32 m. ago Doctor explains symptoms of virus that mean stay home for 'a whole week'

Flu has been predicted to hit the UK more intensely than usual this winter, with health experts saying people have been finding it difficult to tell whether they have flu or a cold

Science

35 m. ago Travel photography how to: From diversity to detail, our expert guide to take your snaps to the next level

From set-up and camera specs to AI technology, travel photographer Jeanette Lendon shares her expert tips on capturing diverse, compelling images with your phone, wherever you are

Culture

37 m. ago Lily Allen's revenge outfit on David Harbour as she shows it all

Pop star Lily Allen made a huge statement on the red carpet in New York, turning heads in a tiny lace "revenge dress" that left very little to the imagination indeed

Politics

45 m. ago Women’s soccer faces plenty of serious threats. So why the panic about trans players? | Lesley Ryder

Angel City’s Elizabeth Eddy was rebuked by her own teammates for an op-ed on trans players. It’s easy to understand their objectionsOn 26 October, Angel City FC’s Elizabeth Eddy made her first post on X in nearly two years. In it, Eddy in essence responded to the Guardian’s report that the NWSL had quietly dropped its inclusion policy for trans and intersex athletes, leaving the league’s future stance on the matter undecided.The New York Post gave Eddy’s writing a signal boost the next day, republishing it in full. Continue reading...

Sport

65 m. ago Sharp, subtle and effortlessly Lynchian: Diane Ladd had a potent star power

In a hugely successful TV and film career, her waitresses, neighbours, moms and daughters ranged from comedy to drama to David Lynch films, always with compelling authenticity• Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated star of Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, dies aged 89Diane Ladd was part of a Hollywood aristocracy of character actors who from the golden period of the American New Wave onwards lent star quality to supporting roles. She brought an authentic, undiluted American screen-acting flavour to everything she was in, and ran hugely successful movie and TV careers in parallel for decades, playing waitresses, neighbours, moms, sirens and daughters, and ranging from comedy to drama.She was famously the mother of screen actor Laura Dern and wife of Bruce Dern, and repeatedly acted with Laura in a remarkable mother-daughter partnership in which the two women’s closeness always shone through. You might compare it to Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli, or Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher — although...

Politics

88 m. ago New DWP update for WASPI women impacted by historical State Pension age changes

Millions of 1950s-born women across the UK missed out on State Pension payments after increases to the official age of retirement.

Politics

1 hour ago Lily Allen leaves very little to the imagination in a lace bra at the CFDA Awards after sending secret messages to ex David Harbour with THAT hilarious Halloween outfit

Lily Allen made sure all eyes were on her as she bared all in a white lace bra as she posed on the red carpet at the CFDA Awards on Monday night. 

Events

2 h. ago Irish sporting superstar's legacy is now a pathetic image of a cheat with a charger up his nose to carry out a wicked fraud as he is jailed for faking cancer diagnosis in money scam

DJ Carey, 54, who was dubbed the 'Maradona of hurling', pleaded guilty in July to 10 counts of inducing people to give him money.

Events

2 h. ago Lennon Miller served brutal Serie A reality as boss drops searingly honest Juventus cameo verdict

The 19-year-old has been eased into Italian football slowly but earned a crack against the Euro giants

Politics

2 h. ago Loose Women star Charlene White defends decision not to wear poppy amid 'racist' backlash

‘The hate, vitriol and racism aimed at me because of my personal decision not to wear a poppy *on air* has begun again,’ the 45-year-old presenter said

Events

2 h. ago Hotel plans for former Perth chambers given thumbs up despite flooding fears

The proposals would see the site on High Street converted into a 74 bedroom hotel - but SEPA and council officers had raised objections over the potential for ground floor flooding.

Events

2 h. ago Ore Oduba reveals he has battled a porn addiction that has 'destroyed my life from the inside out' since the age of nine

Strictly Come Dancing star Ore Oduba has revealed he has battled a porn addiction since the age of nine.

Events

2 h. ago Why England could face a horror draw in Women’s World Cup qualifying

England are in pot 2 for this afternoon’s draw, meaning a European heavyweight awaits, while Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will also look to qualify for the 2027 World Cup

Events

2 h. ago Strictly winner reveals help for 'isolating' porn addiction that started aged nine

Ore Oduba has spoken for the first time about his problem that he says has 'destroyed' his life

Politics

2 h. ago There Was, There Was Not review – how four women’s dreams are destroyed by the shock of war

Emily Mkrtichian’s feature debut was shot in the now defunct republic of Artsakh, a tender, intimate meditation on the impermanence of lifeWith a title taken from the traditional opening phrase of Armenian fairytales, Emily Mkrtichian’s feature debut hints at the impermanence of life itself. Shot in the now defunct republic of Artsakh, the film follows four extraordinary women who find their hopes and ambitions cruelly derailed by war. The breakaway state was formed in 1991, after decades of political discrimination under the Soviet Union and military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. For the predominantly Armenian population here, their peace has always been under threat.The personal journeys of Mkrtichian’s subjects feel even more remarkable in the face of these uncertainties. A judo champion, Sose aspires to represent her country at the Olympics; Siranush campaigns to be on the city council; and Gayane runs a support group for women. For those living in Artsakh, memories o...

Events

2 h. ago Charlene White defends decision to forgo poppy on Loose Women: ‘Disagreement does not legitimise the abuse’

The TV presenter explained her reasons in an emotional post

Events

3 h. ago Strictly star undergoes treatment for porn addiction he’s battled since age nine

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Ore Oduba has opened up about his porn addiction, which he has been seeking professional help for, and said it started when he was just nine

Events

3 h. ago Women behind the lens: ‘I envisioned these slaves whose lives were exchanged for indigo’

Stacey Gillian Abe’s Indigogo project explores how the dye was used in the slave trade – and how those enslaved people lost their identitiesIn 2018, I ended a 10-year relationship and it left me broken. I became quiet and irritable; I craved isolation and found myself putting up emotional barriers to avoid having to talk to anyone about it. It felt like I’d never recover.Taking long walks has always been one of the ways I’ve dealt with my emotional and mental state. On one of these walks around my home city, Kampala in Uganda, I discovered an abandoned warehouse. The building was in the heart of the city, among offices and factories, but seemed isolated and forgotten. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Bulletin briefing: UK’s ‘inevitable’ tax hikes, melatonin risks, and ban on choking porn

UK faces ‘inevitable’ tax hikes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves tackles debt. Read more here.

Events

4 h. ago Ore Oduba reveals he's being treated for porn addiction that started aged nine

Former Strictly Come Dancing winner Ore admitted he is 'terrified' to speak out but believes it is the right thing to do as he addresses his pornography addiction

Politics