2 h. ago Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl review – lazy big screen cash

The megastar’s underwhelming new album gets a suitably sub-par cinematic accompaniment offering very little for even the most devoted of fansJust as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, fans of Taylor Swift will heed the call for new content. Long before the economy-lifting, paradigm-shifting global domination of her Eras Tour, Swift had cultivated a uniquely intense and personal relationship with her fans, even within the reverential world of pop music. That relationship, sustained through Easter eggs, years long parasocial narratives and arguably her own metaverse, can be real and special and nutritive, a steady raft through life’s storms – I’ve been there. But years into her imperial era, Swift’s cyclical feeding of the fan base has started to seem less like an act of mutual devotion and more nakedly exploitative, the many one-off re-releases and special vinyls and limited-edition Target drops like a billionaire’s tax on her most loyal.The latest of these is the Life o...

Politics

4 h. ago Mikel Arteta admits too many factors involved to pinpoint the root cause of Arsenal injury crisis

Gunners have picked up injuries at an alarming rate already this season with several key players sidelined at present

Events

5 h. ago Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes 2 live: Start time, fight updates and results tonight

Northern Ireland’s Hughes again tries to dethrone Khabib’s cousin, the PFL lightweight champion, after their thrilling first clash in January

Politics

5 h. ago AP reader question: Have agencies violated the Hatch Act by using Democrat

Here’s a question submitted by an Associated Press reader: Have agencies violated the Hatch Act by using Democrat-blaming language online in discussing the shutdown

Politics

7 h. ago MOVIE REVIEW: We get to know horror sequel 'The Strangers: Chapter 2'

Middle entry of trilogy stalls amid dawdling script, while mystery surrounding its killers unravels.

Events

9 h. ago UK households with this energy supplier can claim a free electric blanket today

For those not eligible, we've found a way to bag a £6 alternative at Dunelm

Science

9 h. ago Crowdfunded bid to block Spurs' training ground on Green Belt site set for High Court

More than 850 people have donated towards a review of the football academy in Whitewebbs Park, Enfield

Events

9 h. ago Paul Hughes vs Usman Nurmagomedov 2 live: Start time, fight card, updates and results tonight

Northern Ireland’s Hughes again tries to dethrone Khabib’s cousin, the PFL lightweight champion, after their thrilling first clash in January

Politics

10 h. ago Picture This: Shedding light on England's most beautiful art

Janet Gough glorifies the beauty of divine stained glass in our choice for the best Picture Book out now.

Politics

10 h. ago The Smashing Machine review – Proof that Dwayne Johnson is a real actor, and potentially a future Oscar winner

Filmmaker Benny Safdie asks the star to be raw and vulnerable for the first time in his career – and it’s a sight to behold

Politics

12 h. ago Review: British Airways Club Lounge North – London (LHR – T5)

Review: British Airways Club Lounge North – London (LHR – T5)  Live and Let's Fly

Society

14 h. ago Report finds ‘little evidence’ electric car grants are boosting sales

The new EV market share of models eligible for the grant in September was unchanged from between April and June.

Politics

16 h. ago Kevin McKay now: Meet the real bus driver who inspired Apple TV+'s The Lost Bus

Thrilling new film The Lost Bus is based on the inspiring story of bus driver Kevin McKay, but what has he been doing since his heroic rescue in 2018?

Transport

16 h. ago 'Lovely and cosy' heated throw is a game changer as weather worsens

Costing as little as 3p an hour to run, shoppers say the opulent electric blanket 'is absolutely lush'

Society

16 h. ago Hamlet at National Theatre: the Prince has ADHD in uneven production

Hiran Abeysekera is this Hamlet at the Lyttelton Theatre in a production with plenty of ideas even if it is hit and miss

Politics

16 h. ago Barry McGuigan remembers Thrilla in Manila 50 years on from legendary fight

This week marked the 50th anniversary of the Thrilla in Manila between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Former world champion Barry McGuigan gives his memories on the momentous fight

Politics

16 h. ago New Motability Scheme update for disabled people considering an Electric Vehicle for their next car

Around 815,000 people across Great Britain are now leasing a vehicle or equipment through the Motability Scheme.

Politics

17 h. ago Dunelm's 'snuggly and warm' electric throw heats up quickly for cold weather

The super snuggly electric through is perfect for chilly evenings on the sofa

Society

17 h. ago Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl review: penis metaphors and poor little rich girl tales start to chafe

Is this really the same artist that gave us Folklore and Evermore?

Politics

17 h. ago List price confusion hides the truth about electric car costs, say experts

RRP comparisons risk misleading drivers as new evidence shows EVs are already at cost parity with petrol

Economics