65 m. ago As the year begins, don’t look away from the headlines, look better and deeper | Justine Toh

It’s important to cultivate a fresh way of seeing – one that isn’t blind to harsh realities but refuses to be cowed by themMaking sense of it is a column about spirituality and how it can be used to navigate everyday lifeI once heard that a journalist, stunned by the horrors they’d witnessed while on assignment as a foreign correspondent, was almost equally shocked to find themselves seeking solace in the strangest of places: a church. Not to pray; that wasn’t their thing. But to sit and take stock in silence – perhaps the most appropriate response when processing history’s bloody body count.If we’re news junkies, or just extremely online, we’re a little like that traumatised journalist. A little. More removed from frontline carnage, sure, but subject to a similar onslaught of non-stop bad news: polarisation, the climate crisis, grim domestic violence statistics. The rising cost of living, the rise of the far right, and AI threatening to upend our livelihoods. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Nicola Peltz deletes Beckham family from Instagram after Brooklyn blocks parents

The actress has deleted all posts referring to her husband’s family

Society

3 h. ago Google removes multiple AI health summaries as experts warn ‘misleading’ results put people at risk

An investigation claimed that a number of health-related AI summaries were giving inaccurate or misleading information

Events

3 h. ago Transfer news live: Arsenal get Guehi boost and open Barcola talks, Barcelona want to keep Rashford

All the latest January transfer window news, gossip and rumours

Sport

4 h. ago Health devices that could help you usher in a 'new year, new you'

You can build healthier habits in 2026 - and these gadgets can help you along the way

Politics

4 h. ago Managing Aston Villa as Conor Gallagher signs and fan favourite returns in £54m spree

Aston Villa have a realistic shot at lifting silverware this season as they compete for three trophies, as Mirror Football examines how Unai Emery could pull off a perfect January transfer window

Economics

6 h. ago Lush has dropped four new Ultrabland facial cleansers that 'melt into skin'

'The natural, juicy scent is incredibly soothing, and it removed waterproof mascara and thick eyeliner in one go'

Politics

6 h. ago Reduce condensation this winter with a natural item placed near windows

Condensation can quickly build up on windows in winter, but certain natural items can help reduce moisture and keep your windows clearer without having to wipe them

Politics

6 h. ago Keep condensation off windows by placing 1 natural item on your sill

Window condensation might not seem like a big deal, but if left alone in winter, it can drip onto the sill and quickly cause black mould to grow around your home

Politics

7 h. ago Banish water marks on bathroom taps with 2 ingredients – and it's not vinegar

A mum has shared an easy cleaning hack using just two kitchen cupboard staples to remove water marks from stainless steel taps – and neither of those ingredients are vinegar

Events

8 h. ago ‘Dangerous and alarming’: Google removes some of its AI summaries after users’ health put at risk

Exclusive: Guardian investigation finds AI Overviews provided inaccurate and false information when queried over blood testsGoogle has removed some of its artificial intelligence health summaries after a Guardian investigation found people were being put at risk of harm by false and misleading information.The company has said its AI Overviews, which use generative AI to provide snapshots of essential information about a topic or question, are “helpful” and “reliable”. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Man City battle for Premier League star as 'talks held'

Arsenal are expected to have a quiet January transfer window after their £250m summer spending, but Mikel Arteta is eyeing summer moves for Marc Guehi, Tino Livramento and Bradley Barcola

Sport

9 h. ago 'I tried Meaco's dehumidifier and it halved the time it takes to dry my washing'

The MeacoDry Arete One 6L Compact Dehumidifier / Air Purifier is a two in one that not only helps remove added moisture from the air but also purifies it too

Politics

10 h. ago Adelaide festival did not dump Jewish columnist from 2024 program despite request from Randa Abdel

Palestinian academic rejects accusations of hypocrisy, saying board resisted attempts to remove Thomas Friedman, while cancelling her invitation this yearFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Adelaide festival board did not dump a Jewish columnist from its 2024 lineup at Adelaide writers’ week, despite being lobbied by a group of 10 academics – including Randa Abdel-Fattah – to do so.On Saturday South Australia’s premier, Peter Malinauskas, claimed that the board had dumped the New York Times pro-Israel columnist Thomas Friedman in 2024, and reiterated his support for the festival board’s decision on Thursday to remove Abdel-Fattah, a Palestinian Australian academic, from this year’s program. Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago I bought £40 device that clears window condensation in seconds — not a dehumidifier

If you are constantly battling condensation on your windows, there is a tool that will make your life a lot easier. It can suck up all the moisture in seconds and is perfect for those with single-glazed windows

Economics

12 h. ago I remove window condensation in seconds with £40 device — not a dehumidifier

I've used this trick for three years to tackle winter condensation - here's how the £40 gadget has made my life easier

Economics

13 h. ago Nicola Peltz removes all traces of the Beckham family from her social media after husband Brooklyn blocked his parents and brothers

The actress, 31, notably deleted a post which included a birthday tribute to her mother-in-law Victoria, amongst others.

Society

14 h. ago Courageous women protesting against Iran's tyrannical regime risk their lives by removing their veils in public as they 'have nothing left to lose' and won't go home until 'Iran is free'

Despite the threat of arrest, torture or death, women have openly defied the ruling forces of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps by removing their veils in public and riding motorbikes.

Events

15 h. ago I stopped mould invading my wall for good with 1 natural item that is better than bleach

Dealing with black mould on walls? I tried a natural method to tackle persistent damp problems with a household item that kills 82% of mould species and penetrates deeper than bleach.

Events

15 h. ago Wall mould will disappear before your eyes when wiped with 1 simple kitchen item

Forget about that bleach bottle and reach for a safer item when you want to get rid of stubborn mould for more effective results - I've put it to the test.

Events