99 m. ago 'Torture mastermind' sent horror texts before victim's body found naked

Thomas Campbell's bloodied body was found, dressed in only a pair of socks. John Belfield stands trial accused of murder and conspiracy to rob.

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2 h. ago Bring the House Down by Charlotte Runcie review – the joy of the hatchet job

Is giving an artist a one-star review an act of abuse? An influential theatre critic finds out in this smart story of #MeToo-era revengeWhen Jesus is pressed to condemn the woman taken in adultery, he says, “He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.” No one does, and a lesson in critical generosity is learned. Judge not, that ye be not judged.Is giving an artist a one-star review an act of abuse – casting the first stone? Is it worse when the reviewer is male and the artist female? That’s the starting point of this entertaining and very timely debut novel from Charlotte Runcie, an arts journalist who, as a young intern, was lambasted on stage by a successful standup to whom she’d given a bad review.There was an interactive customer feedback device propped up on the bar. Tell us what you think of our service, it said, and underneath there were two buttons you could press: an angry red face or a smiling green one. Excellent or worthless, nothing in...

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7 h. ago Horrific texts sent by 'torture mastermind' before victim's body found naked

Thomas Campbell's bloodied body was found, dressed in only a pair of socks, police investigated and now John Belfield stands trial accused of murder and conspiracy to rob

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9 h. ago Top medics issue urgent warning over heart drug taken by millions

The twice-daily pill is given to people with acute coronary syndrome -a sudden reduction of blood to the heart-reducing the risk of deadly clots and strokes.

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10 h. ago Gang 'mastermind' cracked jokes after torturing Coleen Campbell's ex to death, trial hears

John Belfield denies murdering Thomas Campbell and conspiring to rob him - the victim's body was found dressed in only a pair of socks in his hallway while his legs and buttocks had been burned

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10 h. ago Liam and Noel Gallagher pictured together for first time since tour announced

The band, who split in 2009 prompted by a backstage brawl at a festival, confirmed their long-awaited reunion in August 2024.

Politics

11 h. ago CNN data analyst says Americans agree with Trump on keeping Iran nuke free: A lot more popular than ‘would think’

Just under 80 percent of US adults surveyed by the broadcaster in April – some two months before the latest escalations in the Middle East – agreed with the president

Politics

11 h. ago Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher take to the stage together for the first time since announcing their reunion tour as they recreate their 90s heyday in new Adidas campaign

A brand new image, posted on Adidas' social media on Thursday, showed the duo dressed in specially designed pieces boasting their band's name.

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11 h. ago Liam and Noel Gallagher reunite for the first time since Oasis tour announcement in Adidas shoot

Brothers Liam, 52, and Noel, 58, will reunite onstage for the first time in 15 years for their Live ‘25 world tour

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11 h. ago 16 billion passwords from Apple, Facebook, Google and more leaked. Why has no one heard of it?

The leak exposed 16 billion login credentials and passwords, according to a researchers.

Technology

11 h. ago ICE agents asked to leave Dodger Stadium parking lot, team says

The Los Angeles Dodgers organization says it asked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to leave the Dodger Stadium grounds after they arrived at a parking lot near one of the gates

Politics

11 h. ago Two more winners on Thursday – here's my Friday Royal Ascot tips

Daily Star Chief Tipster Jason Heavey continued his good form with two winners on Thursday and he fancies star Irish filly Babouche to steal the show on Friday

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12 h. ago Five ways Australians’ spending, housing and dating habits have changed over the last 25 years

New lifestyle data shows how young people are living with their parents for longer and have fewer partners – while older generations are splurgingAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe way Australians live has changed in the last 25 years, as soaring house prices have forced some young people to live with parents longer, and others to move rentals more often.New research from the e61 Institute breaks down why some Australians are more reluctant to move house, while consulting firm KPMG has looked at how household spending has changed by generation. Each explored data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Oasis tour mania as Noel and Liam Gallagher pose together ahead of first gig in new video

Noel and Liam Gallagher have been rehearsing behind closed doors but gave Oasis fans the reunion they want in new adidas promo that aired on Channel 4 this evening

Politics

13 h. ago QUENTIN LETTS: Lucy the Leader rabbits away snippily. Can No 10 not find someone better?

Where was Sir Keir Starmer? It used to be customary for PMs, on their return from summits, to hasten to the Commons to make a statement.

Politics

13 h. ago Emmerdale fans 'scared' as John Sugden finds 'next victim' with two Dales legends

As John planned his next target, Eric Pollard and Cain Dingle found themselves in danger

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13 h. ago Des O'Connor's daughter says police 'cannot be trusted with women's safety' after decision not to sack officer who called her 'amazingly hot' and sexually harassed her while investigating her mugging

Former detective chief inspector James Mason called Kristina O'Connor, 37, his 'favourite Camden victim of crime' and asked her out after she was injured in an attempted robbery in October 2011.

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14 h. ago 'Mother of all data breaches' sees 16b Apple and Google passwords exposed: Change yours NOW

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered what they are calling the 'mother of all breaches.'

Politics

15 h. ago Bank of Scotland customers could face major changes in overdraft charges

From now on, all new customers at Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds will get a 29.9% representative overdraft rate – here’s how that change could hit your wallet.

Economics

15 h. ago Wayne Lineker 'reveals victim hit by Conor McGregor in Ibiza nightclub and praises him for 'taking punches like a champion' while slamming the MMA fighter'

Former MMA fighter Conor McGregor, 36, was carousing at the Pacha nightclub on the Spanish island of Ibiza on Tuesday morning when he was said to have struck the man

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