54 m. ago Stocks fall as Trump imposes tariffs on top US trade partners

China and Canada retaliate as president rules out last-minute negotiations over levies

Politics

60 m. ago Pancake Day: Survey reveals shocking facts about Shrove Tuesday

With Shrove Tuesday taking place on Tuesday, March 4, a new animal welfare survey has unveiled some facts about Scots knowledge about pancakes - and what they contain

Events

60 m. ago Pancake Day is probably wrong time to mention growing global obesity epidemic...

About six out of ten adults in the world are expected to be overweight or obese within 25 years

Politics

60 m. ago Flipping the script: Two new pancake recipes for Shrove Tuesday

Sure, you could stick with lemon and sugar. But why not try a savoury Korean-style pancake with a chilli crisp egg, or thick and fluffy air-fried blueberry pancakes?

Politics

60 m. ago Pancake Day recipes to flip for – from classic crepes to buttermilk stacks

Lemon and sugar is all well and good, but why stop there? From American-style buttermilk pancakes to soufflé stacks, matcha crepe cakes and Thai-inspired banana fritters, here’s how to take your Shrove Tuesday to the next level

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76 m. ago Met Office issues weather alert warning of 60mph winds for several UK regions

Blustery conditions are expected throughout the day, with the Met Office issuing warnings for parts of the UK. However, balmy temperatures will remain for most of the UK

Events

1 hour ago New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes will fill the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day

Politics

2 h. ago At the bottom of the North Sea, out of air and with no hope of rescue, I said goodbye to all my dreams

Diver Chris Lemons was 300ft beneath the surface when he lost contact with his colleagues, their support ship – and his air supply. How did he escape that ‘dark, lonely’ place?It was, says Chris Lemons, “very much a normal day at the office”. Until things went wrong. But when they went wrong, they went wrong very badly, very quickly. The “office” was actually the bottom of the North Sea, where Lemons was left without air for almost half an hour.Lemons was working as a saturation diver, living in a pressurised chamber onboard a specialised ship for stints of up to a month, and being lowered to the seabed in a diving bell to work on offshore structures. “It is a serious business, but it is routine for us. That bell going down is like the taxi to work. I always felt comfortable down there.” Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Lech Walesa, ‘disgusted’ by Trump meeting with Urkaine’s president, says it’s the world that should be thanking Zelensky for freedom fight

Condemnation came same day Trump administration suspended U.S. military aid to Ukraine

Politics

4 h. ago US has suspended all military aid to Ukraine, White House official says, in wake of Trump

Decision affects ammunition, vehicles and other equipment including weapons in transitThe Trump administration has suspended delivery of all US military aid to Ukraine, a White House official has said, blocking billions in crucial shipments as the White House piles pressure on Ukraine to sue for peace with Vladimir Putin.The decision affects deliveries of ammunition, vehicles, and other equipment including shipments agreed to when Joe Biden was president. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Trump suspends military aid to Ukraine after Starmer says keep help flowing

Oil pipeline burns in Russia after Ukrainian drone attack; deadly Russian strike on Ukrainian military training ground. What we know on day 1,105 Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Starmer urges west to keep aid flowing as US announces suspension

Oil pipeline burns in Russia after Ukrainian drone attack; deadly Russian strike on Ukrainian military training ground. What we know on day 1,105 Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Make perfect pancakes every time in the air fryer using just six ingredients

This pancake day, treat yourself to perfectly cooked pancakes in just five minutes with this simple air fryer recipe

Events

5 h. ago Moment 'paranoid' father calmly leaves house with a cigarette in his mouth minutes after murdering son's girlfriend

Richard Jones, 50, was jailed for a minimum of 20 years yesterday for the heartless killing of his son's daughter, 30-year-old Sophie Evans.

Events

6 h. ago Forget lazy Sundays! Tuesday is the new 'big night in' for Britons, data reveals

Sunday has traditionally been reserved as the day of rest. But Tuesday is the new 'big night in' for Britons, data reveals.

Politics

6 h. ago Mary Berry's pancake recipe is super simple and includes just three ingredients

In celebration of Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, Mary Berry has come up with the perfect recipe that will provide you with perfect results every time

Events

6 h. ago You've been making pancakes wrong – home cook's tip ensures you'll never mess up

Cooking pancakes can be a right nightmare as they can break or get stuck to the pan – but this method means it doesn't matter when you mess up. Here's all you need to know

Society

6 h. ago UberEats reveals its 25 'hottest bites' for 2025 as takeaway giant predicts this year's trendiest foods

To celebrate making their one billionth delivery in the UK since launching nine years ago in 2016, UberEats has shed light on this year's growing food trends.

Events

7 h. ago Dementia risks could be cut by 41% by doing five minutes of exercise a day, study shows

A new study has highlighted the relationship between dementia and exercise.

Events

8 h. ago Farmers to gather in London for pancake day protest against inheritance tax

Attendees will march from Whitehall at around midday towards Parliament, with the demonstration due to end at 3pm.

Economics