1 hour ago Focus on first responders' mental health grows as death toll rises in flood

The psychological toll of recovering the bodies of flood victims in Texas is drawing increased attention as the death toll grows

Events

25 h. ago Tiny pet dog credited with helping to save hiker trapped in Swiss glacier

Dog stayed by his master, who was wedged in an 8-metre-deep crevasse, and was spotted by helicopter crewA small pet dog is being hailed as a “four-legged hero” for helping to save his owner’s life after he fell down an icy crevasse in the Swiss Alps.The Air Zermatt helicopter company credited the pint-sized pooch with drawing their attention to the location of the hiker, who he was extracted and taken to hospital. Continue reading...

Politics

53 h. ago ‘I’m rooting for them’: why American Movie is my feelgood movie

The next in our series of writers drawing attention to their favourite comfort films looks back to a funny and touching documentary from 1999“I was a failure and I get very sad and depressed about it. I really feel like I betrayed myself. Big time. When I was growing up, I had all the potential in the world. Now I’m back to being Mark with a beer in his hand who is thinking about the great American script and the great American movie. This time I cannot fail. I will not fail.”As far as opening monologues go, you couldn’t have scripted a more perfect introduction to a film that captures one of the purest pursuits of the American Dream ever set to film. But these were not written for a character, but instead straight from the heart of Mark Borchardt in a 1999 documentary. It’s rare that documentaries are associated with feelgood movies, which is odd because they are remarkable vehicles for generating warmth, empathy and humor from spending time in the company of real life people who y...

Politics

3 d. ago Carnage breaks out at Portland ICE detention center as woke crowd tries to storm holding cells

Tear gas, flares and mass arrests rocked Portland, Oregon as protesters stormed an ICE detention center just hours after Trump signed his sweeping immigration bill into law.

Events

4 d. ago Trump celebrates signing of narrowly passed bill during White House July 4 event: Live updates

Trump signed his ‘big, beautiful bill’ into law on Independence Day

Politics

4 d. ago Trump to sign ‘Big Beautiful’ bill into law in July 4 ceremony: Live updates

The ‘big, beautiful signing ceremony’ is set to take place in the Oval Office on Independence Day

Politics

4 d. ago Trump set to sign ‘Big Beautiful’ bill into law in July 4 ceremony: Live updates

The ‘big, beautiful signing ceremony’ is due to take place in the Oval Office at 4 p.m., per Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

Politics

4 d. ago Trump slammed for using ‘dangerous’ antisemitic slur to promote ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ during Iowa speech: Live updates

President takes victory lap in Iowa after ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ passed by House of Representatives despite Republican concern over impact of national debt hike and cuts to Medicaid

Politics

5 d. ago Trump live: President touts White House UFC fight to celebrate 4th July as ‘Free America’ protests loom

President takes victory lap in Iowa after ‘Big, Beautiful Bill” passed by House of Representatives despite Republican concern over impact of national debt hike and cuts to Medicaid

Politics

5 d. ago Trump live: President takes victory lap over ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ ahead of 4th July ‘Free America’ protests

Tax and spending legislation passed by 218 in favor to 214 against – with just two Republicans rebelling against act that threatens to raise national debt and cut Medicaid

Politics

5 d. ago A year before declaring independence, colonists offered 'Olive Branch' petition to King George III

Millions of protesters have denounced President Donald Trump as a would-be autocrat and marched under the banner “No Kings.”

Politics

5 d. ago Visitors to Stirling area urged to drive on proper side of the road

The ‘Drive on the Left’ campaign aims to draw attention to the importance of staying alert

Transport

8 d. ago Council shut down my disability podcast... all because a photo of me taking my prescription cannabis was circulated by a spiteful social media user

Sarah Wingfield, 37, was keen to draw attention to employment issues for disabled jobseekers in the episode, set up by DurhamEnable. But the exciting prospect soon turned into a nightmare.

Culture

9 d. ago Glastonbury 2025 is one of the festival’s most politicised events in recent memory

Controversial performances from Bob Vylan and Kneecap sparked complaints from prime minister Keir Starmer, while murals protesting Elon Musk and Donald Trump popped up during the weekend

Politics

1 week ago Gavin Newsom files $787M defamation suit alleging Fox News lied about Trump call

The California governor is seeking at least $787 million in damages, which mirrors the amount the right-wing network paid to Dominion Voting Systems in 2023.

Politics

1 week ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer delivers closing arguments at sex

The music mogul could face life in prison for racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitutionA lawyer representing Sean “Diddy” Combs began delivering the defense’s closing arguments on Friday morning in the music mogul’s federal sex-trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial, marking the final chapter in a case that has drawn global attention over the last seven weeks.Marc Agnifilo, a defense attorney, is expected to push back against the government’s allegations that Combs coerced women into participating in drug-fueled sex marathons with male sex workers and that he ran a criminal enterprise that engaged in crimes such as sex trafficking, drug distribution, kidnapping, forced labor, arson and bribery. Continue reading...

Society

1 week ago ITV staff anger as 'tone deaf' bosses throw extravagant 70th anniversary party amid job cuts

ITV bosses have angered staff by throwing an extravagant anniversary party despite announcing major budget cuts and job losses.

Society

1 week ago Photos from Venice ahead of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding

As a starry guest list of celebrities descend on Venice for the weekend wedding of of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, activists have united under the banner “No Space for Bezos” to protest the nuptials. Protesters were drawing attention to overtourism, high housing costs and the constant threat of climate-induced flooding in the lagoon city.

Culture

1 week ago 'Tone deaf' Beyonce CANCELED by her own fans after wearing offensive shirt on Cowboy Carter tour

Beyonce is currently facing fierce backlash from her progressive fanbase after wearing an 'offensive' T-shirt. 

Sport

2 w. ago What to know about debate over protesters and ICE agents wearing masks amid immigration crackdowns

People fearful of being arrested for wearing masks while protesting immigration raids in Los Angeles and other cities have voiced anger over Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents covering their faces

Events