66 m. ago American teenage males have lower sperm count and testosterone levels than ever before. Now experts think they know why

A dire warning about the state of the nation's fertility was issued last week.

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80 m. ago Authorities investigate the death of a rail conductor who was struck by a train in Montana

Authorities are investigating the death of a rail conductor who was hit by a passing train in Montana

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2 h. ago Police must launch criminal probe into Prince Andrew's 'dirt digging' bid on Virginia Giuffre, ex

The Met's former head of royalty protection urged the force to question the royal under caution if there was evidence that he abetted an officer to commit a criminal offence in public office.

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2 h. ago Max Verstappen cruises to commanding victory at United States Grand Prix

Lando Norris sealed second after winning a race-long tussle with Charles Leclerc.

Sport

2 h. ago Inside Xan Crees' inspirational rise as national champion set for cyclocross return

EXCLUSIVE Xan Crees' rise to the top has been remarkable and the British cyclocross star is ready to take her talents back the continent for the new season

Sport

2 h. ago Scramble to shore up ceasefire as Israel hits Gaza with deadly raids

IDF says attack followed Hamas forces firing at its troops, but both sides say they are committed to ceasefireMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael launched waves of lethal airstrikes on Sunday and cut off all aid into Gaza “until further notice” after a reported attack by Hamas, in escalations that marked the most serious threat so far to the increasingly fragile ceasefire in the devastated territory.Two Israeli soldiers, including an officer, were killed in the Hamas attack. Palestinian officials said dozens died in the retaliatory airstrikes. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Defensive woes a bigger headache for Slot than getting Isak and Salah to fire | Andy Hunter

Record signing and Liverpool talisman continue to toil but it is crumbling foundations at back where real problems lieThe time has come to start judging Alexander Isak fairly as a £125m Liverpool centre forward, Arne Slot said on Friday. In that case judgment must be harsh but, as Britain’s most expensive footballer sat alongside Mohamed Salah on the Liverpool bench while the Premier League champions tried in vain to force an equaliser against Manchester United without them, it was not Slot’s misfiring forward line that warranted the fiercest criticism at Anfield. His defensive foundation has evaporated.Yes, Isak was largely anonymous in the No 9 role and Salah again poor as his individual toils continued against the club he usually plunders. The Sweden international had his first shot on target in the Premier League as a Liverpool player in the 35th minute, well saved by United’s latest goalkeeper Senne Lammens. Salah squandered a glorious second-half chance in front of the Kop and...

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4 h. ago Majorca Airport is forced to ground flights after 'drone spotted'

Flights were unable to take-off or land at Palma de Mallorca airport from around 6pm UK time leaving thousands of passengers stranded.

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5 h. ago Supermarket forced to use security tags on its fish amid shoplifting epidemic

Sainsbury's has been forced to put alarmed security tags on its fish products at one store in Purley, south London. It comes after supermarket bosses did the same thing to boxes of tea

Economics

5 h. ago Secret Service uncovers suspicious hunting stand nested in tree with direct line of sight to Trump's Air Force One

The FBI is investigating another potential oversight in President Trump's security.

Politics

5 h. ago War in Gaza caused big political shifts, and more are likely on the road to peace

Trump’s 20-point plan is forcing Middle East rivals to set aside differences and collaborate after years of competitionMiddle East crisis – live updatesIf the war in Gaza had dramatic consequences across the Middle East, overturning long-held assumptions, resetting the geopolitical map and provoking massive shifts in public opinion, any durable peace is likely to have equally momentous effects.Some counsel caution. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Amazon driver threatened in terrifying knife point robbery as van and £13,000 of parcels stolen

The driver was forced out of the vehicle and also had his phone stolen

Events

5 h. ago Heist at the Louvre: Jewels worth millions stolen from world

The gallery has been forced to close after the chainsaw-wielding thieves made off with jewellery of ‘incalculable value’

Politics

6 h. ago The Guardian view on childbirth and medical negligence: rising payouts highlight the urgency of maternity improvements

Grave shortcomings in the care offered to mothers and babies are well documented. But it is not clear that the right lessons have been learnedThe startling rise in the cost to the NHS in England of medical negligence cases, and a sharp increase in birth injuries to mothers, are the latest warning signs of deeply troubling failures in maternity services. The £60bn estimate of negligence liabilities, from the National Audit Office, represents a quadrupling in less than 20 years. While some medical specialties have seen falling payouts, those in obstetrics rose. The reason why payments in such negligence cases are so high is that when babies are injured, awards must cover lifetime care needs.Grave shortcomings in maternity care are widely recognised, along with unjust disparities in outcomes for women from different socioeconomic and racial groups. Preventable deaths and injuries at units in Morecambe Bay, Shrewsbury and Telford, and East Kent, have been among the most shocki...

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6 h. ago Israel reportedly halts supply of aid into Gaza as it launches ‘massive wave of attacks’ – Middle East crisis live

Ceasefire close to total collapse as Israeli military says it has launched strikes in response to ‘blatant violation’ of agreement by HamasIsraeli airstrikes on Gaza as ceasefire comes under threatFreed Israeli hostage David Cunio received a hero’s welcome in the city of Yavne, where residents lined the streets waving Israeli and American flags as he was driven from hospital to rejoin his family, The Times of Israel reports.Cunio, who was abducted from kibbutz Nir Oz with his family during the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack, leaned out of the car window to shake hands and thank supporters as music played and people applauded. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Heather Knight scores ton as England beat India to reach World Cup semi

Knight’s superb 109 was the mainstay of England’s 288 for eight.

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6 h. ago M&S Dress the Nation: Shine bright this party season with the draped mini dress by Casey Dillon

The winning Dress the Nation design is now available to buy from M&S and costs less than you think.

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6 h. ago Patient with tummy ache leaves doctors speechless as they find strange object in stomach

Doctors initially tried to remove the bizarre collection of metal objects using endoscopy, but were forced to perform a three-hour operation to get everything out

Science

6 h. ago Trump trolls ‘No Kings’ protests with obscene AI video and mulls invoking Insurrection Act: Live updates

Trump posts AI video showing him dumping brown liquid on to demonstrators after nearly 7 million took part in nationwide protests against him

Politics

6 h. ago ‘It’s a crucial vote’: Turkish Cypriots face choice between peace and partition

Election in Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus will determine whether peace talks to reunify island can be revivedVoters in Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus have been casting ballots in a presidential poll seen as pivotal to determining whether peace talks on the divided Mediterranean island can be revived.In an election watched closely by the international community, the 218,000-strong Turkish Cypriot electorate has a choice: to either support the nationalist incumbent, Ersin Tatar, who advocates a two-state solution to the complex Cyprus problem, and further integration with Turkey, or the leftwing veteran, Tufan Erhürman, who backs a return to UN-brokered peace talks. Continue reading...

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