68 h. ago Best time to see Eta Aquariid meteor shower as 'shooting stars' from Halley's Comet light up UK sky tonight

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak this week as up to 40 shooting stars per hour could dazzle the night sky

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3 d. ago Revealed: The truth behind 'concerning' TikTok emoji trend after parents express their fears

A mother was worried when she came across a video her daughter had posted with a seemingly cryptic use of emojis, however, people were quick to explain the deceptively simple trend.

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6 d. ago Greyscale and prune your algorithm: ‘digital nutritionist’ offers advice on cutting down screen time

Kaitlyn Regehr says parents worrying about their children need first to look at their own usageSwitching off the colours on your phone and spending half an hour a week pruning your algorithm can help consumers control and improve their online media diet, according to a professor turned “digital nutritionist”.These two measures, otherwise known as greyscaling and algorithmic resistance, are among a number of recommendations from Dr Kaitlyn Regehr, an associate professor at University College London and a leading expert in digital literacy. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Ruth Langsford forced to drop out of live TV appearance after being struck down with sickness

The Loose Women presenter, 65, debuted her QVC line back in 2017 and features on a two-hour telly slot every week.

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7 d. ago Luke Littler withdraws from tournament just hours before Premier League event

Luke Littler has withdrawn from a major PDC tournament this week just hours before he takes to the stage in Birmingham for the Premier League

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8 d. ago Ukraine PM hails minerals deal with US as ‘good, equal and beneficial’ – Europe live

Denys Shmyhal says agreement leaves Kyiv in full control of its infrastructure and natural resourcesFull report: US and Ukraine sign minerals deal that solidifies investment in Kyiv’s defense against RussiaIn Spain, harrowing stories have continued to emerge after much of the Iberian Peninsula was plunged into an hours-long blackout earlier this week.Jonathan Bernal, a window washer in Madrid, has detailed how he and a co-worker were cleaning the outside windows of a skyscraper when the power went out. For four hours they ended up stranded on hanging scaffolding, some 240 metres above the city. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago US and Ukraine sign minerals deal after months of strained negotiations – Europe live

US treasury department announces agreement after reports of last-minute obstacles apparently overcomeFull report: US and Ukraine sign minerals deal that solidifies investment in Kyiv’s defense against RussiaIn Spain, harrowing stories have continued to emerge after much of the Iberian Peninsula was plunged into an hours-long blackout earlier this week.Jonathan Bernal, a window washer in Madrid, has detailed how he and a co-worker were cleaning the outside windows of a skyscraper when the power went out. For four hours they ended up stranded on hanging scaffolding, some 240 metres above the city. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago US and Ukraine sign deal to set up reconstruction investment fund – Europe live

US treasury department announces deal after reports of last-minute obstacles apparently overcome Ukraine war briefing: US and Kyiv ‘ready to sign’ minerals deal amid uncertainty over last-minute hurdlesIn Spain, harrowing stories have continued to emerge after much of the Iberian Peninsula was plunged into an hours-long blackout earlier this week.Jonathan Bernal, a window washer in Madrid, has detailed how he and a co-worker were cleaning the outside windows of a skyscraper when the power went out. For four hours they ended up stranded on hanging scaffolding, some 240 metres above the city. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago US says it is ‘ready to sign’ minerals deal if Ukraine scraps ‘last

US treasury secretary says he expects Ukraine to ‘reconsider’ changes it made to agreement as deputy PM Yulia Svyrydenko will reportedly be in Washington to sign agreement todayIn Spain, harrowing stories have continued to emerge after much of the Iberian Peninsula was plunged into an hours-long blackout earlier this week.Jonathan Bernal, a window washer in Madrid, has detailed how he and a co-worker were cleaning the outside windows of a skyscraper when the power went out. For four hours they ended up stranded on hanging scaffolding, some 240 metres above the city. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Europe live: Kyiv ready to sign US minerals deal within 24 hours, Ukrainian PM says

Deputy prime minister and economy minister Yulia Svyrydenko will reportedly be in Washington later today to sign the agreementIn Spain, harrowing stories have continued to emerge after much of the Iberian Peninsula was plunged into an hours-long blackout earlier this week.Jonathan Bernal, a window washer in Madrid, has detailed how he and a co-worker were cleaning the outside windows of a skyscraper when the power went out. For four hours they ended up stranded on hanging scaffolding, some 240 metres above the city. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Europe live: Ukraine ready to sign US minerals deal today, government source says

Deputy prime minister and economy minister Yulia Svyrydenko will reportedly be in Washington later to sign the agreementIn Spain, harrowing stories have continued to emerge after much of the Iberian Peninsula was plunged into an hours-long blackout earlier this week.Jonathan Bernal, a window washer in Madrid, has detailed how he and a co-worker were cleaning the outside windows of a skyscraper when the power went out. For four hours they ended up stranded on hanging scaffolding, some 240 metres above the city. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower light up UK skies with 40 shooting stars an hour

Stargazers could spot up to 40 meteors an hour light up the night sky this week as May's annual meteor shower reaches its peak

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9 d. ago UK heatwave to grind to halt next week with '72 hours of snow' battering Britain

UK weather will see a 72-hour snow blitz batter the country after a mini-heatwave this week, with snow maps showing up to 2cm of the white stuff settling in parts of England and Scotland

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1 week ago ‘Fierce warrior’ and Jeffrey Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre has died

If you are based in the U.S. and you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). This is a free, confidential crisis hotline available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you are in another country, you can go to www.befrienders.org to find a helpline near you.

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1 week ago Eni Aluko denies criticising Ian Wright for media work in women’s football

Pundit laments ‘clickbait’ after controversial commentsIan Wright has long advocated for women’s gameEni Aluko has denied she “attacked” Ian Wright with her comments over his involvement as a pundit in women’s football.Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour this week, the former England forward discussed the risk of men blocking opportunities for female broadcasters in women’s football. When asked by the presenter Clare McDonnell whether Wright was an example of someone taking up space that could be occupied by a woman, Aluko said: “I’ve worked with Ian a long time and, you know, I think he’s a brilliant broadcaster. But I think he’s aware of just how much he’s doing in the women’s game. I think he should be aware of that.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Some British MPs spending equivalent of a day a week doing second jobs

Guardian analysis finds seven MPs have worked at least 300 hours since July in outside employmentA total of seven MPs have spent on average one working day a week on second jobs since the start of the 2024 parliament, with additional gigs as TV presenters, lawyers and consultants.A Guardian analysis of self-declared working hours found the seven had worked at least 300 hours since July – the equivalent of eight hours a week, in outside employment averaged across the parliament – totalling more than 3,000 hours between them. A further seven MPs had worked at least five hours a week on a second job. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Scottish nursery parents fear extra £2,000 childcare bill after closure announcement

The pushback comes as cash-strapped councils across the country are making similar announcements.

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3 w. ago Parents' fears as kids spend 45 hours a week indoors with over a third glued to screens

A national poll of 2,000 parents with children aged 6 to 14 revealed that youngsters are clocking up nearly two-and-a-half hours a day on screen time by using smartphones, tablets, or watching the telly.

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3 w. ago Kids in Scotland spend a whopping 45 hours a week stuck indoors – with more than a third of that time staring at screens

Specsavers is launching a new awareness drive to highlight the growing issue of childhood myopia, or short-sightedness, as new research reveals children are spending an average of 45 hours a week indoors, with more than a third of that time glued to screens.

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3 w. ago Thousands of parents can get 30 hours free childcare later this year

Parents of nine-month-olds and two-year-olds can now access 15 hours of free childcare a week if they meet certain criteria - but this will rise to 30 hours of free childcare from September 2025

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