81 m. ago Enabot Air 2 Plus review: The viral TikTok robot companion, tested

This viral TikTok gadget might be stealing my likeness and identity, but I can’t get enough of it

Technology

93 m. ago Major incident declared following coach crash carrying 70 people in Somerset as passengers are rushed to hospital

The coach was heading back to Minehead Middle School after a daytrip

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3 h. ago Copycat Harry is at it again... how many times is he going to pull the Mum card? William must be thrilled watching him pretend to be Diana: JAN MOIR

Watching Harry walk across an Angolan minefield this week, with his expression set to Hollywood-wattage-warzone-grim, caused a mixture of emotions in my calloused heart.

Politics

3 h. ago Minehead bus crash UPDATES: 'Bus leaves road' leaving passengers trapped

A huge emergency response was launched following a crash involving a bus which 'left the road' near Wheddon Cross in Somerset, according to police

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3 h. ago Heavy rain in South Korea leaves at least four dead and 1,300 forced to evacuate

The weather in South Korea has caused school closures, property damage and cancelled flights

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4 h. ago Zuckerberg and Meta officers settle claim they lost company billions by violating privacy laws

Shareholders sued Zuckerberg and others in hopes of holding them liable for fines and legal costs that Meta paidMark Zuckerberg and current and former directors and officers of Meta Platforms agreed on Thursday to settle claims seeking $8bn for the damage they allegedly caused the company by allowing repeated violations of Facebook users’ privacy, a lawyer for the shareholders told a Delaware judge on Thursday.The parties did not disclose details of the settlement and defense lawyers did not address the judge, Kathaleen McCormick of the Delaware court of chancery. McCormick adjourned the trial just as it was to enter its second day and she congratulated the parties. Continue reading...

Society

4 h. ago Archimedes knew the golden power of boredom – so why can’t we stop bringing our phones into the bathroom? | Miski Omar

Being bored used to be a superpower, but now we have dopamine on loop to keep us endlessly occupiedArchimedes, the ancient Greek mathematician and inventor, was tasked with solving a tricky problem for King Hiero II of Syracuse. The story goes that the king suspected his new golden crown had been mixed with cheaper metals, but he didn’t want it damaged. Archimedes had to figure out whether the crown was pure gold without melting it down. Tough brief.Then, one day, while sinking into a public bath, he noticed something: the water level rose as he slid in. The volume of water displaced was equal to the volume of his body. That was it! The key. He could weigh the crown and measure its volume by how much water it displaced. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Deserted Taipei and flood damage in Mexico: photos of the day – Thursday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world• Warning: graphic content Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Israeli military blows up Catholic Church in Gaza, killing two and wounding priest who was close friend to Pope Francis

The shelling of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza also damaged the church compound, where hundreds of Palestinians have been sheltering from the war.

Events

5 h. ago West Lothian gym 'raided by youths who defecated on floor' as police investigate

Anytime Fitness in Bathgate said four individuals caused ‘significant damage’ at their gym on Menzies Road. They allegedly sprayed coffee throughout the space and then ‘defecated on the floor’.

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5 h. ago Israeli tank blows up Catholic Church in Gaza, killing two and wounding priest who was close friend to Pope Francis

The shelling of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza also damaged the church compound, where hundreds of Palestinians have been sheltering from the war.

Events

7 h. ago The new plan to cut crippling traffic congestion by charging companies for peak

A list of 787 qualifying roads across Greater Manchester's 10 boroughs - totalling more than 500 miles - has been drawn up

Politics

7 h. ago Car washes could be next after hosepipe ban if drought worsens: Water firms plan for worst

The latest 'temporary use ban' starts tomorrow for South East Water customers in Kent and Sussex - joining the Yorkshire Water area which has had restrictions since last Friday.

Politics

7 h. ago Victoria Street: Shops on famous Edinburgh street that inspired Harry Potter Diagon Alley targeted by vandals

Business representatives said the problem risks damaging Edinburgh’s reputation during busy summer months

Events

8 h. ago Israeli attack on church in Gaza injures priest Pope Francis called daily

Italian PM condemns strike on territory’s only Catholic church that injured clergy and childrenIsraeli strikes have hit the only Catholic church in Gaza, injuring several people including the parish priest – who used to receive daily calls from the late Pope Francis – and drawing condemnation from the Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni.“The Holy Family church in Gaza has been struck by a raid this morning,” the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said in a statement. “There are several injuries in the place, including the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli. Currently there are no fatalities confirmed. The church sustained damage.” Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Anglian Home Improvements review: our best installer for national coverage

If you’re looking for new windows for your home, our Anglian Home Improvements review is here to help. We’ve done the analysis to guide you through what to expect, from cost to coverage, and how the company compares to the best double glazing companies in the UK.

Politics

8 h. ago General election saw Labour outspend Tories for the first time since 2005 with party pumping £30m into getting Keir Starmer's landslide

Official figures showed the party pumped £30million into securing Keir Starmer 's landslide majority in the 12 months running up to the poll, over twice the level in 2019.

Economics

8 h. ago Trump rejected more Iran strikes after minimal damage to nuclear sites in first wave, new report says

President Trump was reportedly presented with plans to target three more Iranian nuclear bases

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10 h. ago Rory McIlroy made his feelings clear as poor behaviour sees golfer banned from US Open

Former US Open champion Wyndham Clark has been indefinitely banned from Oakmont Country Club after he caused extensive damage to lockers in the clubhouse during this year's Championship

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10 h. ago Disney sues company it claims is selling illegal Mickey Mouse jewellery

The Walt Disney Co. has initiated legal proceedings against a Hong Kong jewellery company, accusing it of selling unauthorised Mickey Mouse merchandise.

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