48 m. ago At least 37 Palestinians killed in Gaza food site shooting, local authorities say

Death toll is highest yet reported in near-daily shootings since US-backed group began aid operations in territoryMiddle East crisis – live updatesAt least 37 Palestinians were killed on Monday in new shootings in Gaza near food distribution centres run by private US contractors guarded by Israeli troops, local authorities said.Witnesses blamed the shootings on Israeli troops who opened fire early in the morning in an effort to control crowds of hungry Palestinians converging on two aid hubs managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a private organisation that began operating recently in the devastated Palestinian territory with Israeli and US support. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago I tried the £49 lunch from Edinburgh's best chef and it was incredible

You will not be disappointed by this fabulous meal

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3 h. ago Medical Research Scotland Patron HRH The Princess Royal’s visit highlights organisation’s role in advancing STEM talent

HRH The Princess Royal yesterday attended Medical Research Scotland's Meet the Researcher Showcase as the charity's patron at the University of Strathclyde's Technology Innovation Centre, meeting with both pupils and Medical Research Scotland-funded exhibitors.

Politics

4 h. ago Keir Starmer's personal ratings are worst of any PM from the past four decades after 300 days in office... even outdoing Gordon Brown's grim numbers

Political research firm Britain Elects aggregated polling data on premiers since Margaret Thatcher.

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4 h. ago Erin Patterson branded a 'ridiculous' liar who meticulously planned poisoned lunch for her guests and attempted to cover it up, court hears

The prosecution argued Patterson scrambled to cook up a story that might explain away the deadly lunch as a tragic accident.

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4 h. ago Skyscanner and Google Flights soar ahead: New research reveals the best UK flight booking websites for summer 2025

With millions of UK travellers gearing up for summer holidays, flight comparison and booking platforms are under pressure to deliver a seamless digital experience, with ease of use and speed key to converting holiday dreams into confirmed bookings.

Technology

5 h. ago Erin Patterson thought cancer lie ‘would die’ with lunch guests, prosecution says

Prosecution in Erin Patterson’s triple-murder trial outlined four deceptions at the heart of their case

Events

5 h. ago Queen Elizabeth's 'regal' sandwich and how it became a 'sorry service station' lunch

The late Queen Elizabeth ate one particular sandwich at her Coronation lunch in 1953 - here's what you should know

Politics

5 h. ago Chicken, Caesar! Romans indulged in deep fried songbirds in ancient fast food shops 2,000 years ago, study finds

Romans were pioneers when it came to street stalls and fast food, new research from Mallorca, Spain shows.

Politics

6 h. ago What are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Zodiac signs: how compatible are they?

In the glittering galaxy of A-list fame where celebrity pairings are endlessly scrutinised and fleeting headlines are the norm, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have emerged as one of the most talked-about couples of the moment. Their unexpected union has captivated fans and media alike, blending the worlds of chart-topping pop stardom and NFL royalty into a cultural spectacle that feels both fresh and oddly cinematic. This pairing has ignited endless speculation because in a world hungry for modern fairy tales, this one’s unfolding in real time.

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6 h. ago This common molecule could reverse muscle ageing and prevent frailty, scientists say

Single dose of treatment could be sufficient to restore muscle function, researchers say

Politics

6 h. ago Scientists discover toxic 'forever chemicals' that can impact human FERTILITY in 98% of UK rivers

Researchers analysed samples from 32 rivers across the UK's four nations and found traces of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in 31 of them.

Events

6 h. ago Our love of KFC goes back 2,000 YEARS! Romans indulged in deep fried songbirds in ancient fast food shops, study finds

Romans were pioneers when it came to street stalls and fast food, new research from Mallorca, Spain shows.

Politics

7 h. ago Remains of 800 babies and kids to be dug up after children 'thrown in sewage pit'

The site where almost 800 babies are thought to have been buried in a sewage pit dubbed 'the pit' is finally to be excavated after years of research and international outrage

Politics

7 h. ago Investor Index 2025: confidence holds firm amidst tariffs and turbulence

Now in its sixth year, the Investor Index, is an annual in-depth survey of investor behaviours conducted among 1100 UK adults (18+) with a minimum of £10,000 invested. Conducted jointly by London-based communications agency AML Group and The Nursery Research & Planning, the study has established itself as a rigorous barometer of investor practices based on hard data.

Economics

8 h. ago A woman was enjoying lunch outside but five seagulls had other ideas

The five large birds caused utter carnage

Politics

11 h. ago 'Forever' chemical that is toxic to humans found in five Welsh rivers

Research suggests the chemicals could have an affect on human reproduction

Events

11 h. ago Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial LIVE updates: Prosecution says Patterson 'lied' about feeding her children lunch leftovers to 'help cover her tracks'

Follow Daily Mail Australia's live coverage of accused mushroom chef Erin Patterson's murder trial here.

Society

11 h. ago ‘I don’t want my boy to be positive’: pregnant women face sky

As the withdrawal of US funding disrupts treatment and halts crucial research in South Africa, clinics fear the resurgence of mother-to-child transmission of the virusPhotographs by Chris de Beer-ProcterAphelele Mafilika was born HIV positive in 2004. Put on antiretrovirals (ARVs) as a baby, she has been on the life-saving medication ever since and has lived a normal life. No longer. “Now, I have a problem,” she says.For most of her life her viral load (the amount of HIV in her blood) has been undetectable. “When I went for my February clinic visit, I didn’t get my pills. They told me ‘shortage of staff’ and ‘come back another day’. I came back a few times, but it was the same story.” Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago Erin Patterson trial hears of ‘four calculated deceptions’ at heart of mushroom lunch case as closing address begins

Prosecutor also tells court Patterson lied about cancer to lunch guests because she thought ‘her lie would die with them’Erin Patterson trial LIVEWho are Erin Patterson and the other key figures in Australia’s mushroom trial?Four calculated deceptions are at the heart of Erin Patterson’s triple-murder case, the prosecution has claimed in its closing address to the jury, including a lie about cancer the accused hoped would “die with” her lunch guests.On Monday, Nanette Rogers SC spent day 32 of the trial closing the prosecution case, outlining these four deceptions: Patterson’s fabricated cancer claim; the “lethal doses” of death cap mushrooms “secreted” in home-cooked beef wellingtons; Patterson’s attempts to make it seem she also suffered death cap mushroom poisoning; and the “sustained cover-up she embarked upon to conceal the truth”.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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