1 hour ago Grandfather of Little Emile who was hauled in for questioning over the toddler's death 'had previously slapped and punched his children and pulled their hair', wiretap probe reveals

The grandfather of tragic Émile Soleil had previously slapped and punched his children, according to reports of wiretapped conversations. 

Society

1 hour ago Chappell Roan under fire after claiming she 'doesn't know anyone who is happy and has kids'

Pop star Chappell Roan claimed many of her friends who have children are "in hell", prompting a furious backlash from parents - but is she right or not?

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2 h. ago Meta AI apologises for 'harm' caused to author after 'stealing' his books in bizarre exchange

Bestselling author AJ West felt violated when he discovered his novels were among millions 'stolen' by tech giant Meta to train its AI system and was shocked when he got one from the system itself.

Culture

2 h. ago Children's clown is beaten and burned alive by mob after he's accused of groping a young girl

Cayetano San Juan, known as El Payaso Soldadín or The Clown Soldier to his fans, was reportedly surrounded by a furious mob in Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico last week and beaten unconscious.

Society

2 h. ago Parents of SEND children fight private school VAT hike in court: ‘We’re working seven days a week to pay fees’

Education Not Taxation found that more than 98 per cent of parents with SEND children didn’t believe the state sector locally. to them would meet their children’s needs properly

Economics

3 h. ago Father and son sue the state of Oregon over ‘barbaric’ circumcisions

Lawsuit hopes to ‘protect boys and intersex children’ from being circumcised, attorney Eric Clopper says

Politics

3 h. ago Richard Osman fumes 'it's hard to know what to do’ as he suffers from 'illegal' issue

BBC's Pointless presenter and author Richard Osman has been left furious after discovering that his books have been "stolen"

Events

3 h. ago A gentle giant: the shy wētāpunga is adept at living in the shadows

New Zealand’s docile, solitary and elusive ‘god of ugly things’ does wonders for the forest-floor ecosystemAre you sick of throwing yourself on the altar of unrealistic beauty standards? Do you long to celebrate the delightfully monstrous, to give the spiny stuff of shadows their day in the sun? Then consider the mighty wētāpunga – an endemic New Zealand insect so revered for its unconventional beauty its name means “god of ugly things”.This forest behemoth is thought to be the heaviest adult insect in the world, with a female weighing as much as a mouse or a sparrow. Its body can grow up to 10cm long (nearly 4in) and its leg span can be as wide as 20cm. Once found across parts of the North Island, the vulnerable wētāpunga – the largest of 70 wētā species – now resides entirely on a smattering of predator-free islands near Auckland.Between 24 March and 2 April, we will be profiling a shortlist of 10 of the invertebrates chosen by readers and selected by our wildlife writers from mor...

Politics

3 h. ago School children 'disarm robber and stab him to death' after being held at gunpoint

A suspected robber who posessed a firearm attempted to steal the phones of two pupils on the way to school. One of the victims fought back and stabbed him to death in Chile

Events

3 h. ago This Morning star reveals health diagnosis at age 47 that made him feel like his 'life had come crashing down'

The resident vet on the ITV show has decided to get tested for the disorder after two of his four children were diagnosed.

Events

3 h. ago VAT on private school fees is ‘wrong tax’, says father in legal challenge

Several private schools, children who attend them and their parents are bringing legal action against the Treasury over the imposition of VAT on fees.

Economics

3 h. ago European country's paedophiles could be chemically castrated for early jail release

The procedure is already used in 12 European countries, and is voluntary. It is set to be introduced in a desperate bid to stop reoffending and abuse against children

Events

3 h. ago Kate Garraway opens up on 'feeling overwhelmed by problems' after family heartbreak

After four punishing years as her beloved husband Derek battled with severe complications from Long Covid, Kate Garraway has some advice for anyone coping with life's challenges

Politics

4 h. ago Katie Price posts rare photo with beloved mum Amy after heartbreaking health update

Katie Price's mum Amy has been battling a terminal lung condition for years. She has now appeared alongside her daughter in the heartfelt post

Culture

4 h. ago Children challenge government in High Court over 'unprecedented' VAT hike on private schools

The Government is fighting a judicial review over its controversial policy to make private schools pay VAT on fees

Politics

4 h. ago Government announces £50m for adoption fund after concerns over delay

MPs from across the House criticised the Government for the delayed announcement, accusing it of leaving children in ‘limbo’.

Economics

4 h. ago Quick pickled cabbage, apple chutney and banana ketchup: recipes from Cornersmith’s Alex Elliott

A champion of transforming food waste, the cookbook author shares ingenious ways to use leftover fruit and veg to create flavourful condiments(Pictured above) Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago M&S shoppers floored by cost of beloved dessert as it returns to stores

Marks and Spencer's popular sweet treat is a mix of two classic desserts, making it very popular among shoppers, but some are refusing to buy it this year after spotting its price tag

Economics

5 h. ago I had a mummy makeover before going to court to win back custody of my children

Victoria, from Kent, filmed herself getting ready for her court hearing, however, due to her 'mummy makeover', she rocked up with several bandages across her chest and under her eyes.

Events

5 h. ago Sweden prepares nuclear bunkers for 7 MILLION citizens as WW3 fears grow

With 64,000 sites spread across the country, Sweden already has more shelters than almost every other nation with space for around seven million people - more than two-thirds of its population

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