Australia’s social media ban faces challenges and criticism on day one
As Australian teenagers lose access to social media, observers say there are still many unknown questions about the ban, which came into force on 10 December ⌘ Read more
Did ancient humans start farming so they could drink more beer?
New evidence suggests that alcohol was a surprisingly big motivator in our monumental transition from hunting and gathering to farming – but was beer really more important to us than bread? ⌘ Read more
Storm Bram brings flooding and travel disruption to UK
Amber and yellow warnings for wind are in place, with gusts of 90mph forecast in north-west Scotland. ⌘ Read more
Big result for Slot and Liverpool with no Salah in Milan
Liverpool win away in the Champions League without Mohamed Salah for the first time since 2009, in a big night for boss Arne Slot. ⌘ Read more
Dinosaurs like Diplodocus may have been as colourful as birds
Skin fossils from a sauropod dinosaur examined with an electron microscope feature structures called melanosomes, which are similar to those that create the bright colours in birds’ feathers ⌘ Read more
Son, Simons and mini Spurs revival lift Frank’s spirits
Son Heung-min’s emotional return sets the tone for another significant step forward for Spurs and head coach Thomas Frank, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. ⌘ Read more
I tried making new social media accounts as an under-16. Things are still messy
Most apps will block you if you say you’re under 16, but some don’t seem to be doing much to vet users if they lie. ⌘ Read more
Storm Bram brings flooding and travel disruption to UK
Amber and yellow warnings for wind are in place, with gusts of 90mph forecast in north-west Scotland. ⌘ Read more
Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start
The talks are the most significant sign yet that international human rights law could be reinterpreted. ⌘ Read more
Trump criticises ‘decaying’ European countries and ‘weak’ leaders
The UK praises Europe’s “strength” after Trump says countries fail to control migration or take action to end the Ukraine war. ⌘ Read more
Member of UK armed forces dies in accident in Ukraine
He died in an accident away from Ukraine’s front lines on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence says. ⌘ Read more
Trump criticises ‘decaying’ European countries and ‘weak’ leaders
The UK praises Europe’s “strength” after Trump says countries fail to control migration or take action to end the Ukraine war. ⌘ Read more
Artist Nnena Kalu earns ‘historic’ Turner Prize win
Kalu wins for her sculptures and drawings, becoming the first learning disabled artist to scoop the award. ⌘ Read more
Trump criticises ‘decaying’ European countries and ‘weak’ leaders
The UK praises Europe’s “strength” after Trump says countries fail to control migration or take action to end the Ukraine war. ⌘ Read more
Trump criticises ‘decaying’ European countries and ‘weak’ leaders
The UK praises Europe’s “strength” after Trump says countries fail to control migration or take action to end the Ukraine war. ⌘ Read more
Trump criticises ‘decaying’ European countries and ‘weak’ leaders
The US president says European countries have failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine’s war with Russia. ⌘ Read more
Grooming gangs inquiry to be led by former children’s commissioner Anne Longfield
Baroness Anne Longfield will chair the three-year inquiry which has been beset by problems. ⌘ Read more
Member of UK armed forces dies in accident in Ukraine
He died in an accident away from Ukraine’s front lines on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence says. ⌘ Read more
**Judge rules Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury records can be unsealed **
In his ruling, Judge Paul Engelmayer cited a new law passed last month requiring the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein. ⌘ Read more
Member of UK armed forces dies in accident in Ukraine
He died in an accident away from Ukraine’s front lines on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence says. ⌘ Read more
Member of UK armed forces dies in accident in Ukraine
He died in an accident away from Ukraine’s front lines on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence says. ⌘ Read more
Trump criticises ‘decaying’ European countries and ‘weak’ leaders
The US president says European countries have failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine’s war with Russia. ⌘ Read more
Ashes history offers little statistical hope for England - Zaltzman
Comedian and BBC cricket statistician Andy Zaltzman looks at how stats suggest England have little chance of winning this Ashes - but also offers some straws to clutch. ⌘ Read more
2025 was chock full of exciting discoveries in human evolution
From an incredible series of revelations about the ancient humans called Denisovans to surprising discoveries about tool making, this year has given us a clearer picture of how and why humans evolved to be so different from other primates ⌘ Read more
Member of UK armed forces dies in accident in Ukraine
He died in an accident away from Ukraine’s front lines on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence says. ⌘ Read more
Member of UK armed forces dies in accident in Ukraine
He died in an accident away from Ukraine’s front lines on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence says. ⌘ Read more
Nigel Farage meets French far-right leader in London
National Rally president Jordan Bardella says he believes the Reform UK leader will become the next British PM. ⌘ Read more
Member of UK Armed Forces dies in accident in Ukraine
He died in an accident away from Ukraine’s front lines on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence says. ⌘ Read more
Member of UK Armed Forces dies in accident in Ukraine
He died in an accident away from Ukraine’s front lines on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence says. ⌘ Read more
Member of UK Armed Forces dies in accident in Ukraine
He died in an accident away from Ukraine’s front lines on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence says. ⌘ Read more
MI5 closely involved in handling of IRA spy Stakeknife, says report
The final report of Operation Kenova says the security service had “greater knowledge” of Stakeknife than it had first stated. ⌘ Read more
**Judge rules Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury records can be unsealed **
In his ruling, Judge Paul Engelmayer cited a new law passed last month requiring the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein. ⌘ Read more
Trump criticises ‘decaying’ European countries and ‘weak’ leaders
The US president says European countries have failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine’s war with Russia. ⌘ Read more
**Judge rules Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury records can be unsealed **
In his ruling, Judge Paul Engelmayer cited a new law passed last month requiring the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein. ⌘ Read more
Grooming gangs inquiry to be led by former children’s commissioner Anne Longfield
Baroness Anne Longfield will chair the three-year inquiry which has been beset by problems. ⌘ Read more
MI5 closely involved in handling of IRA spy Stakeknife, says report
The final report of Operation Kenova says the security service had “greater knowledge” of Stakeknife than it had first stated. ⌘ Read more
Grooming gangs inquiry to be led by former children’s commissioner Anne Longfield
Baroness Anne Longfield will chair the three-year inquiry which has been beset by problems. ⌘ Read more
Starbucks workers and unions to join UK protests in support of striking US baristas
Starbucks workers and union allies in 10 countries are set to demonstrate on Wednesday in support of striking US employees. ⌘ Read more
Trump criticises ‘decaying’ European countries and ‘weak’ leaders
The US president says European countries have failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine’s war with Russia. ⌘ Read more
Grooming gangs inquiry to be led by former children’s commissioner Anne Longfield
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said Baroness Longfield had “devoted her life to children’s rights”. ⌘ Read more
MI5 closely involved in handling of IRA spy Stakeknife, says report
The final report of Operation Kenova says the security service had “greater knowledge” of Stakeknife than it had at first stated. ⌘ Read more
Trump criticises ‘decaying’ European countries and ‘weak’ leaders
The US president says European countries have failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine’s war with Russia. ⌘ Read more
New flu strain is circulating - so should you buy a vaccine this year?
Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season, with a new strain circulating. ⌘ Read more
Minimum wage should not go any higher, suggests Badenoch
Badenoch claimed Labour had tipped the balance too far against workers and in favour of welfare. ⌘ Read more
Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud ‘beyond recovery’, report finds
The response to the pandemic led to “enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error”, a report says. ⌘ Read more
Trump criticises ‘weak’ European leaders over Ukraine and immigration
In his latest public criticism of Europe, the US president claims countries are “decaying”. ⌘ Read more
Two charged over Heathrow suitcase robbery and suspected pepper spray attack
Two men have appeared in court charged with robbery and administering a noxious substance. ⌘ Read more
Trump criticises ‘weak’ European leaders over Ukraine and immigration
US president Donald Trump claims European leaders are weak and have failed to control migration. ⌘ Read more
Grooming gangs inquiry to be led by former children’s commissioner Anne Longfield
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said Baroness Longfield had “devoted her life to children’s rights”. ⌘ Read more
Grooming gangs inquiry to be led by former children’s commissioner Anne Longfield
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said Baroness Longfield had “devoted her life to children’s rights”. ⌘ Read more