25 m. ago Mother stumped by maths problem in child's homework that 'doesn't make sense'

A mum was left scratching her head when her first grader asked about a question in their maths homework. She appealed to the internet for help and many more were confused by the 'obscure' activity.

Society

50 m. ago UK joins US in Yemen military strikes against Houthis in joint operation

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed that yesterday's strikes were in response to Houthi attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

Events

76 m. ago Skyscanner reveals the cheapest week (and the best and worst destinations) to book for your summer holidays

Here’s when to book to get maximum bang for your buck

Politics

93 m. ago Charity accuses NHS Wales of failing people with hearing loss

National charity, RNID, said some people face major barriers like not being able to book a GP appointment and not understanding what's happening to them in an emergency

Sport

1 hour ago A chiweenie with an overbite and 1.9m followers: how Tuna and Instagram’s other top dogs rake in thousands per post

Pampered poms and Chappell Roan-loving pugs are taking over social media – but what makes a successful petfluencer and how much can they earn?Tuna is a chiweenie with a hyperbolic overbite, a tongue that sticks out aggressively when he sleeps, a neck shrivelled like a raisin – and 1.9m Instagram followers. Fans tune in to watch him pose as Harry Potter next to platform 9¾, dress as a spicy tuna roll or to savour no-frills shots of him in closeup.The miniature dachshund and chihuahua cross first came to the internet’s attention around 2012 and has been eliciting heart-eye emojis, lolz and thousands upon thousands of comments of admiration ever since. “He looks like someone’s grandpa on the couch after a plate of turkey and mashed potatoes”, reads a typical one. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Masked gunman kills three people in ‘brutal’ Sweden attack before fleeing on scooter

Swedish police launch investigation into ‘brutal act of violence’ in Uppsala near Stockholm

Events

2 h. ago UK joins US as military launches strikes against Houthis in Yemen in joint operation

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the strikes on Tuesday were in response to Houthi attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Events

2 h. ago China's export orders dip in April as Trump's tariffs begin to bite

Monthly surveys of Chinese factory managers shows export orders slowed in April as higher tariffs on U.S. imports began to kick in

Politics

2 h. ago ‘Still some fuel in the tank’: the perks and perils of launching a business after 60

Growing numbers of older people are creating enterprises in everything from baking to biodiversity – but does the freedom make up for the graft?Kari Johnston felt ready to retire after 45 years in nursing when, at 63 years old, she decided to launch her own business – a professional decluttering and organising service.She had read about decluttering and, fascinated, quickly created a website and advertised. Her first clients were friends. Three-and-a-half years later, Johnston, from St Monans in Fife, is now fully retired from nursing, and feels delighted with the success of her new venture. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon to unveil memoir at Edinburgh International Book Festival

Nicola Sturgeon is to appear in a line up of speakers which also includes Yulia Navalnaya, wife of late Russian dissident Alexei Navalny

Culture

5 h. ago Jenson Button's wife in tears as yob swipes suitcase containing jewellery and handbags

Jenson Button's wife, Brittny, said she now feels London is "unsecure" and "chaotic" following the shocking theft, which happened outside St Pancras International Station

Politics

5 h. ago The US government has a new policy for terminating international students' legal status

The U.S. government has begun shedding new light on a crackdown on international students, spelling out how it targeted thousands of people and laying out the grounds on which it says they can lose their legal status

Politics

6 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: UN slashes humanitarian aid after ‘sharp’ fall in funding

Official says UN and its partners have ‘reprioritised’ operations in Ukraine, amid wider drop in aid funding from the US. What we know on day 1,162Faced with a drastic drop in funding, the United Nations will scale back its humanitarian aid efforts in Ukraine, an official from its humanitarian affairs office said on Tuesday. In January, the UN appealed for $2.63bn in funding to assist 6 million people who need aid in Ukraine. But due to a “sharp contraction” in humanitarian funding, “the UN and its partners have further reprioritised” operations in Ukraine to reach 4.8 million people with $1.75bn, Joyce Msuya of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) told the UN security council.“The objective is to reach those most at risk and most in need, centring on four core response priorities: people near the frontline, evacuations, emergency response after strikes, and aid to the most vulnerable among the internally displaced people,” she said. “Without increased supp...

Events

7 h. ago Kate Moss oozes sophistication in a black midi dress as she joins stylish Jaime Winstone and Patsy Kensit at the launch of Issue 8.5

The supermodel, 51, showed off her incredible figure in a black midi dress and oozed confidence as she posed for sizzling snaps.

Politics

7 h. ago Terrified experts say US volcano set to erupt will trigger international travel chaos

An Alaskan volcano that is 'moving closer to eruption' could blow at any time, and when it does, it could set of a chain reaction that would cause international chaos.

Events

8 h. ago David Amess’s daughter calls for police investigation into Kneecap ‘kill your MP’ comments

The organisers of Glastonbury festival are facing growing calls to remove Kneecap from the lineup

Events

8 h. ago Sturgeon to launch memoir at Edinburgh International Book Festival

Also on the line-up are authors Maggie O’Farrell and Ian McEwan, as well as Gavin And Stacey co-creator and writer, Ruth Jones.

Culture

10 h. ago How internet 'bots' are block booking £62 driving test slots

Covid lockdowns followed by driving examiner strikes in 2022 and 2023 have caused months-long backlogs to build up over the past five years.

Economics

10 h. ago Finn Russell factor and how Edinburgh can use insider knowledge to defuse threat

Scotland stand-off heads north for Challenge Cup semi-final

Events

11 h. ago Manchester United handed huge Harry Kane transfer update after £54m release clause claim

Manchester United have been linked with a move for the England international in a bid to bolster their attacking prowess

Economics