55 minutes ago Police investigating Liam Payne death 'hunt drug dealer after drugs reportedly found in his hotel room'

The former One Direction star, 31, plunged 40ft to his death from the third floor of his hotel room into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in Argentina on Wednesday afternoon.

Events

61 minutes ago Liam Payne's final days: His social media videos show star telling fans his girlfriend is leaving Argentina in chaotic last days after his ex

The singer, who shot to global stardom with the band One Direction , plunged to his death after falling from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday.

Sport

73 minutes ago Shoppers go wild for 'gorgeous' limited release Diet Coke which has a poignant meaning behind it

Asda has released a limited edition pink version of the popular beverage as part of the supermarket's Tickled Pink campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Economics

73 minutes ago London Underground station shuts for over 12 hours as police investigate horror stabbing

Police were called to a Becontree station on Wednesday night following a serious assault

Events

84 minutes ago Mother, 29, is spared jail for stealing £10,000 in charity donations for sick children to fund her WAG lifestyle after claiming her son was fathered by top footballer

Olivia Spencer, 29, who worked as a clerk for a hospital charity pocketed cash handouts given by well-wishers after telling a colleague she had a child with the unnamed football ace.

Economics

84 minutes ago Moment Liam Payne and Cheryl first met when he auditioned for The X Factor

The former One Direction member, 31, died after he reportedly fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur Palmero hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Wednesday.

Politics

84 minutes ago Mystery blobs, maligned cities and that terrible Oasis sketch – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?Last week’s 100 raccoons story arrived in what is considered “the witching hour” at the Thursday quiz – the time when funny animal stories are published too late on the Wednesday to be included that week, but will be too old by the time the next Thursday rolls around. Still, at least those critters got an honourable mention in this opening blurb. Also last week, there seemed to be some confusion about a quiz that advertises itself as featuring jokes having “Star Wars Episode II: The Wrath of Khan” as an incorrect answer option. For those upset, we can only apologise, and say “may the force be with you, Captain Kirk! Exterminate!” as you tackle this week’s 15 questions on topical trivia...

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84 minutes ago New York officials call for big oil to be prosecuted for fueling climate disasters

Oil majors’ conduct can constitute reckless endangerment due to fossil fuels’ affect on global heating, advocates claimNew York state prosecutors could press criminal charges against big oil for its role in fueling hurricanes and other climate disasters, lawyers wrote in a new prosecution memorandum that has been endorsed by elected officials across the state.The 50-page document, published by the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen and the progressive prosecutors network Fair and Just Prosecution on Thursday, comes as the US south-east struggles to recover from the deadly hurricanes Helene and Milton, both of which scientists have found were exacerbated by the climate crisis. It details the havoc wrought on New York by 2021’s Hurricane Ida and 2012’s Hurricane Sandy, and other deadl...

Politics

85 minutes ago Mum's 'genius' cheese slicing hack will blow your mind — and you'll never go back

Put the knife down! TikTok user Bella has gone viral after sharing her mind-blowing hack to get thin slices of cheese without the usual time and effort - but not everybody is convinced

Science

85 minutes ago Lexa Hexbringer Fortnite skin – bundle price and when the instant Fortnitemares icon leaves the shop

The Lexa Hexbringer Fortnite skin has finally made it to the Item Shop, and it looks like players won't have long to claim the Fortnitemares favourite.

Economics