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Hate food waste? 7 creative ways to turn your leftovers into a new meal

Hate food waste? 7 creative ways to turn your leftovers into a new meal

We asked our audience to share their favorite go-to recipes for leftovers. Here are seven dishes — like stuffed peppers and a biryani casserole — that…

These Medicare beneficiaries thought their drug plan was free. Then they lost it

These Medicare beneficiaries thought their drug plan was free. Then they lost it

Thousands of people lost coverage over as little as $8 in delinquent payments. They didn't know their zero-dollar premiums had gone up and they owed m…

How BT’s ‘no nonsense’ first female chief helped turn company around

How BT’s ‘no nonsense’ first female chief helped turn company around

The firm’s share price has risen 80% under Allison Kirkby’s leadership – but pressure remains for her to deliver further growthIf timing is everything…

Making public transport fully accessible ‘could boost UK economy by £176bn’

Making public transport fully accessible ‘could boost UK economy by £176bn’

Report says current network of buses, trains and stations effectively locks 2.8m people out of workforceInvesting in the UK transport network to make …

England's hopes crushed as Australia win T20 World Cup

England's hopes crushed as Australia win T20 World Cup

England's T20 World Cup hopes are crush at the last as Australia clinch their seventh title with a comprehensive seven-wicket victory at Lord's.…

Lawmaker McGovern: Americans need to ‘fight for the soul’ of the US

Lawmaker McGovern: Americans need to ‘fight for the soul’ of the US

The left is rising because Americans ‘want more from the Democrats’, US Representative Jim McGovern argues.…

Catherine shares photos reuniting with family after Three Peaks Challenge

Catherine shares photos reuniting with family after Three Peaks Challenge

The princess completed the challenge in aid of the hospital where she was treated for cancer.…

Osaka stuns world number one Sabalenka to reach quarter-finals

Osaka stuns world number one Sabalenka to reach quarter-finals

Naomi Osaka upset world number one Aryna Sabalenka with an inspired performance to reach the last eight of Wimbledon.…

'Posh George': Who is aristocrat and convicted criminal at heart of Farage controversy?

'Posh George': Who is aristocrat and convicted criminal at heart of Farage controversy?

The 32-year-old reported crypto entrepreneur, once convicted of fraud in the US, is a long-time Farage ally.…

Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in California, car left with major damage, authorities say

Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in California, car left with major damage, authorities say

The husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was involved in a hit-and-run in California that left a parked car with "major" damage, authorities s…

FIFA World Cup round of 16: Bracket, schedule, predictions and latest news

FIFA World Cup round of 16: Bracket, schedule, predictions and latest news

Second round of knockout matches features Brazil vs Norway, Mexico vs England. We have predictions and the latest news.…

Nigel Farage did not declare gifts from crypto entrepreneur convicted of fraud

Nigel Farage did not declare gifts from crypto entrepreneur convicted of fraud

Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick says Farage accepted staff, security and accommodation from George Cottrell before becoming an MPNigel Farage did not decla…

Archaeologists uncover ancient Byzantine city in Egypt’s western desert

Archaeologists uncover ancient Byzantine city in Egypt’s western desert

Well-preserved fourth-century quarters reveal details of daily life, urban development and economic activitiesArchaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a…

Second murder arrest over 1998 teen disappearance

Second murder arrest over 1998 teen disappearance

A 62-year-old man is questioned on suspicion of murdering Donna Keogh who was last seen in 1998.…

Elon Musk posted twice as often on UK race and immigration as about SpaceX in IPO run-up

Elon Musk posted twice as often on UK race and immigration as about SpaceX in IPO run-up

Guardian analysis of X feed shows how keen world’s richest person was to air his views and ‘interfere’ in British politics Elon Musk posted about race…

OpenAI’s apparent failure to visit key site raises questions over Stargate UK project

OpenAI’s apparent failure to visit key site raises questions over Stargate UK project

Exclusive: £20bn of ‘potential’ £30bn AI investment touted by UK ministers appears to have been hypotheticalIt was to be the biggest undertaking in Br…

China's internet got so mad about a celebrity's 'bad' singing, her concert was cancelled

China's internet got so mad about a celebrity's 'bad' singing, her concert was cancelled

Celebrities have become outlets for young people's social and economic frustrations.…

How to walk 30 minutes a day - your tips after NHS reward scheme announced

How to walk 30 minutes a day - your tips after NHS reward scheme announced

From walking the dog before breakfast to getting off the bus a stop early, readers share their tips for building a daily walking habit.…

Henry Nowak's killer appeals conviction and sentence

Henry Nowak's killer appeals conviction and sentence

Vickrum Digwa is serving a minimum of 21 years behind bars after fatally stabbing the student.…

Why is the UK mired in a maternity and neonatal deaths scandal?

Why is the UK mired in a maternity and neonatal deaths scandal?

An inquiry found that more than 500 mothers and babies either came to harm or died due to poor care.…

Cold feet and cooling prices: Australia’s property market is transforming – and first home buyers aren’t biting

Cold feet and cooling prices: Australia’s property market is transforming – and first home buyers aren’t biting

Exclusive: Data shows buyers are not rushing to get into the market, despite lower prices and less competitionGet our breaking news email, free app or…

Former USAID head grieves its closure while hoping for its future

Former USAID head grieves its closure while hoping for its future

Former USAID administrator reflects on a year since USAID's shutdown and the new direction of US foreign aid.…

Just gave birth or are about to? Share your story and questions about costs

Just gave birth or are about to? Share your story and questions about costs

The costs of having a baby in the U.S. can be hard to predict and budget for. We want to hear your stories and questions about how to navigate the sys…

Nagelsmann quits as Germany coach after early World Cup 2026 exit

Nagelsmann quits as Germany coach after early World Cup 2026 exit

Nagelsmann's departure leaves the door open for former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to take over, if he wants the job.…

Argentina fans revel in Messi’s Miami homecoming before Cape Verde match

Argentina fans revel in Messi’s Miami homecoming before Cape Verde match

Argentinian supporters turn Miami Beach into a celebratory hub ahead of their team's only World Cup match in Messi city.…

Starling Bank to cut 130 jobs and boost investment in AI to reduce costs

Starling Bank to cut 130 jobs and boost investment in AI to reduce costs

The London-based fintech said the restructuring was necessary to reduce ‘duplicate’ rolesBusiness live – latest updatesStarling Bank has said it will …

California man pleads guilty to faking Nancy Guthrie ransom note

California man pleads guilty to faking Nancy Guthrie ransom note

Derrick Callella admitted he called and sent texts to Guthrie’s family, demanding a bitcoin transactionA California man is facing up to two years in p…

UK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham vows to fully fund defence plans

UK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham vows to fully fund defence plans

Andy Burnham says the UK must take the defence investment plan 'very seriously' despite 4.7bn-pound funding hole.…

Australia’s median wealth falls almost 7% since 2020 despite the rich getting richer, report says

Australia’s median wealth falls almost 7% since 2020 despite the rich getting richer, report says

Swiss bank UBS finds ‘growing divide between the wealthiest and the broader population’ as country adds more than 25,000 more millionairesGet our brea…

Dangerous heatwave scorches eastern US ahead of Fourth of July weekend

Dangerous heatwave scorches eastern US ahead of Fourth of July weekend

National Weather Service warns heat index could reach 115F as extreme heat grips midwest, Ohio valley and east coastSign up for the Breaking News US n…