47 m. ago Bonnie Blue ‘to be given £10 fine and deported from Bali tonight’ after arrest over alleged porn offences

The adult content creator was detained earlier this week along with at least 17 male tourists from the UK and Australia

Economics

55 m. ago 'I died for seven minutes due to work stress and dad saved my life'

Courtney Stocks was fit and healthy until she collapsed while in the garden at home

Events

57 m. ago Creating safer, more accessible bathrooms for Scotland’s ageing population

Across Scotland, an increasing number of households are reassessing how well their homes support them as they grow older. One area under particular scrutiny is the bathroom — a space that, while essential, can become increasingly hazardous for those living with reduced mobility.

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76 m. ago Woman, 22, collapsed and died for seven minutes due to work stress

Courtney was at home in the garden when her heart stopped - her dad had to save her life

Events

2 h. ago Terminator 2D No Fate review – a brilliant bit of fan service all

Bitmap Bureau's run-and-gun adaptation of the James Cameron hit should have been an ardent fan's dream, but most iconic moments are more fun to watch than play.

Politics

3 h. ago As the UK looks to invest in nuclear, here’s what it could mean for Britain’s environment

In this week’s newsletter: The government’s bid to speed up nuclear construction could usher in sweeping deregulation, with experts warning of profound consequences for nature• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereWhen UK prime minister Keir Starmer announced last week that he was “implementing the Fingleton review”, you can forgive the pulse of most Britons for failing to quicken.But behind the uninspiring statement lies potentially the biggest deregulation for decades, posing peril for endangered species, if wildlife experts are to be believed, and a likely huge row with the EU.2025 ‘virtually certain’ to be second- or third-hottest year on record, EU data showsJust 0.001% hold three times the wealth of the poorest half of humanity, report finds‘Even the animals seem confused’: a retreating Kashmir glacier is creating an entire new world in its wake Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Grantchester star reveals surprise James Norton reunion ahead of season 10

Former Grantchester star James Norton was recently pictured on the show's set in Cambridge

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4 h. ago James Alder Architects creates space for gardening in timber

James Alder Architects creates space for gardening in timber-framed London extension  Dezeen

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6 h. ago Alan Titchmarsh names five flowers to plant now including one that 'divides' opinion

If you want some colour in your garden right through the coldest months, Alan Titchmarsh has a handful of excellent suggestions for you

Politics

7 h. ago Jack Nicholson's former director teases the reclusive star could return to acting after 15

James L. Brooks, 85, previously directed the 88-year-old Hollywood legend in four movies including Terms of Endearment and As Good As It Gets

Politics

9 h. ago Lara Stone's lavish new life with her handsome (and rich!) property developer husband in Hampstead 10 years after divorce from David Walliams

David Walliams's ex-wife Lara Stone has created a lavish new life with her handsome property developer husband, David Grievson. 

Culture

9 h. ago I'm proud to ban Labour MPs from my pub. Now scores of hospitality bosses are doing the same: JAMES FOWLER

The very day before Rachel Reeves delivered her second catastrophic Budget, I was invited to Number 11 Downing Street to relay my fears for the hospitality industry.

Politics

9 h. ago Trump signs executive order blocking states from regulating AI

Order, which lacks the force of law, also creates taskforce whose ‘sole responsibility’ will be challenging states’ AI lawsDonald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that seeks to halt any laws limiting artificial intelligence and block states from regulating the rapidly emerging technology. The order also creates a federal taskforce that will have the “sole responsibility” of challenging states’ AI laws.At a signing ceremony, the president touted AI companies’ enthusiasm for wanting to “invest” in the United States and said that “if they had to get 50 different approvals from 50 different states, you could forget it”. Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago Elon Musk teams with El Salvador to bring Grok chatbot to public schools

President Nayib Bukele entrusting chatbot known for calling itself ‘MechaHitler’ to create ‘AI-powered’ curriculaElon Musk is partnering with the government of El Salvador to bring his artificial intelligence company’s chatbot, Grok, to more than 1 million students across the country, according to a Thursday announcement by xAI. Over the next two years, the plan is to “deploy” the chatbot to more than 5,000 public schools in an “AI-powered education program”.xAI’s Grok is more known for referring to itself as “MechaHitler” and espousing far-right conspiracy theories than it is for public education. Over the past year, the chatbot has spewed various antisemitic content, decried “white genocide” and claimed Donald Trump won the 2020 election. Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago Government announces £3bn plans to create ‘tens of thousands’ of school places for SEND pupils

'This will reduce waiting lists that cause misery and deep anxiety for parents'

Politics

11 h. ago £3bn announced to create ‘tens of thousands’ of school places for Send pupils

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the Government will make sure local schools are the right schools for children and young people with Send.

Economics

12 h. ago Luke Littler kicks off World Championship title defence with comfortable win

Littler created history in January when he became the youngest world champion, reigning supreme on the Alexandra Palace stage as a 17-year-old.

Politics

12 h. ago White House quietly moves to get Senate confirmation for Lindsey Halligan after Trump’s embarrassing legal loss

President’s former personal attorney fumbled major cases against James Comey and Letitia James

Politics

13 h. ago Grand jury again declines to indict Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges

New York attorney general dodges indictment for second time in a week as Trump’s justice department seeks retributionA federal grand jury has declined to indict Letitia James, the New York attorney general, on mortgage fraud charges for the second time in a week, according to a person familiar with the matter, in an embarrassing blow to the Trump justice department as the president has sought retribution against one of his political rivals.The department has attempted to twice file new charges against James after a judge dismissed an indictment against her after determining the prosecutor handling the case had not been properly appointed. Continue reading...

Economics

13 h. ago Trump administration creates new militarized zone in California along southern US border

Trump hands 760 acres of California public land to the navy for a new defense zone, deepening border militarizationThe US’s southern border is poised to become more militarized following an announcement by Trump administration officials that armed forces would now oversee 760 acres of public land for a three-year period.The US Department of Interior said in a statement that jurisdiction over this acreage – located in California’s San Diego and Imperial counties – would be transferred to the US navy “to establish a National Defense Area to support ongoing border security operations”. Continue reading...

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