56 m. ago Which vitamin supplements do kids really need? An expert explains

Leading health bodies advise that children who consume a varied diet do not need additional supplementation

Politics

57 m. ago The Guardian view on political chaos in France: the gift that keeps on giving to Marine Le Pen and the far right | Editorial

Influential abroad, Emmanuel Macron’s strategic errors at home are bringing mainstream French politics into disrepute at a crucial momentIn Jean-Paul Sartre’s 1944 play No Exit, hell is portrayed as a locked room in which characters are condemned to fall out and squabble for all eternity. Ever since foolishly calling a snap election which delivered a deadlocked and divided national assembly, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, has found himself trapped in a modern political version of the same plot.On Monday morning, the third prime minister Mr Macron has appointed in just over a year became the latest to throw in the towel, after only 27 days in the job. Hours after unveiling his ministerial team, Sébastien Lecornu stood down following a backlash from centre-right allies, who objected to the number of carryovers from François Bayrou’s previous administration. By Monday evening, Mr Macron had persuaded Mr Lecornu to conduct a round of last-ditch negotiations to try to resolv...

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78 m. ago Inside outnumbered & outgunned Taiwan’s ‘Porcupine Strategy’ to fend off a mighty Chinese invasion that could herald WW3

TAIWAN is gearing up to deploy their "Porcupine Strategy" to defend themselves from a looming Chinese invasion. In the latest episode of Battle Plans Exposed, military intelligence expert Philip Ingram MBE breaks down this unique tactic and details how China could react. Xi Jinping has been adamant that Beijing should control Taiwan and he has...

Events

1 hour ago A judge halted a Florida immigration law months ago. Some officers are still enforcing it

Two men have been wrongly charged under a Florida immigration law that’s currently suspended

Events

1 hour ago Aquarium asks Canadian government for money — or it’ll euthanise 30 whales

Marineland, the tourist attraction located near Niagara Falls, has reportedly asked the Canadian government for emergency funding to care for its remaining whales, warning that euthanasia may be the only option without support.

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2 h. ago 'I'm a fragrance expert and I ran to track down Jo Malone's new scent'

As soon as I heard Ginger Biscuit was back, I ran to my local store to try it alongside Christmas hits Orange Bitters and Sandalwood & Spiced Apricot

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2 h. ago Seamus Heaney’s unpublished poems to be released — read one exclusively here

The Poems of Seamus Heaney, out on Thursday, will feature all 12 of the revered Irish author’s collections alongside uncollected works and 25 poems yet to be publishedA trove of unpublished poems by the late Irish poet Seamus Heaney is set to be printed alongside his collected and uncollected poems, published together for the first time.The Poems of Seamus Heaney will feature his 12 collections interspersed with poems published in magazines, journals and newspapers, plus 25 poems selected from Heaney’s large number of unpublished works.Chair, Pocket Knife, Guitar is an unpublished poem by Seamus Heaney extracted from The Poems of Seamus Heaney, edited by Rosie Lavan and Bernard O’Donoghue with Matthew Hollis, to be published by Faber & Faber on 9 October 2025 (£40). To support the Guardian order your copy at guardianbookshop.com. Delivery charges may apply. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Are little treats feeling less exciting? Here’s how to harness small joys

Joy is crucial for resilience, but living in a stressed-out world can make it difficult to enjoy the little things. Experts tell us how to rebuild our capacity for joyAmericans say they’re more dissatisfied with life than ever before.Anhedonia, a loss of enjoyment in usually pleasurable things, and hypernormalization, the experience of daily life amid disconcerting societal change, can lower one’s wellbeing. Even “little treats” – accessible delights like a walk, a piece of cake, a streaming binge – can stop feeling good in this context. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago According to sports medicine experts, here’s how to maintain an exercise routine

Three-quarters of Americans aren’t getting the exercise they need to stay fit and active

Science

3 h. ago Recruiter shares five common CV mistakes that are costing you jobs

A recruitment expert has shared the key mistakes she regularly encounters on job applications, and it seems a number of common blunders on CVs could be making you less attractive to employers

Politics

3 h. ago UK residents 'petrified' by ladybird invasion as houses 'crawling with them'

Brits have been left quaking in their boots due to an invasion of tiny ladybirds taking over homes, as the reason for the red critters movements in doors is explained by an expert

Events

3 h. ago Meghan Markle's 'tone deaf' appearance at Paris Fashion Week 'undercuts her credibility'

Meghan Markle's debut at Paris Fashion Week was not exactly perfect, according to publicity experts.

Politics

4 h. ago The White House issues joyful statement after Rosie O’Donnell applies for Irish citizenship

Former daytime talk show host and POTUS have been feuding for decades

Events

4 h. ago Irish Government increases spending and scales back planned tax measures

Ministers pledged to ‘secure jobs and stability at a time of global challenge’.

Politics

4 h. ago Is it okay to eat an avocado once it's gone brown? Top food experts give their verdict

Top food experts have revealed whether or not it's safe to eat avocado that has gone brown.

Politics

4 h. ago Top UK diet experts accuse fitness guru Joe Wicks of 'scaremongering' after Killer protein bar stunt

Joe Wicks, nicknamed the Body Coach, last week launched the bar, which he dubbed 'the UK's most dangerous health bar', ahead of his Channel 4 primetime show.

Events

4 h. ago Netflix’s groundbreaking move with House of Guinness release you probably missed

The Netflix show has been billed as an 'Irish Peaky Blinders'.

Politics

5 h. ago Three tax raids that Rachel Reeves could hit households with in the Autumn Budget, according to experts

WITH Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to announce her Autumn Budget next month, many will be wondering how it's going to hit their pockets. There are fears taxes will go up for households across the UK, as the government tries to fill a £30billion black hole in the public finances. Experts from Oxford Economists have this...

Economics

5 h. ago 'I'm a doctor and there are five top reasons why people regularly get ill'

Some people tend to fall ill more often than others and a UK doctor has shared five reasons behind frequent sickness and what you can do to strengthen your health and immunity

Science

5 h. ago I’m a pest expert – my simple £1 coin test will keep rats out of your home over winter

AUTUMN'S chilly temperatures can lead to unwanted houseguests- with rats invading people's homes. At this time of year rodents are looking for warm and dry places with food sources.  James Copley, Director of  Copley Pest Solutions, has revealed that his company has alreadyhad 2,262 callouts for rodent infestations this year - and this number is expected to peak in the winter months. ...

Economics