Sanitary sexism Woman caught short wins battle for ladies' loos in Amsterdam

The need kicked in as Geerte Piening was on her way home from the bar one night in 2015.

breakthrough in Russian troops seek eastern Ukraine before US aid arrives

Russia has consolidated recent battlefield gains in the east of Ukraine and is attempting to break through defensive lines before a package of US military assistance arrives.

NHS campaign boosts MMR jab uptake in England by 23%

The number of young people receiving their MMR jab is up nearly a quarter from last year, official figures show.

RHS offers dry advice: decant the bath and let rain puddle

Rain gardens and bathwater are becoming gardening trends, the Royal Horticultural Society says, as the UK's gardeners prepare for predicted water shortages caused by climate breakdown.

Blackpool byelection Soup kitchen maverick tests the red wall revival

Mark Butcher, Reform UK's candidate in Blackpool South's byelection, watched as a carriage driver on the town's promenade plunged a fist into the manure-collecting bag behind his horse.

Tory rebels plan for 100-day 'policy blitz' as embattled Sunak faces bruising week

Rishi Sunak is braced for a bruising week as Tory rebels flaunted plans for a 100-day \"policy blitz\" to secure quick wins if the local election results prove disastrous for the party.

Firm uses presenter in advert after it is tricked by AI fake

There was something strange about her voice, they thought. It was not unfamiliar but, after a while, it started to go all over the place.

Home Office to detain UK asylum seekers in shock Rwanda move

Operations begin today to prepare for deportation flights

Gallery on the edge The revolutionary museum born under the shadow of Franco

In July 1966, as the Beatles were preparing to release Revolver and Spain was approaching the 30th anniversary of the coup that birthed the Franco dictatorship, a Spanish-Filipino artist called Fernando Zóbel threw open the doors of an improbable but visionary cultural outpost.

'We tried every other tactic' University students on why they joined demonstrations

After going on hunger strike in February, Amine ended up spending six days in hospital. The 25-year-old McGill student, who was born in Morocco, did not eat for a total of 34 days: part of a relay system of hunger strikes that is continuing at the university.

French singer target of racism in Olympics row thanks fans at awards

The French pop star Aya Nakamura, who found herself at the centre of a racist row after rumours she was going to sing at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, has thanked fans for their support after winning three big prizes at France's Les Flammes awards for rap, R&B and pop.

Removing mines from the rubble of Gaza could take 14 years, UN official warns

Israel's war in Gaza has created 37m tonnes of debris, much of it laced with unexploded bombs, which could take more than a decade to remove, a top UN mine clearance official said.

Exotic spiders thriving in UK due to global trade and a warmer climate

Exotic spiders are flourishing in Britain as global trade offers ample opportunities for spider travel and global heating provides an increasingly hospitable climate.

Lacking teeth Call for tougher law on keeping wild animals

When Lindsay McKenna went to buy a piece W of furniture from a seller, the last thing she expected was to return with a wild animal.

Ageing Does stem cell therapy hold back the years?

Stem cells have become a favoured miracle treatment among the rich and famous, with Kim Kardashian reportedly a fan of stem-cell facials and Cristiano Ronaldo turning to stem cell injections after a hamstring injury.

A tenfold increase The real story behind the surge in Vietnamese boat crossings

The people from Vietnam trying to get to England on small boats across the Channel stand out from the rest of those drawn to the Pas de Calais coastline.

Souvenir chic: fashion embraces an early summer holiday vibe

The summer holidays are still a long way away, but for those who cannot wait the souvenirs are already on sale. Coral bracelets, kitsch keyrings and shell bracelets are some of this season’s most covetable accessories.

Zendaya Actor jumps from teen idol to superstar

Zold endaya Coleman, universally known by her first name alone, has never been short of attention, but it feels as if the 27-yearactor-model-producer is at a breakthrough moment

Post Office tried to 'hush up case of operator who killed himself'

The Post Office sought to \"hush up\" the case of Martin Griffiths, a post office operator who took his own life, by \"drip feeding\" compensation payments to his widow and lining up a media lawyer to protect its reputation, a public inquiry has heard.

A mug's game Finding a message in Sunak's teaware

Rishi Sunak appeared on his Instagram feed on Tuesday morning holding a mug that was emblazoned with the St George's flag. \"Perfect way to start the day,\" read the caption

Winning hands down Arm-wrestling clubs thrive as sport takes hold across Britain

In the back garden garage of a house in east Birmingham, dozens of people are around a table where two men grapple with each other, fists interlocked, sweat dripping down their foreheads.

Teacher admits to murdering and burying boyfriend

A woman pleaded guilty yesterday to the murder of her boyfriend, whom she had buried in their back garden.

Charles to resume public duties as he continues with treatment for cancer

King Charles, who is being treated for an undisclosed cancer, is to return to public duties, with doctors pleased and \"very encouraged\" by his progress and \"positive\" about his continued recovery, Buckingham Palace said.

US has seen evidence of Chinese bid to influence election - Blinken

Washington has seen evidence of attempts by Beijing to \"influence and arguably interfere\" in this year's US elections, the secretary of state has said during a trip to China, also warning that Chinese firms face new sanctions if they do not stop supplying the Russian arms industry.

on Welcome to the largest restaurant earth (and it's all about veg)

It will boast the world's biggest salad bar, offer fans vegetarian hotdogs and bring in up to half a million bananas by boat to meet athletes' insatiable demand for the fruit while avoiding the carbon footprint of air travel.

Scale of teacher shortage crisis in schools revealed

Nearly 40% of teaching assistants cover classes, research finds

Stuck On This Island Snub To EU Travel Deal For Young Sparks Fury

Elena, 35, was "flabbergasted" when she heard that both Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer had dismissed a proposal by the European Commission to reintroduce freedom of movement for young people between the EU and the UK.

Railways Under Tories Are 'Symbol Of National Decline', Labour Declares

Britain's railways have become a "symbol of national decline" under the Conservatives, the shadow transport secretary has said, announcing Labour's plans to nationalise the rail network within five years in government.

Indian Election Muslims Work To Avert Polarisation In Key State

The sun scorched the carpeted car park at Mudipu Junction outside Mangalore in Karnataka state as volunteers arranged rows of red plastic chairs and placed mounds of biryani and fruit on the table for a public iftar, the moment Muslims break their fast during Ramadan.

Global Leaders Call On Hamas To Free Dual-National And Israeli Hostages

The leaders of 18 countries including the UK and the US have called on Hamas to free Israeli and dualnational hostages held in Gaza.