57 m. ago Astronauts could soon be eating Chinese and Indian food in space with new mission

The European Space Agency (ESA) project is assessing the viability of growing so-called lab-grown food in the low gravity and higher radiation in orbit and on other worlds

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63 m. ago Abusive thug strangled girlfriend and 'set fire to her hair' in violent relationship

'Danger to the public' Ryan Black, 40, set his girlfriend's hair on fire and accused her of cheating on him during a violent relationship where he left her unconscious

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67 m. ago US supreme court seems inclined to allow exemption of LGBTQ+ books for elementary schoolers

Justices heard from Christian and Muslim parents from Maryland seeking to pull children from certain classesThe US supreme court appeared inclined to rule in favor of Christian and Muslim parents in Maryland seeking to keep their elementary school children out of certain classes when storybooks with LGBTQ+ characters are read in the latest case involving the intersection of religion and LGBTQ+ rights.The nine justices heard arguments on Tuesday in an appeal by parents with children in public schools in Montgomery county, located just outside of Washington, after lower courts declined to order the local school district to let children opt out when these books are read. The plaintiffs – including Muslim, Roman Catholic and Ukrainian Orthodox parents – contend that the school board’s policy of prohibiting opt-outs violates the US constitution’s first amendment protections for free exercise of religion. Donald Trump’s administration backed them in the case. Continue reading...

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81 m. ago Martin Lewis says you could get a cash boost if you've moved home after 1993

Many councils increased the yearly bill by 4.99%, but some were given the green light to exceed this cap, including one which increased it by a huge 9.9% - Martin Lewis has issued a warning

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89 m. ago Edinburgh Rugby match rearranged due to Pope's funeral as new date set

Italian government order match to be rescheduled

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1 hour ago Half of Brits have an ongoing family feud as most common rows revealed

A poll of 2,000 adults found fall-outs have resulted in family members not speaking (34%), not attending milestone events like weddings (55%), and severing ties entirely (74%)

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1 hour ago Luke Littler to headline darts festival this summer as Luke Humphries to feature

The all-star line-up also includes big names such as Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen and Fallon Sherrock who will play in front of thousands in the capital’s famous Hyde Park

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2 h. ago Russia ‘may be willing to drop claims to parts of Ukraine it does not occupy’

David Lammy to host US and European negotiators for ceasefire talks in London amid encouraging speculationDavid Lammy, the foreign secretary, will host US and European negotiators for fresh talks about Ukraine on Wednesday amid speculation that Russia has told Washington it might be willing to drop its claim to parts of Ukraine it does not occupy.The price would include the US making concessions to Moscow such as recognising the 2014 annexation of Crimea, though Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said no such proposal had been shared with him by the White House and that his country could not endorse it. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Karen Read trial live updates: Paramedic details hectic scene where Read reportedly yelled ‘I hit him’

The 45-year-old is set to appear in Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts one year after her first trial was declared a mistrial

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2 h. ago LEGO set based on iconic Minecraft movie moment drops to £29 at Argos with offer

The LEGO set is based on the 'Chicken Jockey' meme from the Minecraft movie that's taken over the internet.

Economics

2 h. ago Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial to open Wednesday with majority

Opening statements are set in former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial, this time with a majority-female jury deciding the landmark #MeToo case

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3 h. ago Equalities minister says ‘it is time to move forward’ following Supreme Court ruling on biological sex

Women and equalities minister Bridget Phillipson has said it is "time to move forward" following the Supreme Court's ruling last week that women's sex-based rights under the Equality Act concern "biological sex" and does not include trans women.

Politics

3 h. ago Judge extends ban on deportations from Colorado stemming from Trump's use of 1798 law

A Colorado judge has extended her order temporarily preventing the Trump administration from removing anyone from Colorado under an 18th century wartime act

Politics

3 h. ago George Russell talks with Red Bull uncovered as Christian Horner 'chats' come to light

George Russell's Mercedes contract is set to expire at the end of 2025 but the British racer remains relaxed about his future amid conversations with Red Bull's Christian Horner

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3 h. ago Who will attend Pope Francis’ funeral? Trump and Prince William among global dignitaries

The funeral is set to start at 9am UK time in St Peter’s Square after a three-day-period of lying in state where the public can pay tribute to the Pope

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3 h. ago Karen Read trial live updates: Paramedic at victim’s house recalls moment Read repeatedly said ‘I hit him’

The 45-year-old is set to appear in Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts one year after her first trial was declared a mistrial

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3 h. ago Fired Hegseth aide said he was ousted over his loyalty to Trump by deep state

Fired Pentagon official Dan Caldwell was reportedly included in Pete Hegseth’s second Signal group chat

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4 h. ago The heroes and villains set to feature on Disney’s new $1.1 billion cruise ship

The designs and features of ‘Disney Destiny’ have been revealed ahead of its launch in November 2025

Economics

4 h. ago Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos' wedding in Venice 'will include several members of the Trump family'

Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos have invited several members of the Trump family to their June wedding in Venice, Italy. Ivanka Trump and other Trump family members will be there.

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4 h. ago Manchester location steeped in history reopens as glamorous new steakhouse

Designed by renowned architect Edward Walters, also known for Manchester’s the Free Trade Hall, the building is the last of its kind in the city

Society