31 m. ago Senate again fails to pass stopgap funding bill as government shutdown drags into eighth day – live

Senate fails for sixth time to pass a funding bill in 54-45 vote – three Democrats sided with Republicans in attempt to reach 60-vote thresholdUS airport staffing shortages set to cause more delays amid shutdownDemocrat bill aims to help federal workers cover childcare costsA series of “violent” texts sent by a Democrat seeking to become Virginia’s attorney general has shaken up the state’s governor’s race, with Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears seizing on the controversy to try to reverse her opponent’s double-digit polling lead.Earle-Sears has released new campaign advertisements condemning Democratic former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, her opponenent in the governor’s race, for continuing to support Jay Jones, whose private texts three years ago speculated about a senior state Republican getting “two bullets to the head” and “breeding little fascists”. Continue reading...

Economics

32 m. ago Arrivals of international students to the US dropped almost a fifth in August, data shows

Federal data shows a significant drop in international student arrivals in the U.S. this August, down 19% compared to last year

Society

41 m. ago Visitor spend a fifth higher as Fringe by the Sea bucks festivals trend

The festival has been running since 2008

Politics

42 m. ago Dolly Parton reveals she neglected health while beloved husband was sick

Dolly Parton revealed that the death of her husband Carl Dean caused her to neglect her own health as she issued a video statement following concerns about her well-being.

Politics

51 m. ago Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page wants to ‘train as a sex therapist’

Telly comic and Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page has revealed her end goal after acting is to help folk with their troubled sex lives as she looks to move to the countryside

Politics

1 hour ago Amazon's massive Ninja 'rapid boil' kettle discount is almost gone

It has a keep warm function, that can help to lower energy bills

Politics

2 h. ago Hollywood star says he carries passport all the time over ICE fears

A Hollywood star has revealed that he carries his passport with him at all times over ICE deportation fears.

Politics

2 h. ago All the news and science from the 2025 Nobel prizes – podcast

This year’s Nobel prizes in chemistry, physics and physiology or medicine have celebrated work that paves the way for the next generation of quantum technology, the creation of porous materials that have been compared to Hermione Granger’s handbag and the discovery of the hidden army inside us that helps to keep our immune system in check. To find out more, Madeleine Finlay talks to our science editor, Ian Sample, and correspondents Nicola Davis and Hannah DevlinRead more of the Guardian’s Nobel coverage Continue reading...

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2 h. ago I'm an orthopaedic surgeon and this is the reason your crippling knee pain isn't going away... and the simple fix that can banish your agony for good

Around 10 million Britons live with osteoarthritis, yet Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Mazin Ibrahim says knee pain often doesn't start in the knee at all.

Politics

2 h. ago My incontinence is getting worse and ruining my life. I get so many letters like this, says DR PHILIPPA KAYE. But there is help... if you know what to ask for

The condition, where there is leakage of urine, is extremely common, with one in three people experiencing it at some point in their lives.

Politics

2 h. ago Covid love rat Matt Hancock is 'shopping TV comeback ideas' around London

The infamous former Health Secreatry was ridiculed during both his telly stunts in I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! and SAS: Who Dares Wins and he's not done yet

Economics

2 h. ago 'Amazing' veggie chopper loved by shoppers who 'hate food prep' has 43% off for Prime Day

The discounted kitchen gadget promises to help "cut meal prep time in half"

Politics

2 h. ago Inflation target provides clear benchmark, says Bank of England chief economist

The target has helped to anchor longer-term inflation expectations, Huw Pill said in a speech.

Economics

3 h. ago ‘Raw dogging’ marathons: has gen Z discovered the secret to reclaiming our focus?

In a world of distraction, it’s easy to jump from one interruption to another. Could sitting doing nothing for an hour help us cope – or is it just meditation by another name?Name: Rawdogging marathons.Age: In its therapeutic sense, brand new. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago ‘Rawdogging’ marathons: has gen Z discovered the secret to reclaiming our focus?

In a world of distraction, it’s easy to jump from one interruption to another. Could sitting doing nothing for an hour help us cope – or is it just meditation by another name?Name: Rawdogging marathons.Age: In its therapeutic sense, brand new. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Taylor Swift’s fiance gives verdict on her erotic song lyrics

Travis Kelce discussed his fiancée Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl", on his podcast "New Heights".

Politics

4 h. ago Who is Ruth Codd? All about the Irish actress on Celebrity Traitors

She started her career on TikTok and lost her leg after a footballing accident aged 15

Politics

4 h. ago Sir Elton John to appear at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Singer Raye was also on the list of special guests who will present, perform and honour this year’s inductees, which was announced on Wednesday.

Politics

4 h. ago Face mask rules introduced in some UK hospitals as Covid cases rise

It follows guidance from NHS England

Science

4 h. ago Wolf & Owl Live at Hackney Empire: 'Romesh's moonwalk worth ticket price alone'

Tom Davis and Romesh Ranganathan take their podcast into the live arena for plenty of hilarious banter

Technology