35 m. ago Palestine’s ambassador calls for better security after masked men target London embassy

Palestine’s ambassador calls for better security after masked men target London embassy  The Guardian

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39 m. ago Chelsea's £38m star nears transfer after shock Enzo Maresca turnaround

Chelsea were very busy in the summer transfer window but Enzo Maresca's side could have more work to do in terms of ins and outs when the winter window opens in January

Economics

96 m. ago Trump wants to recreate a white America that never existed | Rebecca Solnit

The persecution of brown people and mass deportations will not create the white country of far-right fantasyAs Donald Trump deteriorates and his grasp on power fades, he has been lashing out furiously at female journalists and ethnic groups, most recently Somali Americans. His insults land because of their animosity and his power, not their accuracy. Likewise, his administration’s attacks on immigrants are sloppy and driven by lies. It’s strikingly clear that the target is not individuals with criminal records. It’s anyone and everyone guilty of being brown. Native Americans with tribal identification cards, US citizens, people doing crucial work from construction to nursing, military veterans, college students, people sleeping in their own beds, small children: all kinds of residents of this country are under attack.“ICE raids are cruel, inhumane, and do nothing to serve public safety,” declares Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor-elect. Masked thugs smashing car windows and dr...

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1 hour ago Arsenal and Chelsea suffer January blow as £39m target snubs transfer for rival club

Arsenal and Chelsea have been monitoring one of European football's hottest prospects but the Premier League pair have been dealt a blow ahead of the winter window

Sport

2 h. ago What is the H3N2 flu strain? Symptoms and advice as UK cases surge

Health bosses are warning this winter could see the ‘most severe flu outbreak in decades’

Science

2 h. ago ‘It’s too scary to be in a tent’: On the frontline of this winter’s refugee homelessness crisis

Tens of thousands of refugees could face homelessness this winter as frontline workers speak of being forced into ‘crisis response mode’, writes Bryony Gooch

Events

2 h. ago Have you been feeling like you just cannot be well? EMMA GRITT explains how five major 'quin

Have you just had a bug that you cannot shift? The chances are that you haven't just got one virus, but a combination of a load of different viruses that are currently sweeping the UK.

Politics

2 h. ago Gravel, rotten wood and no bricks: Palestinians struggle to rebuild home in the ruins of Gaza City

With tents collapsing and infrastructure in ruins, ordinary Gazans are leading a grassroots push to restore their homes as winter approaches, Ezz Al Din Abu Eisha reports

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3 h. ago Stop clothes from smelling damp and musty by coating them with £1 household item

Drying clothes indoors during winter can leave them with a musty smell, but an expert has shared a simple solution to keeping your laundry fresh — not just "masking odours".

Economics

3 h. ago The best Christmas TV of 2025: From Stranger Things on Netflix to BBC's Amandaland and ITV's The Masked Singer

The festive season is well and truly upon us. And this year, we have plenty of amazing television shows to keep us entertained while stuffing our faces with roasted turkey and all the trimmings.

Politics

4 h. ago Should face masks be reintroduced to combat winter viruses? Take our poll and have your say

The UK Health Security Agency is encouraging people to consider wearing face masks, among other precautions, as a number of winter viruses are spreading

Politics

4 h. ago People just learn reason Royal Mail workers wear shorts – even in winter

Even though the weather is bitter at the moment, you'll still see Royal Mail posties walking around in shorts. So why do they choose to do this even in wintertime?

Politics

5 h. ago People are only just finding out reason Royal Mail workers wear shorts all year round

With the weather extremely cold across the UK, you're probably wondering why posties still wear shorts even when it's winter. But there's a very clever reason why...

Politics

5 h. ago DWP is giving away free Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's vouchers worth £110

Eligible households can get £110 vouchers to spend at Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco to help them through winter and Christmas - check if you're eligible

Economics

5 h. ago Dehumidifier that's 'amazing for winter bathroom condensation' goes on sale

It doesn't cost a penny to run, either

Politics

6 h. ago Top winter sun destination that’s warm in December and a popular Hollywood filming location

With a flight time of just over three hours from the UK, this European holiday destination has so much history and culture to offer, plus warm weather during the winter months

Culture

6 h. ago Forget festive schmaltz, the best Christmas film this year is a gay biker dom

Die Hard isn’t a Christmas film, claims the British public. But Pillion reminds us that the finest festive films reflect the complexities of the seasonCan Die Hard – the 1988 action movie starring Bruce Willis as an NYPD detective hoping to reconcile with his estranged wife on Christmas Eve – be called a Christmas film? The annual debate had officially reached my street WhatsApp group when a happily married couple decided to launch a poll. With 18 votes against four, the result from my road was a landslide “yes”. One neighbour even shared a picture of their Die Hard tree baubles to prove the point.But an official poll by the British Board of Film Classification has now asserted the contrary – with 44% deciding that Die Hard should not be designated a Christmas movie, against 38% in favour. To some, even with the odd tinsel-strewn tree thrown in, the gun fights, violence and hostage-taking just don’t feel festive. For an admirable 5% of respondents, it remains their favourite Christm...

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6 h. ago The best easy pasta recipes to cook this December, from silky crab linguine to a rich vegetable ragu

As NOTTO prepares to open its new Broadgate site, Michelin-starred chef Phil Howard shares four simple, flavour-first pasta dishes – from silky crab linguine to a deeply comforting root veg ragù – offering exactly the kind of winter cooking we all want right now

Society

6 h. ago Beautiful European holiday destination three hours from UK and still 17ºC in December

Seeking some winter sun? With balmy temperatures even in December and a fascinating history and culture to explore, Malta ticks all the boxes, as our writer discovered

Politics

7 h. ago Three plants to prune in December for 'healthy growth' next spring

Pruning certain plants when dormant during the colder months can help reduce stress and create "vigorous and healthy growth" in spring

Politics