76 m. ago From small town New Zealand to Mont Blanc: how ultrarunner Ruth Croft made history

Croft’s recent win the 174km Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc made her the first woman to take out the triple series crown in the prestigious eventGrowing up in Stillwater, New Zealand, population 86, Ruth Croft learned hard work from a young age. Her father ran a transport company, managing dozens of drivers and semi-trailers across the 600km West Coast in the South Island.“On school holidays I worked for my dad full time, sometimes 14-hour days,” says Croft. “Shitty jobs like cleaning drains or the grease bay. I don’t know anyone who works as hard as he does.” Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago James Bond goes digital as MI6 opens new dark web portal to recruit British spies of the future

MI6 has released a video announcing its new presence on the dark web, in a bid to encourage wannabe spies to contact with intelligence

Politics

5 h. ago Judge clears Florida officer in shooting of UPS driver taken hostage citing "stand your ground"

A South Florida judge has cleared a police officer of wrongdoing in the 2019 shooting death of a UPS driver taken hostage during a robbery

Events

7 h. ago Inside the world of Provençal wine and how to pick the best bottle, according to an expert

Saskia Kemsley toured the esteemed estate to find out what makes Provençal rosé so special, and how to choose the right one

Politics

7 h. ago Starbucks throws barista who ‘refused’ to write Charlie Kirk’s name under the bus with policy statement

Popular coffee chain said it has ‘no restrictions on customers using Charlie Kirk’s name on their order’

Events

7 h. ago Scots council blasted for 'not supporting' local music shops for school instrument hire

Village Music are right on the doorstep of families in East Kilbride, but instead, parents are being encouraged to travel to shops in Glasgow, Milngavie and even Edinburgh.

Culture

7 h. ago Retired judge blames water for her husband’s death and sues bottling company saying it poisoned him

Lawyers for Abbi Silver claim that ‘as a result of consuming’ Real Water, Kirk Jaster contracted the disease ALS – also known as Lou Gherig’s disease

Events

8 h. ago Kamala Harris tells of dismay as Tim Walz ‘fumbled’ debate answer in book

Democratic 2024 presidential nominee’s memoir reveals Minnesota governor was not first choice as running mateHarris calls Biden decision to seek re-election ‘recklessness’ in new memoirKamala Harris watched mortified as her running mate, Tim Walz, fell into JD Vance’s trap in last year’s vice-presidential debate and “fumbled” a crucial answer, she writes in a campaign memoir.The former Democratic presidential nominee also admits that Walz had not been her first choice for vice-president in her book 107 Days, obtained by the Guardian ahead of its publication next week. Harris writes that her “first choice” would have been the then transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg, a close friend of hers who is gay. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Donald Trump encourages Keir Starmer to use military to tackle illegal immigration

Mr Trump was not particularly outspoken as he fielded questions from reporters with Sir Keir.

Events

9 h. ago New advice on what to do during bus strikes as bus passes accepted on trains

A list of trains has been published

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9 h. ago The village to be 'cut off' from Greater Manchester amid Bee Network bus strikes

The bus strikes would see the village on the edge of the city-region cut off from all public transport options

Events

9 h. ago Full list of buses and areas due to be hit by driver strikes starting on Friday

Two thirds of all services are expected to be off the road

Events

9 h. ago Piastri and Norris ‘in control of own destiny’ in F1 world championship battle

Piastri says drivers not team will decide outcome of titleComments follow controversial swap imposed by teamOscar Piastri has insisted that he and his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, are in control of their own destiny as they fight for the Formula One world championship after the pair were involved in a highly controversial swap imposed by the team at the Italian Grand Prix.Given the pair are in a two-horse race for the title, the question of team orders playing a potentially decisive role loomed large after Monza. Max Verstappen won the race but McLaren’s decision to have Piastri return second place to Norris, after the British driver lost the position due to a slow pit stop caused by a faulty wheel gun, was contentious. Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago Strike action across France as hundreds of thousands march to demand PM rethinks budget cuts

Sébastien Lecornu, who has recently taken office, faces pressure to act on wages, pensions and public services as disruption is caused across the countryHundreds of thousands of people have marched in street demonstrations across France as trade unions held a day of strike action to pressure the new prime minister Sébastien Lecornu to rethink budget cuts and act on wages, pensions and public services.There was disruption to public transport as train, bus and tram drivers went on strike, hospital staff joined protests and nine out of 10 pharmacies were closed as pharmacists protested pricing policies. Around one in six teachers at primary and secondary schools went on strike, as well as school canteen staff and monitors. Several high schools from Paris to Amiens and Le Havre were blockaded by students. Protesters held more than 250 demonstrations and marched in cities from Paris to Marseille, Nantes, Lyon and Montpellier. Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago Strike action across France as hundreds of thousands join protests

Disruption seen across country as PM Sébastien Lecornu urged to rethink budget cutsHundreds of thousands of people have marched in street demonstrations across France as trade unions held a day of strike action to pressure the new prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, to rethink budget cuts and act on wages, pensions and public services.There was disruption to public transport as train, bus and tram drivers went on strike, hospital staff joined protests and nine out of 10 pharmacies were closed as pharmacists protested against pricing policies. About one in six teachers at primary and secondary schools went on strike, as well as school canteen staff and monitors. Several high schools from Paris to Amiens and Le Havre were blockaded by students. Protesters held more than 250 demonstrations and marched in cities from Paris to Marseille, Nantes, Lyon and Montpellier. Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago Fury over 'insulting' message to bus drivers encouraged to urinate in bottles

'If Stagecoach had even the slightest care for the welfare of its staff it would be making sure there are facilities throughout a route so bottles aren't needed. Its attitude towards its staff is disgusting'

Transport

9 h. ago Trump urges Starmer to ‘drill, baby, drill’ in the North Sea to cut energy bills

US President Donald Trump encouraged the Prime Minister to exploit the ‘great asset’ of the North Sea.

Politics

10 h. ago The man trying to break a world record in an Italian supercar on top of a boat

A daring world record attempt unfolded on Italy’s Mediterranean coast on Thursday, as driver Fabio Barone sought to establish the fastest car on a boat, racing across the flight deck of a navy vessel.

Politics

11 h. ago West Ham identify Slaven Bilic and Nuno as potential Potter replacements

Bilic was club’s manager from 2015-17 and is out of workGraham Potter’s future not thought to hinge on SaturdayWest Ham will consider turning to Slaven Bilic if they sack Graham Potter, who is under growing pressure after a poor start to the season.Although there is a belief that Potter’s immediate future does not hinge on the outcome of Saturday’s home game against Crystal Palace the wider picture is less than encouraging for the former Chelsea manager. Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago One man in an Italian supercar atop an aircraft carrier. And a record in his sights

Along Italy’s central coast on Thursday, driver Fabio Barone raced across the flight deck of a navy ship while chasing a world record: the fastest car on a boat

Transport