6 h. ago San Diego clergy visit federal immigration court to bear witness during crackdown on migrants

About a dozen San Diego-area religious leaders have visited a federal immigration court where some cases arising from the Trump administration’s migration crackdown were being heard

Events

10 h. ago Photos of Western Europeans coping with the year's first heat wave

The first heat wave of the year is hitting many parts of Western Europe, especially in the U.K. and France, where officials have issued health warnings.

Culture

10 h. ago What I saw as one of the only people allowed inside Britain’s only nuclear bunker

The media have been allowed inside the Atomic Weapons Establishment for the first time in a decade. Robert Fox takes a journey into the heart of Britain’s nuclear weapons programme - at a time of increased global tension

Events

11 h. ago Only people with razor sharp vision can spot hidden wedding rings in 43 seconds

A mind-boggling brainteaser, created by Socially Powerful, challenges the nation to spot the three hidden wedding rings in this classic Vegas-style slot machine scene

Politics

12 h. ago Scottish Government backs review of sarcoma treatment after new report reveals stark inequalities in care

A major new study has revealed that hundreds of Scottish sarcoma patients are waiting six months or longer for diagnosis of the rare and often deadly disease due to 'systematic failings' in care.

Politics

14 h. ago Nigerian communities set to have oil pollution High Court claims tried in 2027

Members of the Bille and Ogale communities began legal action in 2015, claiming they have suffered systemic and ongoing oil pollution for years.

Events

14 h. ago 'People say I'm rich for winning Postcode Lottery until they learn what I got'

A mum opened up about receiving a box from the People’s Postcode Lottery – and it had four very unexpected items inside. She's not as "minted" as people may assume

Politics

15 h. ago Fearful of Iranian missiles, many sleep in Israel's underground train stations

Families with young kids, foreign workers, and young professionals are seeking shelter in underground train stations in Israel

Events

15 h. ago These groups of people who can get BBC TV licence for free – saving £174.50 a year

The TV licence was hiked up to £174.50 earlier this year and there are four groups of people who can watch TV for free, or can reduce their bill to zero. See if you can get it for free

Economics

15 h. ago Legalising assisted dying means 'people will lose their lives who do not need to', MPs are warned ahead of crunch vote TODAY

Opponents to a change in the law on suicide said that vulnerable people including domestic abuse victims, the disabled and anorexics could all be at risk if doctors are allowed to help them to die.

Events

20 h. ago How many people died in Grenfell Tower fire and who were the victims?

Netflix's documentary Grenfell: Uncovered features interviews from survivors and those who lost loved ones in the tragedy

Events

22 h. ago 'People have said it's a bit sad, but I couldn’t care less what others think of my parenting'

Emma Stretton has a different approach to the tooth fairy

Politics

22 h. ago I hope this is the last piece I ever have to write about assisted dying | Polly Toynbee

Today’s vote is on a knife edge. MPs must take their chance to drive forward personal freedoms – and add to Labour’s legacyMPs, read this horror before you vote today. Here’s how some people are slowly dying, right now, in mortal agony untreatable by the best palliative care: “Some will retch at the stench of their own body rotting. Some will vomit their own faeces. Some will suffocate, slowly, inexorably, over several days.” An average of 17 people a day are dying these bad deaths, according to 2019 figures, as reported by palliative care professionals who see it happen.The Inescapable Truth, a report from Dignity in Dying, revealed what is usually kept hidden from us: the shocking last months for the unluckiest. It could happen to you or me. The assisted dying bill’s final Commons vote today is no abstract debate about slippery slopes or what God wants: to do nothing is to inflict torture on many.Polly Toynbee is a Guardian columnistIn the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contact...

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22 h. ago I hope this is the last piece I ever have to write in defence of assisted dying | Polly Toynbee

Today’s vote is on a knife edge. MPs must take their chance to drive forward personal freedoms – and add to Labour’s legacyMPs, read this horror before you vote today. Here’s how some people are slowly dying, right now, in mortal agony untreatable by the best palliative care: “Some will retch at the stench of their own body rotting. Some will vomit their own faeces. Some will suffocate, slowly, inexorably, over several days.” An average of 17 people a day are dying these bad deaths, according to 2019 figures, as reported by palliative care professionals who see it happen.The Inescapable Truth, a report from Dignity in Dying, revealed what is usually kept hidden from us: the shocking last months for the unluckiest. It could happen to you or me. The assisted dying bill’s final Commons vote today is no abstract debate about slippery slopes or what God wants: to do nothing is to inflict torture on many.Polly Toynbee is a Guardian columnistIn the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contact...

Events

23 h. ago Airline staff being trained to bar people without visas from flights to UK

Exclusive: Foreign secretary says training for 9,000 workers at European carriers is step towards more secure bordersThousands of European airline staff are being trained to stop people boarding flights to Britain without valid visas, in a move billed by the foreign secretary as a digital upgrade to border controls.David Lammy said the measures marked a step towards “more secure, more digital and more effective” borders, but the move could raise questions about human rights safeguards. Continue reading...

Politics

31 h. ago Who will launch nukes first amid WW3 fears, according to experts

Scientists have released a new report, revealing who is most likely to pull the trigger on nuclear Armageddon amid fears of WIII.

Science

33 h. ago The best photos as people enjoy Barry Island on hottest day of the year so far

It looks like the hot, sunny weather is here to stay with the Met Office warning the UK could experience heatwave conditions over the weekend

Culture

36 h. ago 'The Welsh people have had to suffer' over lack of action on M4

People in Wales have had to suffer because of the Welsh Government's decision to scrap the M4 relief road, Senedd members said.

Politics

36 h. ago UK records warmest day of year so far as temperature hits 32.2C

The new high was measured in Kew, west London.

Events

37 h. ago In Pictures: People try to stay cool and enjoy the sun as temperatures soar

Some people hit the beach while other sought shade on a sunny day across the United Kingdom.

Politics