20 h. ago UNAIDS director proposes that President Trump make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV

The head of the U.N. AIDS agency says the sudden loss of American money has been “devastating” for efforts to stop HIV and will cost many lives of the world’s most vulnerable people

Politics

24 h. ago The real reason you should never throw away the silica gel packets that come with shoes and bags

The tiny white packets are often included by brands worldwide in deliveries of shoes and bags - and are thrown out without a second thought upon arrival.

Politics

36 h. ago 7 clever uses for silica gel packets and why you should never throw them away

Silica gel packets from new bags and shoes are surprisingly useful around the house. Here are 7 clever ways to re-use them - and why you should never throw them out

Politics

47 h. ago Home Bargains is selling 'Dubai' chocolate for just £3.99 – and it's 'so good'

Home Bargains is selling an affordable version of the viral Dubai chocolate and shoppers are obsessed - the sweets have been flying off the shelves as fans rush to bag a packet

Economics

2 d. ago British woman moves to Spain and swerves Barcelona and Malaga for 'hidden gem' instead

A Brit explains why she is in love with a Spanish city that doesn't get as much love as Barcelona, Seville or Malaga. However, it's a 'hidden gem' that's absolutely stunning

Politics

3 d. ago Covid hoax lies mean 'we're finished if another pandemic hits' warns doctor

"I think if we had another pandemic tomorrow, it would be a disaster because nobody would believe it existed."

Events

3 d. ago 'I lived in a Spanish city for 14 years but I barely recognise it for this sad reason'

Moving to London from my home of Barcelona during my teenage years has made me appreciate the quality of life in Spain. Although I don't blame anyone for wanting to move there, it's getting out of control

Politics

4 d. ago Packing bags is the most stressful thing about preparing for a holiday, research shows

A travel expert has revealed the 'getaway hacks' to take the stress out of the pre-holiday week, this Easter.

Politics

4 d. ago Government debt costs in richest nations at highest since 2007

Payments by OECD countries outstrip amount spent on defence, police services and housing, report findsBusiness live latest updatesThe cost of government debt payments in the world’s richest nations last year reached its highest level since 2007, outstripping the amount spent on defence, police services and housing, a report has found.Across the 38 members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), debt service costs as a percentage of national income rose to 3.3% in 2024, from 2.4% in 2021. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago 'Slashing disability benefits is a cruel political choice that will cost lives'

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn argues none of the cuts announced today are necessary - and the government should tax the super-rich instead

Politics

6 d. ago DWP announcement LIVE as major changes to PIP and benefits expected

Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall is set to announce major changes to the welfare system

Politics

6 d. ago PIP disability benefits and universal credit changes announced by DWP

Disability benefit cuts being announced on Tuesday could reportedly slash some £5bn of welfare payments

Politics

8 d. ago 'I moved to the UK from Spain and one part of life shocked me'

Minerva García shared the biggest culture shocks she faced after moving to the UK from her home in Spain – and they may surprise you. Here's her honest verdict

Events

8 d. ago The lost holiday where everyone in the same town took the week off work

Entire towns would be left virtually deserted as workers and their families packed their bags for a week away at the same time

Politics

9 d. ago 'I packed my bags and moved to Spain – but cost of living floored me'

Cecille, who documents her life in Spain, recently revealed how much she earns and spends each month. People have been left stunned by the result all over the world

Politics

9 d. ago Australian beach culture used to feel off limits to me. This summer I claimed the beach as my own

I was a non-swimmer, living miles away from Sydney’s glittering water belt. Taking up ocean racing felt like a badge of not only belonging to, but thriving in, this city of waterIt’s 7:45 am on a Saturday and my alarm blares. I am up. My swim bag is already packed; I snap on my one-piece with crisscross back straps that leaves dark slashes of tan. Gulping water and toast, I pass a carrot to Tally – who wags her tail appreciatively but is deeply unimpressed her morning walk will be delayed – and head downstairs.My ride is my neighbour R, a former life-saver hijabi. We are a well-oiled machine, carpooling for toll and petrol costs. In the quiet morning, Canterbury-Bankstown’s Palestinian flags on cars, manoush bakeries and bro-gyms give way to the skin-cancer clinics, juice bars and women in athleisure of Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Ukraine’s retreat from Kursk appears to mark end of audacious operation

Some say incursion achieved many goals while others wonder if it cost Ukrainian lives for no tangible gainRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesUnder constant attack from drones attached to fibre optic cables, the soldiers scrambled in groups of two or three along hidden tracks or through fields, often walking miles to reach Ukrainian territory.The Ukrainian retreat from the Kursk region, carried out in stages over the past two weeks, appears to mark the end of one of the most audacious and surprising operations of the conflict, and strips Ukraine of one of its few solid bargaining chips in possible peace negotiations with Russia. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Beautiful Spanish city that's the 'second best in Europe' for expats

Valencia in Spain has been named the second best city in Europe for British expats to live in, due to factors such as its low cost of living and great healthcare system

Politics

1 week ago Woman packs up and moves to Spain – but cost of living leaves her floored

Cecille, who documents her life living in Spain, recently shared a video to reveal just how expensive it is to live in the country. People can't get over the result

Politics

2 w. ago Smashing EE TV deal includes free Netflix and Apple TV 4K box with huge saving

EE has a huge saving on its TV and broadband package and you can even bag an Apple TV 4K if you want one

Economics