3 h. ago 14 legendary band names you never knew were based on historical events

For the average rock n’ roll star, choosing the right name for your band is almost as important as your haircut. No wonder this lot turned to history for inspiration

Culture

15 h. ago Macron has defied the will of the people. He leaves the French public no choice but to Block Everything | Rokhaya Diallo

The president they call Jupiter has repeatedly shown utter disregard for the public voice at the ballot box. No wonder we are taking to the streetsThe protests that rocked France this week did not come out of the blue. For more than a year now, our country has been in a state of unprecedented political turmoil. You can date this crisis to June 2024, when Emmanuel Macron unexpectedly called a snap election that produced gridlock in the national assembly, rendering all subsequent governments unable to govern. This week’s events have added another historic chapter to the tumult.For the first time in the history of the Fifth Republic, a government collapsed after a vote of confidence initiated by a prime minister. François Bayrou, in office for just nine months, chose to place his ministerial fate in the hands of an openly hostile hung parliament. The outcome was a foregone conclusion: even the right, though partly represented within his government, broke ranks – a third of the conserva...

Politics

56 h. ago ‘It was a fair shot’: Anna Wintour belatedly gives her verdict on The Devil Wears Prada

The formidable Vogue boss said Meryl Streep’s subtle performance as a fictional fashion editor ‘had a lot of wit’ – adding that she attended the premiere wearing Prada without knowing its themeAnna Wintour, the outgoing editor-in-chief of Vogue, has addressed Meryl Streep’s performance as a formidable glossy fashion-mag editor widely perceived to be based on her in the 2006 comedy The Devil Wears Prada.Based on the novel of the same name by Lauren Weisberger, who previously worked as Wintour’s assistant, the film starred Anne Hathaway as an aspiring reporter who secures a post as a lackey to the ice-cold editor of fictional publication Runway. Continue reading...

Society

57 h. ago The Girlfriend cast: Meet the stars of Prime Video's raunchy psychological thriller

The Girlfriend has just dropped on Prime Video and the raunchy psychological thriller is based on the book of the same name by Michelle Frances.

Science

67 h. ago Oasis are returning to Knebworth! Band plan five shows to mark the 30th anniversary of legendary 1996 gigs after wrapping their reunion world tour

They were the gigs that epitomised the Britpop era.  Oasis played to sell-out crowds of 250,000 over two nights in the grounds of Knebworth House in Hertfordshire in August 1996

Culture

3 d. ago How posh is YOUR name? Based on nationwide data, use our tongue

Shouted across the quadrangle of Eton by generations of schoolboys with impeccable King's English, names such as Fabian and Marcel were once the ultimate signifiers of poshness.

Politics

3 d. ago Oasis fans spot legendary musician at US show and all say the same thing

Oasis fans were left stunned after spotting a legendary musician in the crowd at the band's gig in California, and all said the same thing about his actions

Culture

4 d. ago Great North Run apologises over ‘Newcastle map’ medals that actually show Sunderland

Finisher T-shirts also feature outline of River Wear, as organisers spin medals as ‘most unique’ in event’s historyThe organisers of the Great North Run have apologised after finisher T-shirts and medals were printed with a map of rival north-east city Sunderland instead of Newcastle.About 600,000 took part in the half marathon on Sunday, running 13.1 miles from the centre of Newcastle, across the River Tyne, and through Gateshead, finishing by the coast in South Shields. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Eurythmics legend Dave Stewart creates history with huge accolade

A music icon made history after a legendary member of 80s band Eurythmics was inducted into a brand new Wall of Fame and shared their pride at the accolade

Events

7 d. ago Researchers find new link between women who suffer heart attacks

The typical risk factors for major cardiovascular events include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or a history of smoking

Events

7 d. ago One of David Bowie’s final unrealised musical projects to go on display

The museum will display his notepad, index cards, and a series of sticky notes outlining historical events, potential characters, and possible scenes.

Politics

7 d. ago The deleted Thursday Murder Club scene that never made it into Netflix film

The crime comedy film, based on Richard Osman's 2020 book of the same name, hit the streaming service on August 25 2025.

Events

8 d. ago Oasis fans surprised as band release 'marmite' live track during US leg of world tour

As they continue to conquer North America, the legendary band have released their latest live track

Society

9 d. ago Timeline: Key events in the troubled history of the Boeing 737 Max jetliner

In the eight years that airlines have flown Boeing's 737 Max jets, two crashes killed 346 people

Events

9 d. ago Benedict Cumberbatch, Amelia Dimoldenberg and Louis Theroux added to Together for Palestine lineup

Actor and activist Jameela Jamil said event will mark ‘a moment in history that we look back on and say we stood on the side of humanity

Politics

1 week ago 'Captivating' film that left fans emotional free to watch on TV tonight

A Time to Kill, which first aired in 1996, is based on John Grisham's 1989 novel of the same name and stars Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock and Samuel L. Jackson

Culture

1 week ago ‘Racist as hell’: Trump’s cabinet is almost all white, and he keeps firing Black officials

President’s targeting of Fed governor Lisa Cook highlights his efforts to remove diverse voices from governmentA day after Donald Trump announced that he was firing Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the board of governors of the Federal Reserve, the White House proudly released a photo. It showed Trump, his cabinet and other officials giving a thumbs-up. Of the 24 people in the Oval Office, only one was Black.For those who have studied the US president’s long and troubling history of racism, the two events were more than mere coincidence. They were indicative of a man who has recently brought white nationalist perspectives from the margins back to the mainstream. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Supermodel Christy Turlington, 56, makes rare red carpet appearance with her lookalike daughter Grace Burns, 21, as they attend the 2025 DVF Awards

The supermodel was joined by her daughter, whom she shares with husband Edward Burns at the star-studded event, held at the historic Teatro Goldoni theatre.

Events

2 w. ago Woke cycle chiefs ridiculed after censoring the name of historic Three Cocks village from racing event plan

Cycle chiefs have been mocked for 'taking wokeness too far' by censoring out the name of an historic village - called Three Cocks.

Sport

2 w. ago UK and 12 allies issue warning over Chinese cyber attacks on ‘critical sectors’

Authorities have named three China-based firms they say enabled malicious activity targeting telecoms and other infrastructure.

Events