Articles

Gunmen Kill at Least 10 Villagers and Loot Shops in Northeast Nigeria

Unknown gunmen have raided a remote village in the northeast Nigerian state of Taraba, killing at least 10 people, looting shops and setting houses ablaze, police say.

Mashed potatoes will be 'fluffy' if you add simple item

Mashed potato is a classic for a reason: the creamy, fluffy side pairs well with many autumn and winter dishes. Many of us are starting to make more mashed potato now that the weather is cooling.

John Healey 'unveiling billions in defence spending at Budget'

The Conservatives have demanded the Chancellor resign unless his Budget has 'fully funded 3 per cent defence spending'

Roast lamb will be 'tender' and juicy if you ditch the oven for better appliance

Lamb can be an expensive choice of meat to buy at the supermarket, especially if you’re looking for a succulent, juicy cut of meat for your Sunday roast dinner. It can also be a really tricky cut of meat to cook to perfection, as leaving it in the oven too long can dry it out.

Raider Nation bids farewell to Super Bowl champion Pete Banaszak

Pete 'the Rooster' Banaszak, the Super Bowl winner and AFL champion with the Oakland Raiders, has passed away at 82. The fullback led the NFL with 16 touchdowns in '75.

Full list of UK weather warnings and flood alerts this weekend

Britons are facing flooding, power cuts and hazardous winds as Storm Boelo causes chaos across the nation. Multiple wind, rain and flood warnings have been issued throughout the country in an effort to keep the public safe during Storm Boelo.

Urgent 'do not eat' warnings issued for supermarket ready meals and snacks

UK shoppers have been urged to check whether they're impacted by the recent food and product recall alerts. Several well-known products have been withdrawn from sale over the past week.

Homes will heat up quicker when you do plumber's simple task

With wintry conditions approaching, most of us know which measures to take to maintain our homes warm and comfortable. However, sometimes when it matters most, you may find your property isn't heating up as rapidly as you would like.

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv targets Russian-occupied Crimea as UK and France conduct joint military exercise

Crimea strikes cause water and power cuts; war game designed to show how Nato countries could be defended amid fears of Russian aggression. What we know on day 1,705

Pharmacist 'don't stop' warning when taking propranolol

People taking propranolol have been warned against suddenly stopping their medication, after a pharmacist explained why doing so can cause problems for their health. Raj Patel, known as the Straight-Talking Pharmacist on TikTok, has urged patients to keep taking the medicine as prescribed and speak to a healthcare professional if they have concerns.

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi ‘sounds strong’ but is isolated, son says

Kim Aris tells the Guardian chance to speak with detained Nobel laureate was ‘public relations’ move from military leaders

I asked chefs the biggest mistake people make with roast potatoes

Autumn has well and truly arrived, bringing miserable weather and a sharp drop in temperature. The season also ushers in the perfect time to tuck into a hearty Sunday roast dinner, piled high with all the trimmings.