4 h. ago Bah humbug! HSBC bans staff from wearing Christmas jumpers in case they upset hard

Bosses issued guidance to staff after concerns were raised by customers who felt workers wearing Christmas gear did not meet expectations of professionalism.

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6 h. ago The Guide #220: The best things we watched, read and listened to this year – that weren’t from 2025

In this week’s newsletter: We revisit forgotten noirs, rediscovered albums and retro games that stole the year• Don’t get The Guide delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereWe’ve just inched into December, which of course means Christmas list season. Already, five days in, plenty of publications have shared their cultural best-ofs for 2025 – you can read the Guardian’s best books and songs of the year right now, with our countdowns in TV, film and music coming very soon.Meanwhile, many of you will have been bombarded on social media by screengrabs of your colleagues/friends/enemies’ Spotify Wrapped playlists (though Mood Machine author Liz Pelly has written pretty convincingly about why you shouldn’t share yours). This year’s Wrapped includes a “listening age” feature, which uses the release dates of the music you streamed to determine how horribly out-of-date your tastes are – revealing to some users that they are, in fact, centenarians. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago CDC advisory panel votes to limit hepatitis B vaccines for newborns

Move from RFK Jr’s advisers mirrors Trump team’s regressive approach to longstanding vaccine guidanceThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s vaccine advisers voted on Friday morning to limit hepatitis vaccines in a major move signaling the Trump administration’s regressive approach to vaccines that have been given safely and effectively for decades.The panel of advisers to the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, decided to remove the well-established and far-reaching recommendation that all newborns in the US receive a hepatitis B vaccine. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Webcam shows moment woman left to freeze on Austria's biggest mountain before boyfriend charged

Her boyfriend, 36, went down to get help but he was considered the responsible guide and has been charged with manslaughter.

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7 h. ago RFK Jr’s vaccine panel makes major change to hepatitis B shot guidelines for newborns

Many medical and doctors groups voiced alarm in anticipation of the vote, saying the concerns were speculative and the decision will mean more children will be infected

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7 h. ago 2026 FIFA World Cup stadium guide: Inside each of the 16 arenas in USA, Canada and Mexico

The 2026 World Cup is almost upon us , and all 48 nations will be keen to find out where they will be playing across the United States, Canada and Mexico

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7 h. ago The best pubs and bars to get a pint of Guinness in Greater Manchester

The Guinness Harp Guide 2026 is a new award celebrating the top 35 Guinness-serving venues across Great Britain

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10 h. ago Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026: Here are the top 10 independent secondary schools in Scotland

These are the independent schools that excel when it comes to pupils’ Higher exam grades.

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11 h. ago Add to playlist: DJ Moopie’s charmingly moody experimental compilations and the week’s best new tracks

Connoisseurs of all things delicate and deeply felt will love the music put out by A Colourful Storm, the Melbourne-based DJ’s indie labelFrom MelbourneRecommended if you like the C86 compilation, AU/NZ jangle-pop, Mess EsqueUp next Going Back to Sleep out nowMelbourne-based DJ Moopie, AKA Matthew Xue, is renowned for engrossing, wide-ranging sets that can run the gamut from gelid ambient music to churning drum’n’bass and beyond. He also runs A Colourful Storm – a fantastic indie label that massively punches above its weight when it comes to putting out charmingly moody experimental pop music, from artists as disparate as London-based percussionist Valentina Magaletti, dubby Hobart duo Troth, and renowned underground polymath Simon Fisher Turner. In 2017, the label released I Won’t Have to Think About You, a compilation of winsome, C86-ish indie pop. Earlier this year, it put out Going Back to Sleep, a quasi-sequel to that record which also functions as a neatly drawn guide to some ...

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11 h. ago Is Olivia Nuzzi’s nascent Vanity Fair comeback already over?

Nuzzi is on a temporary contract that ends this month – but it remains unclear whether she’s staying after former fiance Ryan Lizza’s exposés about herIn September, under the leadership of new top editor Mark Guiducci, a thirtysomething favorite of Condé Nast eminence Anna Wintour, Vanity Fair announced a slate of new hires that included one prominent name that hadn’t been heard from in a while: the political writer Olivia Nuzzi.At seemingly the height of her rapidly ascendant career, Nuzzi was cut loose by New York Magazine last October after the media newsletter Status broke the news that she had maintained a relationship with Robert F Kennedy Jr, whose presidential campaign she had covered for the magazine. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Bel Powley's guide to London: from Tube shortcuts to Bar Termini

Actor Bel Powley heads to Bar Termini for a chic date, sips a martini at Brat and can’t resist Diptyque

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13 h. ago Scotland's World Cup Draw LIVE: Steve Clarke awaits tournament fate, Donald Trump's award, host city guide

All the latest updates ahead of tonight’s World Cup 2026 draw - who will Scotland face?

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13 h. ago Gifting season is here! These are the presents our editors are hoping to receive under the tree this year

Consider this your insider guide to gifts that real fashion and lifestyle obsessives genuinely want.

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14 h. ago Feminist coalition rejects inquiry guidance urging women to trust undercover officers

A coalition of feminist organisations has rejected undercover police plans following the Angiolini report, warning women cannot trust a system that employs officers with sex offence histories

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14 h. ago Your ULTIMATE guide to the 2026 World Cup draw: Our unmissable run

This is the biggest World Cup yet, one set amid the political machinations of Donald Trump and the awkward posturing of FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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16 h. ago Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026: Here are the top 10 state secondary schools in Scotland

The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has found the top Scottish state schools, including some new additions for 2026.

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16 h. ago Top Scottish Schools 2026: Here are the 9 secondary schools in Scotland hailed as the best in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026

The report covers both state and independent secondary schools.

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16 h. ago The Greater Manchester schools officially named among UK's best in new guide

The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide for 2025 has been published today and Greater Manchester schools top the league tables for the North West

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16 h. ago Scotland’s top schools for 2026 revealed in new prestigious list

THE top schools in Scotland have been revealed in a prestigious new list. The country's highest-achieving secondary schools have been revealed in this year's The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide. The survey ranks the top 100 state schools in Scotland, along with 17 under Scotland's Highers and Standards system. Douglas Academy in Milngavie near Glasgow...

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17 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, December 5, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Sagittarius to Gemini

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24 h. ago Renfrewshire Council approves plan that will guide work on poverty and cost

Local authority provides overview of key programme and sets out priorities for two years.

Economics

26 h. ago New cervical cancer screening guidelines issued that let women skip unpleasant doctor’s visit

The move addresses a key barrier to screening, as traditional speculum exams can be uncomfortable or even painful

Science

27 h. ago Joe Root is finally a wizard in Aus after Harry Brook’s Bazball scarecrow act | Barney Ronay

A tale of two Yorkshiremen, one keeping England in the series, the other batting without a brainIn the end even the celebration was perfect, out there under that strange deep-blue southern sky, in the frenzy of the game-state – manic Baz energy, England’s lower order scything away death cult-style at the other end, the way even the grass seems lacquered and glazed by the lights.So yeah. All that stuff. In the middle of this Joe Root guided the ball away through fine leg to complete his first Test hundred in Australia, then marked it with a gentle smile and a wave of the bat, no fist-punching, no monkeys off backs, no angsty and pointed messaging. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Majestic Root basks in Australian glory at last but Brook’s folly could be costly | Barney Ronay

A tale of two Yorkshiremen, one keeping England in the series, the other a scarecrow batting without a brainIn the end even the celebration was perfect, out there under that strange deep-blue southern sky, in the frenzy of the game-state – manic Baz energy, England’s lower order scything away death cult-style at the other end, the way even the grass seems lacquered and glazed by the lights.So yeah. All that stuff. In the middle of this Joe Root guided the ball away through point to complete his first Test hundred in Australia, then marked it with a gentle smile and a wave of the bat, no fist-punching, no monkeys off backs, no angsty and pointed messaging. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Our beauty director's ultimate beauty & wellness Christmas gift list

From the must-have mask to the perfect pill pot, and the at-home sauna, Rose Beer curates her ultimate gift list

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35 h. ago Guide to Lewisham: The London area popular with buyers priced out of Peckham and Blackheath

This corner of south-east London has far more to recommend it than its comparatively good-value house prices

Economics

35 h. ago Harden's restaurant guide: London cleans up in prestigious top 100 list, though top spot won by Moor Hall

The capital also stood out for its high number of restaurants charging more than £250 per head

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35 h. ago Global race to secure critical minerals for weapons threatens climate, warns report

Study reveals US earmarked billions to stockpile critical minerals for military use, including precision-guided weaponry and AI-driven warfareThe accelerating global arms race is hindering climate action as critical minerals that are key to a sustainable future are being diverted to make the latest military hardware, according to a reportThe study from the Transition Security Project – a joint US and UK venture – reveals how the Pentagon is stockpiling huge stores of critical minerals that are needed for a range of climate technologies including solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles and battery storage. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago 12 Cardiff restaurants named in prestigious food guide and one is dubbed 'outstanding'

Harden's Best UK Restaurants Guide has named its top Cardiff restaurants for 2026

Society

41 h. ago From curries at Stockport Pyramid to sushi at celeb haunts... all the Greater Manchester restaurants named in top food guide

Manchester has enjoyed a landmark year for its restaurant scene with over 50 entries into the culinary guide

Society

41 h. ago Highland hideaway named as Scotland's best boutique hotel with five more praised by judges

From the Highlands to the lowlands, Scotland’s boutique hotels have shone brightly in a nationwide guide.

Events

41 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Thursday, December 4, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Sagittarius to Gemini

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45 h. ago 5 Welsh restaurants in food bible's Top 100 as one dubbed 'unforgettable'

Harden’s Best UK Restaurants 2026 guide is here and there are more Welsh restaurants in their top 100 of UK restaurants

Society

47 h. ago Horoscope today, December 4, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 The third supermoon in a row marks three months of personal reinvention. Now you...

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48 h. ago Ao Tanaka’s cracker sets Leeds on way to upset victory against sloppy Chelsea

Leeds produced arguably their performance of the Premier League season so far to inflict a rare defeat on Chelsea and perhaps alleviate some of the pressure engulfing Daniel Farke.A run of four wins in succession had left speculation rife that Farke was entering a pivotal period if he wanted to keep his job at Elland Road, having guided the Whites to promotion last season. He and his team responded accordingly with a wonderful display filled with energy, aggression and quality to move out of the relegation zone. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago FanDuel Missouri Promo: How to Claim $300 in Bonus Bets Today

A guide and review of the current FanDuel Missouri promo available during launch week in the Show-Me State

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57 h. ago Boots gadget has shoppers 'noticing big difference in fine lines' now £225 off

'I was very skeptical about LED skincare, but after just 1 month of using this mask, my skin feels so much smoother and healthier, and I’ve noticed a big difference in fine lines and breakouts. The fit is comfortable, and I love the simple app-guided sessions. I’d 100% recommend this mask'

Economics

59 h. ago EU updates asylum guidance for Syrians a year after Assad's fall

The European Union's asylum agency says it is updating its guidance for applications by Syrian nationals one year after the fall of Bashar Assad

Events

61 h. ago Best men’s shirt brands for 2025: Smart and casual shirts to refresh your wardrobe

The sartorial guide for every man about town

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65 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Sagittarius to Gemini

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2 d. ago Trans girls will no longer able to join Girl Guides or Brownies after parents threatened legal action over inclusion policy

Girlguiding said it had made the decision following the Supreme Court ruling in April which said the words women and sex in the Equality Act 2010 refer to biological women and biological sex.

Events

3 d. ago Ever wanted to own your own cave? Now's your chance! Land with mysterious weaving tunnels is going under the hammer

The 7.5-acre plot of land in Frodsham, Cheshire, has been listed with a guide price of £55,000.

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3 d. ago Is YOUR name actually posh? Tatler reveals its ultimate guide to upper

In British society, first names are often a marker of class - representing where you come from, and often indicating where you'll end up in life. 

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3 d. ago When does Spotify Wrapped come out? Your guide to accessing Wrapped 2025 as Spotify tease release date

Here’s when Spotify Wrapped is expected to arrive for 2025, including how to find it and more.

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3 d. ago DVSA issues 1.5 metre rule reminder as drivers risk breaking Highway Code

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has reminded motorists about Highway Code guidance

Events

3 d. ago Fly off to Marrakech for just £79 with hotel and a sunset camel ride included

A winter escape to Marrakech can cost as little as £79pp, with flights, a four-star stay, breakfast and a guided camel ride all bundled in

Economics

3 d. ago Expert reveals tops wines to serve this Christmas with festive pairing guide

A wine expert has shared the ultimate wine pairings for every festive occasion - and there's a wine for every festive moment.

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3 d. ago What a pioneering female bush guide in Botswana taught me about feminism and conquering my fears

Driving headlong into danger isn’t everyone’s choice for a holiday, writes Victoria Richards, but when you’re with the first female African Bush Camp guide in the Okavango Delta, facing what you’re afraid of is the point

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3 d. ago Airdrie Royal Ballet dancer celebrates new charity role with inclusive tour of The Nutcracker

Guide dog owners and puppies in training were treated to a magical Nutcracker experience at The Royal Ballet & Opera, led by newly appointed Guide Dogs ambassador and Royal Ballet Principal Dancer, Reece.

Society

3 d. ago Gift Guide: Festive bargains and great deals for a very merry Christmas

Gift Guide: Festive bargains and great deals for a very merry Christmas - Live

Economics

3 d. ago World Cup 2026 draw: which teams have qualified and how does it work?

Your essential guide to Friday’s draw in Washington DC, including where to watch it, who to watch out for and a look at Fifa’s peace prizeThe World Cup draw will start at Washington DC’s Kennedy Center at 12pm local time on Friday 5 December (5pm GMT/4am Saturday AEST). Although don’t worry if you tune in late: based on previous draws there will be a few speeches about Fifa being on the verge of bringing about world peace via the medium of football, some interpretive dance about Fifa being on the verge of bringing about world peace via the medium of football, some videos with kids kicking a ball about to show that Fifa is on the verge of bringing about world peace via the medium of football, and then, hopefully, Fifa actually bringing about world peace via the medium of football. And if you miss any of that, don’t worry Fifa will also be awarding a peace prize to the person most likely to bring about world peace in the next few months (more on that zinger later). At some point in al...

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3 d. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Sagittarius to Gemini

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3 d. ago More than half of 'green' claims made by travel agents break advertising rules, says watchdog

The Advertising Standards Authority has released a report on environmental claims in travel agent advertisements - and more than half of these do not comply with its guidelines.

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3 d. ago Horoscope today, December 2 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column is being kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Your can sense bargains in places no one else is looking today. What you...

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4 d. ago ‘The current could kill an elephant’: Asia flood survivors describe escaping with their lives

From Thailand to Indonesia, torrential flooding has carried away people’s possessions and homes, upending entire communitiesHow cyclones and monsoon rains converged to devastate parts of Asia – visual guideAminah Ali, 63, was at home in the Pidie Jaya district of Indonesia’s Aceh province when the rains started at midnight on Wednesday. The waters rose gradually. It seemed like the usual flooding that happens during monsoon season, but then came a loud roar of water: her village was suddenly inundated.With help from her son, she managed to clamber on to her rooftop, where she waited for 24 hours. Flood waters, 3 metres high, stretched into the distance. “I saw many houses being swept away,” she said. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago A guide to ten of the most anticipated hotels opening in 2026 across the US

From New York City to New Orleans, next year’s standout openings entice with dazzling design, amazing amenities and seriously fine food

Politics

4 d. ago Your ultimate guide to looking good & feeling great this party season

From a genius skin-prep gadget to the perfect manicure, scent and lipstick, Rose Beer has you covered

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4 d. ago Guide dog puppies enjoy magical Christmas visit to Royal Ballet’s land of treats

Guide dogs and playful pups experienced the magic of The Nutcracker at a special Royal Ballet touch tour, showing that Christmas classics can be accessible to everyone

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4 d. ago Hidden gem Greater Manchester restaurant 'incredibly proud' as it's added to Michelin Guide

Tucked away beneath a Salford high-rise, this top Greek restaurant serves up topped flatbreads, mezze, stews and traditional wines

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4 d. ago These three north London restaurants have just been added to The Michelin Guide

These three north London restaurants have just been added to The Michelin Guide  Hackney Gazette

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4 d. ago Death toll passes 1,100 in devastating floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand – latest updates

Hundreds remain missing in Indonesia and Sri Lanka as rescue efforts continue after Cyclone DitwahHow cyclones and monsoon rains combined to devastate parts of Asia – visual guideCyclone Ditwah, which unleashed catastrophic flooding and landslides across Sri Lanka, has brought heavy rain to India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu.The storm, now about 30 miles off the coast of the city of Chennai, the state capital, has weakened into a “deep depression”, according to weather officials, who expect it to weaken even further across the day. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Mail's definitive guide to the cosiest cottages to spend this Christmas

To keep your festive cheer alive, why not decamp to one of these cosy cottages this Christmas instead?

Politics

4 d. ago Car headlights will stay clean in December if drivers use RAC

The RAC has issued guidance on how to keep your headlights in tip top condition this winter using a common household item that could give amazing results

Transport

4 d. ago Seven London restaurants were just added to the Michelin Guide

Seven London restaurants were just added to the Michelin Guide  Time Out Worldwide

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4 d. ago Guide dog puppies and owners visit The Nutcracker at the Royal Ballet

They were able to explore some of the creations made for the ballet

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4 d. ago Guide dog puppies treated to a night at the ballet as they enter 'magical world'

A group of guide dog owners and puppies met the cast of The Nutcracker at The Royal Ballet and Opera House during a trip inside its 'magical world'

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4 d. ago Three Scottish restaurants added to prestigious Michelin Guide

One of the eateries is headed by a former MasterChef contestant.

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4 d. ago Death toll passes 1,000 in devastating floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand – latest updates

Hundreds remain missing in Indonesia and Sri Lanka as rescue efforts continue after Cyclone DitwahHow cyclones and monsoon rains combined to devastate parts of Asia – visual guideThe flooding and landslides that have devastated parts of Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka over recent days have killed more than 1,000 people, according to authorities.The death toll for the floods in Indonesia has risen to 502, the national disaster management agency has said in a new update, with another 508 people missing. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Monday, December 1, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Sagittarius to Gemini

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4 d. ago What £1 million buys you in London: a derelict, uninhabitable Camden mews house

Photos of 75 Camden Mews show piles of rubbish, collapsed ceilings and a house not suitable for human habitation - and yet it is going to auction with a guide price of £925,000

Economics

4 d. ago Sri Lanka and Indonesia deploy militaries as Asia flood toll nears 1,000

Separate weather systems brought torrential rainfall to Sri Lanka and large parts of Indonesia’s Sumatra, southern Thailand and northern Malaysia How cyclones and monsoon rains combined to devastate parts of Asia – visual guide Sri Lanka and Indonesia have deployed military personnel to help victims of devastating flooding that has killed nearly 1,000 people across four countries in Asia in recent days.Separate weather systems brought torrential, extended rainfall to the entire island of Sri Lanka and large parts of Indonesia’s Sumatra, southern Thailand and northern Malaysia last week. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago A Traitors cloak, Britpop Trumps and a very arty swearbox: it’s the Culture Christmas gift guide!

Put some artful oomph into your festive season with our bumper guide, featuring everything from a satanic South Park shirt to Marina Abramović’s penis salt and pepper potsIs there an overly sweary person in your life? Do you have a friend who’s utterly bereft without The Traitors? Would anyone you know like to shake up their cocktail-making? And do you ever wish your neighbours’ doormat was, well, a bit more kinky?Well, look no further! Our bumper Christmas gift guide has arty present suggestions galore for all these people – and many more. Dig in before the jingle bells rush! Continue reading...

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4 d. ago How cyclones and monsoon rains combined to devastate parts of Asia – visual guide

Extreme weather has killed nearly 1,000 people across southern and south-eastern Asia as cyclones turbocharged rain systems across the regionTropical cyclones have combined with heavy monsoon rains to lay waste to swathes of Asia, killing close to 1,000 people and leaving many more homeless.Parts of the Indonesian archipelago have been particularly hard hit, with the death toll reaching 442 following flooding that began about a week ago, a number that is expected to rise. Nearly 300,000 people have been displaced and nearly 3,000 houses damaged, including 827 that were flattened or swept away. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Australia tracking Chinese navy flotilla in Philippine Sea as Marles announces major defence overhaul

Biggest changes to defence bureaucracy since the 1970s aim to tackle budget and timeline blowouts, government saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government has announced a major overhaul of the defence department, aimed at tackling budget and timeline blowouts, on the same day it confirmed Australia was tracking a Chinese navy flotilla in the Philippine Sea.In the biggest changes to the defence bureaucracy in Australia since the mid-1970s, Labor will merge three agencies - the capability acquisition and sustainment group, the guided weapons and explosive ordinance group and the naval shipbuilding and sustainment group. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago I'm a fashion expert and this is my ultimate Christmas gift guide for women over 50. They are anti

Calling all men who are getting Christmas-present palpitations. If the woman you are buying for loves fashion but is fussy and you don't want to get something that doesn't fit, this is the list for you.

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4 d. ago Horoscope today, December 1, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 The month begins with a new passion personality for you – widening your horizons...

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5 d. ago Stefanie Pieper death: 9 things to know after influencer found dead in forest

Stefanie Pieper, a beauty influencer with tens of thousands of followers, was found dead in a Slovenian forest after police were allegedly guided to her body by her former partner

Events

5 d. ago Ben Whittaker reveals his house was BURGLED during knockout title victory

The Birmingham-born athlete was at a bout against German opponent Benjamin Gavazi, his first under the guidance of Eddie Hearn , on Saturday night.

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5 d. ago Ben Whittaker reveals his house was BURGLED by robbers during knockout title victory

The Birmingham-born athlete was at a bout against German opponent Benjamin Gavazi, his first under the guidance of Eddie Hearn , on Saturday night.

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5 d. ago How can we navigate difficult conversations these holidays? Buddhism offers some guidance | Making sense of it

Choosing to bring intentionality to our speech challenges our tendency to abandon and disconnect from those we do not agree withMaking sense of it is a column about spirituality and how it can be used to navigate everyday lifeWhen it comes to difficult conversations, I have a way to go. I often swing between hyper-assertiveness and retreating entirely, but both avoid vulnerability. I often tell myself silence is “skilful”, though it can easily turn into passive aggression. And avoidance has consequences – not speaking out of fear can create distance and irreparable damage to relationships and communities.As the Buddhist activist-scholar bell hooks says: “to know love we have to tell the truth to ourselves and to others Commitment to truth telling lays the groundwork for the openness and honesty that is the heartbeat of love.” That, to me, is the kind of love I aspire to, even if I often miss the mark. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Exact date you should put Christmas tree up, according to tradition

If you like to stick to tradition at Christmas, follow this handy guide to putting your tree up. You can also follow advice about when to start putting the decs away

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5 d. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Sunday, November 30, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Sagittarius to Gemini

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6 d. ago The ultimate guide to what your festive drinks really do to your waistline: Our expert nutritionist reveals the healthiest tipples and the popular favourite that can top 500 calories per serving

It's that time of year when even the most disciplined among us start counting Baileys as a legitimate food group.

Science

6 d. ago Milestone birthday trips are trending: here's how to plan the perfect destination trip

Nothing says celebrating in style like a big birthday voyage. Here’s the low-down on perfecting your festivities away from home

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6 d. ago Tragedy as two sisters die saving disabled dad from horror house fire on Thanksgiving as devastated family pay tribute

TWO sisters have died in a Thanksgiving tragedy after they tried to save their disabled father from a raging house fire. Frantzia Fleury, 49, and Pojanee Fleury, 42, were trapped inside the blazing New Jersey home on Thursday while attempting to guide their father to safety. The family home on Mosswood Avenue in the City...

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6 d. ago 24 hours in York: the chic Christmas market stay less than two hours from London

An impressive festive market, Michelin-starred restaurants and chic, affordable stays make York the ideal pre-Christmas weekender, says Jes Salter

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6 d. ago The Guide #219:: Don’t panic! Revisiting the millennium’s wildest cultural predictions

In this week’s newsletter: The turn-of-the-2000s produced a frenzy of cultural crystal-ball gazing . Two decades on those bold forecasts reveal as much about us as they do about the era itself• Don’t get The Guide delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereI love revisiting articles from around the turn of the millennium, a fascinatingly febrile period when everyone – but journalists especially – briefly lost the run of themselves. It seems strange now to think that the ticking over of a clock from 23:59 to 00:00 would prompt such big feelings, of excitement, terror, of end-of-days abandon, but it really did (I can remember feeling them myself as a teenager, especially the end-of-days-abandon bit.)Of course, some of that feeling came from the ticking over of the clock itself: the fears over the Y2K bug might seem quite silly today, but its potential ramifications – planes falling out of the sky, power grids failing, entire life savings being deleted in a stroke – would have sent anyone a...

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6 d. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Saturday, November 29, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Sagittarius to Gemini

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6 d. ago Expert says do this job today and you're home will be ready for Christmas

Ingrid Jansen and Lesley Spellman from Declutter Hub share their week-by-week guide to preparing your home for the festive season

Society

6 d. ago NHS 'dial 999 immediately' alert for some people using Gabapentin

Gabapentin is commonly prescribed for nerve pain, epilepsy and diabetes-related pain, but NHS guidance warns it sometimes requires an immediate emergency call

Events

7 d. ago New rules set to stop savers getting around reduced £12,000 cash Isa limit

Guidance on the HM Revenue and Customs website said rules will be introduced ‘to avoid circumvention of the lower limit for cash Isas’.

Economics

7 d. ago O come out ye faithful: a joyful roundup of UK culture this Christmas

Beauty and the Beast or Wolf Alice? Queen Marie Antoinette or Count Arthur Strong? Come and behold: the holiday season offers stage, film, music and art that’s worth singing aboutThe 12 Beans of ChristmasTouring to 19 December Last year, character comedians Adam Riches and John Kearns joined forces for an archly silly tribute to crooners Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. Now Riches is back with another leftfield celebrity riff as he gives his Game of Thrones-era Sean Bean impression (as seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and his Edinburgh show Dungeons’n’Bastards) a yuletide twist. Rachel Aroesti Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Armani fashion group appoints new board to guide company after designer's death

Italy’s fashion house Armani has appointed a new board to guide the company following the death of its founder Giorgio Armani earlier this year

Events

7 d. ago Jourdan Dunn's guide to London: candlelit dates at the Dover and nights at the Peninsula

The modelling icon reveals her favourite beauty pros, go-to Thai spot and the queer rave she loves

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7 d. ago The 33 signs you're the annoying parent everyone hates, revealed by Etiquette Queen LAURA WINDSOR

'Queen of Etiquette' Laura Windsor shares her ultimate guide revealing who makes the cut for the most irritating parents around - and how to avoid it yourself (stock image).

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7 d. ago Scotland’s House of Bruar – the expert's festive gift guide by Director Lorna

With so much choice, and everyone wanting something different, Christmas shopping can be incredibly stressful. We challenged Lorna Meikle, Director at the iconic House of Bruar, to come up with the perfect present for everyone on your Christmas list!

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7 d. ago Rescue efforts end at Hong Kong tower block fire as death toll reaches 128

Firefighters comb through high-rises with as many as 200 people still missing, according to officialsAnger swelling in Hong Kong over deadliest fire in more than 70 yearsHow the Hong Kong fire unfolded – visual guideThe death toll from the Hong Kong apartment complex fire that began on Wednesday has risen to 128 with as many as 200 missing, officials have said, as rescue operations were declared over.Firefighters were combing through the high-rises on Friday morning, attempting to find anyone alive after the massive fire that spread to seven of eight towers in one of the city’s deadliest ever blazes. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Rescue operations at Hong Kong apartment complex ‘almost complete’, as death toll reaches 128

Firefighters comb through high-rises with as many as 200 people still missing, officials announceAnger swelling in Hong Kong over deadliest fire in more than 70 yearsHow the Hong Kong fire unfolded – visual guideThe death toll from the Hong Kong apartment complex fire that began on Wednesday has risen to 128 with as many as 200 missing, officials have said, as rescue operations were declared over.Firefighters were combing through the high-rises on Friday morning, attempting to find anyone alive after the massive fire that spread to seven of eight towers in one of the city’s deadliest ever blazes. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Six ways to keep warm without central heating: Money saving hacks you need to know

As the temperature drops, many will be looking for alternative ways to keep warm that don't involve the heating. So here's our handy guide on staying cosy without hefty energy bills

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7 d. ago Rescue operations at Hong Kong apartment complex ‘almost complete’, as death toll reaches 94

By Friday morning the fires had been mostly contained, after burning for more than 24 hours, officials announcedAnger swelling in Hong Kong over deadliest fire in more than 70 yearsHow the Hong Kong fire unfolded – visual guideRescue operations inside the Hong Kong apartment complex that was engulfed by fire on Wednesday are “almost complete”, fire officials have said, as the death toll reached 94 early on Friday with scores more missing.Firefighters were combing though through the high-rises on Friday, attempting to find anyone alive after the massive fire that spread to seven of eight towers, in one of the city’s deadliest ever blazes. Continue reading...

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