22 m. ago Diplomatic war of words as China accuses Australia of 'deliberately hyping up' live fire incident off the coast of Sydney

China's defence Ministry spokesman Wu Qian hit back on Sunday to say that its fleet's training and exercise area is far away from the Australian coastline.

Events

23 m. ago Buying a used EV can save you more than £2,500 over an equivalent petrol car

A recent report concluded that the 'days of EV costing significantly more than fossil fuel models are over' after analysing the second-hand value of cars.

Economics

26 m. ago Helen Flanagan hits back as she's slammed for partying with partner's child, 14

Helen appeared to hit back at people who criticised her night out with her boyfriend Robbie Talbot and his daughter Sophie, 14

Society

56 m. ago Mistake when buying a car could see you hit with a £2,500 fine

If you're purchasing a car, there's one small thing you need to check before you drive it away - or you could face a fine of up to £2,500

Economics

73 m. ago Shouty pub boss 'humiliated' cleaner and watched her 'like a hawk', tribunal hears

An employment tribunal has ruled that Sarah Hopley was discriminated against due to her disability

Politics

78 m. ago P&O cruise ship 'hit by norovirus outbreak' as passengers 'drop like flies'

The P&O Iona has been struck by a suspected norovirus outbreak.

Events

1 hour ago ‘I stripped away this caricature that I created’: Pamela Anderson on makeup, activism and gardening

The star of Baywatch and The Last Showgirl answers questions from Observer readers and famous fans including Stella McCartney, Liam Neeson, Ruby Wax and Naomi KleinPamela Anderson, makeup-free and beautiful in a floral Westwood suit, is making a fuss of my dog. My dog likes her. I’m not a particular believer in the idea that animals are great character judges but, in this case, me and the dog are aligned. I like Anderson too. She combines openness with a kind of vulnerability, and you warm to her immediately.Settled on a sofa in a small dressing room off a photography studio, she asks for a coffee and promptly spills it everywhere. “I strive for imperfection,” she jokes. “I strive for it, and I just hit it every time.” Cortado mopped, she takes a breath, before talking excitedly of a new phase in her eventful life. “A door opened, and I walked through,” she says. “It’s hard to believe.” Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Sheffield weather : Met Office map shows where 70mph winds and 12 hours of rain could hit UK

The Met Office has said rain accompanied by strong winds will make for very poor weather conditions today, especially on roads.

Society

2 h. ago One Day, Everyone Will Always Have Been Against This by Omar El Akkad review – Gaza and the sound of silence

This powerful new book examines the moral contradictions of the west and asks what liberal values mean in the face of such brutal and sustained obliteration of human lifeLike many people, I have followed the unrelenting horror that has unfolded in Gaza since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 mainly through the medium of social media. The Instagram reels of citizen journalists on the ground have become for me and countless others the most powerful testimony to the slaughter, destruction and trauma visited on the already beleaguered Palestinian population. Recorded at great risk, they are often heartbreaking and enraging: so many dead infants; so many maimed and traumatised children; so many obliterated families and communities.Some of these witnesses have achieved heroic status among their millions of followers, the likes of Motaz Azaiza, a photojournalist who was evacuated to Qatar after 108 days covering the carnage at close hand; Wael Al-Dahdouh, the Al Jazeer...

Politics

3 h. ago With the US no longer reliable on Ukraine, it’s time for Rachel Reeves to rip up her fiscal rules

Tax doesn’t have to be taxing

Politics

3 h. ago ‘You’re not going on a birthday trip to Paris’: KLM ground staff get passport rules wrong yet again

The Man Who Pays His Way: Time to make airlines pay for needlessly wrecking passengers’ plans

Politics

3 h. ago Your rights if you get a private parking ticket as new rules introduced

Consumer rights expert Martyn James has explained what you need to know about changes that have been introduced for private parking firms

Politics

3 h. ago 'I'd hit my breaking point' – Stuart Kettlewell speaks out on Motherwell exit and responds to Clement comment

Kettlewell speaks to Record Sport about hitting his breaking point at Motherwell

Events

4 h. ago Liverpool boss Arne Slot reveals new invitation to Jurgen Klopp after seeing gesture fall flat

Jurgen Klopp left Liverpool at the end of last season but new head coach Arne Slot hit the ground running at Anfield and looks set to deliver success for the Reds before the term is done

Politics

4 h. ago London's hidden underground silver vaults with more than 30 shops that survived a direct hit from a bomb

London's hidden underground silver vaults with more than 30 shops that survived a direct hit from a bomb  Yahoo News UK

Events

4 h. ago Can Moldova – population 2.4m – show the world how to stand up to Putin?

The tiny former Soviet republic’s determination not to be cowed by the Kremlin could provide a template for the west on how to hold back the tide of subversion and corruptionHow can a democracy defend itself from an attacker who does not respect any democratic rules?When your assailant uses corruption, blackmail, economic war, cyber attacks, covert campaigns and street violence – while all you have are inefficient courts and even slower international institutions. Can you lose your sovereignty by being too soft? If you respond with censorship or even cancelling elections, don’t you lose your values? Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Gordon Ramsay's 'perfect' poached eggs have extra step that stops them breaking

If you've been struggling to master the difficult art of poached eggs, Gordon Ramsay's foolproof two-minute remedy could be worth a shot

Politics

6 h. ago P&O cruise ship Iona 'hit by norovirus outbreak with passengers dropping like flies'

The P&O Iona, which is currently sailing off the coast of Belgium, has seen a large number of passengers and staff experiencing symptoms of the vomiting bug

Events

7 h. ago The restaurants, shops and businesses with a zero food hygiene rating in Cardiff

One business told us its issues had been resolved only to be hit by another zero rating just weeks later

Society

7 h. ago Pizza, cereal, crisps and yogurts among 16 food and drink items facing supermarket ban

The new rules are set to be introduced in medium to large food shops and supermarkets

Politics