38 m. ago 'Botched' restoration to church Virgin Mary statue sparks huge protests from furious worshippers in Spain

The Virgin of La Macarena is one of Spain 's most famed Catholic effigies, and many Spaniards travel south every year to catch a glimpse of the wooden figure during the city's Holy Week parades.

Events

48 m. ago Inside the No Space for Bezos movement: ‘One man rents a city for three days? That’s obscene’

The Amazon boss, Jeff Bezos, is about to descend on Venice with his fiancee, some ex-Marines and his limitless credit card. We meet the Italian activists who are saying: enoughWhen she heard that Jeff Bezos was getting married in Venice this June, Heather Jane Johnson felt worse than she had in her entire life. Twenty-five years ago, she ceased trading as a bookseller in Boston, Massachusetts. “I lost a lot because of Bezos and the complicity of Americans in the making of Amazon,” the 53-year-old says. “A big reason I moved to Italy is because I felt betrayed by my countrypeople.”So when posters went up calling a public meeting in the city she now calls home, she went, and she has been to every meeting of anti-Bezos activists since, including one the day before her own wedding last week. “These young people have really restored my faith in humanity,” Johnson says. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Armed by America: how Europe’s militaries depend on the US – a visual analysis

The EU wants independence on defence but it is buying thousands of weapons from the US each yearEuropean leaders will meet with Donald Trump at a Nato summit on Tuesday, as the alliance prepares to approve a significant boost to defence spending. A new target for every member to spend 5% of GDP – more than double Nato’s current benchmark – marks a major win for the US president, who has long railed against America footing the bill for Europe’s security.That concern is now increasingly mutual. European governments are pursuing an unprecedented push for military independence, amid fears the US is no longer a reliable ally. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Home Bargains knocks 86% off £35 shampoo that 'restores softness' and 'boosts shine'

Shoppers can save on a hair treatment that "restores softness and shine for up to 8 washes"

Economics

6 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Fresh Viktor Gyokeres offer prepared as Gunners suffer another rejection

Arsenal are set to return for Viktor Gyokeres despite seeing Sporting Lisbon knock back their opening bid for the Sweden international, though the Gunners have suffered rejection elsewhere

Sport

6 h. ago UK's largest abandoned island bought for £2m and the mega plans to restore it

With white beaches and crystal-clear waters that could easily compete with the Maldives, this fascinating island was completely abandoned in 1961 - and is now undergoing a huge regeneration plan

Economics

8 h. ago Gardeners urged to stock up on one household ingredient boosting 12 plants

If your looking to give your plants a boost then make sure to get your hands on this one popular ingredient which can result in longer blooms, brighter hues and stronger petals

Events

10 h. ago Scheme to give heating engineers free heat pumps ‘boosts confidence’ in the tech

The programme is to be rolled out to thousands of professionals after a small-scale pilot found it boosted technical knowledge and understanding.

Science

10 h. ago Shocking moment woman is knocked out after being hit in the head with a chair while brawl breaks out at an Ibiza hotel poolside

Raging tourists holidaying at the Marco Polo hotel in San Antonio started yelling at each other.

Events

11 h. ago Devastated mom's chilling cry as her 'sweet' twin girls, 6, are killed in horror storm after tree crushes their house

Six-year-old twin girls, Emily and Kenni Bisson, were killed when the ferocious winds knocked a tree down onto their home in upstate New York on Sunday.

Events

12 h. ago Germany to boost defence spending at faster rate than France or UK

Berlin plans a 70% increase in military spending to €162bn by 2029, according to leaked paper

Politics

15 h. ago Combine superfood with water to stabilise blood sugar and boost gut health

This popular superfood often finds its way into our smoothies or onto our morning bowls of oatmeal, and a doctor has stressed that it is important to hydrate it before you consume it

Society

16 h. ago Man United handed dream Eberechi Eze transfer scenario as £68m boost emerges

Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze has previously been linked with a move to Manchester United with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur also among the clubs said to be interested

Economics

17 h. ago Atletico Madrid vs Botafogo Club World Cup prediction, betting preview, odds and tips

Atletico Madrid will be looking to get a result to secure a spot in the knockout rounds of the Club World Cup as they face surprise package Botafogo

Politics

17 h. ago Renfrewshire community sports projects receive £2m funding boost

Renfrewshire Council has confirmed an allocation of £780,000 from its artificial pitches grant fund.

Economics

17 h. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca faces Club World Cup selection dilemma as six stars face suspension

The Blues progression to the knockout stage is not yet confirmed ahead of a final group stage tie

Politics

17 h. ago How to watch Porto vs Al Ahly: TV channel and live stream for Club World Cup today

Former Champions League winners desperate for a result in knockout bid

Society

17 h. ago Mauricio Pochettino handed huge boost ahead of USA's 2026 World Cup on home soil

The USA are set to host the 2026 World Cup and boss Mauricio Pochettino will be boosted by a state-of-the-art new training centre, which will open just before the tournament starts

Politics

17 h. ago NATO chief says Ukraine remains vital at summit despite Zelenskyy's absence from leaders' meeting

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte insists Ukraine will remain a vital topic at an alliance summit this week despite President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s absence from a leaders’ meeting aiming to seal an agreement to boost military spending

Politics

18 h. ago Heartbroken granddaughter says 'Bampi was my whole world' as 'show

Daniel Boucher was speeding and 'showing off' in his car when he knocked down and killed 66-year-old grandfather David Chaplin

Politics