57 m. ago Dive into Scotland’s heritage and science as Festival of Knowledge comes to Edinburgh

A major Scottish festival that aims to spark conversations around some of the biggest questions facing society today returns from September 6 to 14.

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2 h. ago Billie Eilish to stop hiding behind producer brother as she thought wasn't 'good' enough

Nine-time Grammy winner Billie Eilish says she's grown as an artist since her brother Finneas has started chasing his solo career - and she's even been brave enough to ditch her parents on her current world tour

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5 h. ago Paranormal investigator dies on US tour with allegedly haunted doll Annabelle

New England Society for Psychic Research announced the ‘sudden’ death of Dan Rivera, 54, the organization’s leaderA paranormal investigator who was helping lead a national tour of the allegedly haunted Annabelle doll has suddenly died over the weekend.On Tuesday, the New England Society for Psychic Research announced the “sudden” death of 54-year-old Dan Rivera, the organization’s lead paranormal investigator and an army veteran. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago 'We never cared': Estelle shuts down Adele ‘feud’, talks Kanye West, fame and fear on the bus

The Grammy-winning artist tells the Standard: ‘I think people made more of it than it was’

Transport

5 h. ago Relatives mourn Palestinian American beaten to death by Israeli settlers: ‘He made everyone feel loved’

Sayfollah ‘Saif’ Musallet, 20, was an ice-cream shop owner in Florida, and a beloved member of a tight-knit family with deep ties to the US and PalestineWhen Fatmah Muhammad thinks about her younger cousin Sayfollah Musallet, affectionately known as Saif, she pictures him behind the counter of his ice-cream shop in Tampa Bay, Florida, carefully decorating her knafeh with the same effort he brought to everything else.She makes the dessert from scratch, and would sometimes ship it from California, where the 43-year-old baker lives, so the family legacy could grow nationwide. Saif would sell the Palestinian dessert in his his little Amish-style ice-cream shop that carried international treats from the world over. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Diogo Jota 'immortalised' by new mural on Liverpool pub near Anfield

The mural was created by local artist John Culshaw

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7 h. ago Why Newcastle should be your next weekend city break in the UK

Amelia Neath discovers a northern city bursting with artistic communities, folksy pub sessions and well-preserved history

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7 h. ago My friends made plans without me – is it OK to invite myself?

New research has shed light on the psychology of ‘self-invitation’, and why people hold back from asking to join others’ plansI’m at the pub with my friend, catching up over drinks, when her friend walks in – let’s call her Clara.Clara mentions the party she’s throwing next weekend. Our mutual friend is counting down the days, but it’s news to me.I’m an adult. Why do I regress under my parents’ roof?I like my own company. But do I spend too much time alone?People say you’ll know – but will I regret not having children? Continue reading...

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7 h. ago My friends made plans without me – is it weird to invite myself?

New research has shed light on the psychology of ‘self-invitation’, and why people hold back from asking to join others’ plansI’m at the pub with my friend, catching up over drinks, when her friend walks in – let’s call her Clara.Clara mentions the party she’s throwing next weekend. Our mutual friend is counting down the days, but it’s news to me.I’m an adult. Why do I regress under my parents’ roof?I like my own company. But do I spend too much time alone?People say you’ll know – but will I regret not having children? Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Lovesick woman who helped her 'psychopath' ex cover up the rape and murder of his 21

Jill Robinson, 43, took the bloodied clothes of her lover Jonathan Creswell to a launderette after he had beaten, raped and murdered a young showjumper.

Events

8 h. ago Trump calls Epstein case a hoax and lashes out at Maga critics – live updates

President tries to downplay issue amid growing outrage from conservativesTrump says people interested in Epstein inquiry are ‘bad people’As Democrats reckon with a deep inter-party divide that threatens their ability to repair the party’s image and win back voters, Ken Martin said he was not focused on “internal bullshit” because “most people could care less about the internal drama and soap opera of the Democratic party”.Martin, the chair of the Democratic National Committee, told the Guardian that he knows Democrats have to earn back trust from communities across the country before the midterms. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Did Superman kill the press junket? How TikTok clips conquered movie publicity

From the new Superman geeking out on Star Wars to the Wicked cast crying, actors’ personality insights are now distilled into reel-friendly clips and internet boyfriend-baiting soundbitesThe new Superman is a tricky proposition to market. Not only does it represent a new reimagining of an 87-year-old character, but it also has to tell everyone who David Corenswet is. The new Superman is a complete unknown to many of us, and you suspect that a hefty slice of the film’s promotional budget has been given over to selling the guy to the world.In the old days, this would have been achieved with wall-to-wall press interviews. Big, hefty cover stories in key publications in every territory, where interviewers would attempt to plumb the depths of his psyche to see if he can pass muster. But that hasn’t really happened. Instead, there is a very big chance that – if you’re the right age – you will have learned everything you need to know about David Corenswet from a couple of TikToks. Continue...

Events

9 h. ago Rainbow Room International East Kilbride styled the stars at TRNSMT

Salon director Jacqueline Curran was backstage in the artists’ village with her team.

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9 h. ago Teen prankster threw chair from shopping centre top floor then told cops 'it's not that deep'

The video of the incident went viral on TikTok

Economics

9 h. ago Tyson Fury's true feelings 'deep down' on retirement after latest U

Tyson Fury retired from boxing for the fifth time in January, but a fellow British boxing legend has given his take on whether the former world heavyweight champion will return

Politics

10 h. ago Will RFK Jr.'s push for psychedelic therapy help or hamper the emerging field?

Health Secretary Robert F

Science

10 h. ago Schoolboy prankster, 15, told police 'it's not that deep' after throwing 15kg seat from third floor of Westfield shopping centre

The 15-year-old boy admitted launching the blue chair some 50ft downwards towards shoppers at the busy mall in east London.

Economics

10 h. ago Teenage boy admits dropping huge chair from 50ft balcony in Westfield shopping centre

The teenager told police ‘it’s not that deep’ after throwing the chair as part of an internet prank

Economics

10 h. ago Voices: ‘We failed those who protected us’: Independent readers react to UK’s ‘shameful’ MoD data breach

Our community has reacted with anger, disbelief and deep concern to revelations that a catastrophic Ministry of Defence data breach, which put tens of thousands of Afghans at risk, was kept hidden under a superinjunction for nearly two years, as the government quietly launched a covert evacuation programme

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11 h. ago Miley Cyrus says lack of ‘infrastructure’ has left her with no ‘desire’ to tour

The singer, 32, who rose to fame after starring in the Disney Channel program Hannah Montana, is best known for her hit song Flowers.

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