88 m. ago Switch on those glutes! Suddenly it’s all about the bass, and for good reason

The gluteal muscles are vital for getting us up and about, yet humanity’s increasingly sedentary lifestyle is leading to neglect of our glute healthI’m staring at the screen, trying to write a joke. It involves a muscle called the gluteus maximus, Roman centurions and possibly a reference to Biggus somebody from Monty Python’s Life of Brian.I’ve been sitting here for over an hour, so long that when I finally stand up I have to hobble and wobble a few steps before I can get my stride back. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Inside story of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein's friendship after Elon Musk suggested the President appeared in FBI files. So what's the truth about claims of topless girls?

Like two little boys trading playground insults they know are escalating out of control, the pair had been sparring all day - until one of them finally blurted out the slur he knew might end their friendship for ever.

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3 h. ago Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner taunts cops with sick letter from jail

Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, has penned a sickening letter from prison in which he questions the evidence against him

Events

4 h. ago Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner writes sick new letter from jail

Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's missing case, has penned a vile letter where claimed police wouldn't find evidence linking him to the case

Events

4 h. ago Novak Djokovic drops major retirement suggestion after French Open defeat

Djokovic could not guarantee that he would continue playing into the 2026 season

Politics

5 h. ago New coronavirus discovered in China ‘only small step’ from infecting humans

HKU5 coronavirus detected in bats may spill over into people, study finds

Science

5 h. ago Postmaster convicted of killing wife claims he has 'dossier of evidence' to appeal

Robin Garbutt, 57, was found guilty of bludgeoning his wife Diana to death, and was said to have opened his post office and called 999 in a fake armed robbery in 2010

Events

6 h. ago Humanoid robot delivery machines will soon be dropping off your Amazon orders

A report revealed Amazon is developing the artificial intelligence software that would power the bots but will use hardware developed by other companies as part of new plans

Politics

8 h. ago Hidden 'fingerprints' found in the Bible after thousands of years rewrite the story of the Ark of the Covenant

Scientists have uncovered secrets in the Bible that rewrite the story of the Ark of the Covenant, Noah's Flood and when God created the universe, sparking a debate on the Holy Book's origins.

Politics

8 h. ago Fears Elon Musk could name Prince Andrew after Donald Trump feud Epstein 'bomb'

Fears are growing over Elon Musk's next possible move after he claimed Trump was named in the Epstein files - There is no suggestion Trump knew of any crimes or participated in any criminal behaviour

Politics

9 h. ago Update after human remains found by gas workers digging at major project

Police and the council have outlined the next steps

Politics

9 h. ago Addison Rae: Addison review – 2025’s most refreshing star revels in pop’s shallow pleasures

(Columbia)The one-time TikTok dancer’s remarkably cohesive debut spans Jersey club to R&B, and defies an obsession with ‘lore’ to suggest that the best pop isn’t that deepWhen Madonna came to the height of her powers in the late 90s and early 00s, it felt as though she had perfected a new mode of pop stardom, making icy, complex and uncannily incisive records such as Ray of Light and Confessions on a Dance Floor. Those albums are powered by a gripping interplay between detachment and intensity; they sound, to me, like attempts to make pop albums without any sense of ego. As if she’s saying: this isn’t a Madonna record, it’s a pop record.Addison Rae’s exceptional debut album reminds me of that unimpeachable run of Madonna records, understanding that supreme confidence and exceptional taste can sell even the most unusual album. It’s both familiar – Rae is an artist who unapologetically lives and dies by her references – and totally bold: I get the sense that she is less trying to ...

Politics

9 h. ago Mark Hamill has finally ruled out a return as Luke Skywalker. Can Star Wars survive without him?

The franchise’s last remaining connection to the original trilogy has appeared in a number of recent spinoffs. What’s next, now the 73-year-old actor says he has hung up his lightsaber for good?Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker has been Star Wars’ ultimate backup plan for at least half a decade. The original trilogy has faded into the distance, and the movies set in that galaxy far, far away have become so poor in recent years that we’d all rather watch Andor. But there was always the option of plugging in Hamill – a sort of human Star Wars USB stick, primed to conjure up 1970s vibes as required. Not quite getting your fill of Force nostalgia? Here’s Luke tutoring Baby Yoda in The Book of Boba Fett. And here he is again, whinging about past mistakes in The Last Jedi. It may not quite have been Binary Sunset, or Yoda lifting the X-wing on Dagobah. But for a few shimmering, quite-possibly-digitally-retouched moments, it felt like we were back in the real Star Wars again.Back in 2023, I wro...

Events

9 h. ago Tool to identify poisonous books developed by University of St Andrews

Arsenic was historically mixed with copper to create a vivid green for book covers, which can irritate modern day readersA new tool to quickly identify books that are poisonous to humans has been developed by the University of St Andrews.Historically, publishers used arsenic mixed with copper to achieve a vivid emerald green colour for book covers. While the risk to the public is “low”, handling arsenic-containing books regularly can lead to health issues including irritation of the eyes, nose and throat along with more serious side-effects. The toxic pigment in the book bindings can flake off, meaning small pieces can easily be inhaled. Continue reading...

Culture

9 h. ago Trump tries to offload his Tesla as he reveals what's driving Elon Musk's public meltdown: Live updates

Donald Trump moved to sell his Tesla in a parting insult to Elon Musk as he suggested the world's richest man has 'lost his mind.'

Politics

10 h. ago Kemi Badenoch refuses to kick Liz Truss out of Conservative Party

The Tory leader suggested such a move would be ‘neither here nor there’ for voters’ perception of the party.

Politics

10 h. ago Fears Appleby Horse Fair could erupt into violence as traveller linked to Tyson Fury threatens to fight rivals as he arrives in town with thousands for annual gathering

Connor Hamer was issued a letter by Cumbria Police telling him not to attend as intelligence they had received suggesting he may be involved in 'issues of disorder.'

Events

10 h. ago Starving Palestinians fear being shot dead for a bag of lentils as Gaza aid points close

Aid workers in both the south and north of Gaza tell Tom Watling that the GHF is not equipped to deal with the dire humanitarian situation in the enclave

Events

11 h. ago It's a Thunder rule: To work in OKC, you must learn about OKC and what the bombing meant to the city

The Thunder didn’t even exist in Oklahoma City when the 1995 bombing happened; the franchise that had been known as the Seattle SuperSonics didn’t relocate to America’s heartland until more than a decade later

Events

11 h. ago Liberty loses bid to bring legal action against equalities body

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is consulting on guidance following the Supreme Court’s ruling on gender earlier this year.

Politics