53 m. ago 'When my child slammed down the toilet seat the bang would trigger me. I thought, this wasn't right'

Phil Jones served 11 years in the armed forces, and began experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder when he returned home to Wales. Now he's taking part in a ground-breaking study into how cold water immersion can help alleviate symptoms

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2 h. ago Scotland must be resilient in the face of global shocks, says Swinney

The First Minister has suggested the UK Government should drop the recently announced increase in employers’ national insurance contributions.

Events

6 h. ago Bayern Munich maintain lead at top despite Anton’s leveller for Dortmund

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund each scored twice in a rollercoaster second half for an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Klassiker on Saturday that kept the Bavarian club six points clear at the top with five games left.They have 69 points ahead of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, who earlier drew 0-0 at home to Union Berlin. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Northampton set up Leinster rematch after Henry Pollock batters Castres

Quarter-final: Northampton 51-16 CastresYoung flanker dazzles with two tries in Champions CupWhat is the East Midlands equivalent of deja vu? For the second season in succession Northampton are into the Champions Cup semi-finals and have booked themselves a trip to Dublin to face Leinster. Last time they came within three points of victory so, on paper at least, there is still a chance that Saints can march all the way to next month’s final in Cardiff.All the evidence would suggest, though, that Leinster are a more formidable force this year than last while Northampton had be initially resolute to see off a hard-edged Castres team who competed strongly until two tries in five minutes early in the second half from the fit-again George Furbank and the man of the moment Henry Pollock cracked their resistance. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Documents show Social Care review already behind schedule, campaigners say

Baroness Casey was due to meet with MPs from all parties in February to seek agreement ahead of a new commission being set up this month - but documents suggest that hasn't happened

Culture

7 h. ago Meghan Markle gives fresh glimpse of Archie and Lilibet as she shows off 'special gift' Prince Harry bought back from surprise visit to Ukraine for their children

In a week that has seen Prince Harry fly to Ukraine and go to court seeking the reinstatement of his UK security detail, Meghan posted a series of cute clips painting an image of domestic bliss.

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9 h. ago I worked at a theme park for 3 years – my five warnings for UK Universal Studios staff

OPINION: This is not a drill, Universal Studios UK is happening and it won't just be adrenaline junkies thrilled at the news, but Brits buzzing for a brand new job – I suggest they heed my warnings

Events

9 h. ago US ‘demands control’ from Ukraine of key pipeline carrying Russian gas

Senior Kyiv economist describes latest postion of Trump administration in talks as ‘colonial-type’ bullyingThe US has demanded control of a crucial pipeline in Ukraine used to send Russian gas to Europe, according to reports, in a move described as a colonial shakedown.US and Ukrainian officials met on Friday to discuss White House proposals for a minerals deal. Donald Trump wants Kyiv to hand over its natural resources as “payback” in return for weapons delivered by the previous Biden administration. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Strictly's Amy Dowden shares biggest fear as she marks two years since cancer discovery

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden revealed her deepest fear in a heartfelt post, marking two years since discovering the cancer lump that changed her life

Politics

11 h. ago Captain Cody wins Scottish Grand National thriller as Willie Mullins follows up Aintree glory to retain Ayr crown

It's the biggest race north of the border and Captain Cody was first past the post

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11 h. ago Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of failing to pause strikes after US envoy leaves Moscow

Russia and Ukraine’s top diplomats have used a high-level conference in Turkey to once again trade accusations of violating a tentative U.S.-brokered deal to pause strikes on energy infrastructure

Events

11 h. ago Star Wars artist fundraising for colleague who lost sight fighting in Ukraine

Andrey Kozyrenko, a 3D artist was injured when a drone exploded near his trench in southern Ukraine.

Sport

12 h. ago Elton John and Madonna have made up, but why do famous people publicly go to war?

Sorry seems to be the hardest word – and there is a public appetite for watching high-profile feudsMadonna and Elton John have kissed and made up. After decades of high-octane feuding (more of which anon), Madonna recently turned up impromptu backstage when John was appearing on late-night television sketch show, Saturday Night Live in New York to “confront” him. Her ensuing Instagram post, liked 420,605 times and counting, said: “Over the decades it hurt me to know that someone I admired so much shared his dislike of me publicly as an artist”.Madonna continued: “When I met him, the first thing out of his mouth was ‘Forgive me’, and the walls between us fell down.” Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Kapow! Police dressed as Batman and Robin arrest two in gambling sting.

Kapow! Police dressed as Batman and Robin arrest two in gambling sting.  The Washington Post

Events

12 h. ago UK Government accused of double standards in plan to save British Steel

Welsh Politicians criticised the Government’s plans to save jobs in Scunthorpe, suggesting it failed to do the same for Port Talbot.

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12 h. ago Ukraine could be carved up 'like Germany after World War Two' as part of US

General Keith Kellogg suggested Western troops could adopt zones of control as part of a 'reassurance force', while the Russians would occupy the east.

Events

13 h. ago The horrifying truth about first cousin marriages in Britain

Evidence suggests inbreeding heightens the risk of birth defects and developmental delays, such as learning and speech problems.

Politics

13 h. ago Iranian minister arrives for mediated talks with US on nuclear programme

Abbas Araghchi says ‘initial understanding’ could be reached in Oman and lead to ‘path of negotiations’Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has arrived in Oman for mediated talks with the US special envoy Steve Witkoff, saying there is a chance the two sides can reach an initial understanding that leads to a timetable for negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme.The aim is to agree a format and parameters for talks that in months could lead to some US economic sanctions on Tehran being lifted and a recasting of Iran’s civil nuclear programme. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Japanese leader says he hopes Osaka expo will help reunite a divided world

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has attended the opening ceremony for Expo 2025 Osaka and expressed his hope that the event will help restore global unity in a world is plagued by conflicts and trade wars

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14 h. ago ‘Completely out of touch’: golf and dinners for ‘king’ Trump as economy melts down

Casual attitude as markets fall suggests man detached from anxieties of ordinary voters – and surrounded by yes menAfter lighting a fuse under global financial markets, Donald Trump stepped back – all the way to a Florida golf course. A week later, having just caved to pressure to ease his trade tariffs, the US president defended the retreat while hosting racing car champions at the White House.Trump had spent the time in between golfing, dining with donors and making insouciant declarations such as “this is a great time to get rich”, even as the US economy melted down. Continue reading...

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