93 m. ago Brian Wilson, visionary creative spirit for the Beach Boys, dies aged 82

Musician, who suffered from mental health problems, wrote and produced the 1966 album Pet Sounds – seen by many as the greatest album of all timeBrian Wilson, the Beach Boys musician, songwriter and producer who created some of history’s most purely beautiful pop music, has died aged 82.In a post shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Wilson’s family wrote: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Harrowing moment hiker saw friend 'freefall 65ft to death' on dangerous mountain walk

Maria Eftimova, 28, was out hiking in the Welsh mountains with pals when she suffered the fatal fall on the 3,000ft high Tryfan mountain in Wales' Snowdonia National Park

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2 h. ago Starmer's Gibraltar 'surrender' deal: UK agrees to a 'fluid border' between The Rock and Spain as Labour post

Gibraltarian chief minister Fabian Picardo welcomed what he said was a 'historic agreement' that removed a major bottleneck for commuters and trade at the border created after Brexit .

Economics

2 h. ago Sun’s south pole revealed for first time, in images from Solar Orbiter spacecraft

Groundbreaking observations map chaotic patchwork of magnetic activity, said to be key to understanding how sun’s field flipsThe sun’s uncharted south pole has been revealed for the first time in striking images beamed back from the Solar Orbiter spacecraft.The joint European Space Agency (ESA) and Nasa mission swooped below the planetary plane and, for the first time, captured the sun’s mysterious polar regions. The groundbreaking observations also mapped a chaotic patchwork of magnetic activity at the sun’s pole that scientists say is key to understanding how the sun’s field flips roughly every 11 years. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago I tried the beer machine that lets you pull your own pints at home

The PerfectDraft beer machine is a home beer dispenser that chills and serves beer straight from six-litre kegs - the stylish, matte black machine keeps beer consistently chilled at an ideal 3°C and maintains freshness for up to 30 days.

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3 h. ago Can't sleep? Scientists reveal foolproof FOOT hack that's guaranteed to help you doze off

There's nothing worse than tossing and turning in bed, unable to doze off. But the days of counting sheep are finally a thing of the past.

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3 h. ago Bad news for hairy hipsters: Men with beards carry more germs than DOGS, scientist warns

From Jason Momoa to Zayn Malik, many Hollywood heartthrobs are known for their bushy beards. But a new report might steer you towards more clean-shaven men.

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3 h. ago Fossils found in 1970s are most recent ancestor of tyrannosaurs, scientists say

Researchers identify new species named Khankhuuluu mongoliensis from skeletons unearthed in MongoliaTyrannosaurs might evoke images of serrated teeth, massive bodies and powerful tails, but their most recent ancestor yet discovered was a slender, fleet-footed beast of rather more modest size.Experts say the new species – identified from two partial skeletons – helps fill a gap in the fossil record between the small, early ancestors of tyrannosaurs and the huge predators that evolved later. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago What Tiger Woods did straight after sealing Grand Slam should inspire Rory McIlroy at US Open

The Northern Irishman's form has fallen off a cliff since he won that elusive Masters title earlier this year and he has admitted that he has struggled for motivation since the Green Jacket win

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3 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Nick Knowles 'able to walk again' as he issues health update

The presenter recently updated followers on his injuries after his lavish wedding in Essex

Politics

3 h. ago Ayrshire revealed as contender for new Raymond Blanc cooking or gardening school

Raymond Blanc, an ambassador for The King's Foundation, is hopeful he can work with the charity to create new cooking and gardening schools.

Politics

4 h. ago New discount store 'set to rival Temu' and shoppers can't wait

A new online shopping service created by Amazon offers a wide variety of goods for sale for £20 or less, and some people believe it could rival the likes of Temu and Shein now that it's reached the UK

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4 h. ago Retro pictures show what this Scottish city looked like back in the 1990s

A 1994 photo of Leith Walk offers a nostalgic glimpse of this city before trams were introduced

Politics

4 h. ago Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter's doubles partnership comes to an end with Brits downed in straight sets by number one seeds at Queen's

TAMARA PRENN AT THE QUEEN'S CLUB: The budding partnership between between Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter came to an end in lethal style at the hands of the number-one seeds.

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5 h. ago Scots man who collapsed in Florida may never walk again if family can't bring him home

Gordon Milloy suffered heart and kidney failure, which triggered multiple strokes. His brother Brian found him fighting for his life on his bathroom floor.

Society

5 h. ago ‘Please walk away from Harry Potter’: why the stars of HBO’s new TV show are in for decades of social media hell

The internet is already exploding about Katherine Parkinson, John Lithgow and Paapa Essiedu signing up to the new Hogwarts adventures – and it hasn’t even started filmingHBO announced on Monday that it has cast nine further roles for its Harry Potter series. Recognisable faces such as Katherine Parkinson (Molly Weasley), Johnny Flynn (Lucius Malfoy) and Daniel Rigby (Vernon Dursley) have been joined by the newcomers Leo Earley, Alessia Leoni and Sienna Moosah. Well, RIP their mentions.We have been here before – recently and often. Harry Potter has become such a febrile battleground that the pattern has already become well worn. When John Lithgow was announced as Dumbledore, he revealed that a friend had sent him a link to an article entitled: “An open letter to John Lithgow: Please walk away from Harry Potter.” Continue reading...

Culture

5 h. ago Trump sets record straight on migrant detention center rumor fueling riots in LA

In February, Trump deployed members of the Armed Forces to expand the capacity of a detention facility at the Cuba base.

Politics

6 h. ago Scientists develop methanol breathalyser that could prevent thousands of poisonings each year

Prototype is able to detect small concentrations of the toxic substance in alcoholic drinks or on someone’s breathAustralian researchers have developed a prototype methanol “breathalyser” capable of detecting small concentrations of the toxic substance in alcoholic drinks or on someone’s breath.Methanol poisoning is a problem that affects thousands of people every year, killing 20-40% of victims, according to Doctors Without Borders. In November, Australian backpackers Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, along with British lawyer Simone White, were among six tourists to die in a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago IOC issue death warning over 'utterly irresponsible and immoral' Enhanced Games with damning statement ahead of athletes summit in Switzerland

The Enhanced Games is a controversial competition which was created as an environment for athletes to take performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) to see what the human body can achieve.

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7 h. ago EV battery makers could create 18,000 jobs in the UK by 2030

New Battery Supply Chain Tracker predicts up to 250,000 new jobs across Europe, with UK playing a key role

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