We’re addicted to interruption – daydreaming should be a GCSE subject, says Poet Laureate Simon Armitage

‘Racism isn’t welcome’: Australian MP condemns anti-Indian stickers with ‘Remigration now’ message

Georgia renter warned landlord about tree; after it crushed his home, appeals court revived claims

William Frank Jennings, a Lindale, Georgia resident, became paralyzed after a tree fell on his house, despite having warned his landlord about its dangerous state. The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that his claims against Romulus Investments were improperly dismissed, noting significant conflicting evidence regarding hazard notifications. This ruling enables Jennings to pursue his case further to potentially establish liability and seek damages for his injuries.

John Griffin sells Regent’s Park mansion at £9.2m loss

John Griffin, the mind behind Addison Lee, experienced a substantial loss after selling his lavish London mansion for £11.5 million, down from the £20.7 million he paid in 2013, incurring a staggering loss of £9.2 million. This sale reflects the broader downturn in London's property landscape, impacted by economic instability and new tax regulations.

Henry Nowak murder case: Sikh man's mother may be released early under new UK prison rules

US senators call for investigation into Ukraine's Starlink restrictions

Ukraine says temporary speed limits to the Starlink internet network disrupted its battlefield missions.

Katie Zacharia admits she failed the bar exam on her first attempt in 2011, years after calling herself a lawyer

EU and Canada seek closer ties: Will Canada become the EU's first associate member?

As the international context becomes more challenging for the European Union, the bloc is looking to boost its ties with like-minded allies. Canada is part of that architecture that the EU says it wants to build. The big news of EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech in September was that Canada could become an associate member – an arrangement that does not exist for the EU's partners at the moment.

iPhone Duo pre-orders live – here’s where to shop, plus best carrier deals

Apple is finally entering the foldable market with the launch of the iPhone Duo, but it could be hard to get at launch

Saturday racing tips: 5 best bets and odds for Champions Day at Ascot

It’s back to Ascot for a super Saturday of action on Champions Day and our racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge has five selections from Flat racing’s biggest autumn meeting.

75,000-year-old Neanderthal remains reveal possible fatal spear attack and signs of care

A Neanderthal who lived 75,000 years ago survived a severe facial injury for at least a year before suffering a possibly fatal spear wound. Researchers studying remains found in Iraq’s Shanidar Cave identified a 15mm hole in the shoulder blade, suggesting a wooden spear injury. The findings also point to possible care from other Neanderthals.

California court rules rental income cannot reduce siblings’ inheritance shares

Move over Skye, here’s why Mull is my new favourite Scottish island for a hiking holiday

Sure, Skye is an intrepid adventurer’s paradise, but with miles of untouched wilderness, Julia Rose Clarke makes the case for Mull as your next walking destination