31 minutes ago Mike Tindall celebrates birthday with Zara in Barcelona, shares rare photos and life updates

Former England rugby star Mike Tindall celebrated his 46th birthday over the weekend and took to social media to share a series of rare photos with his wife, Zara

Culture

95 minutes ago PETER BLEKSLEY: For those of us who have risked lives for the public, the Chris Kaba case leaves a sour taste

I know what it's like to go home with gun oil under your fingernails. And, as a former firearms officer with the Metropolitan Police, I know what it's like to be faced with a split-second decision in the line of duty.

Events

1 hour ago Liam Payne had ‘pink cocaine’ in his system at time of death – reports

An official in Argentina, where the boy band star died last week, has spoken anonymously ahead of the final toxicology results being releasedFormer One Direction singer Liam Payne had multiple drugs including crack cocaine and methamphetamine in his system when he fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Argentina, according to anonymous Argentinian sources familiar with the initial toxicology reports.The British singer and former One Direction member died last week at the age of 31 after plunging from a third-floor hotel room in Buenos Aires. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Efforts continue to rescue cockatoo ‘living on brioche’ for four weeks inside Sydney supermarket

NSW environment minister reassures public ‘Mickey will be freed’ after false rumours of ‘kill order’ spread onlineFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWildlife services are working to rescue a cockatoo called Mickey that has been “living on brioche” inside a Sydney supermarket for four weeks.The New South Wales environment minister, Penny Sharpe, on Tuesday promised the bird was “not going to be shot” after false rumours of a “kill order” had spread online.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Helen Flanagan steals red carpet in vibrant silk gown at Pride of Britain Awards 2024

Former Coronation Street favourite Helen Flanagan was quick to steal the show at this year's Pride of Britain Awards as she walked the red carpet in a vivid pink ballgown that oozed Hollywood glamour

Events

2 hours ago Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman forwarded official government documents to her private email 127 times while serving as a minister

The former home secretary was found to have breached security provisions of the ministerial code in October 2022, when she forwarded a draft statement from her personal email address.

Politics

2 hours ago Rugby star Alun blamed coffee for his palpitations. In fact he had a faulty heart but dismissed the other tell

Having played professional rugby for almost 20 years, former British Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones was used to pushing his body hard.

Politics

2 hours ago Liam Payne was 'preyed on' by dealers: Singer had been clean 'for weeks' and was winning battle against his demons in US before he was given drugs at Buenos Aires hotel, close friend says

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died last Wednesday aged 31, had struggled with poor mental health for years and had sought treatment for his excessive alcohol and drug consumption.

Economics

2 hours ago Lidia Thorpe shrugs off Dutton’s call to resign, saying she’s looking for ‘justice’ not re

Independent senator, who made international headlines for heckling King Charles about Indigenous injustices, says people should ‘get used to truth-telling’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIndependent senator Lidia Thorpe has shrugged off calls from conservative opponents to resign from parliament after interrupting a reception for King Charles, defiantly responding, “I’m not looking to be re-elected – I’m looking to get justice for my people.”Speaking on Radio National, Thorpe said: “I will be there for another three years, everybody. So, you know, get used to truth-telling.” Continue reading...

Politics

2 hours ago Scientists unveil headphones that zap the brain which could help tackle symptoms of depression in people at home

Researchers have discovered that patients who use a headset that zaps the brain for 30 minutes a day can boost their chances of beating the condition threefold.

Science