6 h. ago Nostradamus's terrifying predictions for 2026 include a swarm of bees and 'great wars'

The famed 16th century astrologer who predicted Covid and 9/11 has foretold of a conflict between East and West, and more wars to come - but also offered some hope in the shape of a 'man of light'

Events

39 h. ago If a peace deal includes two key elements, Ukraine should accept | Christopher S Chivvis

Kyiv may be approaching its last chance to end the war with its sovereignty intact. If a peace deal includes two key elements, it should acceptThe negotiations over the war in Ukraine are frustrating and tragic. On the one side, a victim of aggression whose plight is more and more desperate. On the other, a brutal aggressor, willing to go to extraordinary lengths to win the war. In the middle, a transactional American president eager for a deal.It’s no surprise that so many observers have railed against the proposals recently put forward by President Donald Trump and his emissary Steve Witkoff. These proposals appear to offer much to Russia and little to Ukraine – other than an end to the violence. If the negotiations produce a plan that offers Ukraine no hope of security after the war, no Ukrainian leader will accept it. Security is the core of sovereignty, and it would be political suicide to trade Ukraine’s sovereignty for peace.Christopher S Chivvis is a senior fellow and direct...

Economics

3 d. ago Scotland handed daunting World Cup 2026 draw against BRAZIL but minnows offer hope of getting out of group

SCOTLAND have discovered their group stage fate for next year's World Cup. The Tartan Army will return to football's biggest stage in North America next summer after topping their qualification group following a dramatic win over Denmark at Hampden last month. It will be 28 years next summer since Scotland last featured in the World...

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3 d. ago England rue five dropped catches as Australia build lead in second Ashes Test

Second Test, day two: England 334; Australia 378-6Late wickets offer tourists hope amid string of spillsThe ball may be pink and the meal breaks off-kilter, but for so much of the second day in this pivotal day-night Test match, the atmosphere inside the Gabba was an all-too-familiar one for England’s supporters.Gone was the triumphalism that met Joe Root’s first Test century on these shores 24 hours earlier and in its place the sight of Australia taking control. England’s attack had been in the madhouse, sending down a feast of wide long hops and half-volleys to make Jackson Pollock look positively precise. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Breakthrough’ whooping cough vaccine offers new hope after spike in cases

A nasal spray vaccine could be key to stopping the virus from spreading

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6 d. ago Brooklyn Beckham offered olive branch as family hope to end feud for Christmas

Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz. have been involved in a bitter feud with David and Victoria ever since swerving the England star's 50th birthday in May

Society

1 week ago UK Budget 2025: Why Chancellor Rachel Reeves' surprisingly confident performance offers fresh hope for Labour

Rachel Reeves performed stolidly but well, and may have laid the groundwork for feel-good Budgets ahead of the next election

Politics

1 week ago Sleeper pods offer new hope for the ‘most vulnerable’ street homeless

The accommodation units will provide shelter 'for those that are furthest from a place they can call home'

Politics

2 w. ago 'Next generation' treatment to cure Leukaemia is given NHS approval

Obe-cel is a type of CAR T-cell therapy developed in the UK and works by genetically modifying cells to enable the body's own immune system to recognise and attack cancer.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Next generation’ treatment to cure leukaemia given NHS approval

‘The biggest thing it offers is hope,’ says patient involved in clinical trial which cured cancer in significant portion of leukaemia sufferers

Politics

2 w. ago ‘I received devastating leukaemia diagnosis aged 17 but new NHS 'cure' offers hope’

NHS trialled pioneering new CAR T-cell therapy on student Harry Brown and is now rolling it out to other leukaemia patients

Politics

2 w. ago Groundbreaking UK gene therapy offers hope after progress of three

Oliver Chu from California first person to have the one-off treatment for Hunter syndromeDoctors are cautiously optimistic about a groundbreaking gene therapy for children affected by a devastating inherited disorder after seeing positive results in the first boy to receive the treatment.Three-year-old Oliver Chu from California became the first patient to have the therapy nine months ago as part of a clinical trial run by researchers in Manchester. It is too early to call the therapy a success, but doctors are encouraged by his progress so far. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Sycamore Gap seedlings offer hope after iconic tree felled more than two years ago

The magnificent Sycamore Gap tree that stood for more than a century by Hadrian's Wall has produced 49 saplings, to be planted this week, after it was illegally felled in 2023

Politics

2 w. ago Keeping promises on renewables, energy efficiency and methane ‘would avoid nearly 1C of global heating’

Analysis published at Cop30 summit shows adhering to pledges offer world hope of avoiding climate breakdownSticking to three key climate promises – on renewables, energy efficiency and methane – would avoid nearly 1C of global heating and give the world hope of avoiding climate breakdown, analysis published at the Cop30 climate summit suggests.Governments have already agreed to triple the amount of renewable energy generated by 2030, double global energy efficiency by then, and make substantial cuts to methane emissions. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Tanzania’s descent into repression is a stark warning of how fast Africa’s progress can be eroded | Kenneth Mohammed

When she became president, Samia Suluhu Hassan offered hope. But the country’s sudden democratic decay is more than just a national tragedy A renewed sense of hope has taken root across the African continent. It is an optimism resting on solid ground: a booming population expected to surpass 2.5 billion by mid-century; vast reserves of critical minerals, oil and gas; and unprecedented levels of infrastructure investment.The African Development Bank (AfDB) projects that Africa’s combined GDP could reach $4tn (£3tn) by 2030, driven by green-energy investments, urbanisation and digital innovation. One of their senior economists told me confidently earlier this year: “The future will be written in Africa.” Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago New generation of space labs could offer hope for motor neurone disease sufferers

Low gravity and intense cosmic radiation, which ages cells, could unlock treatments for currently incurable diseases, scientists say

Politics

3 w. ago British & Irish Lions plan ban on R360 players to stop Red Roses jumping ship

Eight of 12 tier-one unions already plan to ban rebelsLions hope to sway stars lured by league’s salary offersThe British & Irish Lions are planning to follow the example of the biggest unions by banning players who join R360 in a move designed primarily to prevent an exodus of England’s Red Roses stars to the rebel league.Eight of the 12 tier-one unions, led by England and New Zealand, announced last month that they would not select R360 players, and the Guardian has learned that the Lions will follow suit. Ireland, Scotland, France, Italy, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa also came out in support of a ban, but Wales and Argentina did not due to smaller player pools and weaker domestic leagues. Continue reading...

Sport

3 w. ago Medicine breakthrough offers hope against currently incurable neurological condition

Whilst MND can affect adults of any age, it occurs more frequently in people over 50

Politics

3 w. ago New drug could 'slow progression' of motor neurone disease and offer 'real hope'

The discovery offers hope of substantially slowing the progression of "one of the cruellest diseases"

Events

4 w. ago Major motor neurone disease breakthrough offers hope to those with ‘cruel’ condition

A new medicine, discovered by scientists, protects nerve cells damaged by motor neurone disease (MND), offering hope of substantially slowing the progression of "one of the cruellest diseases".

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