52 m. ago The Guardian view on the public’s dinomania: passion for palaeontology endures through the ages | Editorial

From blockbuster movies like Jurassic World Rebirth to documentary series, the appetite for these ancient creatures appears inexhaustibleOn-screen discussions of DNA and off-screen scientific consultants notwithstanding, no one goes to see a Jurassic Park movie for its realism. Yet one of the less convincing moments in Jurassic World Rebirth, the latest in the franchise, is unrelated to oversized velociraptors. It’s the palaeontologist Dr Henry Loomis complaining of shrinking public interest in his field.This spring, the BBC revived its 1999 hit series Walking With Dinosaurs. Not a week goes by without headlines announcing the discovery of a new species or new theories on how they behaved. Publishers produce an endless stream of dino-related fact and fiction, particularly for children. Palaeontology – at least when focused on the dinosaurs of the Mesozoic, or our hominin forebears – has long exerted an extraordinary hold on the public imagination.Do you have an opinion on the issues...

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74 m. ago ‘Deeply concerning’ CCTV shows people using Scotland railway bridge as ‘extremely dangerous’ shortcut

Watch as people use a railway bridge in Scotland as an ‘extremely dangerous’ shortcut to nearby fields and the beach.

Culture

97 m. ago Flowers left in tribute at railway station after boys, 16, found dead on tracks

The tragedy isn't being treated as suspicious

Events

99 m. ago If there's anyone we don't need lecturing us to 'be kind' it is MPs supporting government moves to drive the disabled into poverty

Justified sympathy for Chancellor Rachel Reeves should not forget the government is pushing policy set to leave ordinary peoples' lives in pieces

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1 hour ago Car dealer names three phrases drivers should never say when buying used car

A used-car expert has shared some red flags for sales people, including three phrases that drivers should never say when buying a second-hand vehicle

Economics

2 h. ago ‘A war of the truth’: Europe’s heatwaves are failing to spur support for climate action

Voters may feel hotter summers are ‘too much’ but they appear to tolerate roll-back of policies to stop global heating“It’s just too much, isn’t it?” says Julie, a retiree in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, about the 42C (107.6F) heat that her brother had seen scorch Spain last week. The former local government worker has felt summers get hotter over her lifetime and says she “couldn’t stand” such high heat herself.But like many who experienced Europe’s first heatwave of the summer, Julie does not sound overly alarmed. She worries about climate breakdown for young people, but is not concerned about herself. She thinks more climate action would be nice, but does not know what can be done about it. She does not have much faith in the government. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Football Daily | Infantino awaits his ‘big bang’ as Club World Cup refuses to slide away

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Like Dr John Hammond and his scientists in Jurassic Park, Gianni Infantino and his fawning Fifa lickspittles have spent recent years so preoccupied with whether or not they could, that they didn’t stop to think if they should. The upshot is that a preposterously lucrative tournament described by its creator as “a big bang” has been crowbarred into an already jam-packed calendar. And the largesse of its in-no-way unethically sourced prize-money for those participating now threatens to destroy several already under-threat footballing ecosystems around the world.I want to talk about my mate. My buddy. The bloke I loved and will miss like crazy. I could talk about him as a player for hours, but none of that feels like it matters right now. It’s the man. The person. He was such a good guy. The best. So genuine. Just normal and real. Full of love for the people he cared about. Full of fun. He was the most British foreign player I’ve ever ...

Sport

2 h. ago Outkast rapper Big Boi's uncle is fatally shot in horrific road

The Outkast member Big Boi suffered a family tragedy when his uncle was shot and killed in a road-rage incident in Atlanta, Georgia.

Events

2 h. ago London Pride 2025: Everything you need to know about events, routes, performers and more

More than a million people are expected to take part in London's Pride celebrations, attending the iconic parade and watching the dozens of performers across central London

Politics

2 h. ago What does Shylock mean? Trump’s antisemitic slur explained after president condemned

Here’s what Donald Trump said, what it means, and how people have reacted

Politics

2 h. ago What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions

Fireworks are a cornerstone of America's Fourth of July celebrations, but that can make the spirited holiday dangerous

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2 h. ago Stafford McDowall explains Scotland Haka stance ahead of tour opener

Captain expects passionate rendition of pre-match ritual in Whangārei

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2 h. ago Text therapy: study finds couples who use emojis in text messages feel closer

Using emojis in text messages enhances connection and fun in close personal relationships, US study findsThe secret to a good relationship may be staring smartphone users in the face.A new study published in the journal Plos One found that using emojis in text messages makes people feel closer and more satisfied in their personal lives. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Met Office warns some Brits need these 10 emergency kit items for 33 hours this weekend

Brits are being warned to prepare an emergency kit for the weekend by the Met Office which is urging people to gear up ahead of heavy rains and the risk of flooding in one part of the UK

Events

2 h. ago Council faces £100,000 tax bill as its ban on second home owners makes its new flats in multi

Bosses have been forced to lift the restriction on the flats in Hunstanton which were intended to go on the market - for local people only - in December 2023.

Economics

3 h. ago Tour de France team boss Jonathan Vaughters blasts UCI over rider safety

Cycling’s governing body accused of dangerous inaction‘People with real knowledge are pushed to the outside’A leading Tour de France team manager, Jonathan Vaughters, has launched a scathing attack on cycling’s governing body on the eve of the race, accusing the UCI of being “unable to make good decisions when it comes to safety or the governance of the sport”.Vaughters, who leads EF Education-Easypost and raced in four Tours as a professional, described cycling’s governing body as “managed by politicians and bureaucrats who do not understand the reality of the sport” and added that “they were put in place by the votes of other politicians who have never had their skin ripped off by the road”. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Texas' Guadalupe River bursts banks and drowns multiple people as city begins to disappear underwater

Evacuations are under way for locals living along the river, with authorities warning the of a 'dangerous' and potentially 'life-threatening' floods.

Events

3 h. ago Tragedy as two boys, both aged 16, found dead on railway tracks

Police have confirmed the deaths aren't being treated as suspicious

Events

3 h. ago Cult massacre site where over 900 people died opens in 'dark tourism' trend

The location where hundreds of people lost their lives in a truly horrific cult massacre has become a tourist destination – the move has sparked backlash as some have called it 'a money grab'

Events

3 h. ago Brits left gobsmacked after American woman rinses common food she can't stand

A woman from the US shared what gives her the 'ick' about British culture and a number of other people also said they simply can't stand the popular dish from the UK

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