86 m. ago 'Screams' rang out in Paris as American tourist, 18, 'throws newborn baby from hotel window'

The infant reportedly still had the umbilical cord attached after being thrown from a second-floor window as prosecutors say a case is now open for 'homicide of a minor under 15'

Society

89 m. ago The Guardian view on Germany’s election result: Merz’s task is formidable | Editorial

The victorious CDU leader is likely to be more proactive on the European stage. He will also need to forge broad alliances at home to see off the far rightFriedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s centre-right Christian Democratic Union party (CDU), has a reputation for being blunt. On Sunday evening, as it became clear that the CDU had won the snap election triggered by the outgoing Social Democrat chancellor, Olaf Scholz, he did not disappoint. “For me,” said Mr Merz in a post-election television debate, “the absolute priority will be to strengthen Europe as quickly as possible so that, step by step, we can really achieve independence from the USA.”As recently as a fortnight ago, such a statement from a German chancellor-elect would have been inconceivable. But these are new and extraordinary times. A convinced transatlanticist, Mr Merz has previously played down the dangers to western unity posed by Donald Trump. But crude electioneering on behalf of the extreme right Alternat...

Politics

90 m. ago The Guardian view on AI and copyright: creativity should be cherished, not given away | Editorial

The government’s consultation was weighted towards big tech. Now is the time for a rethinkIt’s a seductive promise: let our computers scrape the internet for ideas, images, forms of words, stories, music, jokes and our industry will make your country rich. For a UK government desperate for economic growth, the demands of tech companies for copyright laws to be relaxed – in order that their artificial intelligence (AI) systems can access as much online content as possible without having to pay or seek permission – have been hard to resist. The US and China are the global leaders of this new tech race. But the UK has a chance to compete that ministers are desperate not to miss.To AI businesses, copyright is an irritant. Three years ago, it appeared that their lobbyists were on the verge of getting their way when a government agency, the Intellectual Property Office, recommended an exemption for data mining. This would grant bots free rein and – so the argument...

Politics

91 m. ago The lesser known health problem from vaping that can ruin your sex life

A new study this week has revealed the true horrors behind vaping with the hidden dangers finally exposed but there's one that most won't know about, affecting vapers in the bedroom

Science

1 hour ago Chinese hackers got into Republican email system during campaign and spied for months before being caught: report

Officials were warned that hackers had access to the RNC’s email system for months, according to a report

Politics

1 hour ago Oprah Winfrey's troubling interview with the Olsen twins resurfaces

The twins were 17 when the interview was taped, while Mary-Kate was rumored to be struggling with an eating disorder at the time.

Events

2 h. ago Vanderbilt professor: Why I'm terrified about new coronavirus strain found in China

Dr William Schaffner of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center told DailyMail.com the virus' discovery shows there are threats lurking and there is no time for complacency.

Events

2 h. ago Former HBOS chairman and life peer Lord Stevenson escapes driving ban after being caught speeding four times on the same road

EXCLUSIVE: Lord Stevenson, 79, appeared at Bromley Magistrates Court where he successfully fought a driving ban - after speeding along Vauxhall Bridge Road.

Politics

2 h. ago Why norovirus spreads on cruise ships as passengers 'drop like flies' after suspected outbreak

The P&O Iona ship was hit with a 'nightmare' wave of illness, but why does norovirus spread like wildfire on cruises?

Science

2 h. ago Free King Charles! Why does the monarch have to be a Presbyterian?

It’s time to liberate King Charles and his descendants from outdated laws that require the UK’s head of state to be a Presbyterian

Politics

2 h. ago Will Stuart reveals the secret weapon behind England’s Six Nations improvement

England beat Scotland for the first time since 2020 having stunned France in round two and prop Stuart has been key to their improved displays

Events

2 h. ago Monster Hunter Wilds preload – file size and when you can download the game in time for launch

Monster Hunter Wilds is on its way, and luckily for us, there are means of getting the game downloaded ahead of time,

Politics

2 h. ago Go Back To Where You Came From star reveals terrifying moment she nearly died on Channel 4 show

Channel 4's Go Back To Where You Came From saw six opinionated people travel to Somalia and Syria to retrace a migrant's journey to the UK – and the journey was dangerous

Events

2 h. ago Prosecutor says golden toilet was stolen from English palace in 'audacious raid'

The trial of three men accused in the theft or sale of an 18-carat gold toilet that was a pricey piece of satirical art is underway in Britain

Events

2 h. ago Coast Guard crews rescue three boaters stuck at sea for 9 hours after their boat capsizes

Coast Guard crews rescued three boaters in Florida after their boat flipped over and they were stuck at sea for nine hours

Events

2 h. ago FTSE 100 treads water while Germany’s Dax makes gains after election

The UK’s blue-chip index dipped 0.39 points to close at 8,658.98.

Politics

2 h. ago UK Foreign Office issues travel warning for holiday hotspot ahead of ‘widespread disruption’

Holidaymakers have been told to expect flight cancellations and delays for national and international flights to and from the country

Events

2 h. ago ITV The Chase to undergo major change for first time in show's history in huge revamp

ITV's The Chase is set to undergo a major change as it prepares to spice up its questions with a new format.

Culture

2 h. ago England cricket hero announces decision to retire as he reveals next move

Moeen Ali will quit the domestic game after this year's Vitality Blast campaign with Warwickshire with all-rounder keen on move into coaching following spell turning out for T20 franchises abroad

Politics

3 h. ago Just one hour of screen time could drive risk of common eye condition in kids

Vision problems are becoming more common in children

Events