Survey across seven countries reveals widespread unease 30 years after fall of Berlin WallThirty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, today’s eastern Europeans are fearful for the future of democracy, sceptical of government and the main political parties, and distrustful of the media, according to a new survey.But Read more
Study shows people with more Bacteroidales bacteria may have up to 15% more risk of diseaseBacteria in the gut might influence the chance of developing bowel cancer, research suggests, in the latest study to link human health to the microbes within.The gut microbiome – the collection of fungi, bacteria and Read more
Essex lorry tragedy must act as wake-up call after almost 19,000 deaths in Mediterranean, report says Via: British government 'driving refugees to use deadly smuggling routes' with migration policies, MPs find
Labour blames ‘Tory cutbacks running our NHS into the ground’ Via: Tens of thousands of operations cancelled because of staff shortages and faulty equipment, NHS figures show
‘My blood is boiling, these people need putting down’ prospective MP wrote Via: Conservative candidate urged to step down after saying Benefits Street cast need 'putting down'
Updates from the 2pm GMT kick-off at Selhurst ParkLive scores: all the goals as they go in around EuropeGet in touch! Email Simon or tweet @Simon_Burnton 1.56pm GMT In case you’re wondering why Crystal Palace’s players are wearing black armbands today, the club says this is in memory of “dear Read more
World No 1 takes £3.4m prize with 6-4, 6-3 winBarty’s blazing comeback sets up Svitolina showdownFeel free to email Tumaini or tweet @TumCarayol 1.50pm GMT That’s all from me, but what an eventful first WTA finals in Shenzhen this was. Four players withdrew from the tournament, including one of the Read more
• Jones staying on ‘makes sense’, says RFU chief Bill Sweeney• England head coach is currently under contract until 2021†The Rugby Football Union will hold urgent talks with Eddie Jones over continuing as England’s head coach through to the 2023 World Cup with the chief executive Bill Sweeney admitting it Read more
Idea Russia did not hack DNC at heart of impeachment inquiryBuzzFeed and CNN win access to special counsel documentsDuring the 2016 election, Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort pushed the idea that Ukraine, not Russia, was behind the hack of Democratic National Committee servers, Manafort’s deputy told investigators during the special Read more
Women contemplate death and punish abusive men in seven highly imaginative storiesDeath stalks the pages of Sarah Hall’s latest collection. In seven lyrical, highly imaginative tales, the novelist and former winner of the BBC national short story award explores grief, mortality, female rage and rituals, both ancient and new.The opener, Read more