61 m. ago Meet the storm chasers who drive into hailstorms for science

Hail causes about $10 billion a year in damage in the US

Events

2 h. ago Period tracking app users warned of 'frightening safety risks' amid data concerns

Period tracking apps may pose a huge privacy risk to users amid concerns about companies selling the data, according to a recent report from the University of Cambridge

Events

3 h. ago Lyons should consider his position over social media post – Michelle O’Neill

Mr Lyons has faced criticism over a social media post about the location of migrant families who fled their homes.

Politics

3 h. ago Spontaneous plans will cost young Brits over £1000 this summer

A study of 2,000 adults found that during the summer months, 18-34 year olds are prepared to part with £90.22 a week on unplanned activities

Economics

4 h. ago Dubai chocolate 'could be food safety risk' as shoppers warned

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said that some imported products may not be intended for sale in the UK

Events

4 h. ago EU rights court says Italy not responsible for Libyan coast guard actions over migrant boat sinking

Judges at the European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Italy could not be held liable for the actions of the Libyan Coast Guard, rejecting a case brought by a group of migrants rescued from the Mediterranean Sea in a fatal boat sinking in 2017

Events

5 h. ago Leroy Sane explains why he snubbed Arsenal transfer to sign for Galatasaray

Germany and Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane had looked destined to link back up with Mikel Arteta at Arsenal but instead is poised to sign a deal with Galatasaray

Sport

6 h. ago More than two in three university students in paid jobs while studying – survey

Undergraduates are spending less time on their independent study as more take on employment, a report suggests.

Society

7 h. ago Urgent warning over ‘unsafe’ American sweets with cancer risks

The affected products include the Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, ‘Misfits’ Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies, the FSA said.

Events

7 h. ago Madeleine McCann search cops reveal new details over gun found in well

It comes as authorities in Germany and Portugal continue to try to build up a case against suspect Christian Brueckner ahead of his scheduled release from prison in September

Politics

7 h. ago Cal review – grieving Helen Mirren superb in compassionate Troubles romance

Mirren won best actress at Cannes in 1984 for her role as Marcella, who forms a relationship with John Lynch’s Cal – a man complicit in her husband’s murderPat O’Connor’s Northern Irish movie from 1984, adapted by author Bernard MacLaverty from his own novel, holds up very well for its rerelease; better in fact than most of the movies and TV drama made about and during the Troubles. It has an unhurried, thoughtful and very human quality; Helen Mirren won the best actress award at Cannes for her performance here and in fact it is very well acted across the board by a blue-chip cast.Mirren plays Marcella, a woman from a Catholic background, married across the sectarian divide to a reserve police officer murdered at his parents’ farmhouse by an IRA man who had bullied a bewildered local guy into being his getaway driver; this is Cal, played by the gauntly intense John Lynch. Cal lives with his widowed father; a gentle performance by Donal McCann, who was Gabriel Conroy in John Huston’s...

Events

8 h. ago Poundland is sold for 'nominal' sum as workers brace for job losses with up to 200 branches at risk of closing

High Street discount chain Poundland has been sold for a 'nominal' sum following growing financial difficulties, as workers brace for job losses amid reports up to 200 stores could be at risk of closing.

Economics

8 h. ago Now contraceptive pill taken by millions is linked to brain tumours

French researchers analysed data from over 8,000 women who had surgery for this form of tumour and compared this to the contraceptive they had been taking.

Politics

9 h. ago Poundland to be sold 'within hours' as thousands of job at risk from new owners

Aa rescue deal fpr discount retailer Poundland is set to be confirmed, potentially today, with the future of hundreds of stores and thousands of staff members under threat

Events

10 h. ago Scotland 2050: Just what can we do to tackle the country's problems?

Today’s younger workers have been betrayed by those who prefer to exercise power for the sake of it, rather than risk unpopularity by asking where scarce resources should be prioritised

Politics

16 h. ago Arsenal dealt huge transfer blow as Leroy Sane snubs the Gunners for old rivals

Leroy Sane has been targeted by a host of clubs following the breakdown in his contract talks with Bayern Munich - but the Germany international has now agreed to join Galatasaray

Economics

16 h. ago Migrant hotels to close... by 2029! Rachel Reeves vows to end use of 'costly' scheme

The Chancellor pledged that migrants would be moved out of hotel accommodation by the time of the next general election , due in 2029.

Events

16 h. ago Map shows 'No Kings Day' protests across 1,800 US cities this weekend with MILLIONS set to attend

The protests are planned in cities across all 50 states and Puerto Rico as well as several countries abroad, including Colombia, Germany, Italy, Malawi, Portugal and the United Kingdom, according to organizers

Events

16 h. ago Shoppers urged by Which? to consider protections when using ‘pay by bank’

Innovations such as pay by bank present opportunities for businesses and consumers, but are not without risk, the consumer group said.

Economics

17 h. ago UK shoppers urged not to buy ‘unsafe’ American sweets amid cancer concerns

Sweets from the Jolly Rancher brand could be "unsafe" for consumers to eat amid risks they could increase the risk of cancer, according to food safety officials

Economics