60 m. ago EastEnders' Colin Salmon gives health update on wife after devastating illness

EastEnders star Colin Salmon, who plays George Knight, has given an update on his wife after she was diagnosed with a rare health condition prior to him joining the BBC soap

Science

97 m. ago Feds say migrants at ICE facility in Manhattan can’t have toothbrushes because they can be ‘improvised as weapons’

A federal judge ordered ICE to improve conditions inside a crowded 10th floor facility in a New York office building

Events

2 h. ago Deadly ‘sloth virus’ detected in UK for first time as health watchdog issues urgent warning

The tropical malaria-like disease can lead to meningitis and in rare cases death, the UKHSA has warned

Events

2 h. ago When and where to see rare 'planet parade' as 6 planets light up sky this week

The final planetary alignment of 2025 will put on a six-planet show this weekend

Politics

2 h. ago As Netanyahu starves Gaza, there is a whole new battle to be fought in Israel – against complacency | Aluf Benn

Here in Tel Aviv, beaches and restaurants are packed. Amid that distraction, the PM is playing his power games and purging his generalsAluf Benn is editor-in-chief of HaaretzThe extreme heatwave that has hit our region this week does not distinguish between Israelis and Palestinians. But while we Israelis hide in our air-conditioned houses, offices and cars, the besieged residents of Gaza can only add the unbearable hot and humid atmosphere to their struggle to eat, drink and sleep, in constant fear of death. The starvation crisis that has exploded in Gaza this summer, following Israeli-imposed restrictions on the flow of humanitarian aid, continues to worsen despite mounting international pressure to allow in more food, medicine and critical supplies. And the killing has never stopped, while Israel is preparing for the next stage of the war to “annihilate Hamas”.Most Israelis are self-immunised to the horrors being endured by Palestinians in Gaza. Told by our government and mainstr...

Politics

2 h. ago 'My mum’s got dementia and my kids are too scared to visit her'

Resident agony aunt Coleen Nolan has advice for a struggling reader whose mum's illness is making him feel guilty because he doesn't really want to go see her any more

Politics

2 h. ago Urine trouble: Expert pinpoints the health conditions which cause foamy pee

Bubbles in your urine can be dangerous and a sign of hidden underlying health conditions an expert has warned.

Events

4 h. ago The fruit that can play a key role in getting a better night’s sleep

Better sleep is linked to a decreased risk of heart disease, among other cardiovascular conditions

Politics

4 h. ago Met Office says 'please be aware' to Brits going camping or to beach this weekend

The weather agency has urged those planning outdoor events or activities in parts of England to 'be aware' of weather conditions

Society

5 h. ago How racehorses might hold the key to saving thousands of human lives

Horses suffer many of the same heart conditions as humans, including arrhythmias and sudden cardiac arrest

Politics

7 h. ago Man discovers something is 'eating' his brain days after going water

The man was rushed to intensive care after developing a rare condition that only seven people have survived just days after the had been water-skiing on a lake

Politics

8 h. ago BREAKING: Police issue major new update after boy, 16, arrested following death of 13

A 16-year-old boy who was arrested after a 13-year-old girl was found dead in a home in Huddersfield has now been released on conditional police bail - this is a breaking news story

Events

8 h. ago People who keep coughing warned it could be painful and fatal condition

Do not put your coughing down to being unfit or old age, as if it does not shift, you need to seek help from a doctor

Events

8 h. ago Everyone with a cough urged to see GP as it could be sign of fatal condition

Do not put the cough down to old age or just being unfit, as it could be something serious

Events

8 h. ago Pharmacist shares hidden' dangers of pill taken by millions in UK

Millions of people take the drug for common conditions

Politics

8 h. ago Prince William and Kate Middleton share powerful joint message after King Charles made rare address to the nation

William and Kate, both 43, this morning praised the 'courage, sacrifice, and resilience' of those who fought in the Pacific and Far East on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

Politics

9 h. ago Signs in your hands could indicate a 'worrying' health condition

A doctor has said there are five signs in the hands that could signify serious health concerns

Politics

10 h. ago Michael Phelps is right. USA Swimming’s failure runs deeper than medals

The 23-times gold medallist warns of drift and weak leadership. Governance failures, and a troubled safeguarding record, could cost the US more than podium places at LA 2028In three years’ time, the swimming programme for the Los Angeles Olympics will unfold over nine days and nights on the grandest stage the sport has ever known. A purpose-built pool inside SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will be the centerpiece of a 38,000-capacity open-air natatorium, transforming the $5bn home of the NFL’s Rams and Chargers into the largest swimming venue in modern history. For the United States, a rare Summer Games on home soil should be a coronation, a chance to showcase the depth of its talent in the country’s most spectacular arena. Yet Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of them all, fears the US swimming program is in no shape to seize the moment.Phelps has launched a withering attack on USA Swimming’s leadership, accusing it of “weak” stewardship, “poor operational controls” and presidi...

Events

10 h. ago Michael Phelps is right. USA Swimming’s failure runs deeper than medals | Bryan Armen Graham

The 23-times gold medallist warns of drift and weak leadership. Governance failures, and a troubled safeguarding record, could cost the US more than podium places at LA 2028In three years’ time, the swimming programme for the Los Angeles Olympics will unfold over nine days and nights on the grandest stage the sport has ever known. A purpose-built pool inside SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will be the centerpiece of a 38,000-capacity open-air natatorium, transforming the $5bn home of the NFL’s Rams and Chargers into what’s said to be the largest swimming venue in history. For the United States, a rare Summer Games on home soil should be a coronation, a chance to showcase the depth of its talent in the country’s most spectacular arena. Yet Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of them all, fears the US swimming program is in no shape to seize the moment.Phelps has launched a withering attack on USA Swimming’s leadership, accusing it of “weak” stewardship, “poor operational controls” ...

Events

10 h. ago DWP full list of 22 medical conditions qualifying for up to £200 a week

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is a benefit for those with health conditions

Economics