47 m. ago Talks to nationalise key Ardrossan ferry port at 'critical' stage

Transport Secretary agrees to need for faster progress after MSP describes it as “glacial”

Politics

47 m. ago Finance for transition mineral mining is driving destruction and abuse, says report

Hundreds of billions of dollars invested in extractive mining for green transition with few safeguards, research findsThe financing of transition mineral mining is driving widespread environmental destruction and human rights abuses, according to a report.Banks and investors have ploughed hundreds of billions of dollars into companies mining for minerals for the manufacture of solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, energy grids and electric vehicles in the past decade, according to the research. Continue reading...

Events

48 m. ago The Devil Wears Prada is back – and fashion’s skinniness problem has only got worse

As Emily Blunt jokes about refusing to eat pasta while filming the highly anticipated sequel, Olivia Petter asks if anything has really changed since the 2006 film was released

Politics

48 m. ago Turn mangoes into a rich, spiced curry with this recipe from Karnataka

In Karnataka’s Udupi cuisine, mangoes aren’t just for desserts. In this recipe from Camellia Panjabi’s new book ‘Vegetables: The Indian Way’, they’re transformed with tamarind, jaggery and spice into a dish that’s sweet, sour and deeply satisfying

Politics

76 m. ago Boy, 8, 'loses significant amount of blood' and in critical condition after shark attack

The child was swimming with his father and sister near Horseshoe Reef in Key Largo, Florida, when the shark struck just before 3.30pm on Monday. He suffered severe injuries, losing a "significant amount of blood" from a deep bite above the knee

Events

90 m. ago 'School uniform costs for my four kids has put our Christmas in jeopardy'

The mum-of-four is pleading for school uniforms to be abolished after spending over £900 this year

Politics

94 m. ago Construction intensifies at site linked to Israel's suspected nuclear program, satellite photos show

Satellite images show that construction work has intensified on a major new structure at a facility key to Israel’s long-suspected atomic weapons program

Culture

1 hour ago Russian cinema full of fairytales and propaganda, says Ukrainian film

Alexander Rodnyansky reflects on shift in Russian film as his documentary Notes of a True Criminal screens in VeniceThe Ukrainian film-maker Alexander Rodnyansky was once at the very centre of Russia’s cultural life. Over two decades he ran one of Russia’s biggest media conglomerates, produced some of the most celebrated films in recent Russian history – including the Oscar nominees Leviathan and Loveless – and helped bring Russian cinema to international prominence.But since the invasion of Ukraine, Rodnyansky said, he has witnessed a huge shift in Russian cinema. “The most popular genre in Russian cinema today is fairytales,” the 64-year-old told the Guardian. “They adapt all the stories we grew up with. There’s no single social drama, no movie reflecting life during the war. Continue reading...

Culture

2 h. ago Chilling final messages of mother who told her family she was going on holiday

Maureen Slough, from County Cavan, Ireland, travelled alone to Switzerland where she went to a clinic to take her life - and her family have now shared their devastation

Politics

4 h. ago Trump is caught using OLD golfing picture to prove he's alive amid cruel conspiracy theories

The 79-year-old on Tuesday finally swatted away whispers of ill-health after he enjoyed a low-key weekend with no formal press appearances.

Politics

5 h. ago GP who was burned out by the NHS  and felt 'shafted' by rising household bills reveals why he sold everything he owns to live in a van

Gary Grant, 47, from Lancashire, revealed that he left his role as a GP in 2024, citing post-pandemic exhaustion as a key factor in his decision to embrace van life and travel the world.

Society

5 h. ago How Jack Tweed's life derailed after Jade Goody's death: Left a widower at 21, he was accused of rape and left with no money

Their relationship was the stuff of tabloid dreams. Jade Goody was the star and Jack Tweed was the cheeky chappy. And all of a sudden, he became one of the most recognisable faces in Britain.

Events

5 h. ago Forget oil and cook the 'best bacon ever' using chef's simple method

A chef has shared his simple hack for cooking the "best bacon you'll ever have" - and it doesn't require any oil. The method has gone viral on TikTok with users dubbing it "life-changing"

Politics

5 h. ago New blow for Prince Harry revealed as ANOTHER key staff member quits. Shock departure revealed by RICHARD EDEN

Harry launched Travalyst in 2019 to make tourism more environmentally friendly. However, he and Meghan soon faced accusations of hypocrisy because of their use of gas-guzzling private jets.

Politics

5 h. ago Genius whose life was cancelled: The vicious campaign that robbed TV mastermind Graham Linehan of his career, his celebrity friends and marriage

By the time they had escorted him to a private area, Graham Linehan's 'offence' had been explained to him. He was under arrest for a series of 'anti-trans' social media posts.

Events

5 h. ago DWP PIP assessment changes confirmed for new and existing claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the majority of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments are being carried out over the phone

Politics

5 h. ago Princess Andre poses with her father Peter and his wife Emily amid Katie Price feud as she hits out at 'negativity' towards her family

The influencer, 18, looked typically stylish in a black zip-up top, grey ripped jeans and pointed heels.

Events

5 h. ago Legendary bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman gives fans emotional update after near

Legendary bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman has made a miraculous recovery and has told fans that he is back in the gym, less than two months after almost losing his life to sepsis

Politics

6 h. ago Energy company uses gas network to transport hydrogen in first test of its kind

SGN’s Live Transmission System (LTS) Futures trial was launched in Scotland this week.

Science

7 h. ago Trader Joe’s issues warning to customers about popular frozen pizza product

Product is imported from Italy

Events