91 m. ago Bird flu: first ever death from rare H5N5 strain is recorded in US

The man in Washington state had a backyard flock of domestic poultry that had been exposed to wild birds, health officials saidA US man is believed to be the first person to die from a rare strain of bird flu, but state health officials said on Friday the risk to the public is low.The man in Washington state, an older adult with underlying health conditions, was being treated for a bird flu strain called H5N5 after becoming seemingly the first known human infected by the strain, according to a statement from the Washington State Department of Health. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Blow for Donald Trump as old ally Marjorie Taylor Greene RESIGNS after public feud

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a far-right politician and entrepreneur in the US who once lashed out at Sky News journalist, said she refuses to be a "battered wife" to Donald Trump

Politics

3 h. ago UN human rights rapporteur calls on United States to lift sanctions on Cuba

A United Nations human rights official is urging the United States to lift its sanctions on Cuba, saying they are impacting the island’s entire population, hitting sectors including health care, nutrition and education

Politics

3 h. ago Huge Turkey resort with its own theme park, water park and shopping mall

The resort in Turkey's Antalya region covers 639,000 square meters and includes a royal-themed hotel with 401 rooms, a theme park right on your doorstep, and even an impressive shopping mall

Economics

5 h. ago The sailor reviving the lost art of canoe building in New Caledonia

Dozens of traditional boats made as part of a project to reconnect with culture and ‘start of conversation’ on ocean rightsIn October in Lifou island, a double-hulled canoe was pushed into the lagoon - a small act that marked a deeply symbolic moment.It was the first launch of a traditional canoe on Lifou in generations, an event that brought together the island’s three chiefly clans in a rare show of unity. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Dying law could trigger exodus of NHS doctors as objecting medics would have no legal protection against being sacked

GPs who refuse to help end a life would 'receive no protection' from being dismissed by the health service, according to the opinion of a leading human rights barrister.

Society

6 h. ago Mason Greenwood makes 'crazy' Ronaldo comment in rare interview as he speaks in France

Mason Greenwood has been in fine form for Marseille this season, and the former Manchester United forward has taken time to speak about his game right now in Ligue 1

Politics

6 h. ago HMP Isle of Wight attack as '3 prison officers stabbed' as 2 rushed to hospital

HMP Isle of Wight in Albany has seen three prisons guards allegedly stabbed in a horror attack that has seen two of the guards being taken to hospital for further treatment

Events

7 h. ago Extinction Rebellion protester climbs Christmas tree destined for Trafalgar Square

A climate activist threatened to bring a decades-long tradition to a halt - after scaling the annual Christmas tree gifted by Norway to the UK right at the moment it was being felled.

Events

8 h. ago Moment 'sneaky' bag thieves swipe drinker's valuables from right under her nose in mere seconds... but would YOU have noticed?

CCTV captured the chillingly slick theft as a group sat eating and drinking, blissfully unaware they were being targeted.

Politics

9 h. ago Cost to football fans of TNT losing Champions League rights revealed as viewers set to need FOUR subscription services

PREMIER LEAGUE sides qualifying for the Champions League could earn an extra £30million per season after the latest TV shake-up - but fans will be picking up the tab. It was revealed on Thursday that Paramount+ would be taking over Champions League broadcast duties from TNT Sport - previously BT Sport and now under the...

Sport

9 h. ago Amazon Black Friday: 7 of the best microSD cards for Nintendo Switch gamers

The right microSD card could seriously enhance your playing experience

Politics

11 h. ago Man Utd target Carlos Baleba backed to complete £100m transfer

Manchester United have Brighton star Carlos Baleba right at the top of their transfer shortlist after a failed move in the summer and they might have just been given the update that they’ve been wanting

Economics

11 h. ago Andy Burnham wants to crack down on Greater Manchester's 'broken taxi system'

'Almost half of Greater Manchester’s private hire drivers are licensed elsewhere and that’s simply not right'

Events

12 h. ago Churches were RIGHT to refuse to help women posing as needy mothers begging for formula who went viral. No one else will say it, says QUENTIN LETTS... but this is why

Welfare cuts are not immoral, churches are not cash-dispenser machines and Christians, unless they can feed 5,000 people from five loaves and two Galilee sardines, are not mass caterers.

Politics

12 h. ago TNT's 'amateur' Ashes coverage slammed as fans fume at 'absolutely embarrassing' product

TNT Sports won the rights to broadcast The Ashes in the UK and their coverage of day one has been heavily criticised with fans fuming at the 'amateurish' show

Politics

12 h. ago The 'incredible' route people often overlook in their lifetime is right here in UK

Travel experts Mr and Mrs D Adventures are urging anyone in the UK to take a trip along a stunning 820km circular route from showcasing breathtaking scenery, ancient castles and dramatic coastlines

Politics

12 h. ago Black Friday sport travel deals with best price offers on darts packages and discounts to see Man Utd and Liverpool

FORGET the air fryer and step away from the discounted knitwear.  This Black Friday, the smartest money isn’t being spent on gadgets that will gather dust, but on memories that will last a lifetime. We have curated an unmissable collection of travel packages that put you right in the heart of the action for the...

Economics

12 h. ago Max Ojomoh to start England’s clash with Argentina in Fraser Dingwall’s absence

Head coach Steve Borthwick has been forced to completely disband the midfield that excelled in last weekend’s 33-19 victory over New Zealand.

Politics

13 h. ago The small 'Scottish city' in New Zealand known as Edinburgh of the South

Billy Connolly once called it "a dreary town".

Politics