6 m. ago Tories suggest benefits should be slashed for those with 'anxiety' in order to boost defence spending

Ex-defence minister James Cartlidge, now shadow defence secretary, said there was a need for Britain to become 'more resilient' and invest greater sums in 'hard power'.

Politics

33 m. ago Pope Francis breaks silence with cryptic message after 'critical' health crisis

Pope Francis has addressed followers for the first time since he was said to be in 'critical condition' in hospital following a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis

Events

35 m. ago Australia should repatriate and investigate alleged crimes of Islamic state member found in Syria, experts say

Exclusive: Home Affairs tells the Guardian consular assistance is ‘severely limited’ in Syria, where Mustafa Hajj-Obeid remains in custodyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government should repatriate, monitor and investigate any crimes committed by a member of Islamic State who was wounded in the extremist group’s final battle, according to multiple security and international law experts.Last week, the Guardian revealed an Australian man whose fate was not publicly known was alive and in custody in a prison in north-eastern Syria, run by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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68 m. ago How new Pope is actually chosen, who votes and what happens when decision is made

Pope Francis remains in a 'critical' condition, though a health update issued by the Vatican said that the leader of the Catholic Church had a 'peaceful night'

Politics

74 m. ago Starmer backs Trump’s calls for Nato allies to boost defence spending in stirring speech ahead of US visit

Ahead of a meeting with the US president, Sir Keir Starmer said the UK and Europe ‘have to do more for our defence and security’

Politics

1 hour ago The signs in your fingernails that could show how long you have to live, according to doctor

What do your nails say about your health?

Society

1 hour ago Terminal cancer patient wins apology from health board after she was told of condition 'without any thought'

Samantha Robinson-Byrne, 54, said her life was 'destroyed' after a nurse told her she had an inoperable tumour during a short phone call last July.

Science

2 h. ago NHS warns daily night time habit could mean you have silent condition

The NHS is urging people to not ignore any signs or symptoms

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2 h. ago Pope Francis speaks from hospital bed to thank doctors and 'prayers of comfort' he has received from all over the world

'I am continuing my hospitalisation at the Gemelli Hospital, carrying on with the necessary treatment - and rest is also part of the therapy!' the pontiff said in a statement.

Science

2 h. ago Starmer announces ‘huge opportunity’ for Grangemouth with £200 million boost

The money will come from the UK’s National Wealth Fund, the Prime Minister told the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow on Sunday.

Economics

2 h. ago Pope Francis gives update from hospital bed after condition described as critical

Pope Francis is fighting pneumonia in both lungs amid fears the infection could spread and cause sepsis

Culture

2 h. ago Biohacker Bryan Johnson moves office into oxygen chamber in latest stunt

Bryan Johnson, who claims to be on a quest to live forever and is going to extreme lengths to fulfil that goal, shared that he now works from an oxygen chamber in a bid to boost his longevity

Politics

2 h. ago You've found blood in your urine. This is what you need to know

Last month I noticed some blood in my urine. I thought it might be due to premenopausal bleeding, but didn't have any spotting. What should I do?

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3 h. ago Pope Francis had ‘restful’ night says Vatican after condition described as critical

Pope Francis is fighting pneumonia in both lungs amid fears the infection could spread and cause sepsis

Culture

3 h. ago Pope's doctor fears one major threat to Catholic leader after critical condition scare

Pope Francis is understood to have had a 'tranquil' night after major concerns were raised over his health – and doctors in the Vatican still have one significant concern

Politics

4 h. ago Countryfile's Adam Henson issues heartbreaking plea after friend's suicide 'I was horrified and upset'

Countryfile presenter Adam Henson has spoken out about the "horrific" issue of mental health in the farming community after one of his close friends died by suicide

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4 h. ago Prue Leith says health may mean next series of Bake Off is her last

The star has explained the difficulties she now faces and says she may leave before she is 'asked to go'

Politics

5 h. ago Pope Francis health: Top Vatican bishops 'already holding secret discussions to decide next Pope'

Pope Francis, 88, suffered a prolonged and critical asthmatic respiratory incident on Saturday morning after spending several days in a Rome hospital being treated for pneumonia and a complex lung infection

Society

5 h. ago Phil Collins admits he isn't 'hungry' for music anymore in upsetting health update

The Genesis drummer and vocalist retired back in 2022.

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5 h. ago Man dies from allergic reaction after his partner ate peanuts before VERY intimate act

Medics have reported the tragic case of two young Canadian lovers that they say demonstrates the little-known dangers allergy suffers can experience during sex.

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