34 m. ago As the UK looks to invest in nuclear, here’s what it could mean for Britain’s environment

In this week’s newsletter: The government’s bid to speed up nuclear construction could usher in sweeping deregulation, with experts warning of profound consequences for nature• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereWhen UK prime minister Keir Starmer announced last week that he was “implementing the Fingleton review”, you can forgive the pulse of most Britons for failing to quicken.But behind the uninspiring statement lies potentially the biggest deregulation for decades, posing peril for endangered species, if wildlife experts are to be believed, and a likely huge row with the EU.2025 ‘virtually certain’ to be second- or third-hottest year on record, EU data showsJust 0.001% hold three times the wealth of the poorest half of humanity, report finds‘Even the animals seem confused’: a retreating Kashmir glacier is creating an entire new world in its wake Continue reading...

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35 m. ago Washington state faces historic floods that have washed away homes and stranded families

Days of torrential rain in Washington state has caused historic floods, stranding families on rooftops and washing over bridges

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35 m. ago AD FEATURE: Why safety should be the most important consideration when booking a taxi this Christmas and year

Glasgow Taxis have been providing a vital service to the people of Glasgow for decades

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35 m. ago Davina McCall says bombshell discovery aged 57 'changed my whole life'

TV presenter Davina McCall has opened up about a life-changing moment when doctors made a discovery that changed her self-perception after decades of believing one thing about herself

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94 m. ago ‘Men explicitly loving men is so threatening to the status quo’: why are gay male pop stars being shut out of the music industry?

Not long ago, artists such as Lil Nas X and Olly Alexander were ruling pop. But success has stalled as acts face industry obstacles and rising homophobia. What now?At the turn of the decade, gay male and non-binary pop stars seemed poised to take pop music by storm. Lil Nas X broke out with Old Town Road – which blew up on TikTok, sold about 18.5m copies and remains tied with Shaboozey’s A Bar Song (Tipsy) and Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You as the longest-running No 1 single in US history – and artists such as Sam Smith, Troye Sivan and Olly Alexander from Years & Years were all singing about gay love and sex.But the initial promise has stalled. Lil Nas X’s attempts to build on his smash debut album have fizzled, and he is publicly dealing with mental health issues. In October, Khalid released his first album since being outed by his ex last year but only sold 10,000 copies in the first week in the US. A previous album, 2019’s Free Spirit, sold some 200,000 copie...

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4 h. ago NHS braces for worst winter flu crisis ever as hospital cases surge 55% in a week – latest

Hospitalisations for flu in England hit highest ever levels for this time of year

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6 h. ago Olivia Attwood reveals she was cruelly shamed by female presenter over her cosmetic procedures in 'one of the worst experiences ever'

Olivia Attwood has opened up about a humiliating experience with a TV presenter who criticised her cosmetic procedures.

Politics

6 h. ago Travellers who enraged wealthy residents by buying '£5million' field in stockbroker belt village and turned it into a car park apply to stay for good

Wealthy residents have been 'living in a nightmare' since the travellers bought the 1.5 acre field from a local landowner at auction and worked through the night to lay a hard surface for their caravans.

Economics

7 h. ago European leader quits less than a year into the job after huge protests rock capital

BULGARIA was thrown into chaos last night after its prime minister dramatically quit less than a year into the job. Rosen Zhelyazkov walked away from power as enormous crowds flooded Sofia, demanding his government be kicked out. His resignation landed just 20 days before the country joins the euro, plunging Brussels into alarm. The shock...

Politics

8 h. ago Aberdeen 0 Strasbourg 1: Jimmy Thelin’s Conference League dream dies after schooling from slick Strasbourg

JIMMY THELIN refused to give up on Aberdeen’s European dream.  But the whole thing has turned into a bit of a nightmare as the Dons crashed out of the Conference League on the back of this schooling from Strasbourg.  There’s no doubt Aberdeen have endured a tough draw - five of their opponents sit in...

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8 h. ago Wilfried Nancy lands unwanted Celtic first as confused team now faced with unthinkable scenario

Nightmare start for new Celtic manager continues in Europa League

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8 h. ago Warming oceans made Asia’s deadly floods far worse, scientists say

Sea surface temperatures over the North Indian Ocean were 0.2C higher than the average over the past three decades, researchers say

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9 h. ago Greater Manchester road floods AGAIN less than three months after last becoming submerged

"What are they making the pipes out of? Tissue paper?"

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9 h. ago Celtic vs Roma player ratings: Nightmare inducer, tortured teammate, 4s aplenty and one 2 on dire night at Parkhead

How we rated the performances of each Celtic player in the humbling 3-0 Europa League defeat to Roma at Parkhead

Sport

9 h. ago Danny Rohl angry with Rangers players as Europa League nightmare continues

Rangers led in Budapest before falling to another defeat

Sport

10 h. ago ‘Superflu’ mayhem will drag into New Year as mutant bug’s ‘longtail fuels post

THE NHS has been plunged into its worst-case winter scenario as an “unprecedented wave of superflu” pushed hospital cases up 55 per cent in a week.  Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urged Britons to “be careful” and blasted doctors plotting a mid-crisis strike next week as “irresponsible”.  NHS officials said there are now enough virus...

Science

11 h. ago Hospital flu cases jump 55% in a week as NHS braces for ‘worst

Hospitalisations for flu in England hit highest ever levels for this time of year

Sport

11 h. ago Dad’s ‘superflu’ warning as daughter, 4, fights for her life in a coma after thinking she was joking about being ‘cold’

A LITTLE girl has been left in a coma fighting for her life after tragically developing a rare brain condition triggered by the flu. Gary Dunion, 41, is now warning other parents about his family's nightmare as his four-year-old daughter Sienna is set to remain in hospital for months. Sienna had only shown mild symptoms...

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11 h. ago Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy after nightmare first season

Grand Slam Track has endured a difficult first season, and the league has now filed for bankruptcy

Politics

12 h. ago Voices: What will it take to keep resident doctors in work this winter?

Editorial: The health secretary will point to a ‘worst-case’ outbreak of flu sweeping hospital wards, a public losing sympathy with the strikes and a sensible offer on the negotiating table as he bids to steer a way through this NHS crisis

Science