9 h. ago Law on smacking children explained as doctors demand end to legal protection of ‘reasonable punishment’

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health demands an end to the "Victorian" punishment saying it harms their mental health and places kids at risk

Society

42 h. ago Kate Middleton's WhatsApp 'decision' to help Prince George have 'normal' upbringing

The Princess of Wales is said to have a WhatsApp group with 'normal people' as Royal experts explained how Kate Middleton is eager to give her children a 'normal upbringing'

Politics

48 h. ago Dolly Parton's heartfelt reason for never having kids with late husband Carl Dean

Dolly Parton and Carl Thomas Dean never had children despite decades of marriage, and the singer explained why after admitting they even picked out names for future kids

Politics

5 d. ago Jennifer Tilly, 66, reveals why she's 'never ever' wanted to have children

Jennifer Till explained why she never wanted to have children, and how she used to have dreams of her unborn babies during an appearance on the Sherri show.

Politics

7 d. ago Sean Stewart's claims that all celebrity children are 'f****d up' as apple of father Rod's eye continues in rehab for substance abuse issues

The eldest son of Rod Stewart has battled problems with substance abuse for years and split with his wife Jody Weintraub last year.

Events

7 d. ago The playbook for bombing hospitals in war: deny, deflect, justify. The law must close these loopholes | Maarten van der Heijden

Cynical actors exploit the legal ambiguities around targeting healthcare facilities, as seen in Gaza. Unequivocal protections are neededHospitals in Gaza have “turned into battlegrounds”, the World Health Organization’s representative for the West Bank and Gaza stated at the UN security council in January. He warned that the healthcare system was being “systematically dismantled and driven to the brink of collapse”.Israel’s attacks on medical centres in Gaza have prompted widespread condemnation from civil society, academics and news agencies, many labelling these strikes as breaches of international law or war crimes. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus posted that: “Any attack of healthcare facilities is a violation of international humanitarian law.” Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago Sean Stewart claims all celebrity children are 'f****d up' as he explains how he went from being the apple of father Rod's eye to rehab for substance abuse

The eldest son of Rod Stewart has battled problems with substance abuse for years and split with his wife Jody Weintraub last year.

Events

1 week ago Who is Amanda Holden's husband? BGT star's net worth, age, children and marriages explained

Britain's Got Talent makes its much-anticipated return to ITV this weekend

Politics

1 week ago US supreme court temporarily blocks firing of head of federal whistleblower protection office

Trump administration is seeking to oust Hampton Dellinger, head of the office of special counselThe US supreme court on Friday temporarily kept on the job the head of the federal agency that protects government whistleblowers, in its first word on the many legal fights over the agenda of Donald Trump’s second presidency.The justices said in an unsigned order that Hampton Dellinger, head of the office of special counsel, could remain in his job at least until Wednesday. That’s when a lower-court order temporarily protecting him expires. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Blake Lively requests more protection after receiving 'violent' messages amid Justin Baldoni legal battle

Blake Lively has asked a judge for a stronger protective order after receiving 'violent' messages amid the ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni.

Events

2 w. ago Meghan Markle faces another trademark battle as clothing designer seeks legal advice to protect 'As Ever' brand

Meghan Markle appears to be facing yet another uphill battle with her beleaguered lifestyle venture after a small business with a nearly identical name has vowed to protect its brand and title.  

Politics

2 w. ago EU accused of leaving ‘devastating’ copyright loophole in AI Act

Architect of copyright law says EU is ‘supporting big tech instead of protecting European creative ideas’An architect of EU copyright law has said legislation is needed to protect writers, musicians and creatives left exposed by an “irresponsible” legal gap in the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act.The intervention came as 15 cultural organisations wrote to the European Commission this week warning that draft rules to implement the AI Act were “taking several steps backwards” on copyright, while one writer spoke of a “devastating” loophole. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago I’m obsessed with fish that clean other fish: they remember their clients, much like a hairdresser

I’m campaigning for legal protection for cleaner fish, because no one has done a proper assessment of the impact of removing them from Scottish reefsI was in my 50s when I first became aware that cleaner fish existed, when I met a fisher who sold them to Scottish salmon farms. Each year, around the world, such farms use more than 60 million cleaner fish to eat – or “clean” – parasites off other fish. But the natural habitat of the cleaner fish is the reef.On a reef, each cleaner fish has clients that visit them to have their parasites removed – sometimes much bigger fish or predators such as sharks and rays. I was intrigued to discover the cleaner fish would gently massage these clients with their fins and make sure they were comfortable. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Widow says gambling regulator ‘not protecting customers’ amid legal action

Annie Ashton’s husband, Luke, took his own life in 2021, with an inquest finding a gambling disorder contributed to his death.

Economics

2 w. ago This Morning fans rage as guest explains 'skinny jabs' for children in 'dangerous' chat

This Morning viewers were furious after a doctor appeared on the morning show to discuss skinny jabs for children

Politics