3 hours ago Strictly star Katya Jones 'sparks fears she could quit the BBC show' as she 'feels betrayed' by Wynne Evans' departure

Wynne has agreed with the BBC to 'take some time out' from his radio show and the Strictly Come Dancing live tour 'to prioritise my wellbeing', he confirmed in a statement on Tuesday.

Politics

2 hours ago Strictly's Janette Manrara seems to be in high spirits as she's seen for the first time since Wynne Evans withdrew from the live tour after making an inappropriate sexual jibe towards her

The professional dancer and It Takes Two host, 41, has yet to address the scandal, despite Wynne, 53, withdrawing from the Strictly live tour and apologising for his 'inappropriate actions.'

Society

68 minutes ago New Orleans archbishop fires food bank leaders for refusing to fund abuse settlement

Bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese replaced members at church-affiliated non-profit over $16m disputeThe archbishop of New Orleans’ bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese on Thursday abruptly fired and replaced top leaders at a church-affiliated food bank, with those dismissed saying it was because the non-profit refused to contribute to paying survivors of child sexual abuse by clergymen.The ousted members of Second Harvest’s board of directors say the changes “follow months of increasingly aggressive pressure placed on Second Harvest to contribute as much as $16m toward helping to resolve victims’ claims related to the church’s sexual abuse-related bankruptcy”, which has been pending since May 2020. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago When is the Champions League draw? Start time, new format and how to watch on TV

Liverpool, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Celtic are all chasing Champions League glory this season

Sport

3 hours ago Who ordered the runway switch minutes before the DC crash? Are DEI air traffic controllers to blame? Why did Biden's FAA chief suddenly quit? All the unanswered questions

It was a clear, cold night in Washington DC on January 29, when at 8.47 pm, a bright orange and red flame suddenly erupted in the sky.

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8 hours ago Jurors shown videos of student allegedly raping nine women in China and London

Zhenhao Zou, 27, is accused of drugging and raping 10 women in total.

Culture

13 hours ago NASA astronauts are 'harassed by 125ft aliens with wings who peek into space shuttles'

Self-proclaimed UFO expert Chris Bledsoe has spoken out about the moment that 'angelic beings' were looking into the space shuttle and smiling at NASA astronauts

Technology

4 hours ago NFL says it will look into allegations by massage therapists about Justin Tucker's behavior

An NFL spokesman says the league will look into allegations that Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker behaved inappropriately toward massage therapists at four spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area

Politics

4 hours ago Apprentice star who quit job to appear on BBC show has furious response to being fired first

Fired candidate on The Apprentice candidate says business will boom despite Lord Sugar booting them off the show

Society

12 hours ago Arne Slot in Liverpool transfer discussions as £281m superstar and co wait for answer

Ryan Reynolds and his Wrexham ownership team are waiting for a decision on what is happening to a raft of young Liverpool players and whether they will be able to move

Economics

10 hours ago Liverpool fans accuse Piers Morgan of 'stirring the pot' in Mo Salah's transfer saga

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah continues to be linked with a sensational move to Saudi Arabia and in an interview with Piers Morgan, chiefs have confirmed that they are still plotting a move

Sport

4 hours ago Wynne Evans comes under MORE fire as he faces fresh allegations of 'inappropriate' language

Earlier this week, the opera singer, 53, stepped down from the tour after coming under fire for making a vile remark aimed at Janette Manrara.

Events

10 hours ago Footage Chinese PhD student allegedly filmed of him raping a woman leaves jurors in tears

One member of the jury was in tears as two 10 minute clips were shown at Inner London Crown Court on Thursday.

Culture

5 hours ago Archbishop of York ‘categorically rejects’ bullying and coercion allegations

Stephen Cottrell denies bullying members of a committee to secure the Bishop of Liverpool’s appointment.

Politics

7 hours ago Disgraced Wynne Evans is 'erased' from the Strictly Live Tour and his removal from the show is saved by none other than...Janette Manrara

Disgraced Wynne Evans has been 'erased' from the Strictly Live Tour after he was axed on Tuesday following his vile sexual remark to co-star Janette Manrara - who has bravely stepped in to replace him.

Society

14 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal's Watkins bid faces £64m agreement as Liverpool star on the move

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

Economics

14 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal prepare second Watkins bid, Tel latest, Liverpool midfielder on the move

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

Sport

6 hours ago All the signs Natalie Cassidy's EastEnders exit was sealed months before shock announcement

Natalie Cassidy, who has played Sonia Jackson on EastEnders for 32 years, has announced she is leaving the BBC soap after 11 years back on the Square

Events

13 hours ago Former Royal Ballet School dancer gets settlement over teacher's alleged cruel acts

Ellen Elphick claimed a Royal Ballet School teacher pointed out the parts of her body she was disgusted by and would cut off due to their size - she has won the first legal settlement of its kind over body shaming in ballet

Culture

5 hours ago EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy quits soap after playing Sonia Fowler for nearly 32 years

Natalie Cassidy has announced she is leaving EastEnders after 32 years playing Sonia Fowler on the BBC soap

Politics

13 hours ago More BBC Strictly chaos as second star pulls out of live tour after Wynne Evans scandal

A second Strictly Come Dancing professional has been forced to pull out of the tour just days after Wynne Evans was axed following his inappropriate sexual joke.

Society

18 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Liverpool ace would 'transform' Gunners and Ollie Watkins update

Arsenal are yet to make a signing in the January transfer window but are continuing to be linked with a host of players, with Ollie Watkins, Mathys Tel and a Liverpool star among them

Sport

7 hours ago Ravens kicker Justin Tucker denies claims of sexual misconduct towards massage therapists

NFL star accused of ‘really degrading’ behaviorLawyers for Tucker say claims are ‘utterly baseless’Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has denied allegations accusing him of sexually inappropriate behavior towards massage therapists.The Baltimore Banner spoke to six massage therapists at four spas and wellness centers around the Baltimore area. The accusations include claims that Tucker exposed his genitals, brushed some of the therapists with his penis and left ejaculate on treatment tables. Two spas allegedly banned Tucker from returning. One therapist who spoke to the Banner described Tucker’s alleged behaviour as “really degrading”. Another said that “I can’t watch sports anymore. I see his face everywhere.” Continue reading...

Events

24 hours ago Wynne Evans' friends 'insist talk of his career ending is "premature" and defend his inappropriate jokes as "schoolboy comedy"' while his Strictly co

The opera singer, 53, has been embroiled in controversy after he was caught on film by The Mail on Sunday this month making a vile sexual comment about one of the show's female hosts

Culture

5 hours ago Natalie Cassidy’s cryptic message as she quits EastEnders after 32 years on BBC soap

EastEnders’ legend Natalie Cassidy first set foot in Albert Square when she was a child, playing saxophone-playing Sonia Fowler. However, she's leaving Walford behind her

Politics

22 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Gunners urged to sign Liverpool star as Mathys Tel chase takes twist

Arsenal could do with adding a striker to their squad over the final few days of the January transfer window but the Gunners are running out of time to get deals done amid links with Mathys Tel and Darwin Nunez

Sport

8 hours ago Couple jailed over ‘sexual and sadistic’ murder of Sarah Mayhew in London

Couple jailed over ‘sexual and sadistic’ murder of Sarah Mayhew in London  The Guardian

Events

5 hours ago Jordan Henderson left facing fresh transfer dilemma as Ajax make stance clear

Former England and Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson is open to quitting Ajax after just 12 months in Amsterdam with Monaco ready to sign him on a free transfer

Politics

8 hours ago Hollywood producer David Pearce's shocking act moments after he 'murdered two models and dumped their bodies'

The shocking act of Hollywood producer David Pearce moments before allegedly dumping the bodies of two young women outside of a hospital is revealed.

Events

6 hours ago What are the latest allegations to emerge in the BBC’s review into Russell Brand?

The BBC has apologised to staff who believed the actor would ‘always get his way and therefore they stayed silent’

Politics

10 hours ago Jury tears as videos of alleged rapes by Chinese PhD student played in court

Zhenhao Zou is accused of raping ten women after plying them with drink or drugs, and taking videos of the alleged attacks as ‘souvenirs’

Events

6 hours ago Natalie Cassidy QUITS EastEnders: Star says goodbye to playing Sonia Fowler after nearly 32 years

The actress, 41, has announced she will be leaving the BBC soap for good following her return last year for its 40th anniversary.

Politics

12 hours ago Coronation Street exposes Chesney Brown's 'unpredictable' harasser as they sign up Marvel star

The ITV soap has exposed who the mystery van driver is that has been harrassing Chesney for months

Events

6 hours ago BBC EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy quits soap as Sonia Jackson after 32 years

Natalie Cassidy has announced that she has quit her role as Sonia Jackson in EastEnders after 32 years on Albert Square, the character will be killed off in a huge storyline

Politics

12 hours ago ‘Rape is effectively decriminalised’: how did sexual assault become so easy to get away with?

Few alleged offenders are found guilty. Many victims are retraumatised. What is getting in the way of the Australian criminal courts providing justice to sexual assault survivors?Sexual assault survivors like me seek justice as a sign of strength. Few of us end up winningGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSitting in her book-lined corner office at Victoria’s Law Reform Commission, Jennifer Coate is charting the “considerable progress” she says she’s witnessed over her decades-long career working in the criminal justice system.When she first started out as a lawyer, she says the notion of consent was “not discussed” and only victims of “stranger rapes” were taken seriously – but only if they hadn’t been out late or dressed provocatively. Continue reading...

Events

7 hours ago EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy quits BBC soap after 32 years playing Sonia Jackson

An EastEnders legend is bidding farewell to Albert Square, with the star releasing a statement saying they're 'extremely sad' about the departure

Politics

13 hours ago Bishop of Liverpool resigns after two women made allegations of sexual assault and harassment against him

The Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath said he had decided to retire without any admission of fault or liability, but to avoid the issue being 'a distraction'.

Events

8 hours ago Jennifer Love Hewitt blasts 'grown men' who made sexual comments about her when she was 16

The Hollywood actor starred on the cover of Maxim magazine when she was just 17 years old

Politics

13 hours ago Jurors visibly upset as clips of alleged rape by Chinese student played in court

Zhenhao Zou denies drugging and raping 10 women.

Events

9 hours ago Harrison Ford says Red Hulk character in Captain America ‘not quite a villain’

The veteran actor plays US president Thaddeus Ross in the movie, who transforms into the giant red monster.

Politics

13 hours ago Rihanna appears at trial of A$AP Rocky and outshines key testimony on alleged shooting

Superstar singer Rihanna made her first appearance at the trial of her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, and may have outshined key testimony in the case

Events

9 hours ago Brexit: Even Leave voters now doubt that quitting the European Union was a success

Exclusive: Poll finds that four times as many Brits say decision to leave was more of a failure than a success

Politics

9 hours ago Veteran BBC presenter quits after 27 years as she makes bold new career move

Sally Magnusson has announced she is stepping down from her role as a presenter on BBC Scotland's flagship news programme, Reporting Scotland, after 27 years

Politics

13 hours ago Bishop of Liverpool resigns after sexual assault and harassment claims

Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath said he did not want the story to become ‘a distraction’.

Events

10 hours ago Liverpool XI vs Bournemouth: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Arne Slot expected to restore big hitters as Reds face difficult trip to south coast

Politics

13 hours ago Men caught online gambling wince in pain as they're flogged in brutal public punishment

The four men were publicly flogged in public in front of a crowd of dozens after they were caught allegedly gambling online which is punishable under Islamic law in Aceh, Indonesia

Events

11 hours ago Bishop’s resignation latest in series of difficulties for Church of England

It comes in the same months as Justin Welby formally quit as Archbishop of Canterbury.

Politics

13 hours ago Strictly tour chaos as another star pulls out after Wynne Evans scandal

It comes after Wynne Evans was axed following inappropriate sexual joke he made to his castmates during the tour launch.

Events

11 hours ago Claes Bang: ‘I think I have more of a sense of humour in English than I do in Danish’

The actor on saying yes to everything except pornography, working with ‘sweet’ Mick Jagger and why he wants to play a detective like Humphrey BogartWhat do you think is the dark “thing” directors see in you when they cast you as the antagonist? link98That is assuming they see a dark thing, right? There have been quite a lot of those nasty ones. I honestly don’t know, because I think I’m quite nice.Your performance often explores complex, morally ambiguous characters, from Christian in The Square to Dracula. What draws you to these roles, and how do you approach finding humanity in such layered, sometimes dark, figures? WeirdDugI’m drawn because there’s often more to play with. You can get out all your Legos and have fun. It’s quite fulfilling. Dracula’s not so nice, but he’s so over the top and actually quite sympathetic. Then the next bit of the question comes into play: where do I find the humanity? I always look for something I can relate to – the inferiority complexes, the insec...

Politics

14 hours ago Richard Williamson, Catholic bishop whose denial of Holocaust embarrassed Pope Benedict XVI, dies

A traditionalist Catholic bishop whose denial of the Holocaust created a scandal when Pope Benedict XVI rehabilitated him has died

Events

11 hours ago Nintendo Switch 2 price 'leaks' and it's totally different from what everyone expected

One retailer has allegedly revealed a price for the Nintendo Switch 2, and it's much cheaper than even our wildest dreams — here's all we know so far, and why it's important

Politics

14 hours ago Steven Gerrard’s fall from Liverpool legend to coaching failure is now complete

Gerrard has left Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq by ‘mutual consent’ after just 18 months, in what has been a humbling experience for one of the game’s greats

Events

11 hours ago Jordan Henderson's two Liverpool reunions as he closes in on second transfer in a year

Jordan Henderson is close to moving to Monaco - which would be his third club in 12 months - with the French club potentially facing Liverpool in the Champions League knockouts

Politics

14 hours ago Coronation Street reveals Chesney's secret harasser as new stars arrive on cobbles

Coronation Street's Chesney is getting new neighbours Mick and Lou Michaelis on the ITV soap - however, he's yet to discover the shocking truth behind the character's real identity

Events

11 hours ago BBC apologises after Russell Brand probe found staff felt ‘unable to raise’ complaints about presenter 

The 49-year-old actor and comedian has denied accusations of rape, assault and emotional abuse

Politics

15 hours ago Knifeman who stabbed rail user in the neck for bumping into him at French subway station is arrested after member of his family recognised his face in shocking video

A relative of the attacker is said to have reported him to the police having recognised him when a video of the horrific assault went viral online.

Events