70 m. ago NIH scientists go public to criticize Trump's deep cuts in public health research

Scores of National Institutes of Health researchers and staffers have come forward to send their Trump-appointed leader a letter challenging policies they say undermine the NIH mission

Science

1 hour ago Crayon brainteaser leaves people baffled but there's an 'obvious' answer

It's important to keep your mind active throughout the day and one way to achieve this is by challenging yourself to a brainteaser – so why not give this crayon one a go?

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2 h. ago This Morning fans distracted by Sam Thompson's striking new look as he shares agonising health update after string of horror injuries from 260

The former Made In Chelsea star, 32, appeared on the ITV show to chat to presenters Cat Deeley , 48, and Ben Shephard , 50, about how he's been feeling since the five-day challenge.

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2 h. ago ITV This Morning fans stunned by Sam Thompson's new hair transformation

I'm a Celebrity winner Sam Thompson appeared on ITV's This Morning to discuss his Soccer Aid challenge on Monday

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2 h. ago 'This eye cream with 2,500 reviews rejuvenated my undereyes after excessive screen time'

The Jones Road Eye Cream boasts plenty of glowing reviews from shoppers - and it helped revive my tired eyes

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4 h. ago Commuters who challenge train ticket inspectors or appeal penalty fares risk getting a criminal RECORD, new report reveals

A review published by the Office of Rail and Road means passengers could be prosecuted if their appeals against a penalty fare are rejected.

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4 h. ago Israel to screen October 7 footage to Greta Thunberg and Gaza flotilla activists after aid boat seized

The Madleen has been diverted to Israeli shores after it was intercepted by the military

Politics

5 h. ago Sam Thompson's huge new TV role revealed after mammoth charity challenge which left him 'done in'

The news comes after the former Made in Chelsea star was seen breaking down in tears as he finished a five-day Soccer Aid challenge

Politics

5 h. ago Evri to hire 5,000 courier jobs, spending review pressures and Tesco profits warning amid UK store wars

From government spending pressures and Mike Ashley’s latest takeover target, to the collapse of healthcare firm Totally, Tesco’s results, a courier hiring spree at Evri, and a surge in nuclear sector jobs - here are today’s top UK business stories.

Events

6 h. ago Good Morning Britain's Richard Madeley shares 'sore' injury minutes into ITV show

Good Morning Britain presenters Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid were back on screen on Monday

Events

8 h. ago Israeli forces take control of Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg

The British-flagged yacht Madleen, operated by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition, was aiming to deliver a symbolic amount of aid to GazaActivists accuse Israel of ‘forcibly intercepting’ ship – liveIsraeli forces have taken command of a vessel that tried to challenge its naval blockade of the Gaza Strip, with the boat and its crew of 12 including activist Greta Thunberg now heading to a port in Israel, officials said on Sunday.The British-flagged yacht Madleen, which is operated by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), was aiming to deliver a symbolic amount of aid to Gaza later on Monday and raise international awareness of the humanitarian crisis there. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Claims that UK spy agencies aided CIA torture after 9/11 to be heard in rare trial

Cases filed by two Guantánamo Bay prisoners allege MI5 and MI6 were complicit in their mistreatmentThe UK government’s decades-long efforts to keep details of its intelligence agencies’ involvement in the CIA’s notorious post-9/11 torture programme hidden will face an “unprecedented” challenge this week as two cases are brought before a secretive court.The cases, filed by two prisoners held at the US military prison at Guantánamo Bay, will be heard across a rare four-day trial at the investigatory powers tribunal (IPT), which has been investigating claims the UK’s intelligence agencies were complicit in their mistreatment. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Brits who challenge train ticket inspectors or make silly mistakes when booking are at risk of getting a criminal RECORD, new report reveals

A review published by the Office of Rail and Road means passengers could be prosecuted if their appeals against a penalty fare are rejected.

Events

11 h. ago Gaza aid ship activists accuse Israel of ‘forcibly intercepting’ vessel as Israeli foreign ministry says ship heading to Israel – live

Freedom Flotilla Coalition says ship’s communications were jammed after Israeli defence minister threatened to ‘take all necessary measures’ to prevent the humanitarian ship from reaching GazaIDF ordered to stop Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta ThunbergIn a statement just released, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) has accused Israel of “forcibly intercepting” the Madleen and acting with “total impunity”.It says that at 3.02am CET, the ship was “unlawfully boarded, its unarmed civilian crew abducted, and its life-saving cargo—including baby formula, food and medical supplies—confiscated.”These volunteers are not subject to Israeli jurisdiction and cannot be criminalized for delivering aid or challenging an illegal blockade—their detention is arbitrary, unlawful, and must end immediately.”While Greta and others attempted to stage a media provocation whose sole purpose was to gain publicity — and which included less than a single truckload of aid — more than 1,200 aid trucks have...

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14 h. ago ‘Significant challenges’ in use of AI within UK screen sector

Scottish researchers were among those to create the report

Politics

14 h. ago DNC chair unloads on David Hogg in Zoom call: ‘It’s really frustrating’

Activist’s promise to challenge entrenched Democratic veterans ‘destroyed’ chair’s ability to unify party, Ken Martin claims

Society

15 h. ago Meghan Markle 'ready to add hotels and restaurants to her growing business empire'

Meghan Markle could be about to expand her brand into the hospitality sector after records showed a huge play by the Duchess and former actress

Politics

15 h. ago Prince William calls for urgent action to save world’s oceans ‘diminishing before our eyes’

‘This challenge is like none we have faced before,’ Prince of Wales says in Monaco speech

Politics

17 h. ago Four Weddings and a Funeral secrets from Hugh Grant row to Liz Hurley's dress

It's been over three decades since Four Weddings and a Funeral was released on the big screen, and the Richard Curtis rom-com still holds a special place in the hearts of audiences everywhere

Society

17 h. ago ITV Love Island contestant issued stern warning by 'superfan' dad days before debut

Shakira Khan is one of the singletons hoping to find love in the famous Love Island villa this year and her 'superfan' dad has issued her a warning about getting intimate on screen

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