2 h. ago The 'one in 30 million' delivery from Scotland to Bolton Market

He was named Pumpkin - and is now in quarantine

Economics

3 h. ago UK still ploughing millions into Putin's war chest through loophole, PM warned

Ministers have been urged by the Lib Dems to close loopholes which analysts say create hundreds of millions of pounds of tax revenue for the Kremlin

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3 h. ago Scan picks up alarming discovery after pregnant woman complains of stomach pain

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. The mum visited a hospital at 34 weeks pregnant concerned about her symptoms.

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3 h. ago University funding is shrinking under Trump’s White House. Researchers fear this will propel RFK Jr’s autism conspiracies

Cutting off grants for international collaborators, punishing universities and freezing their money has all created a situation of uncertainty. One researcher tells Eric Garcia ‘makes you feel like you're losing your mind’

Politics

3 h. ago The Guardian view on the dental divide: ministers must brush up their policy as well as children’s teeth | Editorial

Gaps in access to dentists mirror other health inequalities. And ‘golden hellos’ won’t solve the problem on their ownDisadvantaged primary school pupils at the government’s first wave of new breakfast clubs can expect to be trained in toothbrushing, as well as fed. Data showing that a fifth of all five-year-olds in England have experienced tooth decay persuaded ministers to make improved oral health part of the early years and reception class curriculum. But the prevalence of decay is not evenly spread across the country. And research showing how much worse the situation is for children in deprived areas is in line with other findings about widening health inequalities.New analysis from the Local Government Association highlights the differing availability of dental care across council areas – a situation sometimes described as a dental divide. It found no specific correlation between the numbers of NHS dentists and young children with tooth decay. But it adds to a body of...

Politics

4 h. ago Why trans art matters more than ever: ‘It reflects how people live and love’

After the controversy over Amy Sherald’s portrait of a trans Statue of Liberty, trans artists speak about why their work speaks to an important momentPart of the magic of portraiture is how it renders so much of the human experience accessible to us, things we might never see otherwise. This has been very much on Black artist Amy Sherald’s mind. When I spoke to her in advance of the debut of her exhibition American Sublime, she told me that Black representation was foundational to her practice: “I developed this idea that, when I look at art history, for the most part I don’t see portraits of people that look like me. So it started there.”That exhibition’s curator, Sarah Roberts, also spoke about Sherald’s passion for representing the LGBTQ+ community: “Amy has thought a lot about her role as an artist and the need for representation, and she has long been a champion of LGBTQ+ rights. This work is thinking about who gets depicted as being American.” Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago National Insurance change would cut bills for millions of people

A Labour MP put forward the idea of a National Insurance reduction for some people

Economics

4 h. ago Son found mum drowned in floods 'after fire service did not recheck her home'

Paul Gilbert discovered his 83-year-old mum had died in flooding caused by Storm Babet after firefighters did not recheck her property in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, an inquest heard

Events

4 h. ago Money Heist fans think creator's new thriller will be 'next global hit' after Squid Game

The new Netflix series has a unique premise and comes from the mind behind Money Heist.

Sport

5 h. ago Breakthrough for breast cancer survivors after discovery of which patients most likely to have recurring disease

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among American women, accounting for about 30 percent of all new cases

Science

5 h. ago 'I bought a Bentley for less than UK's cheapest new car and was surprised by discovery'

Expert Mat Watson managed to buy a Bentley for just over £10,000 and was surprised by what he found when he inspected and reviewed the car

Politics

5 h. ago AI industry pours millions into politics as lawsuits and feuds mount

From Super Pacs fighting regulation to OpenAI’s first wrongful death lawsuit, the AI tech giants are spending big and facing growing scrutinyHello, and welcome to TechScape.A little over two years ago, OpenAI’s founder Sam Altman stood in front of lawmakers at a congressional hearing and asked them for stronger regulations on artificial intelligence. The technology was “risky” and “could cause significant harm to the world”, Altman said, calling for the creation of a new regulatory agency to address AI safety. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Will Trump really attack Venezuela? War of words with President Maduro escalates as US sends destroyers to region

The Venezuelan President has threatened to create a 'republic in arms' if the Trump administration takes military action against his country

Politics

5 h. ago 10 legendary procrastinators from history who prove there’s hope for us all

Do you ever feel guilty about letting your mind wander when you’re meant to be doing something useful? Don’t worry, you’re probably a genius like this lot

Politics

6 h. ago 'My dad was a notorious serial killer who slaughtered women and left clues around our home'

A daughter has described how she discovered her dad was living a secret double life as a notorious serial killer - and even hid sick souvenirs of his crimes at their home

Events

6 h. ago Woman, 83, was found drowned in Storm Babet floodwater by her son after fire service failed to check in on her home, inquest hears

Maureen Gilbert, who was housebound, was discovered floating in the water by her son Paul Gilbert at her home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire after the River Rother burst its banks.

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6 h. ago TikTok influencer and her family found dead and wrapped in plastic inside truck in Mexico

Esmeralda Ferrer Garibay, known on TikTok as Esmeralda FG, her husband and their two children were discovered dead in downtown Guadalajara

Events

6 h. ago iPhone users are BAFFLED to discover a secret design element hidden in the alarm

In a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), one user has shared their strange discovery about the iPhone alarm.

Events

6 h. ago A meaty topic: what is the carnivore diet and why do so many influencers seem to swear by it? | Antiviral

Some claim eating steak and whole sticks of butter has improved their skin, cleared brain fog and even eliminated farting. Experts say an all-animal diet carries risksRead more in the Antiviral seriesEx-vegan turned carnivore Isabella Ma, better known to her nearly half a million followers on Instagram as @steakandbuttergal, has glowing skin and a flat stomach. She looks directly at the camera as she chomps down on an entire stick of butter. It’s part of her “high fat carnivore diet” to which she attributes a whole host of health benefits, not least of which is the claim she “literally never fart[s] any more” and has a single “scentless” bowel movement a week.A lot of gym bros also back the diet touted for helping people lose weight and build muscle, such as Antonio Angotti, who says the fat in red meat “includes almost every nutrient humans need to thrive” and invokes religion as part of his dietary choices, saying he eats “just foods God will actually bless”. It’s also been platfo...

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6 h. ago Noel Gallagher's daughter stunned by 'harsh' comment on BBC show

Anaïs Gallagher, the eldest of Noel's three children, previously tried her hand at TV presenting and landed a role on a CBBC show, but there she had her first brush with "nepo-baby-ism"

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