67 m. ago Mystery as 'weird' mass of sea foam coats pristine Australian beaches killing off fish and leaving hundreds of surfers with breathing problems

Health authorities closed Waitipinga and neighbouring Parsons Beach on Monday, and say that the foam could be due to a microalgal bloom stemming from unusual weather conditions.

Events

83 m. ago Indigenous guides in the Arctic are training Canada’s military: ‘When they talk, I listen’

With the country facing new threats to its sovereignty, the country is looking to reaffirm itself as ‘an Arctic nation’Warrant officer Jim Davison had spent a full day travelling the sea ice off the coast of Baffin Island when his group decided to set up camp for the night.The Canadian soldier ran through a mental checklist of what was needed: shelter in the forest, wood for a fire and a source of fresh water. Continue reading...

Events

84 m. ago Dear England at the National Theatre review: Gareth Southgate's kind revolution

This is a team effort, which captures the communal joy and heartache of sport, and now boasts a proper ending

Politics

1 hour ago Takeaways from the AP's report on how USAID cuts are imperiling Agent Orange cleanup

A multi-year cleanup at a former U.S. air base in Vietnam was abruptly halted when the Trump administration cut funding, leaving tons of dioxin-contaminated soil exposed

Politics

1 hour ago Agent Orange cleanup and other efforts critical to ties with Vietnam jeopardized by USAID cuts

A multi-year cleanup at a former U.S. air base in Vietnam was abruptly halted when the Trump administration cut funding, leaving tons of dioxin-contaminated soil exposed

Politics

2 h. ago John Carver tells Lennon Miller Scotland best player claim was a 'mistake' as Scotland lieutenant splits Tartan Army

The Motherwell starlet hyped himself up after receiving his first Scotland call-up going into Thursday's Nations League clash with Greece

Sport

2 h. ago Selection dilemmas as Republic of Ireland look to bounce back against Bulgaria

Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side play in Plovdiv on Thursday evening with decisions to make at both ends of the pitch.

Politics

2 h. ago Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah review – love and betrayal from the Nobel laureate

This is a powerful story of debt and obligation set against the tourism boom in post-colonial TanzaniaA storyteller of understated brilliance, Abdulrazak Gurnah was awarded the 2021 Nobel prize in literature for his “uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugee in the gulf between cultures and continents”. Born in Zanzibar, Gurnah, now 76, moved to Britain in 1968 as a refugee of the Zanzibar revolution. His books often feature people who leave what they know and arrive “in strange places, carrying little bits of jumbled luggage and suppressing secret and garbled ambitions”, to use the words of a character from his 2001 novel By the Sea. Theft, Gurnah’s first book since his Nobel win, is in part a continued inquiry into familiar themes of exile and memory, home, longing and loneliness. It is also a poignant portrait of love, friendship and betrayal, set against Tanzania’s tourism boom during the 1990s.The novel follows Karim,...

Politics

2 h. ago Underrated European town is so magical it's named as a bucket list destination

Everyone loves a holiday and learning about other cultures. Considering the many different countries to explore, it's always a hard decision to choose where to go.

Politics

2 h. ago AD FEATURE: Modern heating and drying solutions to help you have a brighter, drier future at home

National Heater Shops has a range of options to help you combat mould, dampness, and drafts

Society

2 h. ago Nationwide confirms exact date 12 million people will see extra £50 in accounts

Nationwide has confirmed the exact date 12 million eligible Brits should see a 'one-off' payment of £50 hit their accounts - following the bank's acquisition of Virgin Money

Economics

2 h. ago Fury as Labour MP forced to leave assisted dying committee because her hearing aids needed recharging

Bradford West MP Naz Shah had warned fellow MPs that she would have to leave the bill committee session because if it extended to 10pm because her hearing aids’ batteries would need recharging

Events

2 h. ago Antarctica scientist accused of assault breaks silence after researchers beg to leave base

Researchers at South Africa's remote Sanae IV base had urged their bosses to let them leave or remove the scientist after he allegedly attacked and sexually harassed colleagues

Events

2 h. ago Topshop fans ask 'is this happening' as high street retailer teases possible return

The firm shared some elusive social media posts, leaving former Topshop lovers guessing and hoping

Politics

2 h. ago Trump tariffs creating ‘high uncertainty’, Bank of Japan warns; Musk’s X ‘valued at $44bn again’ – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsSavings and investment firm M&G has warned this morning that it faces uncertain times.In its full year results for 2024, M&G points out that:Increased geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility continue to weigh on client sentiment and pose a significant challenge to financial institutions across the globe.The Company has traded well in the first half and delivered strong profit growth. Like other operators in the sector, we face many cost headwinds that will impact us in the second half, following the recent Budget, notably the increase in national living wage and national insurance from April. We estimate that the annualised impact of these two items is £2.6m, with the incremental costs commencing in April and impacting the final quarter of the 2025 financial year.We plan to mitigate the majority of these costs over the next 18 months through price increases and cost efficiencies. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago 'Watch out': Greece icon gives Scotland verdict and names player they fear most ahead of Nations League tie

Scotland take on Greece in the Nations League playoffs on Thursday evening.

Sport

3 h. ago Major bank to shut 95 branches on British high street with 750 jobs at risk after 'difficult decision'

About 750 jobs are at risk of redundancy at a major British bank which has announced another 95 branch closures and sweeping changes across its network.

Events

3 h. ago Santander to shut almost 100 branches in huge high street cull putting 750 jobs at risk

The bank said the decision was made after it has has seen “a rapid movement of customers choosing to do their banking digitally”

Events

3 h. ago Plans for national day to honour victims and survivors of terrorism after Manchester Arena atrocity

'Terrorists aim to divide and weaken our society – our best response is to hold together – and stage one of that is looking after those who have suffered the most'

Events

3 h. ago Sophisticated homes in a stunning Cairngorms setting: New build homes in Scotland with breathtaking views

Imagine waking up every morning surrounded by the tranquillity and breath-taking beauty of the mountains, lochs, rivers and wildlife of a national park.

Society