50 m. ago Parents' fury as primary schoolchildren are taught about the 300 different flags of Pride

Leaflets handed out by the charity Swindon and Wiltshire Pride claim there are more flags representing sexuality and gender identity than there are for countries.

Society

55 m. ago Nicolas Jackson sent off for horror tackle as Chelsea lose their heads at FIFA Club World Cup

Nicolas Jackson had been on the field a matter of moments in their second FIFA Club World Cup match, against Brazilian side Flamengo, when he was dismissed for an appalling challenge

Events

79 m. ago Close ally of drug kingpin 'El Mencho' gets 30 years in prison as US ramps up pressure on cartels

Two close associates of the fugitive Jalisco New Generation boss known as “El Mencho” have been brought to justice in a U.S. courtroom as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on the cartel it recently designated a foreign terrorist organization

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85 m. ago Megan Fox's ex Machine Gun Kelly emotionally breaks silence on pair's relationship after welcoming daughter

The 35-year-old musician, born Colson Baker, also gave an update about co-parenting with his ex-fiancée as he seemingly unveiled their current relationship status.

Politics

89 m. ago Coronation Street star told fellow legend she was leaving in same phone call as they address future

They both bowed out of the ITV soap within months of each other

Politics

91 m. ago Michelle Obama's cruel parenting insult against Barack as she vacations without him in Europe

The former first lady made yet another dig at her husband on the latest episode of the IMO podcast she hosts with her brother.

Politics

91 m. ago Charles shares affectionate moment with Duchess of York as race win hopes dashed

Purple Rainbow, who was not fancied by the bookies, did not challenge the front runners in the Sandringham Stakes.

Politics

1 hour ago California challenges troop deployment after appeals court rules for Trump

State to argue in federal court that control of national guard – deployed to Los Angeles – should return to Gavin NewsomCalifornia’s challenge of the Trump administration’s military deployment on the streets of Los Angeles returned to a federal courtroom in San Francisco on Friday after an appeals court handed Donald Trump a key procedural win in the case.Friday’s hearing comes a day after the ninth circuit appellate panel allowed the president to keep control of national guard troops he deployed in response to protests over immigration raids. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago How the AP decided to refer to the conflict between Israel and Iran as a war

The Associated Press is calling the current conflict between Israel and Iran a war, given the scope, intensity and duration of military activities on both sides

Events

2 h. ago Fed starts to split on when to begin cutting US interest rates

Pressure from Donald Trump and concerns over economic growth open schism among central bank’s officials

Politics

3 h. ago Premier League legend declared bankrupt as £2m house listed on court order

Lee Clark's bank accounts, savings and other valuable assets could be used to pay his unsecured creditors if he does not address the debt, according to an order made

Economics

3 h. ago Emily Atack says she dreamt of parenthood her 'whole life' on son's first birthday

The Inbetweeners and Rivals star Emily Atack celebrated her son Barney's first birthday with a gushing post on social media alongside a string of sweet snaps

Politics

3 h. 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...

Events

3 h. ago The Guardian view on Our Story With David Attenborough and The Herds: a new theatre of the Anthropocene | Editorial

A cinematic immersive experience and stampeding animal puppets are bringing the climate emergency into the cityAs parts of the UK swelter, this week brought yet more alarming reports of increasing temperatures, extreme weather events and dwindling chances of meeting the global 1.5C target. It was the UK’s warmest spring on record and its driest in more than 50 years.Communicating the urgency of our predicament without provoking despair and hopelessness is an intractable challenge, especially when it comes to children. But two trail-blazing theatre experiences are bringing the breakdown of the natural world into urban metropolises, and raising the alarm with such immediacy that even those of us fortunate enough to live in places that have so far been relatively unaffected by the climate crisis must pay attention. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Drivers of two popular models told 'stop driving' after serious fault found

The French firm has issued a 'Stop-Drive' order after a recent report stated that a woman sustained fatal injuries

Culture

4 h. ago Teen was told she'd die in 6 months... a decade later her 'miracle' survival baffles science

Grace Wethor was 13 when she learned of the massive tumor pressing on her brain. Given half a year to live, it has been 10 years since doctors found a tumor in her brainstem , a typically fatal cancer.

Events

4 h. ago Only people with razor sharp vision can spot hidden wedding rings in 43 seconds

A mind-boggling brainteaser, created by Socially Powerful, challenges the nation to spot the three hidden wedding rings in this classic Vegas-style slot machine scene

Politics

4 h. ago Lions star Henry Pollock's bench press, squat and bronco numbers leave coach in awe

Henry Pollock is potentially the breakout star of this Lions tour and makes his debut from the bench against Argentina

Politics

5 h. ago Parents warned to change passwords NOW as game popular with kids linked to 'mother of all data breaches'

Parents have been warned to change their passwords now a game popular with children is linked to the 'mother of all data breaches'.

Events

5 h. ago Fuel firms can challenge California’s emission limits, supreme court rules

Court votes to back challenge to state waiver that allows it to set tougher car emission standards than federal limitsFossil fuel companies are able to challenge California’s ability to set stricter standards reducing the amount of polluting coming from cars, the US supreme court has ruled in a case that is set to unravel one of the key tools used to curb planet-heating emissions in recent years.The conservative-dominated supreme court voted by seven to two to back a challenge by oil and gas companies, along with 17 Republican-led states, to a waiver that California has received periodically from the federal government since 1967 that allows it to set tougher standards than national rules limiting pollution from cars. The state has separately stipulated that only zero-emission cars will be able to sold there by 2035. Continue reading...

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