75 m. ago Photos of Juneteenth celebrations commemorating end to slavery

Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S., commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned of their freedom. While long honored by Black Americans, the holiday has gained broader recognition since becoming a federal holiday in 2021 under President Joe Biden, who attended an event in Galveston, Texas, where Juneteenth began.

Culture

86 m. ago RSPCA shares four symptoms that signal your dog is seriously unwell this summer

The Met Office is warning of high temperatures this weekend, bringing with it a risk of heatstroke for not just people but animals too

Politics

3 h. ago Pensioner is hit with £24,000 electricity bill... and ordered to pay back £2,000 a WEEK

Lin Lawler, who owns Grange Farmhouse in Hainford, Norfolk, uses the five-bedroom house and adjoining annex as a holiday rental for just over 100 days a year.

Economics

3 h. ago I spent £32k of my father's inheritance on a caravan from Britain's 'richest gypsy'... two years later they tell me I can NEVER sell it

Debbie Mularczyyk purchased the caravan in 2022 at Cornwall's SeaView Holiday Park, a branch of Wyldecrest Parks founded by self-proclaimed 'billionaire gypsy' Alfie Best.

Economics

3 h. ago Why buying a plane ticket means you're NOT guaranteed a seat on your flight: Experts reveal the hidden catches that could curtail your best laid holiday plans

Airlines will sometimes book more people onto a flight than there are seats on a plane because travellers do not always turn up even if they have booked a flight.

Politics

6 h. ago Pete Hegseth urged his staff to take a ‘passive’ approach to celebrating Juneteenth, report claims

Juneteenth was named a federal holiday four years ago under then-President Joe Biden

Politics

10 h. ago Spain rejects Nato plan for member states to spend 5% of GDP on defence

PM Pedro Sánchez says he wants a ‘more flexible formula’ that would make target optional or allow Madrid to opt outSpain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has rejected Nato’s proposal for member states to increase their defence spending to 5% of their GDP, saying the idea would “not only be unreasonable but also counterproductive”.Sánchez said that he was not seeking to complicate next week’s Nato summit in The Hague, but he wanted there to be a “more flexible formula” that would either make the target optional or allow Spain to opt out. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago Florian Wirtz flies in for Liverpool medical after holiday with new team

Florian Wirtz is set to become Liverpool’s record signing after the Reds agreed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen and he will now undergo a medical with his new side over the coming days

Politics

10 h. ago Trump denies report that he has approved US attack plans against Iran

US president says Wall Street Journal ‘has no idea’ what his thoughts are on Israel-Iran conflictMiddle East crisis – liveDonald Trump has denied a report in the Wall Street Journal that he has approved US plans to attack Iran, saying that the news outlet has “no idea” what his thinking is concerning the Israel-Iran conflictThe Journal reported late on Wednesday that Trump told senior aides a day earlier that he had approved attack plans but was delaying on giving the final order to see if Tehran would abandon its nuclear program. The report cited three anonymous officials. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago Jet2 issues travel warning to UK tourists flying to popular European holiday destination

The warning applies to anyone planning to visit the destination or travel around the country tomorrow

Events

11 h. ago Nan seen dancing at Disney World with granddaughter days before dying of rabies

Yvonne Ford, 59, came back from a holiday in Morocco in February unaware she had been infected with rabies after a 'slight scratch' from a puppy - she sadly died on June 11

Events

11 h. ago £30k for being compared to Darth Vader. £25k for a birthday card. £17k for being called a weirdo. How Britain's employment tribunals became a laughing stock... and have reached breaking point

When Lorna Rooke's NHS colleagues entered her personality traits into a light-hearted online quiz they had no idea this apparently innocent piece of workplace banter would lead to a court hearing.

Economics

11 h. ago Durdle Door: Woman dies in front of families at popular beach amid heatwave

Emergency services rushed to the iconic Durdle Door beach in Dorset at lunchtime today after a woman felt unwell, but she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene

Society

11 h. ago ‘This £9 handheld fan is a staple in my handbag during the heatwave and on holiday’

If you’re struggling to keep cool during the heatwave then these easy to use handheld fans are the perfect accessory to keep in your bag – they’re even ideal for travelling with

Economics

12 h. ago The £18 bronzer Maura Higgins swears by for a sunkissed glow

It creates that naturally bronzed look like you’ve just come back from holiday

Economics

12 h. ago Holidaymakers battle it out for £10 trip to luxury Ibiza holiday worth £10,000

Holidaymakers have the opportunity to win the ultimate Ibiza experience worth £10,000 complete with entry to some of the hottest clubs

Economics

12 h. ago Things to do in London this weekend, from BST Open House to the return of Haim

Josh Barrie picks the very best of what to do in the capital this weekend

Politics

13 h. ago Vanity Fair staff 'blindsided and devastated' after Anna Wintour appoints an 'unqualified' nepo

An insider has alleged that the decision has sparked immense outrage in the company, claiming that many Vanity Fair staffers feel like Guiducci is 'not qualified' for the job.

Society

13 h. ago Rabies death Morocco: Should you be worried about rabies when on holiday, symptoms and is there a vaccine?

Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear 🏥

Events

13 h. ago Booked your holiday with these budget airlines? You could be hit with £200 worth of hidden charges

We've all been there: we think we've nabbed a great deal on a flight, only to end up incurring added costs at every stage.

Economics