45 m. ago FDA warns lead could be leaching into food from this cookware

Lead is toxic to people of any age or health status and higher exposure levels can lead to neurological changes

Events

1 hour ago ‘Historical amnesia’: Indonesia’s fight over plan to amend history books

Anger the controversial plan coincides with anime flag movement, seen as a critique on the decline of democratic freedoms under President PrabowoIndonesia has delayed plans to publish a set of controversial history books amid backlash from historians and activists who have accused the project of being an attempt to downplay past atrocities, and represents “historical amnesia”.In May Indonesia’s culture minister Fadli Zon announced the planned release of a 10-volume “official history” project. The set of new books would remove colonial bias, feature updated research, promote national pride and have a “positive” tone, he said. Continue reading...

Culture

4 h. ago Simple signs that your partner might be cheating on you... and why it could be YOUR fault

Controversial relationship coach Sadia Khan has issued a brutal wakeup call to victims of cheating partners.

Politics

6 h. ago Braun shaver that shoppers say 'shaves as close as a wet shave' £260 off on Amazon

The Braun Series 9 PRO+ is a top-tier wet and dry foil shaver, now £239.99 on Amazon, offering a close, comfortable shave

Economics

7 h. ago Teens arrested after boy, 17, horrifically injured in Wigan machete attack

The incident happened at around 5:30pm on Wednesday on a street in Wigan and left the young victim 'bleeding heavily' with potentially life-changing injuries to his hand

Events

8 h. ago James Norton cuts a stylish figure in a grey textured suit as he joins chic Emily Beecham at the global premiere of their new period drama King & Conqueror in London

The actor, 40, turned heads in a grey textured suit worn over a matching shirt, completing the look with smart black shoes and a black belt.

Politics

8 h. ago Emmerdale's Charity in baby DNA scandal as Ross Barton twist changes everything

Emmerdale's latest episode saw Charity Dingle's betrayal exposed moments after announcing she was pregnant as surrogate for Sarah Sugden and Jacob Gallagher on the ITV soap

Politics

8 h. ago Shirtless Justin Bieber looks dazed at nightclub partying with controversial rapper amid fan concern

The 31-year-old pop star - who previously got sober in 2014 - clutched a bottle of Clase Azul México tequila in the middle of a packed crowd at West Hollywood hotspot Zouk on Wednesday night

Society

10 h. ago Republican doesn’t wear seatbelt in DC ‘because of carjacking’ despite data showing decline

Senator echoes Trump’s claims about crime in Washington DC, disputing statistics showing a drop in car thefts and other violationsUS politics live – latest updatesA Republican senator said that he doesn’t wear a seatbelt when he’s driving in Washington DC so he can act more swiftly if he gets carjacked, adding further fuel to repeated rhetoric by the Trump administration that crime is on the rise in the US – despite statistics indicating otherwise.Markwayne Mullin told Fox News on Wednesday that he avoids buckling up, violating local traffic ordinances, so he can “exit in a hurry”. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago Dundee Utd vs Rapid LIVE as Jim Goodwin makes two changes for Conference League showdown

It's a massive night for the Tannadice men who are hoping for a famous European win that would put them on the brink of the group stage

Politics

11 h. ago Boden drops 'smart but not fussy' day dress in trendy autumn hue by £52

"The best dress ever. Love the colour, the fabric, so stretchy and comfortable"

Economics

11 h. ago Narinder Kaur criticises BBC’s decision to have Thomas Skinner on Strictly

Kaur has questioned the decision to cast Skinner on the show after saying she was told she was considered ‘too controversial’ for Strictly.

Politics

11 h. ago E.L.F. Cosmetics issues apology after facing backlash over controversial Matt Rife ad

The comedian previously made headlines for making jokes about domestic violence

Politics

11 h. ago Inquiry into disgraced NHS Tayside surgeon Sam Eljamel set to take place next month

Sam Eljamel was accused of harming as many as 200 people, with some suffering life-changing injuries.

Sport

11 h. ago TV meteorologist pressured to wear tight dresses instead of pants and scolded for dying blonde hair brown by sexist boss, lawsuit claims

Minnesota meteorologist Wren Clair says she was subjected to years of sexual harassment including lewd remarks about her body while on the air with KSTP-TV in a blistering new lawsuit.

Events

11 h. ago Blackwater founder Erik Prince to send hundreds of fighters to strife

Critics say Vectus Global’s presence – including snipers – will undermine Haiti’s police and UN security forceHundreds of combatants from the US, Europe and El Salvador will reportedly be deployed to Haiti in the coming weeks to battle the country’s gangs as part of a mission led by the controversial Blackwater founder and Donald Trump backer Erik Prince.According to Reuters, Prince’s new security firm, Vectus Global – which has been operating in the violence-ravaged Caribbean country since March – is preparing to intensify its activities there to help authorities win key roads and territories back from heavily armed criminal groups. Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago Florida governor says state will open ‘deportation depot’ immigration jail

Ron DeSantis announced move as judge to decide whether to close ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facility in EvergladesFlorida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, said on Thursday that the state will open a second immigration jail, as a federal judge weighs whether to close the controversial existing facility in the Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz”.DeSantis painted the forthcoming detention center at the shuttered Baker correctional institution in Sanderson as supplementary to the remote tented camp. He also said the facility would hold up to 1,300 undocumented immigrants awaiting deportation. Continue reading...

Events

12 h. ago Football Daily | Wayne Rooney, Tom Brady and a serving of ultra

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Today’s Football Daily would like to start with the topical events of 15 February 1983. That was the day Manchester United outplayed and outviolenced Arsenal in the first leg of their Milk Cup semi-final at Highbury. United won 4-2; they were 4-0 up after 80 minutes before taking their foot off Arsenal’s throat, and shinbone, and head. “Perhaps we’ve been concentrating too much on passing and technique,” lamented Don Howe, Arsenal’s head coach and assistant to the manager, Terry Neill. “Against United we went out to strike the ball about instead of putting some meat into the game.” In 1980s English football, there was no place for veganism. Things have changed since the days when ABH was a bookable offence, and only then after the first 10 minutes, but English football still has a pretty noxious meat footprint. Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago These are the flattering hair colours you should try for a fresher look... and the ageing ones you should skip, says top stylist ANNA LEE

Maybe it's September 'back to school' days being drilled into us since childhood or maybe it's the changing of the seasons.

Politics

12 h. ago Next's new £25 cardigan 'feels soft and good quality' comes in four autumn shades

Now is the time to get that autumn wardrobe ready

Economics