42 m. ago Private islands used as hideaway by Prince Edward and Wallis Simpson on sale for £3m

The pair of islands in Berkshire were once home to The Nest, said to be a hideaway for the royal couple

Economics

42 m. ago Magic mushrooms: how scientists discovered fungi are the secret ingredient for restoring the world’s forests

Healthy fungal networks help trees and plants grow, making them key to successful reforestation. The only problem? Almost nothing is known about this subterranean ecologyEven in midsummer, the ancient hazelwoods on the Hebridean island of Seil are cool and quiet. Countless slanted stems of hazel support a thick canopy, which blots out the sun and blankets everything below in a sort of “fairytale darkness”, says Bethan Manley, a biologist at the Wellcome Sanger Institute.Moss and lichen coat branches threaded with honeysuckle, forming a great dome above you, adds David Satori, a researcher at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Continue reading...

Events

42 m. ago Climate crisis harming world heritage painted houses in Burkina Faso, say residents

Tiébélé’s wavy-walled houses covered in geometric lines showing signs of disintegration amid erratic weatherA world heritage site that was once a famous tourist destination is suffering from signs of disintegration, as climate change affects weather patterns.The wavy-walled houses covered with singular geometric lines of the Royal Court of Tiébélé in Burkina Faso, established in the 16th century, are recognisable all over the world. The paintings represent the thoughts, culture, and religion of the Kassena people, literally written on the walls. Continue reading...

Society

42 m. ago 'I flew with Princess Anne and will never forget her savage response to RAF pilot'

EXCLUSIVE: Former royal chef Darren McGrady, who previously worked for Queen Elizabeth II, shared an anecdote about the "fantastic" Princess Royal ahead of her 75th birthday this Friday

Politics

5 h. ago What Vladimir Putin says and what he REALLY means are two very different things. Commentary on the Alaskan summit by MARK GALEOTTI

The US President is arguably the most powerful and influential leader in the world, but he craves the approval of his peers. He admires Putin's strong-man image.

Politics

5 h. ago The West must not be frightened by dictator Putin, warns Britain's head of Armed Forces

In a rare and hard-hitting intervention, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin - the head of Britain's Armed Forces - urged NATO to be 'assertive in every domain', from nuclear weapons to cyberspace.

Events

6 h. ago Pam Bondi threatens prosecution for leaders not complying with immigration officers

In ‘sanctuary cities’ letters to 32 mayors and some county executives saying ‘we’re going to come after you’Pam Bondi, the attorney general, said she has sent “sanctuary city” letters to the mayors of 32 cities and a handful of county executives, warning that she intends to prosecute political leaders who are not in her view sufficiently supportive of immigration enforcement.“You better be abiding by our federal policies and with our federal law enforcement, because if you’re not, we’re going to come after you,” she said, speaking to a Fox News reporter. “Our leaders have to support our law enforcement.” Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago Night Always Comes review – Vanessa Kirby gets lost in poverty thriller

A woman is forced to take extreme measures to save her family home in an initially stressful yet ultimately meandering Netflix dramaThere’s been a recent overkill of stories told about the super-rich, glossy films and shows set in ostentatious houses filled with characters as superficially on trend as they are painfully out of touch. It felt like needed escapism as we crawled out of the very worst of the pandemic, with The White Lotus, Triangle of Sadness, The Menu and Glass Onion all hitting a sweet spot, but it’s grown rather tiring, as Sirens, The Better Sister and Your Friends and Neighbors have felt less eat the rich and more what if we just admired their kitchens instead.It’s become especially uninteresting as the gap between the uber-wealthy and the rest of us has widened, food prices up and empathy down. That particular anger pulses through Night Always Comes, a well-intentioned yet often inert Netflix drama based on the 2021 novel by Willy Vlautin. It’s told over one awful ...

Politics

6 h. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla to honour veterans on 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Royal British Legion will be guests of honour at a service of remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum

Politics

6 h. ago VJ Day: Powerful images of 33 'forgotten' war heroes to be honoured by nation

Many of the veterans have never told their story before registering with the Royal British Legion to be part of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory Over Japan

Events

8 h. ago Blackwater founder to deploy nearly 200 personnel to Haiti as gang violence soars

The security firm of former U.S. Navy Seal Erik Prince will soon deploy nearly 200 personnel from various countries to Haiti, where gang violence is escalating

Events

9 h. ago Baroness Amos to lead NHS maternity and neonatal investigation

Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced a national investigation in June.

Events

11 h. ago Plans submitted for 53 homes on site of former Royal Mail sorting office and probation office

25pc of the homes will be affordable

Society

12 h. ago Lanarkshire gym group ties in with British Heart Foundation to support lifesaving research

New Age Fitness has pledged to raise £10,000 over a 12-month period.

Politics

13 h. ago Health chiefs claim disability support won't be affected by moving Renfrewshire centre

Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) revealed proposals earlier this year to move the services delivered by the centre to the three new hubs

Politics

13 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing stars face abuse from fans after welcoming contestant to show

Strictly Come Dancing fans were unimpressed after stars of the hit BBC show shared their support for the latest contestant announcement

Culture

13 h. ago Inquiry into rogue surgeon to hold preliminary hearing next month

It will examine whether patients of Sam Eljamel were let down by failures in clinical governance, risk management, and complaints handling.

Politics

14 h. ago Scott Baio has blunt response to former WWE star Tyrus after barb on Gutfeld!

Actor took exception to claim he might be dead, saying he was canceled for his support of Trump

Politics

14 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon predicts Queen's death was 'beginning of the end' for monarchy in UK

The former first minister praised the late Queen's "mystique" which she claimed other members of the Royal Family lack.

Politics

14 h. ago JD Vance ‘unaware’ of claim police asked Cotswolds residents for social media details

Locals complained vice president’s holiday brought a ‘circus’ to the quiet hamlet of Dean in Oxfordshire

Events