46 m. ago Army of '50 rats' take over Edinburgh estate as 'cars wrecked and binmen scream'

The horrified residents say they have to exit through the backdoor of their block of flats as rats run riot.

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79 m. ago Trump promised peace but brings rapid increase in civilian casualties to Yemen | Dan Sabbagh

Escalation from US military suggests previous restraints on causing civilian casualties have been relaxed“I am the candidate of peace,” Donald Trump declared on the campaign trail last November. Three months into his presidency, not only is the war in Ukraine continuing and the war in Gaza restarted, but in Yemen, the number of civilian casualties caused by US bombing is rapidly and deliberately escalating.Sixty-eight were killed overnight, the Houthis said, when the US military bombed a detention centre holding African migrants in Saada, north-west Yemen, as part of a campaign against the rebel group. In the words of the US Central Command (Centcom), its purpose is to “restore freedom of navigation” in the Red Sea and, most significantly, “American deterrence”. Continue reading...

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94 m. ago The new apartments planned in town centre with 'generous private' balconies

A planning application has been submitted to Salford council

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2 h. ago Next's £28 jeggings are so much 'better than jeans' shoppers have every colour

"These are the best jeggings I have ever bought, I now have two pairs in each colour. They are super stretchy and have some substance to them so fit very well, but are not skin tight or revealing."

Economics

2 h. ago Kevin Nisbet lands unlikely Rangers transfer pitch as new owners told Aberdeen striker is a 'good fit'

The Aberdeen loanee scored a cracker at the weekend against Hibs but his future beyond his summer loan from Millwall is uncertain

Events

2 h. ago 'I feel sorry for Gen Z who think jabs and diets are the answer

A super fit grandmother has shared her thoughts on why the older generation are more active and fitter than the younger generations - and why she feels sorry for Gen Z

Events

2 h. ago Perfume fans rush to try luxury Penhaligon's 'scent of royalty' worth £215 for £10

"This perfume is absolutely beautiful! The scent of peach and vanilla really comes through and lasts the entire day. I wore it on holiday and had multiple compliments too. The smell is genuinely too nice to only wear on special occasions!"

Economics

2 h. ago ISU shooting: Police hunting for suspect release new pictures of person of interest

One person was injured in the shooting at Illinois State University’s Bone Student Centre

Events

2 h. ago Boden's 'swishy' £66 skirt reduced to £56 until midnight hangs so well you'll want every colour

"Beautiful skirt. Very flattering and versatile - looking forward to years of use."

Economics

2 h. ago What Liverpool board will give Arne Slot after winning Premier League in debut season

Liverpool are Premier League champions, with Arne Slot winning the competition at the first attempt at Anfield after replacing Jurgen Klopp last summer on Merseyside

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2 h. ago The tiny North Wales beach where you can spot seals all year round

This small secluded cove is just minutes away from a popular seaside town but it is a haven for wildlife

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3 h. ago Botox, acupuncture and buccal massage: I’ve struggled with TMJ for years, here’s what actually helped

Over the years I’ve spoken with experts on stress, muscle tension, hormones and dentistry to find out what causes TMJ and how to treat it

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3 h. ago Chelsea face crucial Trevoh Chalobah transfer decision after 'bomb squad' bounce back

Defender has excelled since early loan recall, but could become a casualty of the Blues’ search for another marquee centre-back signing

Sport

4 h. ago John Oliver on RFK Jr: ‘A man who is clearly in way over his worm

The Last Week Tonight host discusses JD Vance meeting the late pope and delves into the decimation of the US healthcare system under Robert F Kennedy JrJohn Oliver kicked off his Sunday evening episode of Last Week Tonight by acknowledging the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 last Monday. Francis died “just a day after meeting with JD Vance – which, honestly, relatable”, he quipped.The host speculated on who could replace Francis, including potential candidates Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi and Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, “whose last name apparently translates to pizza dance”. “And I know that it sounds almost offensively Italian,” said Oliver, “but do keep in mind every last name in Italy means pizza dance. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Foreign Beggars star fell 40ft to his death from flat window during psychotic episode after string of failings by NHS

Ebow Graham, 40, who founded band Foreign Beggars, was reportedly behaving erratically on April 17, 2020, leading his concerned friends to call 999 to his flat.

Events

4 h. ago Lidl UK targets hundreds of sites as part of half a billion pound expansion plans

Lidl has published its 2025 site requirements brochure, outlining hundreds of potential locations for new stores - including high streets, retail parks, and mixed-use town centre sites

Events

4 h. ago Roman shoppers hail 'elegant' and 'flattering' dress as the perfect wedding guest outfit

The ditsy dress has a wrap-around waist, frilly sleeves and a dainty floral print

Politics

5 h. ago John Gosden says ‘everything to play for’ as he seeks first 2,000 Guineas win

The leading trainer is set to saddle the favourite for the big race, Field Of Gold, in the first Classic of the 2025 Flat season at Newmarket on Saturday

Politics

5 h. ago Playing to win: are video game movies replacing superhero blockbusters?

The record-breaking box office for A Minecraft Movie has been followed by a rush of announcements for more films based on gamesMargot Robbie and Sydney Sweeney are two of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood. As such, they’ve both logged their time in superhero movies of recent vintage (though Robbie’s turn as Harley Quinn is probably better-known than whatever Sweeney found herself doing in Madame Web). It feels notable, then, that in recent weeks they’ve both been connected to multiple projects based on video games. Robbie’s Lucky Chap plans to produce a movie based on The Sims; Sweeney, meanwhile, will produce OutRun, based on a 30-year-old arcade game, and has also signed to star in a movie based on the more recent hit game Split Fiction. Score a bunch of points for the gamers. Is the dawn of gamer cinema finally here?Regardless of this Hot Lady defection, superhero movies and other comics-based properties will likely stick around for years to come. Marvel still kicks off the ...

Culture

5 h. ago The Centre, Livingston unveils plans to host spring and summer fashion event this Saturday

On the day of the ‘Seasonal Style-Up’ event shoppers will be able to get an express colour analysis, which was popular in the 80’s thanks to the bestselling book, ‘Color Me Beautiful’ by Carole Jackson, and find out which colours can help enhance their natural features and personal style.

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