84 m. ago Japan develops drone system to catch lightning to make power in world first

Japanese researchers have successfully triggered and guided lightning using specially made and protected drones, marking a world first in weather control technology

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2 h. ago Automakers focus on the global market, chide the US over tariffs at Shanghai's auto show

Booths of big Chinese, German and Japanese automakers are bustling at Shanghai's auto show as the industry keeps its sights on the wider global market not subject to steep U.S. tariffs on imports of cars and auto parts

Economics

3 h. ago The 'curse' of the £12m Viking treasure haul: How hapless duo like TV's The Detectorists struck gold

George Powell, a convicted burglar, and Layton Davies, a modest grandfather, were the unlikely pair who were set to walk away with a fortune when they uncovered the treasure.

Economics

4 h. ago How the royals will lead the nation in marking VE Day's 80th anniversary with King Charles and Camilla to be joined by William and Kate

From a Buckingham Palace balcony fly-past to hosting a tea party for veterans, the Royal Family will be front and centre of the country's commemorations for Victory in Europe.

Politics

4 h. ago Mark Selby crashes out in opening round of World Snooker Championship

He lost to world number 44 and practice partner Ben Woollaston.

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4 h. ago Mark Selby knocked out in huge World Snooker Championship shock

Ben Woollaston stuns four-time champion 10-8Luca Brecel recovers to beat Ryan Day 10-7An angry Mark Selby was sensationally knocked out 10-8 by his friend Ben Woollaston on Thursday night as the shocks continued at the Crucible.The four-time world champion, the second favourite going into the tournament, follows the defending champion, Kyren Wilson, and the 2010 winner, Neil Robertson, in going out of the World Snooker Championship in the first round. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago ‘Disrespectful’ booing of welcome to country at Melbourne Anzac Day dawn service condemned

Small group booed and yelled at Bunurong elder Uncle Mark Brown’s welcome and Victorian governor’s acknowledgement of countryElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastVictorian police have interviewed a man for offensive behaviour after attenders at Melbourne’s main Anzac Day dawn service booed and heckled during a welcome to country.A small group of people booed and yelled throughout the welcome delivered by Bunurong elder Uncle Mark Brown at the 5:30 am service at the city’s Shrine of Remembrance.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Thousands expected to line streets of London as Government reveals VE Day plans

A flypast by the Red Arrows is among the plans outlined to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Politics

5 h. ago Biomass power generators could be ‘marking own homework on sustainability’

The Public Accounts Committee said certification schemes aiming to ensure biomass has been sustainably sourced may not be strong enough.

Politics

5 h. ago Mark Lawrenson picks out six Liverpool stars key to imminent title success

EXCLUSIVE: Mark Lawrenson scored when Liverpool beat Tottenham at Anfield to win the 1982 title and has picked out the six players he feels have been key this season

Society

6 h. ago Meghan Markle and Prince Harry pay tribute to children 'who have died due to harms of the internet' unveiling a poignant monument in New York

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle unveiled a memorial in New York City last night, which is dedicated to 'honouring the lives of children lost to online harm'.

Politics

7 h. ago Meghan 'trolls' Piers Morgan by sending As Ever jam and cuddly toy to VERY surprising recipient

Controversial broadcaster, Piers Morgan has been known to repeatedly criticize at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex over the years. But Meghan appears to have silently swiped back.

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10 h. ago Brit tourist missing in Philippines after leaving hotel with only flippers and snorkel

Mark Davis Morris, 44, disappeared while on holiday in the Philippines with his wife. The Brit reportedly told a friend he was going diving alone but police are investigating this

Society

10 h. ago The Guardian view on the coming papal conclave: Catholics at a crossroads | Editorial

Pope Francis’s progressive legacy rests in the hands of cardinal electors who will be juggling competing agendasIn keeping with the humble style of his papacy, Pope Francis did his best to dial down the pomp and ceremony that would mark his passing. In St Peter’s Basilica, where he now lies in state, Francis’s body rests in an unelaborate coffin and has not been placed on the traditional elevated bier. The tomb in which he will be buried is to be underground and unadorned, carrying only the plain inscription “Franciscus”, again on his instructions.The final grace notes of a remarkable papacy will add to the pathos of Saturday’s funeral, which hundreds of thousands of mourners are expected to attend. The Argentinian pope’s plain, direct style endeared him to millions of non-Catholics as well as to the faithful. But the ecclesiastical politics of what happens next, in a divided church, will be anything but straightforward. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago REAL reason so many are overweight. Lawyer Hannah was exhausted and struggled with her size for years. Then she was medicated for her thyroid and lost 4st fast

Walking into the family home at 8pm one night after work, Mark Ross found his three kids - then aged 11, nine and seven - ready for bed but his wife, Hannah, 43, was nowhere to be seen.

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11 h. ago William Hill offer: Bet £10 on Premier League Darts Get £60 in free bets

Enjoy £60 in free bets with William Hill when you open a new account and bet £10 on any sports market using the code T60 when registering

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11 h. ago KENNEDY: Montecito Mean Girls are whispering to me about 'Walmart' Me

The word from Montecito insiders is that Meghan's mean-girl friends are relentlessly gossiping behind her back.

Politics

11 h. ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle join bereaved families demanding social media action

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have joined four British families who travelled to the US demanding action on online safety following the deaths of their children

Politics

11 h. ago 'Enough is not being done' say Harry and Meghan as they discuss protection for children

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have today unveiled an installation remembering 50 children who have died due to the dangers of social media, declaring, 'Enough is not being done'

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11 h. ago ‘I was expecting to win’: Luca Brecel fights back to deny Ryan Day at Crucible

2o23 champion recovers from 5-1 down to win 10-7Chris Wakelin leads Mark Allen 6-2 in second roundLuca Brecel completed an impressive comeback to beat Ryan Day 10-7 and avoid becoming the latest former champion to exit the World Snooker Championship at the first-round stage.The 2023 winner looked in danger of joining the defending champion, Kyren Wilson, in crashing out when he found himself 5-1 down to Day during the first session. But Brecel won the final three frames on Wednesday to make it 5-4 and get himself right back in the match. Continue reading...

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