3 h. ago MSI Claw 8 AI+ review – the best performing gaming handheld you can buy

If you're looking for a ripping fast gaming handheld, there's not many better than MSI's latest.

Politics

4 h. ago Month's worth of rain falls on London and South East as Met Office issues amber thunderstorm alert

Intense thunderstorms and torrential rain could cause flooding and even pose a danger to life, while buildings are at risk of damage due to floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

Events

4 h. ago Tourists urged 'don't wear' two items at airport or risk delays

Your airport outfit might not seem like a big deal – but could actually need to get delayed if you're not careful. Here's everything you need to know about travel attire

Society

4 h. ago Government will 'robustly defend' any compensation claims from thousands of Afghans whose lives were put at risk by massive data breach

A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the Government would 'robustly defend' any legal action or bid for compensation, adding these were 'hypothetical claims'.

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4 h. ago 'Processed' food that could actually reduce heart disease risk

We all know the age-old saying that too much of anything is bad for you - but when it comes to chocolate, could a little bit actually be good for you?

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5 h. ago Leading risk factor for cancer revealed – and it’s not smoking, alcohol or the sun

The factor most associated with cancer is unavoidable, and a condition that we will all experience

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5 h. ago Next's £32 black strappy maxi dress for holidays and hot summer days

The dress is selling fast on Next's website in a range of colours and prints

Economics

5 h. ago ‘The entire industry said no’: the story behind seminal teen comedy Clueless at 30

Amy Heckerling, Alicia Silverstone and more involved with the defining 1995 movie talk about their memories of making a film that Hollywood kept passing onIn the early 1990s, the writer-director Amy Heckerling was feeling down. Heckerling had burst on to the scene a decade earlier with Fast Times at Ridgemont High, a groundbreaking coming-of-age comedy of libidinous teens, and scored a surprise box office hit with 1989’s Look Who’s Talking. But she was struggling to fit Hollywood demands. “I was thinking: ‘Oh, I’m never going to make a film that’s what I want it to be, because you can’t have protagonists that are female, you have to do slob comedies, but there’s only a few actors that they accept in those roles, and you don’t get a chance to work with them if you’re a female,’” Heckerling told me recently.With little interest in catering to the prevailing tastes of the day, Heckerling went back to the drawing board: what did she want to write? A true native New Yorker with the accen...

Politics

5 h. ago Are US tariffs starting to bite? Trump, in denial over rising prices, targets Fed chief Powell

The White House is trying to drive out the Federal Reserve chair. Critics warn it would be a costly bid to pass the buckMemo from the White House: inflation is “right on track”, it declared this week, citing the latest official data. Price growth is now “very low”, according to Donald Trump. The actual statistics paint a markedly different picture.Just six months after he regained power, in part by promising to rapidly reduce prices, Trump has presided over the chaotic rollout of tariffs on an array of overseas products that many have argued risk having the exact opposite effect. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Hidden Pembrokeshire beauty spot with 'magical' giant natural door leads to stunning beach

Just a short drive from a bustling seaside town is a 'hidden gem' cove beach which is a geological wonder and a photographer-favourite - and it's right here in the UK

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6 h. ago Flash flooding warning as 40 areas braced for downpours – see full list of alerts

As much as four inches of rain could fall on the UK today, raising the risk of flash flooding across the southeast as the weather front stretches further north through the rest of the day

Events

6 h. ago The Kate Middleton approved items on sale now, including the Princess' go

The Princess of Wales is celebrated for her elegant style, and over the years, she's honed a polished look that often blends designer pieces with accessible high street finds.

Politics

6 h. ago Brits warned they could be fined £2,500 for flying flags including Union Jack

The government has eased restrictions on flying flags, including not only the Union Jack but also the national flags of England and Wales - but falling foul of the rules could result in a fine

Events

6 h. ago English football must fix major issue or risk alienating and losing female referees

There are just 2,146 female referees across the country and all of them struggle to get their hands on kit which was not initially designed for men, an issue that needs to be fixed to encourage more women to get into officiating

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7 h. ago ‘Rage bait’ or good design? The Row’s £600 sliders are an exquisite provocation

The foam footwear is selling fast at the high-end store in London but the price remains controversialRounded, cushioned and with a thick strap, foam sliders have been a familiar sight on feet this summer. While they are available for £30 from Adidas or £3.49 on the online marketplace Temu, a high-fashion version is now also on offer. The Ama sliders, in a choice of black, red or white, were launched by the American fashion brand The Row this week. They cost £600.Laura Reilly, the writer of the influential fashion newsletter Magasin, called them “The Row’s latest rage bait”, using the name for posts online designed to provoke anger, and go viral in the process. Continue reading...

Economics

8 h. ago Inside UK's huge £25m EV boost for Brits who don't have a drive

The UK Government has announced a massive £63m investment package to help make owning an EV easier and more cost-effective, allowing Brits to save up to £1,500 a year

Economics

8 h. ago London faces flood risk as amber storm warning issued for weekend

The Met Office warned between 20mm and 40mm of rain could fall in one hour in the warning zone covering London and south east of England.

Events

8 h. ago BRIAN READE: 'Welcome to Bonkers Britain, a joke of a country where I feel beaten and ungoverned'

With HS2, the Post Office scandal, Grenfell and train tickets just the tip of the iceberg, Brian Reade is fast losing his sense of humour

Politics

8 h. ago Brits issued warning on pressing common button in their car as it can 'slow your brain down'

A doctor has urged caution when it comes to using a function inside your car that you probably don’t realise has the bizarre ability to impair your cognitive powers and can therefore poses a safety risk when driving

Events

9 h. ago Met Police tried to prosecute itself for not answering its own letters

The Met Police charged itself with crimes, then abandoned the cases

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