68 m. ago I’m a pediatrician in Texas. Things are dire and we need your support – not your condescension

Nothing I have done is more impactful than a day’s work in this battleground in the south, the graveyard of politicians’ abandoned promisesThe tentacles of disinformation have already claimed its first young victim. This week, an unvaccinated child in Texas died of measles – an entirely preventable disease. Right now, the state is seeing its largest measles outbreak in more than 30 years. Yet at a White House briefing, secretary of health and human services, Robert F Kennedy Jr, falsely noted “it is not usual”, and did not offer any plans for containment.I am a pediatrician in Texas, and I can assure you the situation is so abnormal that most younger physicians have never seen a case of measles, thanks to successful vaccination campaigns.Seema Jilani is a pediatric physician based in Texas, a first-generation American, and a member of the Council of Foreign Relations Continue reading...

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78 m. ago Liam Gallagher reveals what he and Noel did after secretly reuniting in London hotel this week

Liam Gallagher reveals what he and Noel did after secretly reuniting in London hotel this week  LADbible

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79 m. ago Five reunion tour: how to get tickets, presale details and everything we know

The band announced their huge reunion tour earlier this week, much to the delight of their fans

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99 m. ago Bitcoin news live: Crypto crashing as market has worst month in three years

Bad week for cyber currency as $1 trillion rout continues

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1 hour ago If Gene Hackman was a young actor in 2025, Hollywood would reject him

Hackman, who was found dead this week at the age of 95, was one of the Hollywood’s greatest actors – and one of its least conventional leading men. It’s hard to imagine anyone like him reaching these levels of success now, writes Louis Chilton

Culture

2 h. ago Amanda Holden's 'stunning' River Island outfit looks more expensive than it is

Radio host Amanda Holden wore the River Island shirt and matching trousers earlier this week - and her full outfit is still available to buy

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2 h. ago The BBC wanted black listeners and turned to Tim Westwood, white son of a vicar. A parable for our times | Jane Martinson

Of the many lessons arising from this week’s report into the presenter’s alleged bullying and misogyny, one is the corporate cynicism that sustained himMore than 30 years have passed since Tim Westwood joined the BBC, 12 since he left and three since Guardian and BBC journalists reported on allegations of abuse by a man considered by the corporation to be the voice of hip hop. Then this week, some of the many concerns raised during his 19 years working there were detailed in the latest edition of one of the BBC’s weightiest and longest-running series, Official Reports into Men We Employ Behaving Very Badly.Westwood’s career at the Beeb ended in 2013, amid a flurry of accusations and a sense of deja vu best summarised as “oh God, not another one”. But the 174-page report is well worth reading, not just for what it says about the BBC but, as so often with the media, what it says about attitudes in Britain.Jane Martinson is a Guardian columnistDo you have an opinion on the issues raise...

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2 h. ago Coronation Street fans confused by soap 'crossover' as Betsy Swain star welcomes new actor in cute message

Ryan Mulvey made his debut in the ITV soap this week and those watching were quick to recognise him from a rival soap

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2 h. ago Ninja air fryer experts share tips to get crispy chips every time during National Chip Week

The air fryer gurus say there are two things that are essential to get the perfect chip

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2 h. ago Gene Hackman's wife kept him on 'strict diet' and he was in 'good health' before their deaths

Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Awakawa, 63, was found dead alongside the Hollywood legend, 95, at their home earlier this week - as a friend of the couple has now spoken out

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2 h. ago Labour overtakes Reform after Starmer’s defence spending boost, latest poll reveals

Labour retakes the lead in weekly tracker poll during a crucial week form Keir Starmer

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3 h. ago Pope enters third week in hospital as Vatican issues health update

The update comes as crowds gather outside the hospital

Science

3 h. ago ‘When you put them back our wildlife blossoms’ – How beavers help nature, and us

The Government has announced beavers can be released into the wild in England under licence, with the first reintroduction expected soon.

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3 h. ago Crypto news live: Market shock sees Bitcoin fall to less than $80,000 with fears of more pain to come

Bad week for cyber currency as $1 trillion rout continues

Economics

4 h. ago Man Utd stars 'frustrated' with Ruben Amorim over being blamed for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's cuts

Ruben Amorim suggested Manchester United's difficult financial situation had "a lot to do with the success of the team" after the club announced a further 200 redundancies this week

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5 h. ago Week in wildlife: a turtle hatchling, a curious marmoset and an oarfish

The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Sports quiz of the week: Neymar, Jaden Agassi and WNBA legend Diana Taurasi

Were you keeping an eye on the latest news from the football, rugby union, cricket, F1, boxing, rugby league? Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Gene Hackman's wife kept him on 'strict diet' before chilling double death at home

Hollywood great Gene Hackman was found dead alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog this week, with reports emerging that mummification had started

Events

6 h. ago From wildlife in Andalucía to an alternative camino in Galicia: readers’ travel tips on unsung Spain

Our tipsters share their favourite seafood haunts, pristine beaches and under-the-radar citiesThe city and the province of Jaén can be overlooked by tourists heading to nearby Granada or Córdoba. That’s a shame, given that they are filled with Renaissance architecture, including a magnificent cathedral, and renowned as one of the homes of olive oil. Thanks to its historic position between Christian Castilla and Muslim Granada, the city is surrounded by castles. I recommend staying at the Parador de Jaén. It sits at the top of the hill of Santa Catalina next to the castle, and the views from its rooms towards the Sierra Morena mountains are unparalleled. Felix Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Premier League cult icon Jimmy Bullard told he has future as golf pro by ex

Lee Westwood is captaining Jimmy Bullard at this week's Icon Series, and believes he has what it takes to become a professional golfer and play against some of Europe's best

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