7 hours ago YouTube lets people watch videos at four times speed along with other new attention span

Site will also let some users skip ahead to key parts of videos

Politics

9 hours ago Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's lawsuit sees huge update ahead of court appearance

Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and a concerted effort by PRs to destroy her reputation following their work together on romance film It Ends with Us

Society

5 hours ago Gynaecologist is suspended for refusing to treat a trans patient and saying he is only qualified to deal with 'real women'

Dr Victor Acharian refused to see the 26-year-old patient, who attended the gynaecological appointment with her boyfriend, in August 2023.

Economics

11 hours ago Daily Star's best and worst wrestling games from iconic entry and slobberknocker

Whether you're into TNA, WWE, or AEW, there have been plenty of wrestling video games over the years, but some are better than others — which ones have you played?

Sport

29 minutes ago Luxury jewellery store owner denies accusing watch salesman of being in on £1.4million robbery before he killed himself, court hears

Conor Thornton, co-owner of 247 Kettles on Kew Road, Richmond, was in New York when 70 'high-value' watches were stolen from the store on May 25 last year.

Events

14 hours ago Gary Kemp uses AI in music video because ‘record companies won’t fund them’

There are ‘no actors’ in his music video – just AI-generated fake London commuters.

Culture

2 hours ago Astronaut stuck on International Space Station for months just broke the record for total spacewalk time by a woman

Sunita Williams reached a record of 62 hours and six minutes during her ninth spacewalk

Technology

8 hours ago Woman, 26, accused of having sexual relationship with boy, 13, during the holidays

Angel Sexton, of Palm Coast, Florida, ‘said she would leave her husband for the boy’ police said

Politics

11 hours ago Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds ask for Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit to be thrown out of court

As lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni prepare for their first hearing on Monday, Lively and Reynolds have made it clear what they think of Justin Baldoni’s $400m lawsuit against them

Society

11 hours ago Woman's simple £8 tool that stops condensation and mould in every room

A woman has shared how she was able to prevent condensation from forming on her windows with a simple device. She said that it was also helpful at stopping mould and mildew from forming

Economics

35 minutes ago Mother allowed her partner to beat her two year old daughter until she suffered severe brain damage

Amy Skelton (pictured), 28, left her two-year-old child alone with her partner Steven Silkstone in her home for just 26 minutes on August 10, 2017.

Events

8 hours ago Anger in Romania over theft of national treasures in heist at Dutch museum

Revered Helmet of Coțofenești among items from ancient Dacian civilisation stolen while on loan at Drents MuseumHours before the sun rose over the Netherlands, the group crowded around the large external door, appearing to pry it open. Seconds later, the grainy security video appeared to show a powerful explosion, sending plumes of smoke and sparks into the air, and the thieves rush into the museum in the north-eastern city of Assen.Minutes later they were gone. But the mystery of what exactly took place during their few minutes in the Drents Museum – and what came afterwards – has left officials in the Netherlands scrambling for answers, and prompted a row that has stretched to the other side of Europe. Continue reading...

Politics

19 hours ago South Africa and Malaysia to launch campaign to protect international justice

Formation of Hague Group comes amid challenges to ICJ and ICC rulingsSouth Africa and Malaysia will launch a campaign to protect and uphold the rulings of the international court of justice (ICJ) and the international criminal court (ICC) in the face of what they describe as defiance of ICJ orders and attempts by US Congress to hit the ICC through the use of sanctions.The aim of the nine-nation Hague Group – which includes Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Senegal and Namibia - is to defend the institutions and rulings of the international legal order. Continue reading...

Society

17 hours ago Don't miss these amazing Amazon doorbell deals on our favourite home security brand

Consumer technology writer Gareth Butterfield picks out the best deals in a huge sale on Eufy video doorbells and cameras

Economics

2 hours ago North Carolina Supreme Court upholds law that allowed 2 more years for child sex abuse suits

North Carolina’s highest court has upheld a law that gave adult victims of child sexual abuse two additional years to seek civil damages

Events

8 hours ago David Beckham leaves fans aghast as he poses completely naked in steamy video

David Beckham is no stranger when it comes to sharing racy snaps, having picked up the nickname Golden Balls from his wife but he's now gone full-frontal

Politics

4 hours ago Identity thief whose deception led to his victim’s incarceration gets a 12

An information technology expert for decades assumed the identity of another man so convincingly that his victim was forcibly medicated and jailed for identity theft himself

Events

9 hours ago 'Pregnant friend won't tell me baby's gender – but sent me brainteaser hiding answer'

A woman has taken to social media to ask for help after her pregnant friend refused to tell her the gender of her baby - and sent her a brainteaser to help her figure it out

Politics

10 hours ago Nostalgia Thrills: are VHS tapes worth anything in 2025, and what to spot when looking for treasure?

The humble VHS tape is due a comeback, but here’s what some rare items could be worth in your collection 📼

Politics

4 hours ago All we know about about adult star who died after balcony fall as police release update

The boyfriend of Anna Beatriz Pereira Alves, known by her stage name Anna Polly, has said 'if anyone is to blame, they will pay' after she was found dead after 'a threesome'

Events

10 hours ago Now he is begging after I sent the video of him with his two lovers. His life is in my hands, writes LIZ JONES

The fallout is immense. Having pressed 'send' on the surveillance videos and stills of him with the blonde on NYE and, just now, in real time, with the short brunette in fur hat in a bar, we wait.

Politics

5 hours ago Driver jailed for killing teenage girl in crash, telling police ‘I’m stupid’

Jack Cracknell was jailed for six years at Canterbury Crown Court on Friday.

Events

10 hours ago Prince Andrew is spotted riding his horse at Windsor as court documents reveal he emailed paedo financier Jeffrey Epstein 'we'll play more soon'

The Duke of York, 64, was seen riding his horse through Windsor Great Park accompanied by a companion - having driven there in his Range Rover.

Politics

5 hours ago Moment wanted woman is arrested after being found hiding under pile of toys

The woman who commented ‘hey guys’ on her own wanted appeal was later arrested by police.

Events

10 hours ago Meet the woman who lives without money: ‘I feel more secure than when I was earning’

Ten years ago, Jo Nemeth quit her job and closed her bank account. Today, she’s more committed than ever to her moneyless lifeGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailSharon Brodie clearly remembers her first Christmas with her good friend Jo Nemeth. It was 2016 and also her first Christmas without her husband, Monty, who had died suddenly a month earlier.“I didn’t even want to be alive,” says Brodie from her home in Lismore, northern New South Wales. “I definitely didn’t want to go to the shops or buy presents or do anything. But Jo had come to stay with us [Brodie and her two teenage boys] to help out, and on Christmas Eve I told her my gift to her was that we could go dumpster diving, which I’d never done before – and we did, that night. Continue reading...

Politics

6 hours ago Final member of Stockwell Six has conviction referred to Court of Appeal

Ronald De Souza was with five other young black men who were all arrested on the London Underground while on a night out on February 18 1972.

Events

11 hours ago Selena Gomez 'loses 800K Instagram followers' amid backlash for her emotional deportation video putting her position as most followed woman on the platform in jeopardy

The songstress, 32, has been the most followed woman on the platform since dethroning Kylie Jenner , 27, in March 2023 but now her position could be in jeopardy.

Politics

6 hours ago Mother, 39, appears in court accused of killing son, nine, after 'smashing car into van and cattle truck'

A 39-year-old mother, Barbara Roe, of Andover Road, Wiltshire, who has been accused of the death of her nine-year-old son, Zac, by dangerous driving appeared at court . 

Events

12 hours ago 'He asked me to wear my school uniform': The depraved former ice hockey star who 'doesn't deserve forgiveness'

Taking to the stand, one woman fiercely confronted Philip Hamer in the dock - speaking directly to him

Politics

6 hours ago Driver who crashed into boy at bus stop sentenced to two years in detention

James Doherty, 18, pleaded guilty to a charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Events

12 hours ago Davina McCall announces return to work with major BBC star two months after brain surgery

TV presenter Davina McCall has announced her return to work with a fun video featuring a major BBC star, following her recovery from brain surgery at the end of last year

Politics

7 hours ago TikToker kills mum and daughter in horror crash moments after posting haunting video inside car

Agustín López Gagliasso's car spun out of control, killing Tania Gandolfi, 41, and her daughter Agustina García, 16. The TikToker is under pre-trial detention as he awaits his fate

Events

13 hours ago Cat won't sleep in its own bed – adorable video reveals the sweet reason why

The heartwarming clip revealed the sweet reason why a family’s cat refused to sleep in its own bed

Politics

7 hours ago Rihanna keeps her glam to a minimum during Beverly Hills dinner with A$AP Rocky after tough day in court

Rihanna and her partner A$AP Rocky looked exhausted as they headed out to dinner Thursday night in Beverly Hills after a long day in court.

Events

13 hours ago Brits boycott popular holiday destination as it becomes 'complete ghost town'

Josh Daly recently posted a video on TikTok where he admitted Antalya, in Turkey, is "dead". People seem to think there's a reason why it's becoming so quiet

Politics

7 hours ago Heartbreaking video of 'world's best flight attendant' at work before he died in DC plane crash

A clip of Ian Epstein, 53, warmly joking with passengers has surfaced after the crew member tragically died in the American Airlines plane crash in Washington, DC.

Events

14 hours ago Care worker who twerked on disabled person's head in TikTok vid gave cops strange excuse

Lucrecia Kormassa Koiyan, 19, was charged with exploitation of a disabled person after a viral TikTok video showed her twerking on the head of a person with disabilities

Politics

7 hours ago Woman discovered videos of herself being sexually abused while she was sleeping

Charlie Thacker, 29, of Newport, committed the horrific acts on the woman while she was in a deep sleep, and kept videos of the abuse without her knowledge

Events

15 hours ago Adam Thomas 'restores world' in unexpected video with brother Scott after health update

Adam Thomas made fans smile as he shared an unseen clip with brother Scott

Politics

7 hours ago Judge who allowed Sara Sharif to live with killer father was previously criticised by High Court

Judge Alison Raeside was criticised over ‘fundamentally flawed’ hearing regarding another child

Events

19 hours ago Big knickers, bad decisions and old bats: Renée Zellweger on the return of Bridget Jones

Nearly 25 years after the first film, the actor, her co-stars and the writer Helen Fielding discuss the ultimate singleton, love and loss – and why Bridget Jones is the female James BondMark Darcy is dead. Bridget Jones fans have been grieving since 2013, when Helen Fielding’s third novel, Mad About the Boy, was published sans Bridget’s hot human-rights lawyer husband. The outcry made front page news (as did the copies that were accidentally printed with 40 pages from David Jason’s memoir). People could not believe that romcom’s favourite reindeer-jumper-wearing dish, who proved that – ding dong! – nice men do kiss like that, was no more.“Someone ran out of the pub shouting: ‘You’ve murdered Colin Firth!’” Fielding says over a video call, tulips arranged on a huge wooden table in the background, as well they should in a boho-posh Primrose Hill kitchen. “I just want to point out that he is fictional. Colin Firth is not dead.” Continue reading...

Politics

7 hours ago Teenage Washington DC crash victim shared dream of skating for Team USA in heartbreaking interview

Everly and Alydia Livingston were well-known in the figure skating community before their death in the Washington D.C. plane crash on Wednesday

Events

22 hours ago Only woman at 'hacker event' sparks fierce debate after receiving anonymous note

A woman who attended a hackathon has divided the internet after revealing she was given a handwritten note at the event by one of the other participants.

Politics

8 hours ago ‘Humiliated’ mom sues after she’s banned from Airbnb over ‘grossly inaccurate’ background check

Exclusive: The woman says she was unable to take her daughter to at least two rodeo events, which kept her from making the nationals

Events

23 hours ago Revealed: The glamorous blonde socialite divorcing her VERY controversial millionaire husband and the man who she's turned to for revenge: EDEN CONFIDENTIAL

As love stories go, it was, in key details, an age-old one. She was a young woman of show-stopping beauty, he had less obvious physical charms, being thickset, grey-haired and 27 years her senior.

Politics

8 hours ago Love triangle Russian spy duped girlfriend into believing he had brain cancer by bandaging his head with 'tissue paper' after telling her he was 'dying', court hears

Bulgarian national Bizer Dzhambazov, 43, made the audacious move after partner Vanya Gaberova began to suspect that he was lying about his condition.

Events

23 hours ago The secretive life of the 'sexiest woman in the world': Anna Kournikova went from tennis pin

Pictures that surfaced this week of a wheelchair-bound Anna Kournikova in the affluent Miami coastal resort of Bal Harbour say more about the former tennis star than a thousand glossy photoshoots.

Politics

8 hours ago Manager who took own life after robbery ‘saw the best in most people’ – mother

More than 70 luxury watches worth £1.38 million were stolen from 247 Kettles in Richmond, south-west London, on May 25 last year.

Events