45 m. ago Parents 'put hopes in olive oil and prayer' instead of doctors as baby lay dying

Blair and Taylor Edwards from the US state of Oregon, did not alert medics when they noticed their new baby, Hayden, had stopped eating and began to turn pale blue, a court heard

Society

1 hour ago Extremist tried to blow up energy plant with 'weapon of mass destruction' drone

Skyler Philippi, 24, of Columbia, Tennessee, planned for months to blow up an energy facility using a drone equipped with high explosives in an explosion like a “fourth of July firework,” the FBI said

Events

2 h. ago Canadian apiary store owner foils honey heist by marauding swarm of ‘robber bees’

Raids by rival hives aren’t rare after a dry, hot summer, but Christine McDonald was surprised to find her store besiegedA Canadian beekeeper has described fending off thousands of “robber bees” as they raided her shop in a brazen attempt to steal honey.Christine McDonald, who owns Rushing River Apiaries in the British Columbia city of Terrace, said she entered her shop to find it overrun by the swarm. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Horse racing meets cancelled by strike as jockeys protest in Westminster

The whole horse racing industry is downing tools tomorrow as jockeys, owners and trainers descend on Westminster to protest Rachel Reeves' betting "tax grab" plans

Events

3 h. ago Ancient 'Jesus Cup' found in Egypt features world's earliest known reference to Christ

A Biblical historian shared stunning details about the 'Jesus cup' found off the coast of Egypt, which features what may be the earliest reference to Christ.

Politics

5 h. ago Israeli film industry calls boycott pledge ‘deeply troubling’

Screenwriters’ guild of Israel says campaign that has now won backing from 1,800 film-makers will only ‘deepen the darkness’, while representatives of the country’s documentary and directors’ guild also voice concernRepresentatives of the Israeli film industry are redoubling efforts to caution against the wisdom of a pledge signed by some 1,800 significant professionals vowing not to work with Israeli film institutions they say are “implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people”.The pledge, announced on Monday, was initially signed by 1,200 film-makers including Yorgos Lanthimos, Ava DuVernay, Asif Kapadia, Boots Riley and Joshua Oppenheimer; and actors Olivia Colman, Mark Ruffalo, Tilda Swinton, Javier Bardem, Ayo Edebiri, Riz Ahmed, Josh O’Connor, Cynthia Nixon, Julie Christie, Ilana Glazer, Rebecca Hall, Aimee Lou Wood and Debra Winger. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Robins 'keep coming back to gardens' if you put out one kitchen staple

Robins can find it tough to feed as their food sources begin to dry up in autumn, but gardeners can easily help support these struggling birds during the colder months

Politics

5 h. ago Joseph Kony case in The Hague begins with accounts of alleged atrocities

ICC hearing takes place in absence of Ugandan rebel leader accused of murder, rape, torture and sexual slaveryAn international criminal court hearing into charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity against the Ugandan fugitive rebel leader Joseph Kony has begun with accounts of atrocities allegedly committed by his Lord’s Resistance Army.The ICC’s first in-absentia hearing will confirm charges but cannot progress to a trial in Kony’s absence. The warlord faces 39 counts, including murder, rape, sexual slavery, enslavement and torture, allegedly committed in northern Uganda between July 2002 and December 2005.Reuters and Agence France-Presse contributed to this report Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago California firefighters race to protect ancient sequoia trees as wildfire spreads

Garnet fire threatens historic grove in Sierra national forest as it moves through Fresno county at 14% containmentFirefighters in California are racing to protect a historic grove of ancient giant sequoia trees in the Sierra national forest as the Garnet fire continues to spread through Fresno county.The Garnet fire, which began on 24 August and was caused by lightning, reached McKinley Grove on Monday, the US Forest Service said. The grove is home to about 170 giant sequoia trees, some estimated to be 2,000 years old, according to the non-profit Save the Redwoods. Continue reading...

Sport

6 h. ago Jalmaro Calvin update as St Mirren B continue positive progress in KDM Evolution Trophy

The Jamaican winger featured in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Annan Athletic in the KDM Evolution Trophy.

Politics

6 h. ago The common spice that clears your nostrils and can fight off cancer

Horseradish was used by the ancient Egyptians and Greeks more than 3,000 years ago

Politics

7 h. ago Dehumidifier that helps 'dry clothes quickly' drops by £70 on Amazon

Shoppers were 'amazed' by the moisture it takes on and 'wish they bought it sooner'

Economics

7 h. ago 'Enchanting' fairytale UK forest is like 'stepping into Lord of the Rings'

As soon as I arrived, I felt like I was walking through an ancient "enchanted" forest

Politics

7 h. ago Ethiopia launches Africa’s largest dam as neighbors eye power imports

Ethiopia has inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam to produce more than 5,000 megawatts and boost the electric vehicle industry in a country that has banned the importation of gasoline-powered vehicles

Politics

8 h. ago 'Call 999' for this breathing symptom as NHS alerts of 'common' condition

This infection can start with cold-like symptoms but progress to something more serious

Events

9 h. ago Flight attendants have gone 50 years without ground pay. Here’s why

The practice has persisted for more than 60 years across the global aviation industry

Politics

10 h. ago Lanarkshire mum's wellbeing business shortlisted for prestigious industry award

Wellbeing Connections CIC, headed up by Linsey Gillies, is in the running for the Best Purpose Led Business of the Year Award.

Events

10 h. ago Drivers of cars registered between 2001 and 2017 warned over 'higher bills'

Motorists with older cars registered more than 20 years ago are facing car tax bills of up to £600 annually, according to industry experts

Events

11 h. ago Houseplant clinic: why has my peace lily got streaky leaves?

Tiny insects called thrips feed on the leaves, weakening the plant. Here’s how to discourage themWhat’s the problem? My peace lily has recently developed silver and grey streaks on its leaves. It hasn’t been moved and there haven’t been any changes to its routine – it gets watered and misted once or twice a week. Any advice?Diagnosis Silver or grey streaks on peace lily leaves often signify thrips. These are tiny slender insects that feed by scraping the surface of leaves and sucking out the sap, leaving behind a silvery sheen or streaking. They enjoy warm, dry conditions, and can go unnoticed until damage becomes obvious. Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago Dunelm posts higher sales despite ‘volatile’ consumer backdrop

In boss Nick Wilkinson’s final set of results before leaving the firm, he said the business has made ‘good progress’.

Politics