Health

How to turn old pitta into spiced chips – recipe

An intrepid way to save stale pitta bread by turning it into moreish and wonderfully seasoned snacks

Timmy the whale rescue attempt begins off coast of Germany

A rescue operation to transport a young male humpback to deeper waters in the North Sea after it became stranded in the Baltic Sea is under way

Why sweet, chewy dates go perfectly with chocolate

In the second instalment of Annalisa’a new adventures in chocolate, we explore a range of irresistibly chewy treats

Tourist dies after being bitten at snake-charming show while on family vacation in Egypt

Updated on: April 29, 2026 / 6:38 AM EDT / CBS/AFP

Dozens of North Carolina houses have been lost to the sea. Some surviving homes are now being moved on wheels

Pace of sea-level rise has turned Outer Banks coastal area into a ‘canary in the coalmine’ for other east coast communities

I Got an Allotment to Escape the Chaos – and Discovered a Hotbed of Vendettas

Community gardens are flourishing as people seek a positive, productive space beyond the political noise. Just don’t express any strong opinions about gravel

Sali Hughes on beauty: get your skin ready for summer with the best new exfoliants

Body lotions containing exfoliating acids are infinitely more effective and less messy than granular scrubs

Calls for humanitarian corridor through strait of Hormuz as Iran war hits vital aid

Soaring oil prices and the blockade are preventing food, fuel and medicine being delivered to millions of people in desperate need, say NGOs

Older than the dinosaurs: scientists finally unlock secret of the mayfly’s dance

The bizarre vertical flight pattern has long puzzled experts but new research reveals why it may play a crucial role in the insect’s survival

A moment that changed me: I cried about my cleft lip for the first time in my 60s

When I saw a woman with a facial difference like mine at a party, I crossed the room to speak to her. It led to one of the most joyous, exciting and transformative discussions, in which I connected with feelings I’d always ignored

Tagine pasta and spicy, slow-cooked lamb: Nargisse Benkabbou’s recipes for a Moroccan feast

Artichokes and peas seasoned with garlic, ground ginger and turmeric make a sensational and surprising sauce for pasta, and a showstopping Moroccan-spiced lamb shoulder with a fruity salsa

All the right moves! 17 personal trainers on the exercise they always recommend

Whether you are starting from scratch, or have a well-honed routine, moving can help us feel happier and healthier. Experts share their one essential exercise and how to get the most out of it