21 m. ago Dying patients bundled into ambulances and transferred in their final hours after 'cruel' managers shut hospice without warning

Seven terminally ill patients were moved in ambulances to alternative hospices across Yorkshire between 5pm and midnight on Friday August 16 last year. Another patient was discharged home.

Events

29 m. ago UK patients rush for obesity jab before Eli Lilly raises price 170% to appease Donald Trump

Asda warns of ‘difficult situation’ after US drug company responds to pressure from president

Science

64 m. ago easyJet, British Airways, Wizz Air and other passengers warned over severe delays in Spain

A strike is set to hit five airports in Spain between August 16 and August 31.

Events

65 m. ago Health bosses issue warning as deadly Oropouche virus with 'severe consequences' found in UK for first time

The UKHSA has reported three cases of Oropouche virus in travellers returning to the UK

Events

68 m. ago Shoplifting should be known as 'shop theft' to avoid trivialising the crime, ministers agree as offending soars by a fifth in one year

In a letter to ministers, peers warned the 'outdated' word was 'trivialising the severity of the offence' and called for it to be phased out in legislation and guidance.

Politics

81 m. ago VJ Day, Ukrainian PoWs and a field of sunflowers: photos of the day – Friday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world• Warning: gallery contains sensitive images Continue reading...

Culture

99 m. ago Patients warned not to turn to fake weight loss jabs after UK Mounjaro price hike

Pharmacists fear rise in sale of dangerous counterfeit medicines as drugmaker triples price of prescription

Events

1 hour ago Warning to UK motorists to 'take precautions' as temperatures soar to 30C during heatwave

The RAC is warning people to "take precautions" if driving over the heatwave

Events

2 h. ago Heat and thirst drive families in Gaza to drink water that makes them sick

People in Gaza are struggling to secure enough water for drinking and sanitation, with experts warning that far less than the minimum needed to sustain life is reaching the territory

Society

2 h. ago Beauty product used by millions is making people's eyes CHANGE COLOUR, alarming reports reveal

Health experts have warned women using lash serums that promise longer, darker lashes that the trending beauty product could also cost them their eye-colour.

Events

2 h. ago Alert issued by health chiefs after oropouche virus is detected in three Britons, these are the warning signs of 'sloth fever'

UK health chiefs have issued an urgent warning after three people were diagnosed with 'sloth fever' in Britain.

Events

2 h. ago UK drivers warned over 'forgotten' parking rule that could land you a £1,000 fine

Drivers could be hit with a £1,000 fine

Events

2 h. ago RVHD2 virus UK outbreak warning as pet owners told 'protect your animals'

Hot weather could see the strain hit UK shores, putting millions of domestic and wild rabbits at risk

Events

2 h. ago iPhone and Android users ruining camera with 'unnecessary' accessory

Many phone users have been left wondering whether they need to invest in a camera lens protector to prevent their photos from being impacted by scratches and scuffs - but experts have warned against it

Technology

2 h. ago Bondi sends ‘sanctuary cities’ letters to 32 mayors as Washington DC homeless encampments are cleared – live

US attorney general warns she intends to prosecute political leaders who are not, in her view, sufficiently supportive of immigration enforcementWashington DC’s only Home Depot was busy with contractors and customers on Thursday morning – but the Hispanic day laborers who usually gather and wait for work under the parking lot’s sparse trees were nowhere to be found.Two days earlier, masked federal agents swarmed the area and made several arrests, which were photographed by bystanders and posted on social media. Juwan Brooks, a store employee who witnessed the raid, said the agents grabbed anyone who appeared Hispanic. Continue reading...

Society

2 h. ago Parents warned about foods that could cause ADHD in children

Foods in children's diets, other than additives, may be triggering hyperactivity, says Swansea University scientist

Events

2 h. ago Met Office verdict on how long UK heatwave will last as heat health alerts continue

Warnings for hot temperatures have been issued across England as the fourth heatwave of summer scorches Britain

Society

2 h. ago 'Hostile' alien spaceship hurtling towards Earth is advanced 'mothership' – here's proof

Earth could be due a few extraterrestrial visitors, claims one Harvard professor, who has been watching an unexplained object flying through the universe heading to our planet

Events

2 h. ago Save £100 on Dyson cordless vacuum with 'unbelievable power and dust pickup'

Its features make it an ideal choice for pet owners

Economics

3 h. ago Dolphin on UK coast gets belly rubs from family but public now told 'stay away'

A dolphin has been spotted playing with families in the sea in Lyme Bay, Dorset – despite the adorable scenes the public have been warned not to approach any dolphins in the wild

Politics