39 m. ago Shock at scale of destruction as Afghanistan earthquake death toll climbs to 900

Rescuers are still battling through heavy rain to reach survivors, with the Taliban authorities appealing for international aid

Events

56 m. ago Afghanistan earthquake: Taliban appeal for aid as death toll rises to 900

Rescuers search into the night for people trapped under debris of mud and stone homes in steep valleysThe Taliban have called for international aid as Afghanistan reels from an earthquake that killed more than 900 people and left thousands injured.Rescuers searched into the night on Monday for survivors after the 6.0-magnitude quake struck on Sunday destroying entire villages across the country’s eastern Kunar province, which borders Pakistan. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Primary teacher makes horror discovery in school toilet and no one can explain it

A primary school teacher was horrified to discover the reality of what she thought was a strange object sticking out of a school toilet in a small Japanese village

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6 h. ago Police swamped with 'remarkable' tips about where Dezi Freeman could be

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10 h. ago The truth about Alexander Isak's £150m pricetag, the strike sustained by Waitrose and takeaways and Newcastle's relief: Inside the 39

CRAIG HOPE: In the foyer of the Pan Pacific Hotel in Singapore, hours after news had broken of Isak wanting to quit Newcastle, one of his team-mates casually remarked: 'Yeah, he's gone.'

Economics

13 h. ago Netflix drops trailer for new drama already dubbed 'the Irish Succession'

Netflix has just released the first trailer for House of Guinness, a historical drama created by Peaky Blinders' Steven Knight

Events

13 h. ago UK 'outraged' at Israel restricting aid as it works to evacuate children from Gaza for treatment

British officials are working to evacuate critically sick and injured children from Gaza for treatment in U.K. hospitals

Politics

13 h. ago Lammy ‘outraged’ at Israel restricting aid as he announces £15m more for Gaza

The Foreign Secretary announced medical aid for ill and injured Gazans through UK-Med and WHO Egypt.

Politics

14 h. ago Voices: Rachel Reeves risks becoming the ‘Chino Chancellor’ – chancellor in name only

By hiring Treasury second-in-command Darren Jones to work with him in No 10, with a new high-powered team of economic aides, Keir Starmer has effectively downgraded his chancellor, says Simon Walters

Events

15 h. ago Scientists are BAFFLED by a 'vanishing lake' in Northern Ireland that mysteriously drains and refills itself within hours

Called Loughareema and locally referred to as 'the vanishing lake', the natural feature is capable of a remarkable magic trick.

Science

16 h. ago Voices: Rachel Reeves risks becoming the ‘Cino’ Chancellor – chancellor in name only

By hiring Treasury second-in-command Darren Jones to work with him in No 10 – and with a new high-powered team of economic aides – Keir Starmer has effectively downgraded his chancellor, says Simon Walters

Events

16 h. ago Berlin police investigate after Irish activist struck by officer at protest

Ireland’s foreign office conveys ‘concern’ about incident that was captured on videos posted on social mediaBerlin police have opened an internal investigation after videos emerged showing an Irish activist at a pro-Palestinian demonstration being punched in the face twice by an officer, drawing protest from Ireland’s foreign office.Footage posted on social media showed the activist, Kitty O’Brien, being struck by a policeman and dragged away, their face bloodied, from the rally on Thursday in the Mitte district of the German capital. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Berlin police investigate after officer punches Irish activist at protest

Ireland’s foreign office conveys ‘concern’ about incident that was captured on videos posted on social mediaBerlin police have opened an internal investigation after videos emerged showing an Irish activist at a pro-Palestinian demonstration being punched in the face twice by an officer, drawing protest from Ireland’s foreign office.Footage posted on social media showed the activist, Kitty O’Brien, being struck by a male police officer and dragged away, their face bloodied, from the rally on Thursday in the Mitte district of the German capital. Continue reading...

Events

17 h. ago Tell us about a travel experience that benefited the local community

Share a tip on a grassroots activity or tour where your visit directly supported a local community – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays breakWhen tourism genuinely involves local communities it’s a win for all parties – guests enjoy more authentic experiences while the livelihoods of those they are visiting are boosted. We’d love to hear about initiatives you’ve sampled that support grassroots projects and communities – perhaps it was through a homestay programme, a community-run pub or cafe, or an indigenous tour guide keen to provide an insight into local culture. Tell us about where you went and those involved.The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet wins a £200 voucher to stay at a Coolstays property – the company has more than 3,000 worldwide. The best tips will appear in the Guardian Travel section and website. Continue reading...

Politics

17 h. ago Lisandro Martinez makes telling remark about Man Utd flop Cristiano Ronaldo backed

Lisandro Martinez has joined Cristiano Ronaldo in praising a former Manchester United star, despite the player flopping massively during his brief tenure with the Red Devils a decade ago

Politics

17 h. ago Boxing legend Joe Bugner who fought Muhammad Ali and Frank Bruno dies aged 75

British heavyweight great shared the ring with some of the sport’s biggest names during a remarkable career spanning more than three decades.

Events

17 h. ago Storms and Israeli ‘terror cell’ threats: What we know about Greta Thunberg’s blockade

Israel was said to be drafting up plans to arrest Thunberg and other activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla and detain them

Events

18 h. ago Stress and cost preventing women from protecting heart health

Lack of motivation, stress and a concern that health checks are too expensive are preventing Irish women from protecting their heart health, data has suggested.

Politics

18 h. ago How stress can affect our heart health – and ways to reduce this

Stress is a natural part of life, but when it becomes chronic or overwhelming, it can take a serious toll on our health – particularly our heart.

Politics

18 h. ago Trump aide Navarro asks why Modi is ‘getting into bed’ with Putin and Xi

Peter Navarro says Brahmins are profiteering at the expense of the Indian people

Politics