14 m. ago Heat health alert for parts of UK as country braces for fresh heatwave

Temperatures are set to soar to 30C in London and parts of the south east later this week

Society

21 m. ago Fears new ID rules could deny millions right to vote in key Indian election

Voters must prove their citizenship by providing various documents – but in rural Bihar, one of the poorest states in India, a lack of record-keeping could see millions taken off the electoral roll. Namita Singh reports

Politics

23 m. ago Tributes pour in for boy, 4, killed by falling gravestone in cemetery tragedy

Eli Testa was visiting Rawtenstall Cemetery when the stone cross fell on him

Events

27 m. ago Wales give Taulupe Faletau time to recover ahead of second Test against Japan

The 34-year-old was replaced early in the second half in last week’s defeat in Kitakyushu.

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37 m. ago Manchester hotels QUADRUPLE in price during Oasis Heaton Park opening weekend gigs

Hotel prices are 450% more expensive on average for this weekend compared to in three weeks time

Society

39 m. ago Did National Weather Service cuts lead to the Texas flood disaster? We don’t know | Rebecca Solnit

We all need to be careful about how we get information and reach conclusions – especially nowWhy exactly so many people drowned in the terrible Independence Day floods that swept through Texas’s Hill Country will probably have multiple explanations that take a while to obtain. But it’s 2025, and people want answers immediately, and lots of people seized on stories blaming the National Weather Service (NWS).There were two opposing reasons to blame this vital government service. For local and state authorities, blaming a branch of the federal government was a way of avoiding culpability themselves. And for a whole lot of people who deplore the Trump/Doge cuts to federal services, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service, the idea that the NWS failed served to underscore how destructive those cuts are. Continue reading...

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39 m. ago ‘Could become a death spiral’: scientists discover what’s driving record die

Experts scrambling to understand losses in hives across the country are finally identifying the culprits. And the damage to farmed bees is a sign of trouble for wild bees tooBret Adee is one of the largest beekeepers in the US, with 2 billion bees across 55,000 hives. The business has been in his family since the 1930s, and sends truckloads of bees across the country from South Dakota, pollinating crops such as almonds, onions, watermelons and cucumbers.Last December, his bees were wintering in California when the weather turned cold. Bees grouped on top of hives trying to keep warm. “Every time I went out to the beehive there were less and less,” says Adee. “Then a week later, there’d be more dead ones to pick up every week there is attrition, just continually going down.” Continue reading...

Events

39 m. ago I’m a fitness writer, and this Oura ring 4 Amazon Prime Day deal looks good – but there’s one better

For the first time, you can pick up an Oura ring 4 for less than £300 – but its predecessor is available for nearly half that price

Politics

41 m. ago Netflix remake of iconic film sparks uproar as viewers slam 'disrespect to original'

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was first released in 1974 and has since become one of the most iconic horror films of all time - but a recent remake has left Netflix viewers fuming

Politics

42 m. ago Prince William to head off on important overseas trip in middle of French state visit

The Prince of Wales has announced a solo trip abroad for a very important reason, jetting off in the middle of the French president’s state visit to the UK

Politics

45 m. ago Who is Brigitte Macron? The wife of French President Emmanuel Macron’s wife to join him on state visit

The Macrons are in London for a state visit

Politics

51 m. ago Tourists abandon Turkey with country branded 'too expensive'

Turkey has been a popular holiday destination for Brits for generations but now tourists are abandoning the country as it is now seen as 'too expensive' compared to its European neighbours

Politics

56 m. ago Hollywood legend spotted in Highland cinema as he keeps a low

The award-winning film director paid a visit to Elgin cinema in the Scottish Highlands to the delight of staff as he made an 'incognito' appearance.

Culture

73 m. ago Prologue Go Wayback playtest start time for July and when you can play the full game in new testing

The Prologue Go Wayback July playtest is the next in a long line of opportunities for fans to get hands-on with the game, and it's an exciting chance to see the whole thing

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75 m. ago 'I've visited every country in Europe and there's four I wouldn't recommend'

Lexie Limitless, a US YouTuber who became the youngest person to visit every nation in the world at the age of 21, has named her four least-favourite European countries

Politics

77 m. ago Swiss public pool 'bans foreigners' and forces visitors to provide proof of citizenship after girls were subjected to sexual harassment

The rule, mainly affecting people coming across the nearby French border, was brought in by authorities in the town of Porrentruy at the start of the month and is expected to last for the whole summer.

Events

77 m. ago Badenoch leads tributes to Norman Tebbit, ‘icon’ of Thatcherism, praising his ‘stoicism and courage’ – UK politics live

A former employment secretary and Conservative party chair, Tebbit was injured in the 1984 Brighton bombingHere are some more tribute to Norman Tebbit from politicians and political figures.From Priti Patel, the former Tory home secretaryLord Tebbit was a giant of the Conservative Party and British politics. He was a man devoted to promoting freedom and liberty and gave a lifetime of service to our country in the RAF and in Parliament. His formidable record in Government promoting trade, industry and job creation helped lift our country’s economic fortunes and is a legacy to be proud of. Norman spent his life promoting our values and through adversary and challenge, he always displayed great courage.It was a privilege to know Norman and receive his support and advice.Lord Tebbit, a giant of his generation, staunch ally of Northern Ireland who, with his beloved wife, survived an IRA terrorist attack & yet was undaunted in his facing down those faceless cowards. History will recor...

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77 m. ago Lewis Capaldi presale ticket carnage as general sale set to start later this week

Lewis Capaldi is set to return to arenas across the country after a two year hiatus - here are some tips to ensure you manage to get your hands on tickets after presale tickets sell out in minutes.

Politics

80 m. ago Macron state visit live: King to warn French president of ‘complex threats’ facing UK and France

Macron and Sir Keir to hold a Franco-British summit during state visit

Events

81 m. ago Jermaine Jenas slams the BBC and refuses to hide how he really feels: 'They lie to your face'

Jermaine Jenas has opened up on his time in the television industry, as he admitted how some of the behaviour that he witnessed during his time at the BBC impacted him

Politics