1 hour ago Unicef warns children could die of thirst in Gaza amid collapse of water systems

Fears grow of drought as well as hunger as medics report more killings by Israeli forces of Palestinians seeking aidMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe collapse of water systems in Gaza is threatening the territory with devastating drought as well as hunger, Unicef has warned, as medics reported that Israel had killed more desperate Palestinians seeking aid.On Friday at least 24 people waiting for aid were killed by Israeli fire in central Gaza, according to local health authorities, in addition to other deaths by airstrikes. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Scots Gladiator Sheli McCoy hails Pride of Scotland Unsung Heroes

TV star Sabre can't wait to honour the winners at our glittering People's Oscars on Monday night.

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51 h. ago New SNP Housing Secretary doesn't know number of people waiting for social housing

Mairi McAllan said she "doesn't have the figure" when asked by STV News on a visit to Bathgate on Wednesday.

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56 h. ago People waiting on new PIP claim decision may also be due one

New claimants who started their PIP claim before April 5 may be due a lump sum.

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3 d. ago Lutnick hails Trump’s $5mn investor visa as almost 70,000 apply

Programme to grant foreigners legal residency in US in exchange registers 68,703 people on waiting list

Economics

4 d. ago Brits warned of Spanish hospital where people wait 22 days and 'dying screams' heard

One 80-year-old woman suffered a fall at her Tenerife home, but instead of being seen promptly was forced to wait in the hospital's emergency room for 22 days surrounded by 'screams'

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7 d. ago PIP could provide up to £749 every month to people with respiratory conditions including asthma

Nearly 138,000 people are receiving PIP or Adult Disability Payment for over 20 respiratory conditions.

Economics

9 d. ago Labour promised people we would rebuild Britain – and that’s what we’re doing | Keir Starmer

This week’s spending review marks a new stage in the mission of national renewal, built on the foundations laid last yearKeir Starmer is the prime minister of the United KingdomThe mandate we received from the British people could not have been clearer. First, we had to stop the chaos and return Britain to economic stability. Second, we had to turn the page on Tory decline with clear Labour choices. Third, we were instructed to rebuild our country.Wednesday’s spending review turbocharged that rebuilding. It is an investment in Britain’s renewal, so working people have more money in their pocket, more pride in their community and more hope for their children’s future. It’s what people voted for. An NHS cutting waiting lists, with care closer to the community. Wealth and opportunity no longer hoarded by only a few towns and cities. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Cornwall chaos as new Airbnb bill proposed with 22,000 people waiting for homes

In what could be a huge blow for second homeowners, MP Ben Maguire has presented new legislation to parliament to crack down on council tax 'dodgers' in popular seaside areas

Society

1 week ago Cadbury Dairy Milk's new summer flavour hits shops as people race to buy it

The new bar was spotted in BandM and people can't wait to try it

Economics

1 week ago 'I took my baby to Disneyland Paris and was surprised at the rides he could do'

Disneyland Paris is on most families' bucket lists but the majority of people will wait until their children are a bit older - but it's actually a brilliant spot for a baby-friendly holiday

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1 week ago 'Rare' lunar event on Wednesday won't happen again until 2043

Some people have waited almost 20 years to catch another glimpse of the moon looking a vibrant shade of red

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1 week ago National guard troops sent by Trump arrive in LA following protests against immigration raids – US politics live

President had earlier praised national guard for ‘great job’, even though they were not yet in the cityAs Los Angeles wakes up, people in the city will be waiting to see if a third day of protests gets underway.Tensions were high after a series of sweeps by immigration authorities on Friday, including in LA’s fashion district and at a Home Depot, as more than 100 people have been arrested in the city in the last week. Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘These are traps set for the people’: the story of a mother shot dead searching for food in Gaza

A family is reeling from the killing of a woman who walked for hours to an Israeli-backed distribution point with her son and daughterReem Zeidan was terrified of being separated from her children. As they trudged for hours through the ruins of Gaza towards a food distribution centre, she rehearsed over and over again with her 20-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son what they should do and where they should wait if an Israeli attack turned the column of hungry people into a chaotic, panicking mass and the family were torn apart.It was the last conversation she had with them. She was dead before dawn broke on Tuesday, killed by a single bullet through her forehead. Her daughter and son spent nearly three hours beside her body, pinned down by gunfire. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Doctor urges people to 'wait 10 minutes' before eating broccoli

You're probably preparing broccoli wrong and don't even know it

Politics

2 w. ago Minister makes Stirling visit as improved CAMHS waiting times hailed

The health board had come under scrutiny for the amount of time children and young people were waiting for mental health support - but data shows an improvement in the last 18 months.

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2 w. ago Over 2,000 people from Lanarkshire languishing on NHS waiting list to see psychologist

Freedom of Information Requests revealed that some 22,880 across Scotland are currently on a psychologist waiting list.

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2 w. ago Over 4,000 people from the Lothians languishing on NHS waiting list to see psychologist

Freedom of Information Requests revealed that some 22,880 across Scotland are currently on a psychologist waiting list.

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2 w. ago 'Genius' hack for getting more flowers from your roses using kitchen waste

A woman has shared a "genius" hack to help get more flowers from your roses this summer by using a popular kitchen waste item, and people can't wait to try it out

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2 w. ago This viral jacket had a waiting list of over 2,500 people, and it's now back in stock

From Marks & Spencer's khaki utility jacket , which caused a storm on social media, to the ubiquity of the brown suede blazer on the high street, there have been several jacket trends making their mark in 2025.

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