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Bottoms up: Sydney pool's thong ban swims against the tide

A Greater Sydney council said skimpy swimwear was 'inappropriate' - but the trend shows no signs of sinking

West End Theatre lights to be dimmed for a legend

The Society of London Theatre has said playhouses across London's West End will dim their lights for two minutes at 7pm on Tuesday, following the death of Joan Plowright.

Drug used by shamans tested as possible aid to cutting alcohol intake

A powerful psychedelic that is used in healing ceremonies by Indigenous groups in the Amazon is being trialled as a pioneering approach to reduce problematic alcohol consumption.

The Craziest Week Ever: Orders Pile Up for Painter's 'Terrible' Works of Art

An accountant from Stoke-on-Trent who started his painting career little more than six months ago has been flooded with requests to work his magic thanks to his talent for \"terrible\" paintings.

Classical review Hallé at height of its powers in thrilling Mahler

Mahler: Resurrection Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Police warn over 'kneejerk' response to grooming gangs

Police chiefs fear that government pressure to reinvestigate closed historical gang grooming cases could make it harder to catch those targeting children today.

Reinventing the waterwheel to produce reliable clean energy

In the foothills of the Himalayas a group of villagers hauled a sturdy metal waterwheel into place. Its horizontal blades soon caught the rushing water of the stream directly below it. The machine began to spin, and electricity began to flow.

Newly found Ella Fitzgerald recording to be released

Lost recordings of an Ella Fitzgerald concert in 1967, including her spin on pop songs such as Alfie and Music to Watch Girls By, have been rediscovered and prepared for release.

Home spa 'for wooing guests' found among Pompeii ruins

A large and sophisticated thermal bath complex believed to have been used by its owner to woo well-heeled guests has been discovered among the ruins of ancient Pompeii.

Drones likely to take lead role in future Royal Navy

The Royal Navy of the future will be dominated by robots, drones and uncrewed vessels, leading chiefs to conclude there is no need to try to recruit extra sailors as part of the forthcoming defence review.

Mortgage rules may be eased to increase economic growth

Mortgage rules could be loosened by the City regulator as it comes under government pressure to increase economic growth and home ownership across the UK.

The day after Ceasefire seals defeat of Tehran's 'axis of resistance' - for now

The ceasefire that, barring a major last-minute problem, is due to come into force on Sunday will cement massive changes across the Middle East and may seal a significant defeat for Islamist militant groups that for years have been powerful actors in the region.

Mitoma and Rutter end Brighton's winless run to stall Ipswich progress

A first league win in nine for Brighton and the latest hard truth for Ipswich.

Meta's UK staff 'concerned and let down' by new policies, says union

UK staff at Facebook's owner, Meta, feel \"concerned\" and \"let down\" about its decision to scrap fact-checkers and end diversity, equity and inclusion programmes, the trade union representing tech workers has warned the company.

Blue Origin 'mega-rocket' achieves lift-off in challenge to Musk's SpaceX

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket blasted off from Florida yesterday on its first mission to space.

Urgent review to be held into grooming gangs

Yvette Cooper announced an urgent national review of the scale of grooming gangs along with a series of other new measures to tackle them, in a significant shift of approach yesterday following intense political pressure.

Pressure on Reeves eases as economy returns to growth in November

The UK economy grew by just 0.1% in November, which was weaker than expected but eased some pressure on Rachel Reeves after it contracted in the previous month.

We are living on our nerves' Palestinians pin hopes on speedy release of loved ones

Families of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails are eagerly awaiting their release following a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel that could liberate hundreds of detainees.

'Bombing hasn't stopped' Anxious wait in the cold as airstrikes continue

A mid continuing airstrikes, bitter cold and news of delays, millions of people in Gaza were waiting anxiously yesterday for confirmation that the ceasefire for hostages deal between Hamas and Israel was going ahead.

Who deserves the credit? Biden praises his team but Trump says win is his

Biden praises his team - but Trump says win is his

Trading with Trump EU will need carrot and stick to take on tariffs

If there is one thing the EU knows about Donald Trump, it is that he loves tariffs.

Let us Visit Syria without loss Of rights in Germany, say refugees

Syrians in Germany have called on the government to allow them to travel to their home country for short visits without risking their refugee status, as questions mount over how the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime will affect the millions of Syrians who live in Europe.

Wildfires help drive record rise in global carbon dioxide levels

Wildfires around the world in 2024 helped to drive a record annual leap in carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, surprising scientists.

Collins wins then thanks 'super drunk' supporters

On the day of a new attendance record at Melbourne Park, the world No 11, Danielle Collins, was booed and jeered in her win over local hope Destanee Aiava, the latest intervention at the Australian Open from boisterous and often intoxicated crowds in a sport known for its civility.

Schoolboy's killer 'a drill artist whose songs aired on the BBC'

The parents of a murdered schoolboy have said prison does not \"seem to have made a blind bit of difference\" to their son's killer, who is reportedly now a rapper whose songs have been promoted by the BBC.

Minister wants Latin and Bible back in Italy's schools

Bible reading, Latin and learning poetry by heart could return to Italian primary and middle schools as part of a revamp of national curriculum guidelines criticised as \"retrograde and \"nostalgic\".

Abuser whose partner killed herself is jailed for six years

A violent and controlling \"monster\" who subjected his late partner, Kiena Dawes, to repeated assaults, bullying and belittling has been jailed for six and a half years.

Delays to deal inflict 'further torture' on families of hostages being held in Gaza

Families of hostages being held in Gaza have said delays to the ceasefire and hostage deal has left them in limbo and agony.

Sibling rivalry: parents favour older children and daughters, study suggests

As Philip Larkin once noted, your mum and dad have a lasting effect on you. Now, researchers have revealed which siblings in a family are more likely to be favoured: and it is bad news for sons.

Washington more divided than ever as Biden makes his farewell speech

Trump's pending return to office. Biden argued that no president should be immune from prosecution for crimes committed while in office, a statement that some Republicans interpreted as a partisan attack rather than a broader democratic principle.