3 h. ago Sen. Mitch McConnell warns: ‘This is the most dangerous period since before World War Two’

‘What we need to do is avoid the headline at the end of the war, ‘Russia wins, America loses.’ It has huge worldwide implications,’ McConnell said of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Events

8 h. ago 4 former Milwaukee hotel workers get probation and time served in dogpile death

A judge has sentenced four former Milwaukee hotel workers charged with killing a man by piling on top of him to a mix of probation and time already served, allowing them to avoid spending any more time behind bars

Events

8 h. ago 'Outstanding' Tom Hanks war thriller with stellar cast is free to watch now on BBC

The modern classic is a gripping and understated thriller set during the Cold War and is available for free via the BBC.

Events

10 h. ago Sick nursery worker who attacked 21 children smirked as police arrested her

Roksana Lecka was cold and callous when officers arrived at her home to take her into custody.

Events

13 h. ago Hundreds to protest against banning of Palestine Action as activists vow to jam the justice system in response to terror charges

Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, said such methods will avoid making it 'easier for the police to enforce a completely unjust law'.

Events

14 h. ago Brit gym boss who faked his death to flee to Spain found guilty of raping Tinder dates

Scottish gym boss James Clacher, 57, has been found guilty of raping two women he met on dating apps. Clacher fled to Spain to try and avoid facing justice but was caught by cops

Events

14 h. ago Is your child's name working class? This is how to give them a truly posh name... and the ones to avoid

If I said to you, 'Henrietta is popping in at noon,' you'd be forgiven for imagining an ever-so aristo type swanning in, trailing a chic waft of Byredo fragrance behind her.

Politics

14 h. ago Accepting my gray hair was one thing. Going back to school was another

I stopped dyeing my hair to avoid the hassle. As an older college student, responses from teachers and younger classmates surprised meA year ago, on my first day of graduate school, the lecture hall filled up around me – and I plotted revenge on the friend who’d persuaded me to enroll.To cure a thousand days of malaise, loneliness and brain fog, she’d suggested I apply to Columbia’s journalism school. So there I was, back in New York after two years in California, armed with 13 books about words and writing, every item of clothing I owned that looked like something my teenage nephews would wear, plus dried persimmons, avocados and walnuts from local farmers markets, the thing I’d miss about LA. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago The lesson I needed: going back to school later in life with gray hair

I stopped dyeing my hair to avoid the hassle. As an older college student, responses from teachers and younger classmates surprised meA year ago, on my first day of graduate school, the lecture hall filled up around me – and I plotted revenge on the friend who’d persuaded me to enroll.To cure a thousand days of malaise, loneliness and brain fog, she’d suggested I apply to Columbia’s journalism school. So there I was, back in New York after two years in California, armed with 13 books about words and writing, every item of clothing I owned that looked like something my teenage nephews would wear, plus dried persimmons, avocados and walnuts from local farmers markets, the thing I’d miss about LA. Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago Simple 50p trick every driver should do before getting in car as September arrives

September's forecasted wetter weather makes this quick and easy coin trick especially urgent, offering an easy way to stay safe, legal and avoid unnecessary expenses

Transport

16 h. ago Scottish households warned 'it needs to stop' when opening windows after showers

It's a common habit to open a window after a shower to let the steamy, humid air out.

Events

16 h. ago What to know about stamp duty and how to avoid falling foul of the rules

Angela Rayner has disclosed she underpaid stamp duty, described by an expert as a ‘confusing mess’

Politics

16 h. ago Expert guide to budget tickets and beating the queues as Wimbledon 2026 ballot opens

Seven-hour waits and £100 tickets? Not if you know the tricks of the SW19 trade. Tennis nut David Cohen serves up his winning formula for finding (cheap) seats at top matches — without spending all day in a long queue

Politics

16 h. ago Heinz settles debate on whether you should keep ketchup in fridge or cupboard

People have been debating whether you should store your open ketchup bottles in the fridge or cupboard, with some arguing the fridge keeps it fresh while other complains about it making it 'too cold'

Politics

17 h. ago Vitesse Arnhem celebrate after reprieve reinstates them into Dutch league

Experts believed club had 1% chance of survivalTies to Roman Abramovich led to KNVB’s investigationVitesse Arnhem have been dealt a dramatic reprieve after an appeals court ruled against the Royal Dutch Football Association’s (KNVB) decision to revoke their professional licence.Vitesse looked doomed after a civil court in Utrecht judged in favour of the KNVB last month, appearing to confirm the 133-year-old club would be kicked out of the Netherlands’ second division. Many supporters were resigned to at least one season in the cold after no arrangement to continue in amateur football could be reached, but they will now be able to watch their team again after a shock turnaround on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Your smoking habit could affect even your grandchildren’s lung health, study warns

Risk can be avoided if fathers exposed to smoke during childhood avoid smoking around their children

Events

19 h. ago How to protect US students from heat in schools – and is it time to rethink summer break?

US schools were built for a cooler climate that no longer exists. Now they face record-high temperaturesAs schools are returning to session following one of the hottest summers ever recorded, districts are faced with a new problem: how to handle increasingly extreme heatwaves, both in and outside the classroom.Unbearably hot days are no longer just a summer problem. In the US districts from the north-east to the mountain west to the deep south are shortening days, delaying openings, and reworking calendars as temperatures spike during August and September, the typical back-to-school months. Continue reading...

Society

19 h. ago Pat Cummins ready to ‘take a few risks’ with rehab to be fit for first Ashes Test

Australia captain to miss white-ball series against IndiaStarc retires from T20Is as squad named for New ZealandPat Cummins is prepared to “take a few risks” and be “aggressive” in his recovery from a back injury to lead Australia in this winter’s Ashes series.Australia’s captain will be absent for their forthcoming white-ball series against New Zealand and India because of lumbar bone stress, a common injury among fast bowlers with intense workloads. Cummins remains upbeat about being able to take to the field in the first Test against England, starting on 21 November in Perth, and he says he will do everything in his remit to avoid missing out. “That would be devastating [to be sidelined for the series opener], so we’ll be doing everything we can to try to be right for that,” Cummins said in Brisbane on Wednesday. “It’s a big Ashes series. It doesn’t get much bigger, so I think you’re willing to take a few risks and be a little bit aggressive to try and play as many Tests as you c...

Events

19 h. ago Are all processed foods really that bad? This is what the label can tell you

Clare Collins reveals what consumers can learn from reading the labels of ultra processed foods

Politics

21 h. ago 'I'm a gardening expert and one common mistake will ruin your hydrangeas'

As autumn rolls around, there are plenty of jobs to be done in the garden to prepare your plants for a cold winter and get them ready for next summer's bloom.

Science