39 m. ago The Australian Dream? There’s a dark side to moving down under

Nearly 50,000 people moved from the UK to Australia on a working holiday visa in 2024. But while many of these sun-seekers enjoy a new life or a long holiday, others are unsettled by the country’s politics and pop culture. Kyle MacNeill speaks to the young Brits left disillusioned

Politics

39 m. ago How Modus Super Series became darts' secondary super power after Luke Littler's double success

The popularity of darts has boomed over the past two years with the rise of Luke Littler - and his career was amplified in the Modus Super Series

Politics

39 m. ago The damning level of winter energy debt revealed in briefing to Scottish Parliament

The average energy debt of those seeking help in Scotland this winter is £2,500 and even higher for those from rural communities, a key support agency has warned.

Politics

99 m. ago Europe’s big carnivores are on the rise – but can we live with bears next door?

Numbers of animals once hunted as vermin are rising across the continent. But scientists worry about how we are going to get along with these predatorsEurope’s carnivores have had a remarkable change in fortune. After tens of thousands of years of persecution that wiped out sabretooth tigers, hyenas and cave lions, there has been a recent rebound in the continent’s surviving predators.Across mainland Europe, bear, wolf, lynx and wolverine numbers have risen dramatically as conservation measures introduced several decades ago have begun to make an impact. There are now about 20,500 brown bears in Europe, a rise of 17% since 2016, while there are 9,400 Eurasian lynx, a 12% increase. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Sleep expert reveals secret hacks for waking up 'less groggy'

Most of us can relate to that groggy feeling first thing in the morning, particularly in winter when some of us wake before the sun rises. But according to this sleep expert, there are ways to combat it with a few simple changes

Politics

4 h. ago DWP benefits boost for millions of UK residents in one month

Millions of people in the UK will see a rise in their benefits in just over a month

Politics

8 h. ago Number of men under 35 seeking help for erection problems rises 50% in year

Boots revealed 50 per cent more men aged 18 to 35 used its online treatment service for erectile dysfunction last year than in 2023, with possible causes linked to stress, tiredness or alcohol.

Politics

10 h. ago Jack Draper loses Qatar Open final thriller to Andrey Rublev but earns rankings consolation

Draper went down in three sets to Rublev but will rise to 12th in the world rankings on Monday

Events

10 h. ago Elon Musk sued by Ashley St. Clair over custody of their son

Conservative influencer is seeking sole custody of the child and requesting a paternity test from DOGE billionaire

Politics

11 h. ago The pill hasn’t been improved in years. No wonder women are giving up on it | Martha Gill

When contraception has stagnated for decades, it is hardly surprising it’s fallen victim to culture wars and a wellness cultSomething is changing when it comes to contraception. Lots of people aren’t using it. Last week we heard that this includes a third of young Irish people. Meanwhile, there has been a significant rise in abortions in England and Wales. Prescriptions for the contraceptive pill in England dropped from 432,600 in 2014 to 188,500 in 2021. And this month data from abortion clinics found that demand is being fuelled by women coming off the pill and using natural methods instead.When the study compared contraception used by women seeking abortions in 2018 and in 2023, it found that the proportion using smartphones to track their menstrual cycle had increased from 0.4% to 2.5%. The use of hormonal contraception among this group fell from 19% to 11%, while the group not using any form of contraception when they became pregnant increased from 50% to 70%. Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago Buffett seeks to reassure shareholders over record cash pile

Billionaire investor trimmed equity portfolio and put money in Treasury bills

Politics

15 h. ago US supreme court temporarily blocks firing of head of federal whistleblower protection office

Trump administration is seeking to oust Hampton Dellinger, head of the office of special counselThe US supreme court on Friday temporarily kept on the job the head of the federal agency that protects government whistleblowers, in its first word on the many legal fights over the agenda of Donald Trump’s second presidency.The justices said in an unsigned order that Hampton Dellinger, head of the office of special counsel, could remain in his job at least until Wednesday. That’s when a lower-court order temporarily protecting him expires. Continue reading...

Events

17 h. ago What have three years of Putin’s war done to both nations’ economies?

As the invasion enters its fourth year, analysts are examining the health of Ukraine and Russia, and who will be the better prospect for investors once the conflict ends. The answers are not as predictable as one might thinkAs Ukrainians prepare to enter their fourth year dealing with the harsh daily realities of life during conflict with Russia, few will be musing on the comparative economic health of the warring nations. However, inflation figures released either side of the border showed the continued toll the conflict has had on citizens of both countries – with price rises running at 9.5% in Russia and 12% in Ukraine.Three years on since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, economists are examining the relative health of each country. Continue reading...

Politics

18 h. ago This is how we do it: ‘At 78, I’m having multiple orgasms, thanks to erection injections – and marijuana’

When Dean started having erectile problems, his wife Gaby insisted he get some help. Now they both have pleasure galore in bedHow do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymouslyWe can have sex for an hour or two and I can have multiple orgasms without ejaculating. Then I read erotic literature and ejaculate, and that’s that Continue reading...

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18 h. ago How to watch England vs Scotland in Six Nations: TV channel, live stream, kick

England host Scotland at Twickenham as the Six Nations returns this weekend, with Steve Borthwick’s side seeking to make it consecutive home wins after beating France last time out

Politics

18 h. ago Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers Live: Score updates as both sides seek breakthrough

Follow all the latest from the Swansea.com Stadium as Swansea taken on Blackburn

Events

20 h. ago Pig butchering scams are on the rise... how can you make sure you are protected?

Figures show these scams earned $9.9billion 'on-chain' worldwide last year, but estimates the true figure is above $12billion .

Politics

20 h. ago Prince Harry faces 'shock move' from lawyers which will show if he lied on US visa

Some of his visa documents will reportedly be made public by the Department of Homeland Security in the United States. It's as a lawsuit seeks to find out if he lied about drug use on his application

Politics

22 h. ago Berlin film festival 2025 roundup – a new boss, a flawless fairytale and Ethan Hawke’s finest hour

At a snowy Berlinale, against a backdrop of political divisions, this year’s standouts include Lucile Hadžihalilović’s The Ice Tower, Richard Linklater’s Broadway biopic of Lorenz Hart, and intensely sexual romance starring Jessica ChastainBerlin can be a touch inhospitable in February; this year was no exception, with visitors to the film festival enduring heavy snow, treacherous pavements and a two-day, city-wide transport strike. But the Berlinale itself is contending with a frosty climate. Traditionally a hub for film-makers of forthright, oppositional persuasions, it must now attempt to flourish in the face of Europe’s swing to the right, with Germany’s elections imminent and the troubling rise of the extremist AfD party.Every new festival head faces the challenge of reinventing the event they have inherited, and in the Berlinale’s 75th year, the bar was set especially high given the scrutiny the festival has received. Last year’s closing night brought controversy, with some Ge...

Society

24 h. ago Netflix price rises again but you can get it free with £15 Sky TV deal

Netflix has increased the price of its monthly subscription up to 20%, but there's a way to get it for less and save more than £95

Economics