1 hour ago P&O cruise ship 'hit by norovirus outbreak' as passengers 'drop like flies'

The P&O Iona has been struck by a suspected norovirus outbreak.

Events

2 h. ago Pope Francis health: Vatican issues morning update after 'critical respiratory crisis'

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for more than a week, rested 'peacefully overnight' although the Vatican update on Sunday morning did not confirm if he was sitting up or eating breakfast as previous days' had done

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2 h. ago TikTokers warned of trend that could leave users with ‘a lifetime of pain’

The hashtag #droppingthingsonmyfoot has been used on hundreds of videos

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4 h. ago The damning level of winter energy debt revealed in briefing to Scottish Parliament

The average energy debt of those seeking help in Scotland this winter is £2,500 and even higher for those from rural communities, a key support agency has warned.

Politics

5 h. ago Jamie Oliver's air fryer roast potatoes are 'gorgeously fluffy' with key ingredient

Jamie Oliver recommends adding one major ingredient to your potatoes to make their crispy outer shell crunchy, while leaving the inside deliciously fluffy

Society

8 h. ago Met Police under fire after recruiting more than 1,000 officers without checking their references over the course of more than a year

The Met police hired more than 1,000 officers without checking their references before they started at the force.

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9 h. ago As talking therapy is prescribed to more than two million every year...top psychologist who says the key to curing UK's mental health crisis is to STOP banging on about our feelings!

For years, the prevailing advice for those suffering from poor mental health has been to talk about their emotions. But now, a top psychologist has put forwards a fascinating - and controversial - theory.

Science

9 h. ago TikTokers warned of bizarre trend that sees them dropping heavy objects on their feet

The hashtag #droppingthingsonmyfoot has been used on hundreds of videos

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9 h. ago Johnny Rotten says he was forced to abandon his wife's ashes as he fled the LA fires

Johnny Rotten fled his California house last month during the catastrophic California fires, leaving the ashes of his beloved wife Nora Foster behind.

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9 h. ago Shooting after pursuit at Air Force Base in New Mexico kills an airman and wounds another

Military officials say a shooting at a U.S. Air Force base in New Mexico has left one airman dead and another wounded

Events

10 h. ago Section of M4 ‘fully closed’ after dead body found on carriageway

Several drivers called the police to report something on the road between junction 20 and junction 21, which the force found to be human remains.

Events

11 h. ago Doing one thing for '31 to 45 minutes' before bed may worsen your sleep, experts warn

The study saw 435 adults asked seven key questions about their bedtime usage of smartphones and snoozing habits

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11 h. ago Tory MPs 'give Kemi until next spring to see off Farage threat

Kemi Badenoch is under mounting pressure to face down the threat of Reform UK with senior party figures 'watching and waiting', ready to force through a leadership challenge in Spring 2026.

Events

11 h. ago Pressure grows on BBC as leaked papers point to Gaza film cover

The corporation was forced to apologise after it emerged that the child narrator on the BBC2 documentary was the son of Ayman Alyazouri, who has worked as Hamas's deputy agriculture minister.

Events

12 h. ago Scotland’s Gregor Townsend questions England’s crucial penalty decision

‘I just don’t know how that’s a penalty,’ says head coachSteve Borthwick: ‘They found a way to win the game’Scotland’s coaches and players believe two key officiating decisions potentially denied them another historic Calcutta Cup victory. Gregor Townsend feels his team were unlucky to concede the crucial second-half penalty kicked by Fin Smith that ultimately proved decisive and doubts have also been raised over the solitary English try, scored by Tommy Freeman.Townsend was particularly unhappy about the crucial penalty given against Rory Darge and Tom Jordan for lifting Ben Curry out of a ruck. “I’m going to go through the game two or three times to see whether we could have got better decisions,” said Townsend, the head coach. “I did feel the decision that counted against us for the winning three points where we cleared someone out of the ruck I just don’t know how that’s a penalty. Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago Dundee Utd reveal Kevin Holt transfer warning over Derry City switch that left Tangerines with no choice

Holt has joined the League of Ireland outfit but United feel their hand has been forced after being informed of the consequences of not selling

Events

15 h. ago Met Office warns 'severe weather' will hit UK tomorrow as warnings come into force

Conditions will change dramatically overnight, forecasters are warning

Events

16 h. ago Leeds Rhinos give key update after worrying injuries to three players

Riley Lumb scored two tries as Leeds Rhinos won 32-6 at Salford - even without losing two key men to serious injuries - to secure their first victory of the season

Sport

16 h. ago EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa is forced to defend bizarre 'knickers sniff' moment during live episode

Jacqueline Jossa has set the record straight after EastEnders fans were left baffled by a moment where it looked like she sniffed Sonia Fowler's knickers.

Politics

16 h. ago Steve Witkoff: from property developer to global spotlight as Trump’s tough

His friendship with the president dates back to a late-night encounter in a deli. Now he is a loyal envoy brokering the Gaza ceasefire and peace talks on UkraineWith the first phase of the ceasefire nearing its end, an American property developer has emerged as a key figure in determining whether Gaza attains a more enduring peace or slips back into war.Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s typically idiosyncratic pick as special Middle East envoy, has also found his way into the midst of talks with Russia over Ukraine’s future, sitting opposite Russian foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, instead of the official special envoy for the region, Keith Kellogg. Continue reading...

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