1 hour ago Ukraine war briefing: power to Zaporizhzhia plant cut off as UN watchdog warns nuclear safety ‘extremely precarious’

IAEA chief says electricity restored after 3½ hours as Ukraine blames Russian shelling for outage; Kyiv accuses Putin of ‘humiliating’ Trump with attack on capital. What we know on day 1,228Read all our Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Teen hospitalized after lightning strikes family sheltering under umbrella on Florida beach

The teen was transported to a local hospital as a ‘trauma alert,’ which could mean she has life-threatening injuries

Society

4 h. ago ‘Catastrophic’ flood in Texas kills at least 13, including children, with more missing from summer camp

Up to 10in of rain fell overnight, prompting flash flooding in region west of Austin hit by long droughtThunderstorms and torrential rain triggered deadly flash flooding along the Guadalupe River in Texas on Friday, killing at least 13 people and leaving more than 20 girls from a summer camp missing, according to local authorities.The region was beset by death and disaster on Friday after months’ worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours, leaving search teams to conduct boat and helicopter rescues in the fast-moving water that overtook riverfront communities and children’s summer camps. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Rory McKenzie honoured as Kilmarnock win testimonial clash against Ayr United

A crowd of close to 5,500 attended Rugby Park to celebrate the 31-year-old's service to the club

Politics

9 h. ago Local Action Fund will help install more litter bins at Calderglen Country Park

Five primary schools are also to receive money.

Politics

11 h. ago Friday night and Alanis Morissette cancelled at Lytham Festival

Organisers say a decision was taken on safety grounds over the weather forecast

Politics

12 h. ago Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant emergency as electricity cooling reactor goes down

Although the six reactors at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant are all shut down, it is reported the facility needs the power lines to help ensure radiation safety

Events

12 h. ago Wimbledon's Centre Court schedule disrupted by medical emergency in the crowd and TWO player timeouts in the same set

TAMARA PRENN AT WIMBLEDON: US No1 Taylor Fritz has already spent an inordinately long time on court after his first-round clash with called for the Wimbledon curfew on Monday night.

Sport

12 h. ago Kyle Vassell under Dundee United consideration as Jim Goodwin tackles transfer plan head on

The former Kilmarnock skipper has options both in the Premiership and south of the border including Burton Albion

Politics

12 h. ago ‘A war of the truth’: Europe’s heatwaves are failing to spur support for climate action

Voters may feel hotter summers are ‘too much’ but they appear to tolerate roll-back of policies to stop global heating“It’s just too much, isn’t it?” says Julie, a retiree in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, about the 42C (107.6F) heat that her brother had seen scorch Spain last week. The former local government worker has felt summers get hotter over her lifetime and says she “couldn’t stand” such high heat herself.But like many who experienced Europe’s first heatwave of the summer, Julie does not sound overly alarmed. She worries about climate breakdown for young people, but is not concerned about herself. She thinks more climate action would be nice, but does not know what can be done about it. She does not have much faith in the government. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Ten baking tips (and life lessons) from Australia’s best bakers

Slowing down, listening to your gut, forgetting perfection – the advice has wisdom that extends far beyond the kitchen, says author Ruby GossGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailBaking: it’s part science, part craft, part magic. A mindful escape or total mystery, depending on who you ask.In writing The Bakers Book, a collection of recipes, kitchen notes and wisdom, I asked 36 Australian bakers for an essential piece of baking advice – a lesson that changed everything, a tip that’s always in their back pocket. Continue reading...

Politics

13 h. ago Council faces £100,000 tax bill as its ban on second home owners makes its new flats in multi

Bosses have been forced to lift the restriction on the flats in Hunstanton which were intended to go on the market - for local people only - in December 2023.

Economics

13 h. ago Tour de France team boss Jonathan Vaughters blasts UCI over rider safety

Cycling’s governing body accused of dangerous inaction‘People with real knowledge are pushed to the outside’A leading Tour de France team manager, Jonathan Vaughters, has launched a scathing attack on cycling’s governing body on the eve of the race, accusing the UCI of being “unable to make good decisions when it comes to safety or the governance of the sport”.Vaughters, who leads EF Education-Easypost and raced in four Tours as a professional, described cycling’s governing body as “managed by politicians and bureaucrats who do not understand the reality of the sport” and added that “they were put in place by the votes of other politicians who have never had their skin ripped off by the road”. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago Queuing Wimbledon fans accused of 'defecating and urinating' during excruciating wait

A local campaigner has claimed that tennis fans queuing for Wimbledon tickets have been defecating and urinating in the woods - but the All England Club deny the claims

Sport

14 h. ago Huge explosion in Rome injures dozens of people as locals flee for safety

An enormous orange fireball was seen over the suburb of Prenestino

Events

14 h. ago Wimbledon match suspended twice after 'distress' and Taylor Fritz's bloody injury

Play has been suspended on Centre Court at Wimbledon following what has been described as a "distressing incident" in the crowd during Taylor Fritz vs Alejandro Davidovich

Events

14 h. ago Meet the Wimbledon star's stunning WAG who was left 'fighting for her life' with virus

US tennis star and Wimbledon hopeful Taylor Fritz's stunning girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, revealed she battled norovirus that left her "fighting for my life"

Politics

14 h. ago Smartphone bans in Dutch schools have improved learning, study finds

After initial concerns, pupils are said to be more focused and have better social interactions with each otherBans on smartphones in Dutch schools have improved the learning environment despite initial protests, according to a study commissioned by the government of the Netherlands.National guidelines, introduced in January 2024, recommend banning smartphones from classrooms and almost all schools have complied. Close to two-thirds of secondary schools ask pupils to leave their phones at home or put them in lockers, while phones are given in at the start of a lesson at one in five. Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago JK Rowling's barrister friend wins payout after she complained that vet's practice banned her over her gender

High profile former barrister Allison Bailey was banned from using her local vets' practice over allegations she was 'rude' to staff.

Events

15 h. ago Fact check: Reform was largest party in Warwickshire local elections

Reform won around 40% of the seats on the council with just over 30% of the vote.

Politics