Entertainment
TikTok Hack Reveals You've Been Washing Rice Wrong for Years
A viral TikTok shows a faster way to wash rice using a bowl and sieve, saving time and reducing mess. But critics say it wastes water.
Politics
Emmerdale Actor Frazer Hammill Left £15,000 Estate After Suicide Following Arrest
Emmerdale actor Frazer Hammill died without a will, leaving an estate worth £15,571 after deductions, following his suicide after a sexual assault arrest.
Sports
Why Amateur Runners Should Stop Copying Elite Athletes' Fueling Habits
Jack Burke argues that amateur runners obsess over gels and gadgets while neglecting daily diet, creating a dangerous mismatch in performance culture.
Crime
Soap Star Adam Rickitt Granted Restraining Order Against Stalker Who Confessed Child Rape Fantasies
Former Coronation Street and Hollyoaks actor Adam Rickitt has been granted an indefinite restraining order against a stalker who confessed to fantasising about raping a child and harassed him for a year.
Health
Weather
Southern China Flooding Forces Evacuations, Submerges Vehicles
Heavy flooding in southern China's Qinzhou city submerged vehicles and forced over 200 residents to evacuate after record April rainfall of 270 mm in 24 hours.
Tenerife Tourists Vow Never to Return After Bad Weather
Tourists in Tenerife express disappointment over cloudy weather, with many vowing never to return after sharing videos of overcast skies from their sunbeds.
UK to Enjoy Sunny Spell with Temperatures Soaring to 24C
The UK is set for above-average temperatures this week, reaching 24C in some areas, before rain and cooler weather return for the weekend.
Midwest Storms Flood Streets, Strand Commuters
Fast-moving storms pummeled the Midwest with hail, strong wind, and heavy rain, flooding streets and prompting water rescues. Over 64 million people at risk.
UK Bank Holiday: Sunshine and Showers Expected
Brits face a mix of sunshine and showers over the early May bank holiday weekend after a warm week, with temperatures up to 24C before turning unsettled.
Monday Sports Challenge: Football, Cricket & Rugby Questions
Start your week with our Monday sports quiz featuring 100 questions about British football, cricket, and rugby. How well do you know these popular UK sports?
