53 m. ago Seven planets visible in night sky this week for last time until 2040

Night sky watchers will be able to see Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars with the naked eye, while Uranus, Neptune and Venus will be visible but harder to spot without a telescope

Politics

54 m. ago Kylie Jenner pays tribute to 'light of her life' after Jesus Guerrero's death

Kylie Jenner has taken to social media to pay tribute to her close friend and hairstylist Jesus Guerrero following his tragic death over the weekend

Events

58 m. ago Taking melatonin can help lower the risk of cancer for some who use the sleep medicine, scientists say

Health authorities say that night shift work is linked to developing cancer

Science

60 m. ago Boffins issue urgent warning as your TV is spying could be spying on you

Have you ever felt like someone is watching you? Well, that creepy feeling could be on to something as the vast majority of smart TVs are keeping tabs on us

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86 m. ago Sir Rod Stewart's son admitted to Malibu rehab for substance abuse months after marriage breakdown

The party-loving offspring of Sir Rod is currently holed away at the $80,000-a-month Cliffside Malibu rehab facility where his close friend Scott Disick once sought treatment.

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88 m. ago Every planet of our solar system is lining up in the February night sky

Seven planets grace the sky at the end of February in what’s known as a planetary parade, though some will be difficult to spot

Politics

90 m. ago Tim Westwood inquiry report: what new allegations against him have emerged?

The document contains a series of previously unpublished claims, including 22 from members of the publicThe independent inquiry into what the BBC knew about the former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood’s conduct has been published almost three years after a joint investigation by the Guardian and BBC News.The investigation told the stories of a number of women who accused the 67-year-old of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour.“Hounded” a 17-year-old Black woman with phone calls and texts.Invited a girl who was 15 or 16 back to his home following an under-16 night, after she had added him on Blackberry to get information about the event.Contacted a woman who had shared her business card, and appeared agitated when she did not want to meet late at night.“Hurled” a can of drink at a woman who was serving in a club.A former BBC staff member told the corporation their son had witnessed Westwood propositioning a 15-year-old girl in a night club in around 2007. The BBC reported the complaint t...

Politics

94 m. ago House Republicans to vote on spending deal that could slash Medicaid funding

Budget central to Trump’s agenda might get stalled before 14 March deadline as lawmakers warn of nearly $1tn in cutsHouse Republicans are planning to vote on Tuesday on a spending blueprint central to Donald Trump’s agenda, but the package faces potential derailment over nearly $1tn in Medicaid cuts that could fracture their slim majority.The fiscal year 2025 proposal includes approximately $4.5tn in tax cuts alongside increased spending for defense and border security. To offset these costs, the plan tasks congressional committees with finding about $2tn in spending reductions over the next decade. Continue reading...

Economics

1 hour ago Sir Rod Stewart's son admitted to Malibu rehab for addiction months after marriage breakdown

The party-loving offspring of Sir Rod is currently holed away at the $80,000-a-month Cliffside Malibu rehab facility where his close friend Scott Disick once sought treatment.

Events

1 hour ago Ian Wright names three superstars who could leave Arsenal in 'Liverpool

Arsenal have fleeting hopes of beating Liverpool to the Premier League title this season and Ian Wright believes the two clubs could have very similar nightmares on the horizon

Politics

1 hour ago Pope Francis remains ‘critical but stable’ in hospital with pneumonia

Pontiff has carried on with work, including holding a meeting in hospital to approve two people for sainthoodPope Francis, who has been in hospital for 12 days battling pneumonia and other ailments, remains in a “critical but stable” condition, the Vatican said on Tuesday.The pontiff, 88, has not suffered further “acute respiratory episodes” and tests checking blood circulation “continue to be stable”, the Vatican said in its evening update. Continue reading...

Culture

2 h. ago Washout leaves Australia set for last four but potentially short of game time | Geoff Lemon

They should beat Afghanistan to progress, but the batters would have benefited from a hit-out against South AfricaIf you were an Australian supporter of a certain pragmatic bent, you might be quite pleased with a washout against South Africa at the Champions Trophy. With a win already banked, you slide past your most dangerous opponent in Group B without having conceded any advantage to them. It leaves you level with them on three points and guaranteed a semi-final as long as you can beat an Afghanistan team that, despite their recent advancements and the memorably close result last time you played, you should still beat anytime, anywhere across a format as extended as 50 overs.If you’re an Australian supporter of the sort of bullishness natural to Australian supporters, including any past or current Australian player, you would say that you always want to play the best teams because you’ll beat them while having a grand old time in the process, and that sliding past your most dange...

Politics

2 h. ago Keir Starmer warns 'we can't hide from this' as he holds hasty press conference on response to Putin threat

Keir Starmer helf a press conference at No10 on Tuesday night regarding the threat of Vladimir Putin ahead of his trip to the White House.

Events

2 h. ago Gareth Bale and wife put on animated display as they lead celebs at Burberry show

Footballing legend Gareth Bale and his wife were all smiles as they sat alongside Ian Wright for Burberry's London Fashion Week show on Monday night

Politics

3 h. ago Dog 'almost mauled to death' after 'Lurcher attack' left owners with £20k vet bill

Warning: This article contains distressing images after Newport man's dog Yuki was left fighting for her life

Economics

3 h. ago 'My brain and head still work, but everything else is dead': Paralysed, he bravely faced the thug who pushed him down nightclub stairs

Rob Harris broke his neck as he fell after being deliberately pushed by Niall Peak

Society

3 h. ago Jury trying protester struggling to come to verdict ‘as a matter of conscience’

Dr Diana Warner, 65, was walking down the railway line outside Drax power station waving a flag when a 400-metre long empty freight train stopped.

Events

3 h. ago Wonderful Cardiff café to close and there's 'tears in our eyes'

Big Moose Coffee Co wanted to 'leave the world in a better place than we found it'

Politics

3 h. ago Banks and defence stocks help lift FTSE 100 after Starmer ups security spending

The blue-chip index gained 9.69 points, or 0.11%, to close at 8,668.67.

Economics

3 h. ago PM’s defence plan will not lead to end of working from home – Whitehall chief

Sir Chris Wormald confirmed the current policy on office attendance will remain following Sir Keir Starmer’s warning of major challenges.

Events