62 m. ago Two popular European hotspots for Brit tourists on red alert for imminent mosquito infestation

The Spanish regions of Andalucia and Campo de Gibraltar are on red alert for an imminent mosquito infestation because of the recent heavy rains in the area

Events

2 h. ago Lucy Letby police chief slams baby killer's supporters as he says 'no stone unturned'

The baby killer nurse has developed a large group of supporters who doubt her conviction - but the leading officer into the investigation has spoken out with a very strong statement

Events

3 h. ago F1's Japanese GP has storylines that may be as fleeting as the country's cherry blossoms

The Japanese Grand Prix is only the third Formula 1 race of the season, but several storylines are developing that promise a few twists

Politics

10 h. ago Wales' most famous seaside town set for new spa hotel and restaurant

Wil Crockford of Bassett Crockford Holdings Ltd is seeking permission from Pembrokeshire Coast National Park for the development

Society

11 h. ago TV station forced to fire glamorous 'fact checker' after her shocking past was exposed

Rachel Gilmore, 30, had only aired a single segment when she was suddenly ousted by the network earlier this week - a development first reported by the PressProgress.

Events

13 h. ago Worst House On The Street fans rage 'this couple are a joke' as they demand six

Newly-married couple Ben and Milly appeared on the recent episode of the Channel 4 show hosted by sibling property developers Scarlette and Stuart Douglas.

Politics

14 h. ago The best foods to ease IBS symptoms as we enter IBS Awareness Month

It's best for those with irritable bowel syndrome to avoid certain foods that can easily trigger a flare-up.

Events

14 h. ago Labour APPROVES expansion of Luton Airport after ministers overrule environmental concerns

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander gave the go-ahead to the Bedforshire airport's development consent order (DCO) application.

Politics

14 h. ago New £250k inclusive playpark in Gatehouse on verge of becoming reality

Gatehouse Development Initiative has been busy raising funds for the project in Garries Park.

Economics

16 h. ago Drought in developing countries fuels spike in demand for new coal

An energy crisis in Zambia and Zimbabwe caused by lack of rain has led to plans for a rapid increase in coal power – most backed with money from Chinese firms. Nick Ferris reports

Politics

16 h. ago Millions of Afghans lose access to healthcare services as USAID cuts shut clinics

Fears of surge in malnutrition, measles, malaria and polio as 206 World Health Organization facilities forced to close ‘I begged them, my daughter was dying’: how Taliban male escort rules are killing mothers and babiesMore than 200 health facilities run by the World Health Organization in Afghanistan, providing medical care for 1.84 million people, have closed or ceased operating after the US aid cuts announced by the Trump administration shut off life-saving medical care, including vaccinations, maternal and child health services.On his first day in office in January, President Donald Trump announced an immediate freeze on all US foreign assistance, including more than $40bn (£32bn) for international projects coming from USAID, the United States Agency for International Development. It was later confirmed that more than 80% of USAID programmes had been cancelled. Continue reading...

Science

16 h. ago Arts education is a right, not a privilege: this is a national emergency

Arts education in London is lagging way behind cities like Ontario, and represents a dangerous blind spot that hampers the development of young people, says Devyani Saltzman, Barbican’s Director for Arts

Politics

17 h. ago Lucy Letby medical experts claim evil nurse didn't kill any babies in bombshell report

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

Events

18 h. ago Luke Littler exposes Michael van Gerwen’s tactics that he says fail every single time

Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen have developed a fierce rivalry in recent years, and the world No. 2 has claimed that there are mind games that are played before matches on the Dutchman's part

Events

19 h. ago ‘How did this ever get made?’ Gen Z is falling in love (and hate) with Glee

A decade after the finale, new fans are flocking to Glee, causing its songs to shoot up the charts. The internet’s ablaze with TikTok dance homages, Reddit threads – and tonnes of hate watchersThe year is 2009, and Glee has hit like a cultural earthquake. Every week, millions of people around the world tune in to watch a group of American high school misfits belt out musical theatre and pop hits, turning show choir into mainstream entertainment. The cast’s cover of Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ becomes an anthem, spending 37 weeks in the UK charts, catapulting its young stars to overnight fame. Glee clubs start in schools across the US and beyond, and Ryan Murphy’s show develops a devoted fanbase – myself included – who proudly call ourselves Gleeks. Online, we dissect every episode on Tumblr, trade theories and wear our fandom, plus the merch we bought to prove it, as a badge of honour.But by the time Glee came to a close in 2015, all its magic had faded. The Guardian reported tha...

Politics

20 h. ago 'Major' new housing development announced for Ayrshire village

Land at Kilmarnock Road and Tarbolton Road, Dundonald, have been earmarked for the proposed development.

Politics

21 h. ago Commemorative socks are one thing, Jeff Goldblum, but you’re missing a trick not doing official knickers | Stuart Heritage

Many stars blanch at their commodification. But as the master of drollery launches a new line of monogrammed merch, I think he isn’t going far enoughJeff Goldblum is an actor. He has starred in films both cult (Earth Girls Are Easy) and blockbuster (Jurassic Park). He’s worked with Wes Anderson. He’s been part of the MCU. Last year he was in Wicked, a film that made three quarters of a billion dollars and won multiple Oscars. Make no mistake, Jeff Goldblum is an actor.However, Jeff Goldblum is not just an actor. He is also Jeff Goldblum, and this in itself is a full-time job. He releases jazz albums. He conducts interviews where he ums and ahs over every idiosyncratic word choice, like a wan minor European royal choosing hors d’oeuvres from a silver tray. He has developed a system – and this sounds made up, but it isn’t – where he awards people and things a ranking of Goldblums out of a possible 10 Goldblums. When it came time to mark the 25th anniversary of Jurassic Park, how did U...

Politics

21 h. ago ‘I begged them, my daughter was dying’: how Taliban male escort rules are killing mothers and babies

The need for women to be accompanied by a man in public is blocking access to healthcare and contributing to soaring mortality rates, say expertsIt was the middle of the night when Zarin Gul realised that her daughter Nasrin had to get to the hospital as soon as possible. Her daughter’s husband was away working in Iran and the two women were alone with Nasrin’s seven children when Nasrin, heavily pregnant with her eighth child, began experiencing severe pains.Gul helped Nasrin into a rickshaw and they set off into the night. Holding her daughter’s hand as the rickshaw jolted over the dirt road, Gul says she prayed they would not encounter a Taliban checkpoint. Continue reading...

Events

22 h. ago Mum nearly chops off fingers in front of screaming kids while feeding elephants

Tavy Cussinel, 48, had been chopping up fruit to feed elephants in Thailand when the machete she used "glanced" off a pineapple and lodged into the fingers of her left hand

Politics

23 h. ago ‘White Lotus’ is fuelling the UK’s obsession with Thai food – here’s how to cook it at home

With ‘The White Lotus’ turning up the heat in Thailand this season, Brits are diving chopsticks-first into fragrant curries and zingy noodles. Sales are soaring, search trends are spiking – and these Thai-inspired recipes bring the drama home (without the murder)

Society