15 h. ago President of Peace? How Trump’s claim to have ended eight wars unravelled

The US president boldly claimed to have sold thorny dispute between adversaries including Cambodia and Thailand, Kosovo and Serbia, and Israel and Lebanon. But experts tell Alex Croft that his peace agreements do not stand up to scrutiny

Politics

8 d. ago I asked experts the best thermostat temperature — they all agreed on 1 number

With cold weather and snow forecast, heating experts share the ideal thermostat temperature range to keep bills low whilst staying warm — and they all recommend the same setting

Politics

1 week ago Influencers such as the Kardashians ‘risk their followers’ health by giving rubbish medical advice’

ONLINE influencers such as the Kardashians risk their followers’ health by giving rubbish medical advice, experts say. Famous creators are often biased or just out to make money, they have found. Their misinformation also damages patients’ trust in doctors who do not agree with what their patient has heard online. Experts found Kim Kardashian, 45,...

Science

2 w. ago Former US ambassador urges Trump to avoid bad Ukraine deal ‘for the sake of signing something’

With the US president seemingly more concerned with getting a peace deal signed than the details of its contents, experts tell Arpan Rai what the agreement must include to prevent the future destruction of Ukraine

Politics

2 w. ago The Guardian view on Ukraine peace talks: Putin is taking Trump for another ride on the Kremlin carousel | Editorial

Russia’s president is only interested in a deal on Moscow’s terms. Equipping Kyiv with the resources to fight on is the quickest route to a just settlementAs Donald Trump’s Thanksgiving Day deadline for a Ukraine peace agreement came and went this week, the Russia expert Mark Galeotti pointed to a telling indicator of how the Kremlin is treating the latest flurry of White House diplomacy. In the government paper Rossiyskaya Gazeta, a foreign policy scholar close to Vladimir Putin’s regime bluntly observed: “As long as hostilities continue, leverage remains. As soon as they cease, Russia finds itself alone (we harbour no illusions) in the face of coordinated political and diplomatic pressure.”Mr Putin has no interest in a ceasefire followed by talks where Ukraine’s rights as a sovereign nation would be defended and reasserted. He seeks the capitulation and reabsorption of Russia’s neighbour into Moscow’s orbit. Whether that is achieved through battlefield attrition, or through a Trum...

Politics

2 w. ago Autumn Budget 2025: Is Rachel Reeves really going to scrap stamp duty this week?

Property experts agree tax changes are needed to unblock the stagnant housing market, yet London’s high prices and dearth of affordable new homes are also significant barriers to buying

Politics

3 w. ago Autumn Budget 2025: Is Rachel Reeves really going to scrap stamp duty next week?

Property experts agree tax changes are needed to unblock the stagnant housing market, yet London’s high prices and dearth of affordable new homes are also significant barriers to buying

Politics

3 w. ago Stop condensation and damp in winter by doing 1 thing that 6 experts all agree on

Damp and condensation can be a real problem in the winter months - but there are some simple ways to prevent it, according to six home experts who all gave the same advice.

Politics

3 w. ago How can you stop condensation for good? 6 experts all said the same thing

Condensation and damp are common problems in UK homes in winter - but six home experts have shared their top tips for preventing damp and mould.

Politics

3 w. ago Autumn Budget 2025: Could Rachel Reeves scrap stamp duty tax?

Property experts agree tax changes are needed to unblock the stagnant housing market, yet London’s high prices and dearth of affordable new homes are also significant barriers to buying

Economics

3 w. ago 5 simple ways to save money on central heating — all agreed by experts

With cold winter weather imminent, it's more important than ever to do everything you can to keep your heating bills as low as possible.

Politics

4 w. ago Drivers 'face £1,000 fine' if they don't clear second area after windscreen

An industry expert has agreed with the advice to keep windscreens clear, but also called on drivers to be aware of other dangers

Economics