers in West Bank – Middle East crisis live

Settlers attacked Palestinian people in village of Susya, south of Hebron, while separately settlers reportedly attacked village of Atara and set fire to vehiclesHere is some more detail on the controversial plan to significantly expand a settlement near occupied East Jerusalem.The decision from the Supreme Planning Council, which meets next week, is expected to support the plan after rejecting objections by Israeli NGOs.The expected decision in favour will come after Israel’s far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich – who backs both the plan and the imposition of Israeli sovereignty through the occupied West Bank – gloated that he believed construction on E1 would “bury the idea of a Palestinian state”. Continue reading...

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64 m. ago Leeds Festival 2025: Everything you need to know ahead of travelling to Bramham Park by car, bus and train

Save the dramas of travelling to Bramham Park this year with our guide to getting to Leeds Festival!

Transport

75 m. ago JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We sample the new Polestar 4 and reveal prices for the new Nissan Micra model

The car is manufactured in China and Polestar has put absolutely everything onto the touchscreen apart from a volume control for the sound system.

Politics

2 h. ago Roman Kemp admits moment he stopped supporting Arsenal and 'cried' over one player

Roman Kemp has been an avid Arsenal supporter since he was a child, but has admitted there was a moment that made him want to stop supporting the Premier League side

Sport

2 h. ago Thug caught with axe while on early release faces lengthy spell behind bars

He admitted carrying a bladed item without reasonable excuse in East Kilbride.

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3 h. ago Singer Ciara's London guide: dates at Annabel’s, shops at Dover Street Market and loves China Tang dumplings

The singer shares her favourite spots in the capital

Economics

3 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, August 15, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from XX to Gemini

Politics

3 h. ago Magic mushrooms: how scientists discovered fungi are the secret ingredient for restoring the world’s forests

Healthy fungal networks help trees and plants grow, making them key to successful reforestation. The only problem? Almost nothing is known about this subterranean ecologyEven in midsummer, the ancient hazelwoods on the Hebridean island of Seil are cool and quiet. Countless slanted stems of hazel support a thick canopy, which blots out the sun and blankets everything below in a sort of “fairytale darkness”, says Bethan Manley, a biologist at the Wellcome Sanger Institute.Moss and lichen coat branches threaded with honeysuckle, forming a great dome above you, adds David Satori, a researcher at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Dog 'let down at last minute' still waiting for home after heartbreaking reason

Romilly, a two-year-old black Labrador, is a "gorgeous" and "super friendly" dog who has sadly been "let down at the last minute" by her potential adopter and rescuers worry she'll be "overlooked" for a sad reason

Politics

4 h. ago ‘What about our lives?’: emotions run high in frontline Ukrainian city over ceding land to Russia

Trump’s talk of ‘land swaps’ as a simple transaction belies grim reality of what it would mean for people in Zaporizhzhia The city of Zaporizhzhia, an industrial hub in south-east Ukraine, is as good a place as any to grasp the stakes of freezing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine along its current frontlines, or of implementing a “land swap for peace” deal as envisioned by Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.Since Russian troops began rolling into Ukraine in February 2022, Zaporizhzhia, with its broad avenues and Stalin-era apartment blocks, has been a 30-minute drive from the frontline. It has been under near-constant attack from missiles and drones. On Sunday, a Russian guided air bomb hit a bus station, wounding 24 people – just another day of suffering in a city that has known many of them. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Tesco shoppers 'hunt' for 'gorgeous' and 'amazing' £39.50 F&F jacket

Tesco shoppers are loving the "gorgeous" new jacket that's been a hit on Instagram

Economics

4 h. ago Urgent warning to all dog owners taking their pooch swimming this summer

Forgetting this 'two-day' rule for dog owners could lead to drastic consequences for your pet.

Events

5 h. ago Handy teeth whitening gadget shoppers take on nights out that makes them 'so much whiter'

MySweetSmile has a limited-time sitewide sale on to celebrate their 5th birthday

Events

5 h. ago Marine experts issue worrying update about playful dolphin that joined family for swim in Dorset

A video showed the playful mammal dancing across the water in a vertical position asking for belly rubs and guiding people across the water with its beak.

Politics

8 h. ago Pam Bondi threatens prosecution for leaders not complying with immigration officers

In ‘sanctuary cities’ letters to 32 mayors and some county executives saying ‘we’re going to come after you’Pam Bondi, the attorney general, said she has sent “sanctuary city” letters to the mayors of 32 cities and a handful of county executives, warning that she intends to prosecute political leaders who are not in her view sufficiently supportive of immigration enforcement.“You better be abiding by our federal policies and with our federal law enforcement, because if you’re not, we’re going to come after you,” she said, speaking to a Fox News reporter. “Our leaders have to support our law enforcement.” Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago Renfrewshire Council wardens visit cemeteries in Elderslie after complaints about dogs off lead

A 'day of action' was dedicated to the issue as officers explained to people what the local authority's rules are.

Events

10 h. ago Braun shaver that shoppers say 'shaves as close as a wet shave' £260 off on Amazon

The Braun Series 9 PRO+ is a top-tier wet and dry foil shaver, now £239.99 on Amazon, offering a close, comfortable shave

Economics

10 h. ago Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against diversity programs at schools and colleges

A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation’s schools and universities

Events

11 h. ago Shoppers race to grab Samsung Galaxy smart watch for £39 in 80% online discount

The smart watch is compatible with both Apple and Android phones.

Economics

12 h. ago The 'silent dog killer' that lies dormant with almost no signs

Within hours, days or weeks, the outcome would likely have been devastating without life-saving surgery - and the dog's owner had no idea

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