22 minutes ago How a simple banana became a $6.2million art piece that's still baffling critics

The jaw-dropping $6.2 million sale of a single banana duct-taped to a wall at a New York auction has left many in the artworld stunned - and not just because of the eye-watering price.

Economics

36 minutes ago Man fighting for life after being stabbed on Westminster Bridge in front of tourists

The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that three people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Politics

41 minutes ago Sunday Brunch's Simon Rimmer swears live on air leaving Tim Lovejoy apologetic

Sunday Brunch host Simon Rimmer was quick to apologise after he swore live on air while discussing the cast of Selling Sunset with Breana Tiesi and co-star Tim Lovejoy

Society

43 minutes ago Middle East crisis live: IDF orders evacuation in Gaza City eastern suburb

Israeli military issues evacuation orders to people in Shejaiya suburb, saying militants have fired rockets from districtYechiel Leiter, an American-born rightwing publicist and former government aide who immigrated to Israel four decades ago, was announced as Israel’s next ambassador to Washington earlier this month.The Israeli government said earlier today that it had approved the nomination of Leiter, an ally of the country’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Continue reading...

Events

43 minutes ago Isaac Newton’s wealth ‘intimately connected’ with slavery, author says

Scientist and banker benefited from gold mined primarily by enslaved Africans in Brazil, book claimsSir Isaac Newton, whose theory of gravity revolutionised science and who later rose to the upper echelons of London’s banking world, had closer financial ties to the transatlantic trade in enslaved people than was previously understood, a new book has claimed.The book, Ricardo’s Dream, covers the life and work of David Ricardo, a contemporary of Newton who was a pioneer of economic theory and the wealthiest stock trader of his day. It also re-examines Newton’s time as master of the mint at the Bank of England, where the scientist wielded political influence and amassed vast personal wealth after leaving his academic position in Cambridge. Continue reading...

Culture

43 minutes ago The truth about salt: how to avoid one of the world’s biggest hidden killers

Most of us consume far too much, which can lead to high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. But there are some simple ways to retrain your palate and reduce your intakeLast Tuesday, I bought lunch on the go. I fancied something hot, tasty but healthy, so I chose a vegan ramen from the Japanese-inspired chain Wasabi. The soup was packed with turmeric noodles, vegetable gyozas, mushrooms, bean sprouts, pak choi, pickled ginger and sesame seeds, in a soy and miso broth. It was delicious. In fact, it was so delicious, I was suspicious. I checked out its nutritional information online. Only 342 calories, low in saturated fat Aha! Salt: 5.07g a portion.The World Health Organization recommends that adults eat less than 5g of salt a day. One noodle soup had exceeded my entire daily intak...

Events

43 minutes ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland's latest odds revealed as 'huge shock' prediction made

Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland has been a favourite to win the BBC talent show for some time and as the series nears its end, bookies reveal a ‘huge shock’ prediction

Events

53 minutes ago Everything we know about the rabbi missing in UAE who Israel says was murdered

Israel says rabbi was killed in what they branded a ‘heinous antisemitic terror incident’

Events

68 minutes ago Keir Starmer accused of 'pedalling benefit scrounger myth' after clampdown vow

Labour veteran Diane Abbott hit out at Keir Starmer after he pledged to 'get a grip' on the cost of welfare, with sanctions set to be introduced in a tough new clampdown

Politics

75 minutes ago Russia makes huge change to adoption law as Vladimir Putin's crackdown on the West goes on

Vladimir Putin is cracking down on Western countries after signing new adoption laws which prevent some countries from adopting Russian children, with further crackdowns made

Politics