64 m. ago Neurologist's stark warning over drug millions take increasing dementia risk

Neurologists have discovered that a common household drug, which has been previously linked to higher risk of stroke, broken bones and kidney disease, could increase dementia risk

Events

66 m. ago Mother says she ‘lost’ her daughter overnight to incurable condition

Poppy Allard was a seemingly healthy baby, when, at around 15 months, her behaviour suddenly changed - now she’s unable to walk or talk

Politics

95 m. ago Girl, 7, who had no symptoms diagnosed with brain tumour after mum spotted tiny signs

'It should be as normal as going to the hairdressers or going to see a dentist'

Science

2 h. ago Britain's Got Talent star Eden Choi's secret famous past and award wins revealed

Eden Choi is a magician taking part in Britain's Got Talent's first live semi-final this week, but he has millions of online followers and has multiple awards to his name

Events

4 h. ago Hamilton Accies boss John Rankin insists none of his players have ever gone without wages amid SPFL charges

The club is appealing their punishment after being found guilty of multiple breaches of SPFL rules this season

Sport

5 h. ago Péter Erdő is a strong candidate to be the next pope – and that’s reason to be fearful | Alex Faludy

The archbishop is traditionalists’ preferred candidate for a reason: his papacy would wind back the progress made under Pope FrancisWho might be the next pope? The question is famously difficult to answer. But we can be reasonably confident that if the successful contender comes from the traditionalist camp – as opposed to the reformists – then he is likely to be Hungary’s most senior bishop, Péter Erdő.If you follow Hungarian politics then you will know of Erdő – a highly cultured man, respected for his broad learning well beyond his specialism in church law. His expertise has made him a valued consultant to Vatican bodies, while his sermons and interviews abound with historical and literary references. Yet he’s also a remote figure, lacking the common touch that defined Francis’s papacy; ascetic-looking, he’s rarely pictured smiling.Alex Faludy is a British-Hungarian freelance journalist based in Budapest, specialising in religious affairs Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Teen diagnosed with inoperable brain tumour after being sent home from school with headache

Callum Stone was sent home from school with a headache in January and has since been diagnosed with a grade four brain tumour

Culture

7 h. ago I want to start dating casually. How do I turn off the illogical, hopelessly romantic part of my brain? | Leading questions

Are you responding to reality or possibility, asks advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Knowing the difference might help your better judgment win outRead more Leading questionsHow do I start dating casually when I know I’m going to catch feelings even if I don’t want to? My last relationship ended about a year ago and I’ve been taking time for myself and healing and all that good stuff but I now feel as though I’m ready to get back out there.I haven’t dated casually before and I’d like to try it out, but even if I know it’s a bad idea, there’s going to be a significant part of myself that might fall in love with whoever I spend time with. How do I turn off that completely illogical, hopeless romantic part of my brain? Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Disturbing link between popular McDonald's order and colon cancer epidemic in young people

After a new study found a potential link between a common food contaminant and colon cancer, experts are sounding the alarm that a decline in food safety could fuel the surge in early-onset cases.

Politics

8 h. ago Toddler killed in horror crash after chasing family dog into busy road

The young boy was struck by one vehicle which sent him into the southbound lanes of the busy road, where he was then struck by a second vehicle, a scene described by police staff as 'traumatic and chaotic'

Events

10 h. ago Girl, 9, had tumour so large it distorted shape of her brain

Esmai’s mother was told to take her straight to A&E after an opticians appointment

Politics

11 h. ago Flu virus that can lead to paralysis and brain swelling detected in California’s wastewater

This comes on the heels of one of California’s deadliest flu seasons

Science

13 h. ago Common mistake couples make may lead to one person cheating, therapist warns

A therapist has warned of a common relationship mistake that can lead to cheating, while revealing why exactly an affair may well be the 'wake up call' a couple needs to breathe new life into their romance

Events

15 h. ago AI helped write bar exam questions, California state bar admits

The bar says it will ask the state supreme court to adjust scores after test-takers also faced platform crashesThe state bar of California has disclosed that some multiple-choice questions in a problem-plagued bar exam were developed with the aid of artificial intelligence.The legal licensing body said in a news release Monday that it will ask the California supreme court to adjust test scores for those who took its February bar exam. Continue reading...

Politics

16 h. ago Katy Perry's secret humiliation as she's dealt another blow days after her Blue Origin space flight and cancelled tour dates

Perry, 40, is facing a worrying lack of sales for her Lifetimes Tour, with rows of seating still available at multiple venues, according to official seat maps on Ticketmaster.

Society

17 h. ago Motorists warned over wearing common accessory while driving

Wearing a smart watch, which is often linked to your phone, has raised concerns about distractions for drivers.

Events

18 h. ago Katherine Ryan reveals a 'very famous, rich, powerful' male comedian showed a young female colleague videos of himself having sex with multiple women 

Katherine Ryan has spoken out once again about sexual misconduct in the comedy industry as she claimed one male comedian showed other cast mates intimate videos of himself.

Culture

18 h. ago Gut toxin from common bug could be driving bowel cancer in young people

Exposure to a common toxin in childhood has been linked to a rise in bowel cancer in under-50s

Politics

18 h. ago Dog expert's urgent warning to Scottish owners over common walking habit that could seriously harm your pet

Dog owners in Scotland are being urged to urgently rethink how they walk their four-legged friends, as leading canine welfare expert Jo Middleton issues a stark warning about the hidden dangers of using collars and leads.

Events

18 h. ago Disturbing smiling 'meth king' stripped of '£46billion drugs empire'

Alleged meth-billionaire Tse Chi Lop was living the high life after decades of evading multiple police operations when he was unexpectedly arrested at a European airport

Economics