76 m. ago Why having two children may be better for women's mental health

A team from Soochow University in China analysed data collected from more than 55,000 women in the UK.

Society

91 m. ago Boys jumped 'massively' ahead of girls in maths and science during the pandemic, research reveals

While previously the two sexes were previously neck-and-neck in the subjects, a report from University College London (UCL) found that boys have now taken a large lead.

Events

94 m. ago Elgin Marbles should be returned to their native Greece, a anthropologist and TV presenter Alice Roberts urges

Professor Alice Roberts believes the 30-plus classical Greek monuments, which have been on display in the British Museum in London for more than 200 years, belong 'back in Athens'.

Politics

96 m. ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Trinny Woodall takes on Queen Camilla's niece to help conquer USA

After selling her home for the funding, Trinny Woodall created her beauty brand Trinny London , which is valued at £180million and has 1.2million customers around the world.

Politics

1 hour ago Could ship that hit US tanker have been hacked? White House refuses to rule out foul play as 140,000 tonnes of jet oil burns in sea off Yorkshire

A Portuguese-flagged cargo ship carrying cyanide smashed into a US military oil tanker causing a 'massive fireball' off the Yorkshire coast.

Events

1 hour ago From a fairytale monastery to elegantly dressed alpacas: Spectacular winners in the Open competition of the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards revealed

Over 419,000 images were submitted to this year's awards, which 'celebrates the ability of an individual photograph to capture and distil a singular moment and evoke a broader narrative'.

Culture

3 h. ago Widow sues Las Vegas hotel The Palazzo after husband dies during £775 sex worker hook

Jeff Jacoby, 55, was found dead in his hotel room at The Palazzo hotel in Las Vegas having had a fentanyl overdose during a meeting with a $1,000 sex worker

Economics

3 h. ago New York State fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return to work after wildcat strike

New York’s corrections commissioner has declared an end to a wildcat strike by correctional officers and says more than 2,000 officers who have not returned to work have been fired

Events

3 h. ago West Ham player ratings vs Newcastle: Max Kilman, Aaron Cresswell and Edson Alvarez all struggle in defeat

Ollie Scarles the lone bright spark for flat Hammers as teenager continues to go from strength to strength

Sport

3 h. ago Sabrina Carpenter Arrests Spice Girls’ Emma Bunton at London Concert: ‘You’re Kind of Spicing Up My Life a Little Bit’

Sabrina Carpenter Arrests Spice Girls’ Emma Bunton at London Concert: ‘You’re Kind of Spicing Up My Life a Little Bit’  PEOPLE

Events

3 h. ago Newcastle close in on top four after Guimarães pounces to see off West Ham

The level will have to rise when Newcastle return to London with designs on ending their long wait for silverware this weekend. This scrappy performance is unlikely to have sent a shiver down Liverpool’s spine before the Carabao Cup final, although there were positives for Eddie Howe to dwell on after his side boosted their hopes of Champions League qualification with a forgettable win over West Ham.It was vital that spirits were lifted after the blow of exiting the FA Cup a week ago. The avoidance of further injuries was welcome and Howe could take satisfaction from a first clean sheet in over a month before Newcastle attempt to keep Mohamed Salah quiet. Liverpool, though, will presumably pose more questions than a cautious, limited West Ham attack managed here. Newcastle, who were clearly holding back at times, were comfortable after Bruno Guimarães scored the goal that lifted them two points off fourth place. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Coronation Street legend exits ITV soap after 11 years as string of stars leave

Coronation Street fans watched a favourite walk away from the cobbles in the latest episode, with the resident telling their family she had landed a job in London

Politics

4 h. ago Katherine Ryan cosies up to husband Bobby Kootstra at Prime Video's Last One Laughing photocall

Katherine Ryan cosied up to her husband Bobby Kootstra at the Last One Laughing photocall at Underbelly Boulevard Soho in London on Monday.

Culture

4 h. ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe reveals Manchester United would have gone BUST by Christmas without cost

Co-owner insists Red Devils would have run out of money this year without drastic action being taken

Politics

4 h. ago Sabrina Carpenter ‘Arrests’ Salma Hayek & Baby Spice During London Tour Stops

Sabrina Carpenter ‘Arrests’ Salma Hayek & Baby Spice During London Tour Stops  Billboard

Events

5 h. ago Watch Four Tet debut new remix of The Cure’s ‘Alone’ at London show

Watch Four Tet debut new remix of The Cure’s ‘Alone’ at London show  NME

Politics

5 h. ago Michail Antonio given hero's welcome on West Ham return after horror car crash

West Ham forward Michail Antonio was back at the London Stadium and took to the pitch before the Hammers' Premier League clash against Newcastle on Monday night

Events

5 h. ago Michail Antonio gets warm reception at London Stadium ahead of West Ham game

The 34-year-old was hospitalised on December 7 when his car collided with a tree.

Events

5 h. ago EastEnders icon Jessie Wallace stuns fans by getting to work in east London café

Fans of EastEnders - and more specifically, Jessie Wallace - were shocked to see the Kat Slater actress steaming up hot milk behind the counter of an East End cafe

Politics

5 h. ago NHS England to cut workforce by half as Streeting restructures

The health secretary will shrink NHS England’s workforce to save money and avoid ‘duplication’NHS England will lose half its staff and a huge swathe of its senior management team as part of a brutal restructuring under its new boss.Its workforce will shrink from 13,000 to about 6,500 as entire teams are axed to save money and avoid “duplication” with officials at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Continue reading...

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