49 m. ago Huge fire breaks out at battery recycling centre as 'explosions' heard for miles

A huge fire has broken out at a battery recycling facility, with locals reporting seeing 'explosions' and a black cloud of smoke gushing into the air.

Events

54 m. ago New York City’s Ukrainian community ‘disappointed’ after Trump’s ‘betrayal’

As the US upends decades of foreign policy, those watching the war unfold from miles away resolve to stand strongMembers of New York’s large Ukrainian community expressed a mix of disillusionment, betrayal, defiance and acute uncertainty about what the future holds for Ukraine after tensions escalated this week between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Geopolitical events in the last week have shocked Ukrainians at home and overseas as well as US lawmakers and allies, as the US president appeared to heavily favor the Russian president Vladimir Putin to dictate peace terms on the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading...

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55 m. ago Alec Baldwin net worth and family life including famous wife and seven children

The actor is set to star in a new reality series called The Baldwins.

Society

86 m. ago BBC Breakfast host says 'forgive me' after asking guest 'really random' question

Presenter Roger Johnson was back on the famous BBC Breakfast red sofa on Sunday morning alongside Rachel Burden as they woke up the nation with the latest headlines

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92 m. ago Our communal garden has been sold to a mystery buyer after estate agent listed it as a potential site for travellers

The green space at the centre of a ring of homes and a tiny strip of land at the side of a road in Henlow, Bedforshire, have been snatched up by a mystery buyer for £9,000.

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1 hour ago Wythenshawe fire: Huge blaze seen for miles as 'popping sound' explosions heard

A local posting footage of black smoke being coughed into the sky above Wythenshawe said they heard "explosions popping off", and that the blaze was visible for miles

Events

2 h. ago Is this REALLY the UK's most romantic town? Residents of faded seaside community once ranked among the worst resorts in Britain refuse to believe it has become the new hot spot for lovers

It was ranked one of England's worst seaside resorts in Britain in 2023 but its new claim to fame is that the most top-of-the-range bouquets are bought here.

Politics

2 h. ago ‘I stripped away this caricature that I created’: Pamela Anderson on makeup, activism and gardening

The star of Baywatch and The Last Showgirl answers questions from Observer readers and famous fans including Stella McCartney, Liam Neeson, Ruby Wax and Naomi KleinPamela Anderson, makeup-free and beautiful in a floral Westwood suit, is making a fuss of my dog. My dog likes her. I’m not a particular believer in the idea that animals are great character judges but, in this case, me and the dog are aligned. I like Anderson too. She combines openness with a kind of vulnerability, and you warm to her immediately.Settled on a sofa in a small dressing room off a photography studio, she asks for a coffee and promptly spills it everywhere. “I strive for imperfection,” she jokes. “I strive for it, and I just hit it every time.” Cortado mopped, she takes a breath, before talking excitedly of a new phase in her eventful life. “A door opened, and I walked through,” she says. “It’s hard to believe.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Waste Wars by Alexander Clapp review – the filthy truth about trash

A globe-spanning study of the waste industry reveals how wealthy nations dump their garbage on the poor while the rate at which we produce near-indestructible rubbish only increasesYou know the drill: plastic and glass containers go in the blue recycling bin, paper and cardboard in the blue sack, vegetable matter in the green compost bin, and the rest in the grey general rubbish bin. Households up and down the land go through variations of these familiar refuse-sorting tasks each week. But where does it actually all go?Into the trucks that pick them up, yes, but after that? It’s a kind of act of faith that we imagine our detritus that we’ve carefully – or not so carefully – categorised is transported to the right location where appropriate measures are taken to dispose of it in the most sensible and ecological manner. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Call The Midwife stars with famous relatives including EastEnders dad and Hollywood daughter

Call The Midwife has been a staple on our screens for 13 years, so we take a look at the famous actors related to the stars of the show

Politics

3 h. ago Actress takes after her superstar parents as she poses for Instagram snaps

This aspiring actress has very famous parents. 

Politics

5 h. ago Can Moldova – population 2.4m – show the world how to stand up to Putin?

The tiny former Soviet republic’s determination not to be cowed by the Kremlin could provide a template for the west on how to hold back the tide of subversion and corruptionHow can a democracy defend itself from an attacker who does not respect any democratic rules?When your assailant uses corruption, blackmail, economic war, cyber attacks, covert campaigns and street violence – while all you have are inefficient courts and even slower international institutions. Can you lose your sovereignty by being too soft? If you respond with censorship or even cancelling elections, don’t you lose your values? Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Insanely beautiful Spanish seaside city with theme park named cheapest for Brits

Getting a holiday booked can be an expensive ordeal, but Travel Supermarket has named the cheapest city to visit in Spain for budget-conscious families

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6 h. ago Tiny but magical EU capital city is still 17C in March and just 3 hours from UK

Despite being less than a mile long, this majestical EU city is filled with things to do and see - from trendy cocktail bars that won't break the bank to watching cannons being fired from the bastion walls

Politics

6 h. ago Insanely beautiful EU beach with pink sand where tourists are fined £2,898

A hidden gem in the south of Italy features a stunning pink sand beach, but access is prohibited, and fines can reach up to £2,899 for trespassing

Society

6 h. ago Harry Potter Studios mark milestone with special addition to tour

Get ready to walk in the shoes of a champion this summer with a brand new addition to the Warner Bros. Studio where kids will relish in the chance to be at the heart of the action

Politics

6 h. ago World's largest £15m kids park is in UK and features incredible fantasy tower

This Danish-designed village is full of invisible Christmas elves and vigilant "secret keepers" who help fuel kids' imaginations

Economics

6 h. ago The seaside village nestled along the North West coast with tiny cottages and sandy coves

It has charming cottages, cute cafes, coastal views and even a few surprising features

Politics

8 h. ago This village is the coolest place in Wales, but it's miles away from anywhere

It has been described as a classier, quieter Tenby, and now the coolest place in all of Wales

Politics

8 h. ago Inside the NEW Billionaires Row: How road packed full of mansions lies just 20 yards from 'awful' 'ghost town' street once home to rich and famous

The road is decadent, manicured streets are lined with opulent mansions where ambassadors and the uber-rich can be seen blissfully walking their pampered pooches.

Society