One of Europe’s largest snake species is crawling up walls and into attics in the UK, seeking warmth for breeding, scientists say in a new study. Aesculapian snakes, which grow up to 7ft long, are not native to the UK. They went locally extinct during the last Ice Age, andContinue Reading
A new strain of Covid emerging in the UK is spreading as cases increase at a high rate, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. Called XEC, the strain is a combination of the KS.1.1 and KP.3.3 variants. Figures from the UKHSA show that the admission rate for patientsContinue Reading
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has admitted to holding discussions with Fernando Alonso and his manager, Flavio Briatore, earlier this year. Before the reigning constructors’ champions rode out a turbulent period of political turmoil behind the scenes, Sergio Perez‘s contract was due to expire at the end of theContinue Reading
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Tim Burton has a type. She is lily-white and willowy, with blood-red lips and oversizedContinue Reading
Wholesale giant Costco has recalled more items as a slew of major retailers grapple with potential listeria contamination in their food products. The store joins other big grocers like Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Aldi, Walmart, HEB, and Target. Trader Joe’s recently recalled salads, a wrap, and other chicken products. Target recalledContinue Reading
Rachel Reeves is to slash the ‘right to buy’ discount given to those purchasing their council house in next week’s Budget. Ministers say the move is designed to “protect” existing stock so thousands more homes remain for rent. But the cut risks accusations that it is an attack on aspiration.Continue Reading
Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Leonardo DiCaprio has endorsed Kamala Harris in next month’s presidential election, arguing that her rival Donald TrumpContinue Reading
George Russell was taken to the medical centre after suffering a heavy crash during FP2 at the Mexican Grand Prix on Friday. The Mercedes racer was testing the new Pirelli range for 2025 as part of an extended FP2 session when he lost control of his W15 at Turn Eight,Continue Reading
The prime minister is set to be among those people protected from tax rises in next week’s Budget, the chancellor has suggested. Asked whether Sir Keir Starmer was defined as a working person, Rachel Reeves said: “The prime minister gets his income from going out to work and working forContinue Reading
Luke Littler has been knocked out of the European Championship at the hands of Andrew Gilding. In a huge first-round shock, the teenager went down 6-4 after failing to recover from a nightmare start. And frustration appeared to get the better of him in the penultimate leg, with Littler wavingContinue Reading
