23 h. ago Asian countries riven by war and disaster face some of steepest Trump tariffs

Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos hit with rates over 40% as experts say the real target is ChinaBusiness live – latest updatesDeveloping nations in south-east Asia, including war-torn and earthquake-hit Myanmar, and several African nations are among the trading partners facing the highest tariffs set by Donald Trump.Upending decades of US trade policy and threatening to unleash a global trade war, the US president announced a raft of tariffs on Wednesday that he said were designed to stop the US economy from being “cheated”. Continue reading...

Events

45 h. ago The terrifying sounds that hinted Iceland's volcano was ready to blow: Audio clip reveals the seismic activity in the build up to the eruption

Iceland's fears were confirmed as a volcano erupted south of the capital following a 'swarm' of earthquakes. Now, scientists have revealed the sounds that hinted the eruption was imminent.

Events

63 h. ago Cumbernauld fire: Huge blaze erupts as six in hospital and locals warned 'stay indoors'

Firefighters are battling a huge fire at at Blairlinn Industrial Estate in Cumbernauld, with a building ablaze and six ambulances among the emergency response as people told to stay indoors

Events

65 h. ago A gentle giant: the shy wētāpunga is adept at living in the shadows

New Zealand’s docile, solitary and elusive ‘god of ugly things’ does wonders for the forest-floor ecosystemAre you sick of throwing yourself on the altar of unrealistic beauty standards? Do you long to celebrate the delightfully monstrous, to give the spiny stuff of shadows their day in the sun? Then consider the mighty wētāpunga – an endemic New Zealand insect so revered for its unconventional beauty its name means “god of ugly things”.This forest behemoth is thought to be the heaviest adult insect in the world, with a female weighing as much as a mouse or a sparrow. Its body can grow up to 10cm long (nearly 4in) and its leg span can be as wide as 20cm. Once found across parts of the North Island, the vulnerable wētāpunga – the largest of 70 wētā species – now resides entirely on a smattering of predator-free islands near Auckland.Between 24 March and 2 April, we will be profiling a shortlist of 10 of the invertebrates chosen by readers and selected by our wildlife writers from mor...

Politics

3 d. ago Moment floodwater washes away cars as it sweeps through Greek island as ALL roads and schools are closed and 'stay inside' warning is issued

A powerful storm has lashed the Greek island of Paros, triggering widespread flooding and prompting authorities to close schools and impose a ban on all traffic except emergency vehicles.

Events

3 d. ago Hayfever sufferers should skip this one gym routine to stay out of danger, experts warn

Gym-goers and wellness enthusiasts who suffer from hayfever could be unknowingly putting themselves at risk

Events

4 d. ago Brits urged 'stay away' as UK seaside hotspot issued 'red alert' flood warning

One popular seaside town has been issued with a red alert flood warning after a dangerous concoction of weather and high tides threaten to ruin the Mother's Day sun

Events

5 d. ago ‘No one came’: Myanmar volunteers dig with bare hands to save earthquake victims

The military junta is calling for foreign aid but agencies and rescuers must navigate crumbling roads, an overwhelmed health system and ongoing fighting• Scramble to free survivors as death toll passes 1,600 after Myanmar earthquakeThe children at Bright Kids nursery in Kyaukse, a town south of Mandalay, were taking a nap when the earthquake struck on Friday afternoon. The two-storey building collapsed with dozens of children aged between two and four trapped inside. For hours, rescuers sifted through the rubble, searching desperately for survivors.“We were clearing the building using diggers and rescuing people with manual tools,” said Thar Nge, a volunteer. They needed better equipment – metal cutters and generators – but made use of what they had. Thar Nge helped carry a four-year-old girl to safety. She pleaded, over and over, for him to save her, he said. He held a bottle of water to her mouth before her dusty body was freed. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago King Charles recuperates after hospital stay as he sends condolences to Myanmar quake victims after death toll tops 1,000

King Charles has sent a message of condolence to the people of Myanmar following a deadly earthquake that has claimed more than 1,000 lives in the south-east Asian country.

Events

7 d. ago 'Stay at home' warning issued over virus at 'highest ever' levels at start of spring

The UKHSA has warned you may still be contagious for 48 hours after symptoms go away

Events

8 d. ago Inflation to rise to 3.2% for 2025 as OBR slashes growth forecast

The Government’s official forecaster has also warned that interest rates are set to stay higher for longer

Economics

1 week ago Powerful New Zealand earthquake sees South Island residents warned to stay away from coast

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck on Tuesday afternoon off southwest coast of Fiordland national park

Events

1 week ago London Zoo stalker who bombarded female colleague with messages, flowers and chocolates now faces jail

Asish Jose Paul, 26, is now facing jail after he made a beeline twice to Lutaruta Masiulonyte's workplace despite a warning to stay away.

Events

1 week ago Key takeaway from idyllic Mediterranean island where 'residents live to 100'

Tourists may know Sardinia as an idyllic Italian paradise with stunning beaches and villages - but experts say it may also hold the secret to longevity

Politics

1 week ago History and luxury combined at The Runnymede on Thames Hotel

Saving the best till last - a hackneyed phrase, and a song to boot - but one which perfectly summed up our stay at The Runnymede on Thames, the latest addition to Warner Hotels' considerable adults-only collection of venues.

Politics

2 w. ago Heathrow airport closed: more than 1,000 flights affected after substation fire causes power outage

Travellers warned to stay away amid ‘significant disruption’ after fire in Hayes causes power outageFull report: Hayes fire sparks major power outageAirlines’ carefully choreographed networks depend on airplanes and crews being in specific locations at specific times. Dozens of air carriers will have to hurriedly reconfigure their networks to move planes and crews around after the Heathrow closure.“The other question is, ‘What will airlines do to deal with the backlog of passengers?’”, said travel industry analyst Henry Harteveldt with Atmosphere Research Group. “It’s going to be a chaotic couple of days.” Continue reading...

Society

2 w. ago Heathrow airport closed: more than 100 flights diverted after substation fire causes power outage

Travellers warned to stay away amid ‘significant disruption’ after fire in Hayes causes power outageFull report: Hayes fire sparks major power outageSome more details from Flightradar24, which says that more than 1,000 flights will be impacted by the sudden closure of Heathrow today.“Today’s total closure of London-Heathrow will affect at least 1,351 flights to/from LHR,” the flight tracker said in a post on Bluesky, “That doesn’t include any flights that might be canceled or delayed due to aircraft being out of position.” Continue reading...

Society

2 w. ago Protestors on Spanish island warned 'be careful' after telling UK tourists to 'stay home'

An open letter was written to tourists telling them "do not come" to Mallorca

Events

2 w. ago Ashley Dale's mum warns 'stay away from bad boys' after daughter shot dead by boyfriend's rival

Julie Dale - mum of 28-year-old Ashley who was shot dead by her boyfriend's rival in her own home - has spoken of her fears for women and girls

Events

2 w. ago Vaclav Cerny told Celtic fans could make Rangers stay tough as Czech legend warns star to be careful in Glasgow

The winger is at the centre of controversy after his wild celebration following Hamza Igamane's winner at Celtic Park

Events