40 minutes ago MrBeast’s degrading game show is a dystopian nightmare – perfect for America in 2025

Amazon’s Beast Games reflects the greed, narcissism and worship of aggro-capitalism that has brought us our second helping of TrumpThe YouTube superstar Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson vowed to make his Amazon TV series Beast Games the “biggest reality competition show ever”, and by most metrics, he succeeded.A little over halfway through its run, Beast Games has hit No 1 on Amazon in over 80 countries and is now the streamer’s No 1 unscripted show ever, with over 50 million viewers in just 25 days on the platform. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Jamie Oliver's Caprese tomato soup recipe to 'transport you to sunny Italy'

The fresh and vibrant dish that's perfect for bringing a taste of summer to your table has a unique twist

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4 hours ago Cosy winter style buys from £21 to add to your wardrobe – including luxe faux fur coat

With the cold weather we've been experiencing, now is the perfect time to upgrade your winter wardrobe with our favourite cosy style buys from River Island, H&M and more

Economics

71 minutes ago Heineken disaster as stricken lorry spills litres of beer over street making booze river

This is the moment a Heineken lorry accidentally spilled its precious cargo all over the street as locals looked on in horror - but not everyone was too concerned

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23 hours ago Love Island's Montana Brown announces early arrival of baby girl and shares first family photo

Love Island star Montana Brown has given birth to her second child with fiancé Mark O'Connor - a baby girl - and shared the first adorable snap of her with her big brother Jude

Culture

19 hours ago Horrified fans slam TikTok influencers admitting they've been lying about content just one day before ban

Many content creators took the opportunity - before losing their livelihoods when the TikTok ban comes into effect - to reveal their most popular videos had always been fake.

Technology

2 hours ago Rick Stein's son Jack shares 'perfect' roast potato recipe with 'crispier skin'

Jack Stein has shared his simple recipe for a 'perfect' roast potato - and it's all down to one key method he swears by

Politics

20 hours ago Dubai becomes DP World Tour’s second home as McIlroy and Rahm handed perfect spot for reunion

There has been plenty of talk over growing the game of men's professional golf in recent years, and the DP World Tour have done exactly that with their ventures in Dubai

Society

84 minutes ago Noussair Mazraoui fires Man Utd teammates ominous Rangers warning as he names the 'important' star to halt

The blockbuster Battle of Britain could be the perfect platform for one Ibrox star

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5 hours ago Religion, football and the perfect cappuccino: The Italian miracle on Bury New Road

Chief reporter Neal Keeling has been a visitor to Roma for more than 30 years. Here he writes about his love for a café where the 'heart of a small town beats.'

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22 hours ago Reason Love Island All Stars doesn't air on Saturdays and behind the scenes secrets

Love Island All Stars fans will have to wait until Sunday for a new episode, and there is a good reason why there is never an episode shown on Saturday nights

Society

10 hours ago Tiny pieces of plastic that break off from shopping bags and packaging blamed for rise of deadly heart disease, dementia and several cancers

Experts believe the prevalence of microplastics, such as those in plastic bags, can be linked to health conditions as they can cause superbugs to mutate

Economics

2 hours ago Sex offender Stephen Bear boasts 'the police can't catch me now' in video from Brazil beach with his 18

The convicted sex offender was freed from HMP Brixton last January after serving half of his 21-month sentence for sharing a sex tape of his Love Island ex-girlfriend Georgia Harrison .

Events

5 hours ago The ‘hidden gem’ village near Greater Manchester where 'time stands still'

It's the perfect place for a winter walk on a crisp day

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25 hours ago A Good House at the Royal Court Theatre review: perceptive and provoking fun

Amy Jeptha’s comedy of capitalism and race isn’t perfect, but it’s raucously funny

Society

14 hours ago Jacqueline Jossa and husband Dan Osbourne 'shocked at "hurtful" split rumours after selling their £2M "forever home"' amid Gabby Allen's Love Island appearance

The couple's relationship has often hit the headlines and back in 2018 TOWIE 's Dan, 33, was linked to Gabby Allen , who recently returned to the Love Island villa for All Stars.

Economics

4 hours ago Bumbling Met Police close investigation into protester carrying sign glorifying dead Hamas leader because they can't find her... despite TALKING to her during demonstration

The female protester was photographed being pulled aside by police after she was spotted carrying a piece of wood with the words 'Sinwar stick' written on one side and 'Spirit of Resistance' on the other .

Events

6 hours ago This disturbing new rental trend shows just how broken Britain’s housing market really is

It only takes a quick skim through London’s depressingly exploitative ‘room for rent’ adverts to realise that live-in landlords are inflicting increasingly unreasonable conditions on their tenants. Helen Coffey investigates the creeping practice that restricts a lodger’s access to their own room and asks the experts whether there is any legal pushback

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32 hours ago Air fryer users stunned as 'perfect' poached eggs are cooked in just minutes

The notoriously tricky to cook poached egg can be perfected in the increasingly popular air fryer in only 10 minutes and you just need two basic ingredients - here’s how to do it

Society

18 hours ago Debenhams shoppers flock to buy £45 fleece jumper reduced to £22 that's 'perfect' for dog walks

"Lovely soft and warm top. Perfect for walks with my doggy"

Economics

4 hours ago Aberdeen residents baffled after twin sisters disappear without a trace

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, both 32, were last seen at the Victoria Bridge over the River Dee at around 2.12am on the morning of January 7 with the search for them now entering a 12th day

Events

10 hours ago ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: The biggest stars you have never heard of...

When it comes to the winners on the BBC's smash hit show The Traitors, Claudia Winkleman's wardrobe surely comes out top.

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20 hours ago EE broadband deals could be perfect for gamers aiming to slash download times

EE has some great broadband deals for gamers who have been looking for a speed upgrade

Economics

7 hours ago Second suspect arrested over 'kidnapping' of girl, 14, who 'endured 26 days of hell locked in boat'

There's been an update in the kidnapping of a 14-year-old Long Island girl who endured '26 days of hell' locked in a boat in Islip before her hero's dad rescue last week.

Events

10 hours ago Virgin River fans say 'very similar' international show on Netflix is 'infinitely better'

Fans of Virgin River have discovered a 'much better' show with a very similar premise

Politics

21 hours ago M&S shoppers are 'walking for hours' in £29 trainers that are 'like walking on air'

The retailer's Lace Up Platform Trainers are proving to be a popular buy right now, as shoppers praise them as "trendy" and "comfortable."

Economics

7 hours ago Alabama refuge is a paradise for birders and thousands of migrating sandhill cranes

Flooded cornfields near the Tennessee River in northern Alabama are a paradise for birders who flock to see tens of thousands of migrating sandhill cranes every winter

Events

10 hours ago You've got the eyes of a sniper if you can spot hidden hedgehogs in 10 seconds

Discover whether you've got perfect eyesight with this devilishly difficult brainteaser. It may look like a cute scene from Snow White, but don't be fooled

Politics

23 hours ago Man saves over £160 on bills thanks to one single piece of Martin Lewis advice

A man has shared a simple tip he picked up from Martin Lewis on social media, and it's saved him over £160. He said there's a chance you could save a lot of money too

Economics

9 hours ago Major update in kidnapping of girl, 14, who endured '26 days of hell' locked in boat before hero dad's rescue

There's been an update in the kidnapping of a 14-year-old Long Island girl who endured '26 days of hell' locked in a boat in Islip before her hero's dad rescue last week.

Events

11 hours ago Netflix subscribers say 'infinitely better' alternative to Virgin River is a 'masterpiece'

Fans of Virgin River have discovered a new Netflix show that is said to be "much better"

Politics

23 hours ago Home Bargains shoppers 'running' to buy 'cutest' Valentine's Day pyjamas

The bargain retailer has been wowing fans with its Valentine's Day collection, which includes an on-trend pair of pyjamas that shoppers 'need'

Economics

10 hours ago Love Island: All Stars contestant has been DUMPED and already left the villa in shock eviction after latest recoupling

The second series the ITV show kicked off on Monday night, and the drama is already in full swing with three bombshells entering the South African villa within days of the launch.

Events

16 hours ago Real reason Love Island All Stars doesn't air on Saturday and strict rules cast have to follow

Love Island All Stars viewers will have to wait until Sunday night for the next exciting episode and there's a valid reason why the show doesn’t air on Saturdays

Politics

25 hours ago Debenhams' £65 'luxury' bedding reduced to £20 for 'perfect skin' while you sleep

It’s made with the brand’s CLNSilver yarn to help stop that bacteria build-up and soothe skin - silver has antibacterial properties - to hopefully reduce breakouts

Economics

11 hours ago Tasha Ghouri admitted Andrew Le Page was 'sick of Strictly' while she credited show for transforming her into a 'fierce woman' just days before their shock split

The pair, who first met in the Love Island villa in 2023, reportedly decided to end their relationship at the start of the month.

Events

17 hours ago The moment I knew: over chicken parma at a noisy pub, he recited an entire poem by heart

A visiting interstate colleague proved the stuff of Dani Netherclift’s literary daydreams – but could Al ever move beyond her couch?Find more stories from The moment I knew series hereIn the spring of 2004, I was working in sales in Melbourne. An IT guy was deployed from our Sydney headquarters to help set up the internet in our new office. Al had a laid-back vibe and played bass in a band and I immediately liked what I saw.I was in my late 20s and had been single for a few years, living what I liked to think of as a kind of Secret Life of Us existence in St Kilda (it was the era), drinking, smoking, reading good literature and writing (unpublished) poetry while dreaming of perfect kisses. Continue reading...

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30 hours ago Stacey Solomon shares £4 trouser hanger hack that saves half your wardrobe space

Stacey Solomon's 'game changing' hack for storing trousers will save fashion fans a huge amount of space when it comes to storing their clothes

Economics

16 hours ago Man's dramatic rescue of dog from freezing river in Vermont caught on video

A Vermont man waded into a river to rescue a dog that was struggling to escape the icy waters

Events

18 hours ago Shaun Murphy makes 147 to help seal win over Mark Allen and reach Masters final

Murphy, who had missed a maximum chance earlier in the tournament, completed only the sixth perfect break in the history of the Masters.

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30 hours ago River Island's 'lush' £28 'trendy' denim bag is 'just like' £375 Coach version

Fashion lovers can't get enough of River Island's chic denim bag with a monogram print and decorative charm

Economics

17 hours ago Garden gnome lovers urged by cops to set up cameras after wild new crime trend

EXCLUSIVE For the year up to March 2024, a whopping 517,000 items have been nicked from gardens, with over 200 of these being garden gnomes and other ornaments - they’re surprisingly popular targets

Events

20 hours ago Adding a couple of planters and slightly widening the pavement is hardly ‘reimagining’ a neighbourhood | Rachel Cooke

The on-trend word reeks of desperation, an attempt to make the unpalatable sound dreamy, while the reality is a nightmareLots of fashionable words ring alarm bells, but the one that’s giving me the pip right now is “reimagine”. Sure, it’s fine to assert that in her novel Wide Sargasso Sea Jean Rhys reimagines elements of Jane Eyre. But can the same ever really be said of an apartment block or a hamburger? Its deployment often reeks of desperation, an attempt to make the controversial or the unpalatable sound dreamy and magical. No, you may not be able to see the beauty in what lies ahead, but that’s only because you’re a philistine with no vision.Near our house, a major “reimagining” is under way in the form of the construction of the borough’s first “livable neighbourhood”, the initial stages of which (faffing with pavements) have closed a major arterial road, pushing yet more traffic and several bus routes on to another, already-clogged thoroughfare – and the result is chaotic. Jo...

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30 hours ago River Island shoppers 'need' £28 bag that's 'so similar' to £375 one by Coach

The 'expensive-looking' accessory is a must-have for denim lovers who fell in love with the style after it went viral

Economics

19 hours ago Paul Danan unseen footage shared by Love Island star pal after tragic death

Paul Danan has been the subject of tributes this week following the news of his death and former Love Island winner Paige Turley was among those addressing his passing

Events

20 hours ago Love Island's Montana Brown welcomes 'happy and healthy' second baby after 'bit of a rollercoaster'

She now has two babies under two

Politics

30 hours ago Dunelm's stylish ottoman 'looks expensive' and clears home of 'clutter' now less than £33

Racking up a near-perfect 4.9 rating at Dunelm, shoppers can't get enough of the Faux Linen Bed Ottoman as a stylish solution for keeping their homes clutter-free

Economics

20 hours ago Get 30% off 'worth every penny' teeth whitener perfect for anyone with tea or coffee stains

'My upper two front teeth seemed to always get the bulk of tea and coffee stains, but this did the best whitening job'

Events

21 hours ago Ruben Amorim admits Man Utd need to change from being a ‘team of transition’

United host Brighton on Sunday aiming to capitalise on Thursday’s victory over Southampton.

Politics

22 hours ago Three more are charged with murder after mother, 44, was killed in drive

Three men have been charged with murder after Michelle Sadio, 44, was killed in a drive-by shooting outside the River the River of Life Pentecostal Church in north west London.

Events

21 hours ago 'Perfect' beauty organiser perfume and makeup fans are snapping up with 74% off sale

This cosmetic display box is waterproof and dustproof, but also still looks incredibly elegant.

Politics

23 hours ago Missing Aberdeen twin sisters and the six clues that could help police find them

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, 32, were last seen crossing Victoria Bridge over the River Dee in Aberdeen at 2.12am on January 7.

Events

21 hours ago Love Island star Montana Brown welcomes second child early: We’re over the moon

The former Love Island contestant announced she had given birth by sharing a photo of her cradling the newborn to her Instagram Story.

Politics

23 hours ago Shock new theory about Easter Island heads could rewrite history of iconic human

In his new Netflix series, Graham Hancock suggested that the Easter Island heads were built by his long-lost ancient civilization. But archaeologists have disagreed.

Events

22 hours ago World's most remote EV charging port installed on tiny island in middle of Atlantic

An EV charging port has been installed on the tiny island of St Helena and it is believed to be the most remote in the world in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean

Politics

24 hours ago Paul Danan's cause of death 'confirmed' as he 'slips and falls' in luxury apartment

Celebrity Love Island star Paul Danan has died at the age of 46 earlier this week and now it has been reported that he 'slipped and fell' in a luxury apartment near Bristol

Events

24 hours ago Love Island star Montana Brown gives birth to second child and shares first adorable pic

Love Island star Montana Brown revealed her second tot's arrival was 'early' as she posted a touching first photo of her newborn baby alongside herself and her beau

Politics

27 hours ago Paul Danan 'died after he slipped and fell at luxury apartment', reports claim

His death at 46 was announced on Thursday

Events

26 hours ago Love Island's surprising reason All Stars doesn't air on Saturdays and what happens behind

Love Island fans will have to wait until Sunday for a new instalment of this year’s All Stars, and there is a good reason why there is never an episode shown on Saturdays

Politics

27 hours ago Paul Danan's 'cause of death' revealed after accident in luxury apartment

Celebrity Love Island star Paul Danan died after 'slipping and falling' in a luxury apartment near Bristol, it has been reported after the TV favourite was announced dead on Thursday

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