55 m. ago A pregnant woman and her young son were killed in Gaza by an Israeli airstrike

Afnan al-Ghanam of Gaza had given birth to her first child during war, 13 months ago, while the family was still living in their home

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59 m. ago Europe doesn’t need Trump to form a western alliance – and one is already taking shape | Martin Kettle

Britain, France and Germany are closing ranks to bolster Nato as the unreliable US president marches to his own drumAn Atlantic alliance without the United States? It sounds like a contradiction in terms – Hamlet without the prince. Yet this is the improbable, disjunctive world we now inhabit. It is the one in which our children and grandchildren will live their lives. Like it or not, the systemic shock launched by Donald Trump is our new reality. Absolutely nothing about Trump’s latest phone call with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday has changed that.Europe’s scramble to respond to Trump’s return to power was driven initially by the urgency of maintaining support for Ukraine. Most of the focus was diplomatic: keeping US military aid and intelligence flowing, shoring up damaged channels between Washington and Kyiv, engaging quietly with both Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to both encourage and deter, while moving very publicly to take up more of the security burden. Continue reading...

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59 m. ago What a dark energy discovery means for the fate of the universe – podcast

Dark energy, the mysterious force powering the expansion of the universe, appears to be weakening over time, according to a major cosmological survey that has thrown the laws of modern physics into doubt. Ian Sample tells Madeleine Finlay how this new finding could shed light on the ultimate fate of the cosmos, and Saul Perlmutter, who won a Nobel prize for his work proving the universe is expanding, describes how the new development could upend assumptions about how this mysterious force operatesSupport the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...

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64 m. ago Parenting professor's morning regime avoids tantrums before breakfast

Breakfast time can be stressful for families with young children, so we asked an expert for his top tips on how to make sure the start to the day runs smoothly

Society

89 m. ago Scots woman shares sun bed health scare after 'black dot' mole on skin

The Miss GB Edinburgh 2024 competitor was pushed to get herself checked out by doctors.

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89 m. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Libra told to stay patient if someone is childish

Today's horoscopes, brought to you by Russell Grant.

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1 hour ago Professional home organisers share 3 decluttering tips for busy parents

Professional home organisers Hayley Harrison and Gemma Abraham have revealed the simple ways that families can make their homes that bit more organised - and involve the children too

Society

2 h. ago Man Utd news: Red Devils to receive Antony transfer offer as club make announcement

The summer transfer window isn't far away and Manchester United will need to make a decision on the future of Antony, whose loan spell with Real Betis has so far been a success

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3 h. ago Ryanair, easyJet, BA and TUI rules for bringing pushchairs onto flights

The majority of UK's budget airlines permit adults travelling with children additional hold baggage specifically for prams and pushchairs, but not every rule is the same

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3 h. ago Kanye West's sick posts about ex Kim Kardashian as he's pictured dazed on a night out with daughter North

West took aim at his ex-wife Kardashian, 44, in a series of tweets in which he said that he was put off by a white woman being in control of his Black children.

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3 h. ago Two Liverpool forwards in line for transfer exits this summer whatever happens to Mo Salah

Liverpool could wave goobye to two members of their forward line regardless of whether Mo Salah extends his contract in the coming weeks as Arne Slot prepares for a busy summer

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4 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer reveals he is watching Adolescence at home with his teenage children

The thriller starring Stephen Graham, who is also a co-writer, has gripped the nation gaining an eye-watering 24.3million views since its release last week.

Society

4 h. ago My baby was unsettled, restless and impossible to soothe. I tried everything, but nothing worked... until I met a doctor with an incredible solution that made me a better parent: AMY MOLLOY

What if your child's epic tantrums aren't your fault - or theirs? What if the reason they struggle to sleep, act up around crowds and are very clingy goes way back?

Society

5 h. ago Charity declares ‘national childhood emergency’ amid concerns about online harm

Children First said it has seen a ‘surge’ in young people coming to it in distress and at risk of ‘serious harm’.

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6 h. ago Sia, 49, welcomed secret baby with husband Dan Bernard months before filing for divorce

Singing sensation Sia, who is best known for her chart-topping hits like Chandelier reportedly gave birth to her and her husband's first child in March 2024 before filing for divorce

Culture

7 h. ago Couple's chilling excuse after kids forced to stand for hours and sleep on concrete floor

Jeanne Kay Whitefeather and her husband Donald Lantz refused to take responsibility for their hideous actions, with one of the children describing her adopted parents as 'monsters'

Politics

7 h. ago Royal's cause of death aged 46 revealed as husband and five children mourn

The Austrian royal family released a statement saying Archduchess Estella of Austria died aged 46, leaving behind her husband of nearly 20 years and five young children

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7 h. ago Love Island star gives a glimpse into her life as a mother as she welcomes first child after she quitting stripping and reality television

A famous Love Island star gave a glimpse into her daily life as a mother - after previously quitting stripping and the TV industry.

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7 h. ago Mother charged following ‘DUI crash’ that killed her children in Napa

Yesica Barajas, 31, of Napa, has been charged with two felony counts of gross vehicular manslaughter, following the incident on March 16

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8 h. ago Kanye West seen with daughter North amid 'nuclear' war with ex

Kanye West was seen with daughter North for the first time since a 'nuclear' war with ex-wife Kim Kardashian broke out over including their eldest child North on a Diddy track.

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