73 minutes ago Phillip Schofield returns to social media after tragic death of 'magnificent mum' Pat

Phillip Schofield has returned to social media for the first time since announcing the heartbreaking death of his mother Pat

Events

75 minutes ago Burglary gang members made tens of thousands targeting families' jewellery but one must pay back just £1

Three men in Wrexham have been ordered to repay a fraction of their haul because there is little to no money left - one was told to pay back just £1 of the £17k he made in the criminal venture

Economics

79 minutes ago I was made to feel like a criminal and given £100 litter fine when my receipt fell out my handbag

A mother-of-two says she was made to feel 'like a criminal' after being slapped with a £100 littering fine - for a receipt falling out of her handbag.

Economics

81 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...

Events

81 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

81 minutes ago If Trump wins the election, US cities are at risk of military takeovers and mass deportations

Trump has repeatedly threatened to deploy the military inside major cities run by Democrats. Senior officials nationwide are preparing to defend their communities from his threatsSenior Democrats in US cities are preparing to defend their communities in the event of Donald Trump’s return to the White House after the former president has repeated threats that he would use presidential powers to seize control of major urban centers.Trump has proposed deploying the military inside major cities largely run by Democrats to deal with protesters or to crush criminal gangs. He has threatened to dispatch large numbers of federal immigration agents to carry out mass deportations of undocumented people in so-called “sanctuary” cities. Continue reading...

Events

81 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

94 minutes ago Italy criminalises citizens who go abroad to have children through surrogacy

The Catholic Church has strongly opposed surrogacy in Italy and abroad

Events

1 hour ago Harry Styles' mum shares heartbreaking tribute as One Direction's Liam Payne dies aged 31

Harry Styles' mum Anne Twist has posted a heartbreaking tribute to One Direction singer Liam Payne after his death aged 31 was confirmed on Wednesday

Events

2 hours ago Heartbreaking moment Liam Payne's mother Karen breaks down in tears buying cardboard cut out so she doesn't miss him on tour re

The clip from the One Direction movie, released in 2013, shows b oth Liam's mum Karen and his bandmate Louis' mum out buying cardboard cut outs of their boys as they both get emotional.

Economics