2 h. ago Are you tying your shoelaces wrong? How experts have used an 'over

Hundreds have been left gobsmacked after discovering a 'secret way' runners tie your sneakers.

Politics

2 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon’s immense political talent is undeniable. The nationalism was the problem | Martin Kettle

Many of her admirers gloss over her desire to break up the UK as Scotland’s first minister. But in her open and touching memoir, it plays a starring roleNicola Sturgeon was – and still is – important, talented, personable and, to many, inspirational. She was also extremely lucky and often wrong, sometimes seriously so. There are examples of all these qualities in her newly published memoir, Frankly. Sturgeosceptics should concede at once that it contains much that is fascinating, especially about her relations with her charismatic mentor turned vengeful enemy Alex Salmond. Starry-eyed Sturgies should equally admit she made several deep and lasting errors that have left behind a divided nationalist party and movement.The book is more open and touching about private issues than most political memoirs, although Sturgeon deploys these qualities selectively. Many of the intimate reflections are about being a woman in politics. Other memoirs by female politicians – including those of Marg...

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2 h. ago Wildly incoherent, utterly flummoxing, blissful: how And Just Like That rewrote the rules of TV

The Sex and the City spinoff – which ends this week – is so bizarre it has barely made sense as a television show. Unless you think of it as an attempt to redefine the whole genre Sex and the City’s divisive spin-off And Just Like That is set to end after three bizarre seasons and a deluge of critical contempt, with bemused fans losing it on Reddit, and articles about how the programme became a hate watch. There has been little heartache in the discourse after the announcement of the show’s demise, the general consensus being: good. But to these people, I say – you’re wrong! But also, I understand. There is always an element of fear in contemplating change, in engaging with the rapid advancement of modernity, and I would like to make the case for And Just Like That being a product of exactly that.It feels analogous to a comment a friend of mine once made during a conversation about the best oven pizzas, when someone posited Dr Oetker pizzas as a contender: “It’s delicious, it’s some...

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2 h. ago ‘No country is safe’: deadly Nordic heatwave supercharged by climate crisis, scientists say

Historically cool nations saw hospitals overheating and surge in drownings, wildfires and toxic algal bloomsThe prolonged Nordic heatwave in July was supercharged by the climate crisis and shows “no country is safe from climate change”, scientists say.Norway, Sweden and Finland have historically cool climates but were hit by soaring temperatures, including a record run of 22 days above 30C (86C) in Finland. Sweden endured 10 straight days of “tropical nights”, when temperatures did not fall below 20C (68F). Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Farm animals and pets rushed to safety as Greek wildfire plagues port city

Farm animals and pets have been rushed to safety as wildfires ravaged the Greek port city of Patras.

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4 h. ago 3 Virginia sheriff's deputies who were shot while executing a search warrant are OK

Three sheriff's deputies shot Wednesday while executing warrants in southern Virginia were shaken up but are “OK."

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4 h. ago London Powers | Witness details moments North Carolina Central University student was shot, killed by ex

London Powers | Witness details moments North Carolina Central University student was shot, killed by ex-boyfriend  ABC11

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4 h. ago London Powers | Friend details moments NC Central University student was shot, killed by ex

London Powers | Friend details moments NC Central University student was shot, killed by ex-boyfriend Damien Tinsley  ABC11

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4 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta faces £68m deal deadline as Gunners boss takes new role

Mikel Arteta has strengthened his Arsenal squad over the summer but last season's Premier League runners-up could have a bit more business to come between now and September 1

Economics

5 h. ago Several police officers shot in southern Virginia incident, congressman says

Several police officers have reportedly been shot during a massive standoff with a barricaded suspect in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, according to Virginia State Police

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5 h. ago Multiple police officers 'shot in Virginia' responding to 'active shooter' situation

Multiple police officers have reportedly been shot during a massive standoff with a barricaded suspect in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, according to Virginia State Police

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7 h. ago Where it all went wrong for Jack Grealish: Star touted as new Beckham is now relegated to Everton

The 29-year-old's love of a night out is legendary, with a three-day bender marking Man City's third Premier League title win in 2024. But has Grealish's party boy image finally tarnished his career?

Politics

7 h. ago Scandinavian heatwave that saw reindeer flock to cities made 10 times more likely by climate crisis

Temperatures in parts of Norway and Sweden climbed to 33–35C, far above seasonal norms

Society

7 h. ago Climate change made ‘relentless’ Nordic heatwave in July hotter and more likely

The latest findings on global warming driving more extreme heatwaves come as parts of Europe are hit by scorching temperatures and the UK swelters.

Society

8 h. ago Jimmy Lai trial: closing arguments in Hong Kong delayed by aftermath of Typhoon Podul

Lai has been detained since December 2020, with western nations and rights groups calling for his releaseThe closing arguments in the national security trial against jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai were postponed on Thursday after the Asian financial hub issued its highest-level “black” weather warning, stemming from ex-typhoon Podul.Queues had formed outside the court for the public gallery, but torrential rain saw the closing arguments in the trial, which began in late 2023, delayed. Proceedings are expected to resume on Friday. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Stacey Solomon stuns in a cream bikini as she and husband Joe Swash put on an animated display at the adults pool party during family holiday

The TV personality, 35, looked nothing short of sensational as she showed off her figure in a cream bikini.

Society

12 h. ago A male revenge app is currently #2 on the app charts — and the IDs of the men using it have been leaked

A widely downloaded new app invites men to review the women they’ve dated, and asks for photo ID to verify their identity. What could possibly go wrong?

Politics

12 h. ago Dad of 20 was shot and killed when he tried to rob someone getting off the bus, cops say

D’Anthony Reaves, 44, had 12 biological children and eight stepchildren

Events

12 h. ago 'I glamped at Boomtown 2025 and realised I've done festivals wrong my whole life'

Boomtown 2025 was one for the history books but this year a huge change to our camping experience has permanently altered how we rave for the rest of our lives...

Politics

13 h. ago 'Controversial' animated movie has Netflix viewers divided on if it 'goes too far'

The film features a stacked cast that includes Idris Elba and Kathryn Hahn

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