87 m. ago David Lynch’s belongings fetch $4.25m at auction, including scripts for unfinished film

Items ranged from video cameras and guitars to taxidermy deer heads, props from Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive – and the director’s personal coffee machinePersonal effects belonging to the film-maker David Lynch, who died in January, have fetched more than $4m at auction in Los Angeles, with the highest bid of $195,000 going to scripts for his unrealised film project Ronnie Rocket.Wednesday’s auction of almost 450 items included props from Lynch’s films, personal items such as video cameras and music equipment, his director’s chair, two taxidermy deer heads, his 35mm print of his debut feature Eraserhead – and his beloved La Marzocco GS/3 home espresso machine, which fetched $45,500 and presumably produces a damn fine cup of coffee. Continue reading...

Economics

3 h. ago Bet they wished they'd reined it in! Royal Ascot revellers spotted making their way home after a big day on their feet... in the 32.2C heat

Revellers at Royal Ascot spilled out onto the street as they were spotted heading home on the hottest day of the year so far.

Society

3 h. ago Thai PM apologises over leaked call with Hun Sen as crisis threatens to topple government

In the phone call, Thai prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra discusses a border dispute with former Cambodian leader and calls him ‘uncle’Thailand’s prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, apologised on Thursday for a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen that provoked widespread anger and threatened to break up her ruling coalition.As pressure grew on Thursday, Paetongtarn apologised at a news conference alongside military chiefs and senior figures from her Pheu Thai party. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Families urged to avoid this popular sun cream after it failed safety tests

Research by consumer group Which? found two sun creams that failed its safety checks - plus others that others, including budget brands that passed with flying colours

Events

5 h. ago Foreign Office updates travel advice for countries popular with UK tourists including Dubai

The travel advice comes after escalating tensions between Israel and Iran

Society

5 h. ago Stephen McManus identifies sizzling Celtic prospect destined for the top as B team boss makes a candid admission

Big Mick is convinced the next generation of stars are ready to break through at Parkhead

Events

5 h. ago DCMS announces £900m funding for grassroots sport and major events including Euros and Tour de France

The government has promised to make significant investment in hosting global sporting competitions over the next four years

Economics

7 h. ago Oasis fans see Liam and Noel Gallagher pictured together ahead of comeback gigs

Gallagher brothers were seen momentarily during a special advert break on Channel 4 but excited fans were left baffled at first when they tuned in and could only see quiz show Taskmasters

Politics

7 h. ago London MP resigns from the government in protest over proposed welfare cuts

The resignation follows a backlash from MPs over Sir Keir Starmer’s planned welfare reforms

Politics

7 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz beats the heat in epic comeback against Munar at Queen’s Club

Top seed into quarter-finals with 6-4, 6-7 (7), 7-5 winAlcaraz victory longest match at Queen’s in 34 yearsOn a day of hot heads and high emotion, Carlos Alcaraz proved once again to be a master of escapology in the longest match at Queen’s Club for 34 years. With temperatures hovering over 30C on Andy Murray Arena, the Spaniard was 4-2 down in the final set, having lost four games in a row. To add to his sense of peril and woe, his serve was also misfiring and he had just hit his 50th unforced error. Yet he found a way – just as he had during the French Open final earlier this month.A few minutes – and a series of inspired winners – later Alcaraz was shaking hands with his compatriot Jaume Munar having won 6-4, 6-7 (7), 7-5 in an epic that lasted a little under three hours and 30 minutes. It was the longest match at Queen’s Club since MaliVai Washington faced Mark Keil in 1991, with the second set alone taking an hour and 42 minutes. As Alcaraz pithily wrote on the BBC TV courtside...

Politics

7 h. ago Taking back control: Spain will decide which British travellers to admit to Gibraltar

Exclusive: UK visitors face extra Brexit red tape, including fingerprinting, as Rock aligns with Schengen area formalities

Politics

7 h. ago Sir Andy Murray makes most candid revelations yet, including a major clue as to why his partnership with Novak Djokovic ended

This is no ordinary evening. It is an audience with the usually reticent Sir Andy Murray and he is being unusually candid in front of an adoring crowd.

Politics

8 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

8 h. ago JK Rowling transgender controversy: Which celebrities have criticised Harry Potter author and who supports her?

As Sir Stephen Fry joins critics of JK Rowling’s trans views, The Standard takes a look at who is with her and who is not

Culture

8 h. ago Sister act Haim keep the spirit of Brian Wilson alive with an album of sunny California pop, writes Adrian Thrills

I Quit is ostensibly a break-up record, but even when Danielle, Este and Alana sing about heartache, they find it hard to stop the sun from breaking through.

Politics

8 h. ago Sir Rod Stewart explains why he's no longer friends with Donald Trump

Sir Rod also said Trump has become ‘another guy’ since becoming President

Politics

9 h. ago Wayne Lineker slams Conor McGregor over alleged Ibiza nightclub attack on close pal

Footage captured the shocking moment UFC icon Conor McGregor appeared to floor a reveller with two brutal punches in a packed Ibiza nightclub, who has now been identified as a pal of Wayne Lineker

Events

9 h. ago Thawing of relations between Pakistan and US raises eyebrows in India

Trump ends isolation of country once snubbed so badly Imran Khan had to take the subway to the UN general assemblyAfter years in the diplomatic deep freeze, US-Pakistan ties appear to be quickly thawing, with Donald Trump’s effusive welcome for Pakistan’s army chief, Gen Asim Munir, signalling a possible major reset.Once snubbed so badly that Imran Khan, a former prime minister, rode the New York subway to the UN general assembly in 2019 unescorted, Pakistan is now enjoying top-level access in Washington, including a White House lunch for Munir on Wednesday and meetings with top national security officials. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago An audience with Sir Andy includes his most candid revelations yet, including an impulse buy after a break

This is no ordinary evening. It is an audience with the usually reticent Sir Andy Murray and he is being unusually candid in front of an adoring crowd.

Events

9 h. ago Lo Pagan blast cause revealed as three people left 'seriously injured' in Spanish bar

The incident happened at the tourist bar Casa Javi Bar in Lo Pagán in the Region of Murcia as 15 people suffered injuries, including serious burns, in the huge blast

Events