2 h. ago New butterfly species named in honor of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska who was fatally stabbed riding the Charlotte light rail

The scientist who dedicated the pretty, light-blue colored species to the 23-year-old called it ‘Iryna’s Azure’

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3 h. ago How posh is YOUR garden? From the society verdict on 'neat lawns' to hot tubs, fountains and what you SHOULD be using your greenhouse for, this is the ultimate test

Looking at this month's Country Life magazine pictures of David and Victoria Beckham's country estate, it's hard to believe this is the same couple who sat on gold thrones at their wedding.

Society

6 h. ago Cause of Tennessee military supplier plant explosion could take months to determine, authorities say

Officials confirmed that the remains of two victims have yet to be identified

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8 h. ago I tried budget champagnes winner was fab supermarket fizz that’s £50 less than Bollinger but has all the same flavours

WITH the festive season weeks away, you’ll soon be toasting it with some bubbly. France’s premier fizzy wine still holds the top spot for bubbles but many big brand bottles will set you back a pretty penny at the supermarket. So is the famous name on the label really necessary? Here drinks expert Helena Nicklin...

Economics

9 h. ago Developer behind proposed Woodford Garden Village expansion accused of ‘hiding’ from public concerns

An appeal has been lodged with the Planning Inspector.

Politics

11 h. ago The Guardian view on a bumper crop of horror: scary times call for even scarier films | Editorial

A new wave of socially engaged movies is storming the box office and changing how we think about the genreIt should surprise no one to learn that 2025 is being hailed as a golden year for horror films. All horror movies are a reflection of their time, and ours are pretty scary.Tech dystopianism means that Frankenstein’s monster has become a byword for AI, while Bram Stoker’s Dracula has always drawn on a dark strain of English xenophobia. So it is no coincidence that these 19th-century gothic villains, stars of the earliest horror films in the 1920s and 30s, are back in cinemas with new adaptations from directors Guillermo del Toro and Luc Besson. Maggie Gyllenhaal is bringing out another Frankenstein, The Bride!, next year.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Robins will come to your garden all year if you plant one bulb in the borders

This bright bloom is a great source of food for the nation's favourite bird

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14 h. ago Working for Meghan must be chaos – it’s no wonder 10th spin chief quit she should lay low but can’t, royal expert says

MEGHAN Markle's latest spin chief left because of chaos behind the scenes and her refusal to lay low, a royal expert has claimed. In June, Emily Robinson became the Sussexes' tenth publicist in five years - but has now sensationally quit after just three months. Harry and Meghan are understood to have hired at least...

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14 h. ago I’m a sports fanatic but can’t go to a single game without men staring – I’m too hot for them to handle

A FITNESS model has revealed she can't cheer on her favourite hockey team without becoming the centre of attention herself. Britt Lefevre says she can’t go to a single game without getting suggestive looks or approached by fellow fans trying to score with her. The 27-year-old, who makes raunchy content online, is “too hot for...

Sport

15 h. ago Man found dead at Scots B&M garden centre as emergency services race to scene

Emergency services raced to the store at Wick Retail Park after the alarm was raised at around 12.25pm on Thursday.

Events

15 h. ago Gardeners should plant 1 bulb before November for beautiful spring flowers

If you want your garden to look its best next spring, there's one flower bulb you should be planting now in late October

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16 h. ago Cocktail of the week: Brasserie Max’s saketini – recipe | The good mixer

Light, aromatic and endlessly sippable: the classic vesper with a Japanese twistFor something a little unexpected, try this elegant, martini-style cocktail. It’s light, aromatic and sippable, and pairs nicely with a few chunks of parmesan.Flavio Carvalho, bar manager, Brasserie Max at Covent Garden Hotel, London WC2 Continue reading...

Politics

17 h. ago Ukraine foiled plans to reconnect Zaporizhzhia power plant in time for Putin’s birthday

The power plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine was without external power for a month before repairs were made

Politics

17 h. ago Onesmoothoperator guarantees place in £5m Melbourne Cup with ‘pretty easy’ win

The Brian Ellison-trained seven-year-old, who won the Geelong Cup on his travels last year, won the Moonee Valley Gold Cup on Friday

Economics

18 h. ago UK gardeners warned that green bin mistake could lead to hefty fine

Gardeners are being warned to double-check what they put in their garden waste bins as councils across the UK have been cracking down on contamination in garden waste collections

Events

19 h. ago Meghan Markle dealt major blow as she loses 10th key aide after just three months

Meghan Markle hired former Netflix publicist Emily Robinson in June to help oversee her PR but it has now emerged that she is no longer working for the Sussexes

Politics

19 h. ago Jackie Kennedy’s grandson slams Trump for ‘pouring concrete’ all over former First Lady’s garden

Jack Schlossberg slammed the president for seeing the world in ‘black and white’ and urged voters to ‘stop’ Trump before the midterms

Politics

19 h. ago Meghan parts company with tenth publicist in just five years as comms chief quits after just three months

Emily Robinson, a senior figure poached from Netflix, left after just three months

Politics

20 h. ago Best flask 2025: We've tested dozens of insulated travel mugs and thermos flasks, these are the must

Whether you're commuting, camping or just want to keep your drink warm while working from home, finding the best flask can keep you toasty and even help you minimise energy usage.

Politics

24 h. ago What to know about the blast at a Tennessee explosives plant that killed 16 people

Authorities plan to give an update on the massive blast in Tennessee that killed 16 people earlier this month at an explosives plant

Events