50 minutes ago Love Island: All Stars' Elma calls Kaz 'desperate and calculated' in furious row after she kissed Ronnie minutes after her snog with him

Love Island: All Stars' Kaz Crossley and Elma Pazar had a furious row on Thursday's episode after Ronnie kissed them both within minutes.

Politics

7 hours ago Sibling rivalry: parents favour older children and daughters, study finds

International research also reveals conscientious or agreeable children are likely to receive preferential treatmentAs Philip Larkin once noted, your mum and dad have a lasting effect on you. Now, researchers have revealed which siblings in a family are more likely to be favoured: it is bad news for sons.Researchers have found daughters, older children and those who are more conscientious or agreeable are likely to receive preferential treatment. Continue reading...

Society

3 hours ago Liam Payne's father is being SUED for $10million for defamation by his late son's close friend who claims grieving dad has made him a scapegoat for his tragic death

Rogelio 'Roger' Nores was among the last people to see Liam Payne alive in Buenos Aires on October 16 last year before he fatally plunged from a third-floor hotel balcony.

Economics

3 hours ago Logan Paul and Conor McGregor discuss $500m boxing fight during phone call

Logan Paul has left the door open over a potential $500million boxing bout with Conor McGregor after it appeared that the possibility had ended due to the Maverick's involvment with WWR

Sport

24 minutes ago Man with stick kills two homeless people in Miami in ‘unprovoked’ attack

Suspect, 30, was captured after attempting to flee on foot

Events

6 hours ago Plans for Bible reading and Latin in Italian schools criticised as ‘retrograde’

Education minister reveals revamp of national curriculum guidelines and says children must ‘learn to write better’Bible reading, Latin and learning poetry by heart could return to Italian primary and middle schools as part of a revamp of national curriculum guidelines criticised as “retrograde” and “nostalgic”.The education minister, Giuseppe Valditara, unveiled the guidelines, which predominantly affect children aged three to 14 and are expected to take effect from the 2026/2027 school year, in an interview with the rightwing newspaper, Il Giornale, saying that children must discover “a taste for reading” and “learn to write better”. Continue reading...

Culture

2 hours ago Nasa astronaut trapped in space ventures outside for first time in months

This is the moment a Nasa astronaut trapped in space ventures outside for the first time in months.

Technology

8 hours ago 70% of Brits want ban on animal testing for medical research, poll reveals

Campaigners Herbie’s Law, named after a 14-year-old rescued beagle, say it would prompt a ‘decade of change’ and set an ambition of phasing out animal experiments by 2035

Science

58 minutes ago Common dishwasher habit that could be resulting in rising household bills

With the cost of living crisis in full swing, many households are looking for ways to save money - and it's been revealed that some may be able to do so by changing their dishwasher habits

Politics

9 hours ago Sex and the City fans queue outside Carrie Bradshaw's NYC apartment after owner reveals plan to stop tourists

The West Village townhouse used as the exterior for Carrie Bradshaw's NYC apartment on Sex and the City is still being trampled by tourists.

Society

7 hours ago EA FC 25 TOTY revealed – men's and women's TOTY squads and release date confirmed

The men's and women's EA FC 25 TOTY squads have been revealed, with the first batch of TOTY items to enter Ultimate Team packs soon.

Economics

5 hours ago How I've become hooked on this strange, brutal, elegant game called rugby since arriving in Scotland

Lisa Simonis discovers the adrenalin rush of watching players dodge bone-crushing tackles as they sprint for the try line

Sport

50 minutes ago Tina Stinnes is confirmed as the next Love Island: All Stars' bombshell as she threatens to break up one budding couple

Love Island: All Stars' next bombshell has been revealed - and she's got very recent history with one of the boys.

Events

7 hours ago Bride reveals harrowing words her husband muttered after they married that proved the relationship was doomed

The bride claimed her husband said something to her right after they tied the knot that completely ruined their wedding day... and let her know that their marriage was doomed.

Culture

5 hours ago Tech expert reveals hidden way Facebook and Instagram are mining your data... and how to stop it

A tech expert has revealed exactly how Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook and Instagram are mining your data and steps users can take to stop the behind-the-scene activities.

Technology

10 hours ago Man's life support switched off after hospital staff mistake him for another patient

David Wells, 69, was put on a life support machine in Vancouver, Washington, after choking on steak, but staff at the hospital called the wrong family to ask if they wanted it switched off

Science

76 minutes ago Aaron Donnelly fined by Dundee for Celtic celebration snub as Tony Docherty reveals unseen punishment

It was a muted reaction from the defender after scoring against Brendan Rodgers' side

Politics

26 hours ago Rogue doctor left children 'screaming in agony' after performing botched circumcisions in squalid conditions

Mohammad Siddiqui, 58, from Birmingham , was a practising doctor when he started visiting homes by appointment to carry out circumcisions on children.

Society

7 hours ago Film company of the son of Welsh tech billionaire Sir Terry Matthews tipped for Oscar success

Brookstreet Pictures set up by Trevor Matthews co-produced the acclaimed and Golden Globes winning film The Brutalist which is being tipped for Oscar nomination and potential success at the Academy Awards in March.

Economics

5 hours ago Spanish FA apologises after Mallorca players’ families harassed in Jeddah

Fans and players’ partners upset by groping and pushingRFEF says sorry but still plans more Super Cups in SaudiThe president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF) has apologised to Real Mallorca supporters six days after they were harassed at the Super Cup semi-final in Jeddah, with the Balearic government inviting him to reconsider the decision to hold the tournament in Saudi Arabia.At the end of their 3-0 defeat by Real Madrid last Thursday, players’ families and Mallorca fans who had travelled to the game alleged they were surrounded and subjected to abuse from local fans supporting Real Madrid on their way out of the King Abdullah stadium. Some female supporters are said to have been sexually harassed. The wife of the midfielder Dani Rodríguez, Cristina Palavra, described moments of “genuine panic” and denounced a lack of protection. Continue reading...

Sport

51 minutes ago Pressure grows on PM's top legal aide as he faces calls to withdraw from consulting on certain government decisions over Ulster payout 'conflict of interest'

An audit shows Lord Hermer KC, the Attorney General and a specialist human rights lawyer before joining Sir Keir's Cabinet, has previously represented Gerry Adams.

Events

9 hours ago Revealed: Photos which led Italian football club to sack stadium falcon handler for boasting about his penis implant online

WARNING: SEXUAL CONTENT: Juan Bernabe was sacked by the Italian top flight club earlier this week after he underwent prosthetic penis surgery and shared pictures online.

Culture

35 hours ago Elon Musk's SpaceX prepares for Starship’s launch in seventh flight test

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has revealed the exact time you will see the world’s biggest rocket’s most ambitious flight yet

Technology

34 hours ago Obesity is being 'misdiagnosed' across the UK as experts call for new definition

Obesity has always been classified as a health risk, but for some it is an illness that needs to be correctly identified

Science

1 hour ago Love Island All Stars viewers left fuming at Kaz and Ronnie as villa sent into frenzy over kiss

Love Island viewers made their feelings on Kaz and Ronnie's kisses known as the pair snuck off to the Secret Garden just moments after he kissed Elma

Politics

29 hours ago Renee Zellweger reveals she went unrecognised during Bridget Jones work experience at a publishing house thanks to her 'chubby cheeks' as she spills the hit films' secrets with co

Renee Zellweger and Hugh Grant have reunited to spill the secrets of Bridget Jones and their 25 year friendship in Vogue.

Society

7 hours ago Brazen dealer waving cash while telling universal credit helpline he was 'struggling'

Iestyn Raven, 24, was caught pretending a stack of money was a phone during a call about a universal credit application in which he said he was 'struggling'

Economics

9 hours ago Rashford and Hojlund branded 'unfit for relegation fight' by Man Utd legend as Garnacho transfer exit closes in

Former Red Devil Paul Parker was scathing about certain players as he calls for better recruitment

Sport

57 minutes ago Ruben Amorim calls out four Man Utd stars despite dramatic Southampton win

Manchester United were saved from defeat to Southampton by Amad Diallo's hat-trick heroics and Ruben Amorim believes the Red Devils' issues at Old Trafford were clear on Thursday

Events

18 hours ago ‘I didn’t sleep for days’: readers on the TV shows that went way too far

From fish and chip shop-induced trauma to programmes packed with relentless death and gore, here are the television moments that had you reaching for the remote‘Just too horrifying’There are two specific scenes that have forced me to stop watching a show or movie, both involving infants. One is the final scene from the fourth series of Dexter, where he finds his wife’s murdered body in the bathtub and their young son sitting in a pool of his mother’s blood. As a parent, this scene was just too horrifying for me to contemplate. Cushla, 52, Dunedin, New Zealand Continue reading...

Culture

39 hours ago Experts call for 'radical change' in obesity diagnosis with major change in BMI score

Experts are calling for two new "diagnostic categories" of obesity

Science

2 hours ago The Traitors fans call Charlotte 'delusional' as she perseveres with Welsh accent lie

As a traitor on the BBC One show The Traitors, Charlotte is holding on to her act

Politics

30 hours ago Hugh Grant, 64, admits he's 'poisoned' his children twice after BBQ disaster and reveals the very casual first date he went on with wife Anna Eberstein, 41, as he shares rare family insight

Hugh sat down and interviewed his co-star Renée Zellweger in Vogue's February issue ahead of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Society

7 hours ago ‘I’m a momfluencer who makes six figures — my kids won’t mind when they see their bank accounts’

‘Momfluencers’ are taking over TikTok and Instagram. Amber Raiken speaks to two mothers who are making more money than ever by filming their children for content

Economics

17 hours ago Manchester United handed nightmare January transfer window blow as Marcus Rashford move 'blocked'

Man United are back in action on Thursday as Ruben Amorim's team look to build more positive momentum with a win over relegation strugglers Southampton

Sport

59 minutes ago US imposes sanctions on Sudan’s army chief over tactics in deadly civil war

Measures come a week after Washington also sanctioned Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s rival, Mohamed Hamdan DagaloThe United States has imposed sanctions on Sudan’s army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, accusing him of choosing war over negotiations to bring an end to the conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people and driven millions from their homes.The US treasury department said in a statement that under Burhan’s leadership, the army’s war tactics have included indiscriminate bombing of civilian infrastructure, attacks on schools, markets and hospitals, and extrajudicial executions. Continue reading...

Events

25 hours ago Aaron Donnelly addresses THAT Celtic 'celebration' head on as he reveals real reason why he held hands up

The Dark Blues defender copped a fair bit of fllak after scoring the hosts' third in their 3-3 draw with the Hoops

Culture

46 hours ago You can be fat AND fit, obesity experts reveal as they say BMI needs to go: More than 15million Britons are 'wrongly labelled overweight' 

Huge numbers of the 17.6million Brits who have been told that they are overweight are in fact perfectly healthy, the scientists have revealed.

Science

2 hours ago Katie Price addresses drastic new look after fans expressed concern over 'gaunt' appearance

Former glamour model Katie Price has sparked concern from fans as she showed off her new look as she revealed she has been left with a 'saggy a**e' after losing 'loads and loads of weight'

Politics

34 hours ago Teacher's assistant accused of raping disabled student, 15, who has a mental age of nine

Christin Coble, 45, was arrested and booked into the Sandusky County Jail in Ohio on charges of rape on January 7, after police responded to a call over an alleged assault at a student's home

Society

8 hours ago Furious Sue Radford dragged out in her PJs over Noel’s £95k Porsche car trouble

The Radford family switched cars multiple times before settling on their fancy Porsche, but Noel had to call Sue for help late at night after a massive driving blunder

Economics

25 hours ago Arsenal beat Tottenham to throw open title race despite Mikel Arteta surprise backfiring

ARSENAL 2-1 TOTTENHAM: A Dominic Solanke own goal and a strike from Leandro Trossard saw the Gunners cancel out Son Heung-min's opener to come from behind and win to edge closer to leaders Liverpool

Sport

60 minutes ago 'Methanol poisoning' kills 33 in Turkey and leaves dozens in hospital: Four arrested over 'homicide'

Drinks adulterated with methanol, an industrial alcohol distinct from the ethanol present in alcoholic beverages, are suspected of being the cause of the deaths.

Events

29 hours ago ‘Homecoming’ show for artist Frank Auerbach to be held at Berlin gallery

Exclusive: First show of figurative painter’s work to be displayed in city he fled in 1939 to escape Nazi regimeFrank Auerbach is to be the subject of what has been billed as a homecoming show in Berlin, at which some of his final paintings will be displayed in the city he fled as a child.Auerbach, who died in November last year, never had a show in the city of his birth, which he left due to persecution by the Nazis. Both of his parents were later killed in Auschwitz. Continue reading...

Culture

46 hours ago Princess Kate pictured in three touching moments as she meets fellow cancer patients

Princess Kate, who confirmed she is now in remission following her cancer diagnosis last year, returned to the hospial - Royal Marsden in Chelsea, southwest London - where she had treatment

Science

2 hours ago Tasha Ghouri reveals her family rallied around her over Christmas when her relationship with Andrew Le Page was coming to an end

The beauty, 26, and Andrew, 29, reportedly ended their relationship just weeks after she wrapped up her run on the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Politics

35 hours ago Gut health expert's 'favourite' Aldi foods as shoppers hail 'amazing' finds

A full time gut health scientist has revealed his favourite foods from the leading supermarket.

Society

9 hours ago Beast Games: who won the £1.5m private island on MrBeast's Prime Video show?

The winner of the private island on Beast Games has been revealed 😱

Economics

25 hours ago Scotland call for the player who waited 720 days between his first and second matches

But agony for Max Williamson who reinjures his thumb

Sport

74 minutes ago Mom took her son to jail to turn himself in on murder charges. Then cops arrested her too

The Richland County sheriff in South Carolina has vowed to hold parents criminally responsible

Events

33 hours ago Martin Lewis posts seriously rude TV moment that was cut from Channel 4 show

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has amassed a huge social media following by posting consumer content – but his latest post was a little different, and very cheeky indeed

Culture

2 hours ago AP Exclusive: Egypt's chief diplomat urges Israel and Hamas to enact ceasefire 'without any delay'

Egypt’s chief diplomat is calling on Israel and Hamas to implement a Gaza ceasefire plan “without any delay.”

Politics

35 hours ago Hilarious moment woman has to be cut free from her office chair after getting her NOSE RING stuck in it, forcing colleagues to wheel her to fire crew

The hapless employee in Bandung City, Indonesia , got her piercing stuck in the mesh chair after jokingly sticking her nose through the holes in it, a local fire officer said.

Society

9 hours ago Aston Martin target Max Verstappen in £1BILLION deal for Red Bull's four

Aston Martin are telling potential sponsors that Max Verstappen will join them in their ambitious bid to win the world title, in a £1billion deal that would be one of the biggest in the history of sport.

Economics

26 hours ago The Traitors fans call out show for 'incriminating mistake' that could 'ruin' game

The Traitors UK viewers were quick to call out producers for their decision to send Traitors Linda and Minah into breakfast before anyone else was in there

Sport

75 minutes ago Taylor Swift speaks out about LA fires: 'It's been heartbreaking to see these stories unfold'

Taylor Swift has broken her silence over the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which have killed more than 25 and destroyed more than 12,000 structures.

Events

35 hours ago Adam Thomas addresses Love Island fix claims after brother Scott 'secretly entered show'

Waterloo Road star Adam Thomas revealed on This Morning on Wednesday how he felt about his twin brother Scott appearing on this year’s Love Island: All Stars

Culture

2 hours ago BBC EastEnders icon drops return hint 15 years after emotional soap exit

Cliff Parisi, who is best known to fans for his roles in Call the Midwife and EastEnders, has shared his thoughts on possibly returning to Albert Square

Politics

35 hours ago Horrified bride told she has cancer on wedding day despite doctor saying she was 'too fat'

Claire Boulton, 47, discovered she had cancer on her wedding day as the nurse called while she was sat in a salon, after saying she had felt unwell for several years before

Society

9 hours ago Boasting drug dealer who filmed himself brandishing wads of cash and chunky gold jewellery as he claimed benefits on phone is jailed

Iestyn Raven, 24, donned chunky gold necklaces and flashy jewelled bracelets as he made the call for Universal Credit, telling the operator 'I'm struggling for money'.

Economics

28 hours ago TikToker's huge The Traitors 'secret relationship' theory about fake Welsh player Charlotte

TikToker Martha Collison revealed she believed that Charlotte's game plan was to distance herself from another contestant

Sport

81 minutes ago Moment mob forces hospital into lockdown 'threatening staff' after shooting incident

The gang of men turned up shortly after a shooting victim was admitted.

Events

37 hours ago The moment Aaron Donnelly really celebrated as he showed his Celtic fan credentials AGAINST Rangers

Donnelly didn't celebrate against Celtic and hasn't hidden the reason why

Culture

2 hours ago Working class Manc lad who reached high office will forever regret a moment of madness

Mike Amesbury was hauled before a court following a 2am street attack

Politics

42 hours ago Parental mental health biggest cause of child protection referrals in England

Public service cuts and ‘stark impact of poverty’ are causing worse outcomes for children, according to surveyPoor parental mental health has overtaken domestic violence as the most commonly reported factor in social worker assessments into whether a child is at risk of serious harm or neglect, according to new research.Growing rates of mental illness – in both parents and children – were an increasingly important driver of child safeguarding interventions in England, the latest comprehensive survey of children’s social care pressures found.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...

Society

10 hours ago Deals and wheels: Post box transformed into EV charger, Enyaq pricing revealed and new Mazda6e broadens firm’s EV range

A round-up of the latest car reveals, consumer issues and hot deals.

Economics

34 hours ago Swansea City transfer bulletin as club consider player swap in bid to land Joe Low deal

The Swans could well get creative as they bid to find a breakthrough in their efforts to sign Joe Low

Sport

85 minutes ago Crockett received creepy phone call from Republican staffer after Mace ‘threatened violence’

‘I do need to take it seriously, because violence has become a very real thing in this chamber,’ Crockett told The Independent

Events

39 hours ago ITV Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid pauses show to issue sudden 'breaking news'

Good Morning Britain hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls announced breaking news on the ITV show, revealing that inflation has dropped to 2.5%

Culture

3 hours ago Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez welcomes his viral moment as a chance to educate about OCD

Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez has lived with obsessive-compulsive disorder his entire life

Politics

11 hours ago How Luca Brecel balances Masters challenge with 'Ironman' transformation after dramatic weight loss

The Belgian Bullet is bidding for a second Triple Crown this month

Economics

35 hours ago Switch 2 leak hints at exciting new way to connect with players as Nintendo teases big reveal

The feature may signal how Nintendo is getting ready for a wave of third-party games, including Call of Duty

Sport

86 minutes ago Linda Nolan's heartbroken sister reveals she didn't die of cancer in emotional statement

The singer passed away on Wednesday with her sisters by her side.

Events

3 hours ago BBC The Traitors star unrecognisable in throwback clip as hidden talent revealed

The Traitors star Linda Rands looks unrecognisable in a throwback clip of her singing opera at a live concert, which was shown on BBC's The One Show during an interview

Politics

11 hours ago Can YOU tell what work these beauty experts have had done? One spent £20,000, another's on Ozempic... and one's all natural

Can you tell from their photos who's never touched tweakments and who's had more than £20,000 worth of work?

Economics

40 hours ago Andrew Garfield revealed as BBC The Traitors superfan as show finalist admits they text often

The Traitors star has claimed that a Hollywood A-lister is a huge fan of the BBC reality gameshow and could be tempted into taking part in a potential All-Star edition

Sport

95 minutes ago Kelly Osbourne calls out celebrities using LA fires as photo op after Meghan and Harry labeled ‘disaster tourists’

‘No one asked you to come out and give hugs,’ reality star argued

Events

3 hours ago Israel’s extremist national security minister threatens to quit over Gaza ceasefire deal – live

Itamar Ben-Gvir says he will resign if Netanyahu’s cabinet ratifies ceasefire; 80 people killed in Israeli strikes since deal announced, Gaza agency says Netanyahu: no vote on Gaza ceasefire until Hamas accepts all termsFamilies of hostages say they are in agony over ceasefire delaysKey mediator Qatar said that 33 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza would be released in the first stage of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the war in the Palestinian territory.Israel earlier said it would release about 1,000 Palestinian prisoners in the first stage of a Gaza truce agreement, Israeli and Palestinian sources reported Tuesday. Continue reading...

Politics

11 hours ago White exec wins £40,000 payout after accusing Indian boss of race discrimination when she was excluded from Teams calls

Nicola Blackwell alleged female manager Varsha Kapoor had targeted her keeping her out of online meetings and speaking about her in Hindi to a colleague, a tribunal heard. (stock image)

Economics

1 hour ago Sting, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform at FireAid Benefit Concert

Sting, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the performers slated to take the stage at a benefit concert for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief called FireAid

Events

3 hours ago Trump taps Hollywood ‘ambassadors’ to be his industry ‘eyes and ears’; Official portrait revealed: Live

President-elect says Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight will report to him on movie business

Politics

12 hours ago Brad Pitt scammer who conned French woman out of £700,000 is tracked down in Nigeria... and revealed to be posing as another A

Marwan Ouarab, founder of the site Find My Scammer, has been helping victim Anne to find the person responsible for scamming her out of £697,000 using deep fake images.

Economics

2 hours ago Emmerdale fans 'rumble' terrifying new serial killer amid multiple exits

There could be another killer twist on the way if a fan theory is correct, as numerous exits being revealed and teased led to suspicions there is a serial killer in the village

Events

3 hours ago Highest rated Netflix series of 2024 revealed and it's not the one you might think

The highest rated Netflix original series has been decided by fans but the winner may not be the show you're expecting it to be

Politics

13 hours ago Mathys Tel to Chelsea: Vincent Kompany reveals motivation for surprise decision as Blues dealt transfer blow

The teenager climbed off the bench to register an assist in a huge win for Bayern Munich

Economics

3 hours ago Shocking moment angry mob forces Queen Elizabeth hospital into lockdown 'threatening staff'

The gang of men turned up to Queen Elizabeth Hospital shortly after a shooting victim was admitted - causing staff to question whether they were there to 'finish the job'

Events

3 hours ago ITV Emmerdale fans say 'it's breaking me' in 'chilling' moment where Chas rumbles Anthony

Emmerdale fans watched as Chas figured out the truth about Anthony Fox in a heartbreaking episode

Politics

13 hours ago Katie Price addresses her drastic weight loss and reveals she's lost so much that she's been forced to get bum fillers as her 'a**e is saggy'

Katie Price addressed her drastic weight loss as she opened up on her plans to get fillers in her bum.

Economics

3 hours ago Maureen Nolan breaks her silence after her sister Linda's death with emotional tribute and confirms cancer wasn't her cause of death

Maureen Nolan has broken her silence after her sister Linda's death at the age of 65 on Wednesday.  

Events

4 hours ago Scientists closer to bringing woolly mammoth back from extinction with scientific breakthrough

A group of scientists says they will bring back the woolly mammoth by late 2028, and they just announced that they raised $200million to do it. The new funding brings them closer to their goal.

Politics

13 hours ago Red Roses coach John Mitchell reveals key quality that made Zoe Aldcroft his ideal captain

Aldcroft is set to lead England into a home World Cup later this year after replacing Marlie Packer

Economics

3 hours ago Scientists reveal whether tap or bottled water is safer after reviewing toxic chemicals

Scientists in the US have revealed whether bottled or tap water is safer from harmful microplastics and toxic forever chemicals amid a mountain of recent research comparing the two.

Events

4 hours ago BBC Gladiators Phantom star teases big 'surprise' in series announcement

Gladiators star Phantom, real name Toby Olubi, has shared an exciting teaser about the second series of the BBC show, revealing a 'new game' is due to be introduced

Politics

14 hours ago This Gaza ceasefire deal is a fragile thing, beset by strongman egos. But it is our best hope yet | Simon Tisdall

Netanyahu, with Trump waiting in the wings, has no interest in lasting peace. From these beginnings must come political change – and a reckoning At last! The yearned-for Israel-Hamas ceasefire-for-hostages deal is finally happening. It is welcome. Like thin ice covering deep waters, it is scarily fragile, prone to crack under the slightest pressure. And it is desperately, lethally overdue. Tens of thousands of Palestinians, and many Israelis, have died since last May, when US president Joe Biden first set out the parameters of this agreement. Civilians are still being killed in Israeli airstrikes that have actually intensified since the two sides grudgingly initialled the deal in Qatar.Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere are naturally relieved these merciless Israeli bombardments will soon stop. But celebrations are tempered by fears about the future, and by deep grief and anger over the still terrifying present and immediate past. According to Gaza health ministry figures, more than...

Economics

3 hours ago Stephen Bunting names the Steven Gerrard rumour that left Liverpool diehard 'nervy' amid ex Rangers boss no show

The Bullet reached the Bahrain Darts Masters quarter-final after seeing off Nitin Kumar

Events

4 hours ago Who is Godwill Kukonki? Man United wonderkid returns to squad vs Southampton

Manchester United have called upon the defender for the third time this season ahead of their clash with Southampton in the Premier League

Politics

15 hours ago Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to British Airways passengers and reveals £117 MILLION pot of cash for customers to claims is about to expire

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to all British Airways passengers, alerting them to a cash pot of £117 million in unredeemed cVouchers.

Economics

4 hours ago Linda Nolan didn't die of cancer as heartbroken sister breaks silence on cause

Beloved TV personality and singer Linda Nolan's heartbroken sister Maureen Nolan has revealed she didn't die of cancer following her death at the age of 65

Events

5 hours ago Nintendo Switch 2 officially announced and where to get original with money off

Nintendo has finally revealed the Nintendo Switch 2, the highly-anticipated successor to the original Nintendo Switch and here's everything we know so far about the new console

Politics

15 hours ago Revealed: How supermarket prices are rising fastest for premium products such as steaks, whisky and olive oil amid 'shrinkflation' fears

The average price of a steak at UK supermarkets went up 25 per cent in the year to last month, from £10.23 to £12.75 - the biggest rise across 800 product categories tracked by Trolley.co.uk.

Economics

4 hours ago Heartbreaking moment police rush wounded K9 from shootout with a suspect

The officer, a Belgian Malinois named Rocky, was allegedly hot by 56-year-old Robert Lee Davis during a manhunt in southern Houston

Events