2 h. ago People struggle to understand what's really happening in 'genius' optical illusion

Optical illusions can do magical things to your brain and even eyesight. Now the latest image to trick minds over on Reddit has left people utterly stumped, can you see why?

Politics

20 h. ago People struggling UK heatwave say Amazon's £31 pool is 'best thing ever'

The pool has been a hit with shoppers - and it's currently available to order with Amazon for delivery as soon as tomorrow

Economics

3 d. ago Sing along with the common people: Saturday at Glastonbury with Raye, Pulp and pop punters – photo essay

Raye wowed with her old-Hollywood glamour, Pulp did 90s nostalgia at its best and everyone tried to hide from the heat – see the best Guardian photography from a big SaturdayThe sun hit hard on Saturday until late afternoon, and proved too much for some people.Festivalgoers struggle in the heat by the Other stage. Photographs: Alicia Canter Continue reading...

Culture

4 d. ago World famous Greek island left 'empty' as sad tourist season becomes 'ghost town'

Greece is famous for its stunning islands and one in particular has been a favourite with holidaymakers since the '70s - but despite people flocking there, businesses are struggling

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4 d. ago Container ship goes up in flames in Hull with roads and museum forced to close as swathes of city are blanketed with thick smoke

Smoke billowed from Albert Dock on Friday with people a mile away in the city centre left struggling to see. Others coughed and spluttered as the thick fumes drifted across the area.

Events

8 d. ago Dietitian: The brutally honest fat loss advice I'd give you if I WASN'T worried about hurting your feelings

An Australian dietitian has delivered a no-nonsense message about why so many people struggle to lose weight.

Events

1 week ago In the shadow of melting glaciers: life in the heartland of the Incas’ former empire – a photo essay

Ancient rituals and a profound respect for ‘Mother Earth’ bolster fragile Andean communities as the climate crisis and unchecked mining take their tollWords and photographs by Giordano SimonciniIn Cusco, the Quechua people are at the forefront of the climate struggle. Amid Peru’s sacred mountains and ancestral plateaux, they confront daily challenges, such as parched pastures, melting glaciers, disruptions to agricultural cycles and persistent mining that damages the land.In this context, survival itself becomes an act of resistance.Sheep grazing in the Sacred Valley of the Urubamba River, once the heartland of the Incas’ empire Continue reading...

Culture

1 week ago 'My life got derailed somewhere along the way, it took a dark path'

A new soup kitchen has started in Oldham town centre in light of the growing number of people struggling with homelessness.

Politics

1 week ago ITV's Bradley Walsh shares health struggle 'people think I'm making up'

The Chase host's condition leaves him 'white as a sheet'

Politics

1 week ago He forced a schoolgirl to her knees on a footpath then raped her

The court heard the victim's school work had suffered and that she was now scared to go out and struggled when in crowds because she could not trust people

Events

1 week ago Amazon beats Shark as 'powerful' fan falls to record low price amid heatwave

Amazon shoppers are beating the heatwave with the Shark FlexBreeze Pro Mist Fan that's now cheaper than Shark's own price

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1 week ago Beat the heatwave with bestselling garden pool now just £21 in Amazon sale

The Intex 6ft Easy Set Pool is now £20.99 on Amazon, down from £25.66, making it a great-value way to cool off this summer

Economics

1 week ago Top Tech: 5 fans to beat the heatwave from Amazon, Shark, and Dyson

As the UK sizzles in the first heatwave of 2025, we've found a selection of fans to keep Brits cool throughout the summer

Politics

1 week ago Amazon fan deal offers powerful pocket cooler for just £6.99

A limited-time Amazon deal has reduced a powerful, ultra-portable fan to just £6.99 – and it's small enough to carry in your bag or stash in a drawer for summer emergencies.

Economics

1 week ago Only top 1% can answer 'impossible' quiz question despite simple solution

People have been left scratching their heads as they struggle to work out a quiz question that only 1% of people can solve - but some say the answer is 'so obvious'

Politics

1 week ago Some people with learning disabilities struggling to access banking – report

Informal workarounds are being used in some cases, with some people with learning disabilities struggling with logins and speaking to bank staff.

Politics

2 w. ago Dunelm's £25 solution gives 'instant relief during really hot nights'

With the nation set to bake in hot weather this week, people might find it a struggle to sleep at night

Economics

2 w. ago I'm a scientist who cured my insomnia... and discovered what we've been told about sleep is a lie

Countless gadgets and apps have been invented with the promise of helping struggling Americans get the one thing they really want - sleep, but millions of people still struggle to get enough shut eye.

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2 w. ago 'Best place' to put peace lily in homes to keep plants happy and flowering

Peace lilies are a popular houseplant, but many people struggle to get them to flower. A gardening expert has shared the 'best location' to place a peace lily to ensure it blooms beautiful flowers

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2 w. ago Tower fan that arrives in time for weekend heatwave gets 25% discount at Amazon

Normally £79.99, this tower fan from Amazon is down to £59.99 - and it can arrive by tomorrow.

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