44 m. ago Greta Thunberg Freedom Flotilla latest: Swedish activist 'refused to watch October 7 footage'

Charity organisers earlier claimed the volunteers were ‘kidnapped by Israeli forces’ while trying to deliver desperately needed aid to Gaza

Politics

77 m. ago I visited the £7bn Epic theme park dubbed as the world's best and one ride blew me away

Epic opened in May and is the third theme park and fourth park overall to open at Universal Orlando

Economics

1 hour ago Serious beach warning issued to anyone visiting Benidorm this summer

You could receive a hefty fine or worse lose all your belongings should you not follow these strict rules

Events

2 h. ago Glasgow’s Food Stories in June: Saturday charity walking tours start at Rickshaw & Co

Award-winning Rickshaw & Co., the vibrant Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant in Glasgow’s West End, is proud to be featured in Stories Behind Glasgow’s Hospitality, part of the city’s 850th anniversary celebrations in collaboration with Invisible Cities, a social enterprise that trains people who’ve experienced homelessness or social disadvantage to become walking tour guides of their own cities. Their personal, powerful tours show a different side of Glasgow and beyond.

Society

2 h. ago Pete Wicks announces 'big news' as decision supported after backing Sam Thompson's emotional charity feat

The Strictly Come Dancing 2024 star was flooded with praise and support as he shared the announcement on social media

Politics

2 h. ago Reeves says nuclear investment shows UK ‘back where it belongs’ after approving Sizewell C plant

The Government has earmarked almost £17 billion for nuclear power projects in the UK

Economics

2 h. ago Love Island contestant Sophie Lee praised for ‘inspirational’ revelation about facial burn scars

The 29-year-old former fire breather was left with severe injuries following a freak accident at a charity event

Events

2 h. ago Greta Thunberg Freedom Flotilla latest: Swedish activist leaves Israel after Gaza

Charity organisers earlier claimed the volunteers were ‘kidnapped by Israeli forces’ while trying to deliver desperately needed aid to Gaza

Politics

3 h. ago Reeves says nuclear investment shows UK ‘back where it belongs’

The Government has earmarked almost £17 billion for the Sizewell C site and the development of small modular nuclear reactors.

Events

4 h. ago Greta Thunberg Freedom Flotilla latest: Activists to be deported 'in next few hours' after Gaza

Charity organisers earlier claimed the volunteers were ‘kidnapped by Israeli forces’ while trying to deliver desperately needed aid to Gaza

Politics

5 h. ago 5 Emmerdale spoilers as John Sugden loses control, Robert makes a move and Charity is horrified

The villagers are in for another week filled with ups and downs

Politics

6 h. ago The misogyny of the metaverse: is Mark Zuckerberg’s dream world a no

Graphic sexual content, bullying, abuse and threats of violence are rife in the metaverse - and the NSPCC says a huge proportion of online grooming offences take place on Meta-owned products. Is it too late to change course?Everybody knows that young women are not safe. They are not safe in the street, where 86% of those aged 18 to 24 have experienced sexual harassment. They are not safe at school, where 79% of young people told Ofsted that sexual assault was common in their friendship groups and almost a third of 16- to 18-year-old girls report experiencing “unwanted sexual touching”. They are not safe in swimming pools or parks, or at the beach. They are not even safe online, with the children’s safety charity the NSPCC reporting that social media sites are “failing to protect girls from harm at every stage”.This will come as no surprise to any woman who has ever used social media. But it is particularly relevant as Meta, the operator of some of the biggest soc...

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6 h. ago Misogyny in the metaverse: is Mark Zuckerberg’s dream world a no

Graphic sexual content, bullying, abuse and threats of violence are rife in the metaverse - and the NSPCC says a huge proportion of online grooming offences take place on Meta-owned products. Is it too late to change course?Everybody knows that young women are not safe. They are not safe in the street, where 86% of those aged 18 to 24 have experienced sexual harassment. They are not safe at school, where 79% of young people told Ofsted that sexual assault was common in their friendship groups and almost a third of 16- to 18-year-old girls report experiencing “unwanted sexual touching”. They are not safe in swimming pools or parks, or at the beach. They are not even safe online, with the children’s safety charity the NSPCC reporting that social media sites are “failing to protect girls from harm at every stage”.This will come as no surprise to any woman who has ever used social media. But it is particularly relevant as Meta, the operator of some of the biggest soc...

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7 h. ago 'I took my baby to Disneyland Paris and was surprised at the rides he could do'

Disneyland Paris is on most families' bucket lists but the majority of people will wait until their children are a bit older - but it's actually a brilliant spot for a baby-friendly holiday

Politics

9 h. ago Male blood found where 3 sisters in Washington were killed, while search for their father continues

Authorities say blood discovered at a campsite where three young Washington state sisters were found dead last week belonged to a male

Events

13 h. ago Thug's direct message to judge after nicking Uber Eats rider's chips during assault

Christopher Fisher, 41, has been jailed for three years after trying to rob an Uber Eats rider and then attacking him in Liverpool city centre - and he apologised in court

Events

14 h. ago Couple steal back their Jaguar motor from thieves after police claim 'they're too busy'

Mia Forbes Pirie and Mark Simpson, from Brook Green, west London, become detectives in order to retrieve their stolen Jaguar as the couple used an Apple AirTag to find it

Events

14 h. ago Books and Beats: Fundraising book launch for 'Elephant' by Gillian Shirreffs in aid of Beatson Cancer Charity

A not-to-be-missed literary afternoon celebrating the power of words, music and community will take place on Saturday, June 14 from 12 noon to 2pm at Glasgow University Union, as bestselling author Gillian Shirreffs launches her much-anticipated second book Elephant, in aid of Beatson Cancer Charity.

Science

15 h. ago Millions of Brits reveal secret tactics for skiving amid 'hotter than Morocco' heatwave

The UK is set to be blasted with a heatwave to welcome in Summer as some Brit workers are already planning on how they can sneak off early or even take some days off

Society

17 h. ago The Guardian view on fitness: evidence of the benefits of exercise keeps growing, but who is listening? | Editorial

Physical activity is part of a healthy lifestyle – ministers should grab the chance to shape the culture surrounding itThe role of exercise in promoting good general health, and helping to prevent heart disease, strokes and diabetes is well established. No wonder, then, that long‑distance running keeps growing in popularity. Popular tracks and parks have never been busier, with groups in stretchy Lycra and fitness trackers on their wrists. The internet is awash with exercise videos, while figures earlier this year showed that gym memberships have climbed to a record 11.5m. The 16.9% of people aged 16 or over in Britain who belong to a gym is one of the highest proportions in Europe.The older teenagers and young adults of generation Z are a key demographic behind this social trend. And recent news from the world’s biggest cancer conference, in Chicago, shows how right they are to take the health benefits of fitness seriously. A landmark trial compared the outcomes of p...

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