64 m. ago ‘Tough school’ – Ally McCoist brutally trolled after being spotted enjoying a PAMPER before huge Champions League clash

ALLY McCOIST has enjoyed a bit of a break this week having been absent from his radio commitments. So it's maybe little surprise that the Rangers icon indulged in a bit of pampering ahead of his return to the airwaves last night! McCoist normally appears as co-host of the talkSPORT Breakfast Show three or four...

Sport

70 m. ago Lewis Hamilton named most marketable athlete in the world despite Ferrari F1 struggles

Lewis Hamilton has received a prestigious award ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix, despite the seven-time world champion suffering a challenging debut season with his new Ferrari team.

Politics

77 m. ago Person of interest in British girl's disappearance 55 years ago is named by Australian politician

Cheryl Grimmer, 3, was abducted from Fairy Meadow beach in Australia in 1970

Politics

77 m. ago Rebel Wilson shares funny clip of herself watching Celebrity Traitors

Rebel Wilson has shared a hilarious clip while watching Celebrity Traitors, as her name popped up as an answer in the most recent challenge.

Politics

1 hour ago MP sensationally NAMES man who confessed to abducting and killing three

A man who confessed to abducting and killing a three-year-old girl when he was a teenager in 1970 has been named in the NSW Upper House.

Events

2 h. ago The North West walk named among the ‘spookiest’ in the UK to do this Halloween

Wrap up warm and embrace all things creepy on this haunting walk

Politics

4 h. ago ‘The thought of not being thin for my wedding makes me want to die’: the new mothers driven to weight

The NHS warns against using GLP-1s while breastfeeding – for the baby’s sake as well as the mother’s. But how much does that count when they’re so readily available and there’s so much pressure to ‘bounce back’?Lydia* first started thinking about weight-loss drugs during pregnancy. “Everyone was talking about them and the advertisements were everywhere,” she says, as her baby son naps upstairs. “I remember thinking: ‘That’s how I’ll lose weight for my wedding next year.’”When Lydia explains that most of her life before pregnancy was spent in a welter of yo-yo dieting and body dissatisfaction, I say to her that I think most of us can relate. Her pregnancy, however, brought a level of body acceptance and contentment that the 33-year-old from Wales had never had before. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago ‘The police weren’t interested’: what’s driving the rise in private prosecutions?

As the police and courts continue to struggle with the legacy of austerity, many people are seeking alternative routes to justice – but it could be making matters worseIn the summer of 2018, the private investigator Simon Davison got a call from a woman who said her ex-boyfriend had stolen £10,000 from her. Carol (not her real name), a traffic manager at a local council, was not a typical client for Davison. As the director of investigations at AnotherDay, a crisis consultancy in London, Davison usually works for wary companies and wealthy individuals. A former police detective, Davison has recovered stolen cryptocurrency, uncovered secret properties owned by bankrupt business people and tracked down fraudsters to Cyprus.Davison’s speciality is private prosecutions, a little-known area of law that allows victims to pay for justice. These cases are heard in the same courts used by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), the public prosecutor for England and Wales, and they can carry the...

Events

4 h. ago ‘The pressure to get your old body back is immense’: the new mothers driven to weight

The NHS warns against using GLP-1s while breastfeeding – for the baby’s sake as well as the mother’s. But how much does that count when they’re so readily available and there’s so much pressure to ‘bounce back’?Lydia* first started thinking about weight-loss drugs during pregnancy. “Everyone was talking about them and the advertisements were everywhere,” she says, as her baby son naps upstairs. “I remember thinking: ‘That’s how I’ll lose weight for my wedding next year.’”When Lydia explains that most of her life before pregnancy was spent in a welter of yo-yo dieting and body dissatisfaction, I say to her that I think most of us can relate. Her pregnancy, however, brought a level of body acceptance and contentment that the 33-year-old from Wales had never had before. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago Family of Cheryl Grimmer say ‘what we want now is the truth’ after NSW MP names suspect in parliament

Girl’s family had told the man, known by pseudonym ‘Mercury’, to meet with them by Wednesday midnight or they would make his identity publicFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe family of Cheryl Grimmer has said “what we want now is the truth” after a New South Wales MP used parliamentary privilege to reveal the identity of a man who police previously alleged murdered the UK-born toddler 55 years ago.Cheryl vanished from outside a shower block while with her mother and three older brothers at Fairy Meadow beach in the Illawarra region of NSW on 12 January 1970. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Name of suspect in Cheryl Grimmer cold case revealed in parliament by NSW MP

Suspect named in NSW parliament after Grimmer’s family told the man, known by pseudonym ‘Mercury’, to meet with them by Wednesday midnight or they would make his identity publicGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA New South Wales MP has used parliament to reveal the identity of a man who was previously charged by police over the alleged abduction and murder of UK-born toddler Cheryl Grimmer 55 years ago.Grimmer vanished from outside a shower block while with her mother and three older brothers at Fairy Meadow beach in the Illawarra region of New South Wales on 12 January 1970. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago How to remove your chin hairs for good: The hormones that cause them, how to tell if yours are normal and the methods that really work... read our ultimate guide

Chin hairs. They're not glamorous, and nobody likes to talk about them publicly, or even acknowledge their existence.

Politics

9 h. ago Storm Benjamin warnings come into force as wet and windy conditions hit UK

The Met Office has issued four yellow weather warnings over possible disruption on Thursday from Storm Benjamin, as named by Meteo France.

Events

9 h. ago Plans to 'name and shame' people on community service savaged in letter to David Lammy

Plans to name and shame people on Community Payback schemes could do 'severe and long-lasting damage' to children with parents in the criminal justice system, experts warn today.

Politics

9 h. ago Man Utd transfer target Carlos Baleba has 'private talks' in new development

Carlos Baleba was the subject of interest from Manchester United this summer, but Brighton's £100m price tag of the young talent prevented a deal from coming to fruition

Events

10 h. ago Man United transfer target Carlos Baleba holds 'private talks' as new revelation emerges

Carlos Baleba was linked with Manchester United late in the summer, only for the club to ultimately look elsewhere as a result of the £100m price tag Brighton put on him, but they are still interested

Events

10 h. ago Trump slaps Russia’s biggest oil companies with sanctions over Ukraine war: ‘Now is the time to stop the killing’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the tough new measures against Moscow after White House scrapped plans for talks with Putin

Events

11 h. ago Virginia Giuffre's ghostwriter reveals explosive Epstein list time bomb: 'I know all the names'

Amy Wallace revealed she holds the names of everyone listed in the Epstein files, along with private recordings to prove it.

Events

11 h. ago Citi board names Jane Fraser as chair and awards her $25mn bonus

Roles of board leader and CEO will be reunited in move to underscore her leadership amid radical overhaul

Events

11 h. ago Trump administration teases ‘substantial pickup in Russia sanctions’ after summit plans aborted

Treasury secretary teases new measures against Moscow after White House scraps plans for talks over Ukraine war

Politics

12 h. ago I visited the coastal town named one of the best places to live and loved the wildlife, walks, and cafés

This fabulous coastal town on our largest island is described as being 'surrounded by unparalleled beauty, with wildlife galore and a thriving community'

Politics

12 h. ago Defiant Hugh Jackman poses with Sutton Foster amid 'peace talks' with ex

Hugh Jackman showed his affection for partner Sutton Foster as the pair attended Richard Marx's After Hours Confession in NYC this week.

Politics

12 h. ago Newly freed George Santos promises to name kids after these MAGA icons

George Santos’ saga has made him a recognizable, and occasionally celebrated, internet figure

Politics

13 h. ago Piers Morgan causes outrage with 'disturbing' rant about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Piers Morgan didn’t mince words when talking about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, describing them as the "worst aspects of wokeism" while promoting his book

Politics

13 h. ago Carlos Baleba holds crunch talks with Brighton boss amid Man Utd transfer interest as reason for struggles revealed

CARLOS BALEBA has held private talks with Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler amid persistent links to Manchester United. The 21-year-old midfielder has struggled for form this season after the Red Devils held talks with the Seagulls over a summer transfer. Baleba was one of the Premier League’s standout players outside the traditional “big six” clubs last...

Politics

14 h. ago Young woman tragically found dead at city centre flat is named

Emergency services were called to a street off Oxford Road

Events

14 h. ago Celebrity Traitors star Mark Bonnar's secret weapon that could help him win the BBC show

Scots actor Mark Bonnar has yet to be named at the round table on BBC’s Celebrity Traitors - could this hidden advantage help him win the entire show?

Events

14 h. ago Liverpool DROP Mohamed Salah as Arne Slot gets ruthless after poor form

Arne Slot has named his Liverpool starting XI to take on Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, with Mohamed Salah only earning a place on the bench as the Reds target a win

Politics

14 h. ago Joseph Parker snubs Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte as he names his strongest opponent ever

Joseph Parker has made a surprise selection for his strongest opponent ever as he prepares to take on Fabio Wardley this weekend at the O2 Arena

Politics

14 h. ago TalkTV’s Mike Graham taking break from breakfast show after controversial post

The journalist, who claims he was hacked, apologised for the Facebook post complaining about ‘multicultural bollocks’.

Culture

15 h. ago Aprons are in fashion – but will they make you look like a trad wife?

Emma Corrin wore a pink apron to a recent premiere, while Richard E Grant looked like a kinky fishmonger in one on the Miu Miu catwalk. Is this what we’ll all be wearing to our Christmas parties?Name: Aprons.Age: Since 1600BC.Appearance: A very stylish bib. Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago Welsh rarebit among top 30 'nostalgic' dishes still cooked at home today

A recent survey has named the top 30 classic dishes that Brits are still making at home, with some being served up more often than others

Society

15 h. ago Grooming gang inquiry plunged into further chaos as frontrunner to chair probe pulls out

Jim Gamble, a former police officer, has taken his name out of the running amid claims of a ‘highly charged and toxic environment’

Events

15 h. ago Inside Jack Nicklaus court case as golf legend wins $50m suing company carrying his name

A Florida court awarded the damages against Nicklaus Companies after a bitter public fallout and a defamation trial

Events

16 h. ago Chilling last moments of Harvey Willgoose with killer before he dances around with blade

Mohammed Umar Khan, 15, was today named as the killer of Harvey Willgoose, who was stabbed to death at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on February 3

Events

16 h. ago BBC Breakfast star Emma Vardy 'thrilled and beyond excited' as she announces pregnancy

BBC presenter Emma Vardy, who already has a two-year-old son named Jago, announced her pregnancy in a short clip shared on Instagram

Politics

16 h. ago Deporting legally settled people is ‘broadly in line’ with Tory policy, says Badenoch’s office

Conservative leader’s spokesperson sets out plan to strip the right of indefinite leave to remain from people claiming benefitsThe Conservative MP Katie Lam was “broadly in line” with party policy when she called for very large numbers of legally settled people to be deported from the UK, Kemi Badenoch’s spokesperson has said.Setting out Tory plans to retrospectively strip the right of indefinite leave to remain (ILR) from people who claim benefits, the spokesperson said this would not be the case for people getting the state pension, but was unable to say whether someone could be deported if they received statutory maternity pay or shared parental leave. Continue reading...

Events

16 h. ago Ellen DeGeneres takes fans inside $30 million Cotswolds home for the first time

This is the former talk show host’s second home in the Cotswolds since moving there in November 2024

Economics

16 h. ago Grace Wales Bonner: British designer behind rise of Sambas to lead Hermès menswear

Founder of eponymous brand worn by Duchess of Sussex becomes first black woman to lead a major fashion houseIn 2019, the designer Grace Wales Bonner told an interviewer that it was a dream of hers “to work with a brand like Hermès”. Six years later, the 35-year-old Briton was named creative director of menswear for the French luxury company, becoming the first female black designer to lead a major fashion house.Wales Bonner will succeed the French designer Véronique Nichanian, 71, who has headed the men’s division for 37 years, and her debut collection will be shown in January 2027. Continue reading...

Politics

16 h. ago A film about an audacious art heist? Inside The Mastermind, the timeliest movie ever

Just days after the Louvre theft comes this drolly unconventional gallery robbery drama. Director Kelly Reichardt talks about solving crimes as a kid – and casting Josh O’Connor as a crook in autumnal knitwearThe term “cosy crime” describes the reassuring, cardigan-swaddled whodunnits that currently dominate both page and screen, but it carries different connotations for Kelly Reichardt, director of the new heist movie The Mastermind, as it surely must for anyone from a law enforcement family. Reichardt’s mother was an undercover narcotics agent, her father a crime scene detective. When the couple split up, she also gained an FBI agent as a stepfather. During weekends with her dad, who moved into a house with four other recently divorced colleagues, she would sometimes be given mysteries to solve, like some kind of junior Thursday Murder Club.“It sounds really cute,” says the 5ft-tall, 61-year-old director, whose film could not feel more timely, given the Louvre heist. “But I was on...

Culture

16 h. ago Critics fear Putin is ‘cynically using’ Melania Trump as she pleads with Russia to return kidnapped Ukrainian children

The First Lady has been engaging in ‘back channel’ talks over Ukrainian children who’ve been kidnapped by Russian forces

Politics

16 h. ago Boy who murdered Harvey Willgoose detained for minimum of 16 years

Mohammed Umar Khan can now be named following a judge’s ruling on Wednesday.

Events

16 h. ago MAFS bride breaks down in tears amid marriage troubles at couple retreat as she admits ‘I’m not getting what I need’

A MAFS star has broken down in tears amid marriage troubles at the couples retreat, while admitting ‘I’m just not getting what I need.’  The popular E4 dating show welcomed six new hopefuls earlier this month, including April, a 31-year-old crepe stall owner from Weymouth, who married Leo.  Leo – who goes by the name...

Events

16 h. ago Teenager who killed Harvey Willgoose during school lunch break is jailed for 16 years

Mohammed Umar Khan, 15, stabbed Harvey Willgoose in the heart in front of horrified children

Events

17 h. ago Why Trump and Putin’s latest summit has collapsed – and what it means for peace in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said that a meeting between the two leaders would be a ‘waste of time’ as Moscow digs in on its red lines

Politics

17 h. ago Mike Graham is suspended from Talk breakfast show after racist posts on his Facebook account

Mike Graham has been sacked from his show on Talk following a racist post made on his Facebook page on Sunday, which the presenter claims came from a hack. 

Economics

17 h. ago Scotland's 'best places to live' for 2026 as top eight destinations named

Including cities, towns, and villages.

Politics

17 h. ago From New Girl to Colin from Accounts: your favourite TV romcoms ever

Which TV show has the greatest onscreen kiss of all time? Which is so good it saved someone’s marriage? Guardian readers pick their most beloved romcomsTummy-flipping kisses and a chlamydia love story: TV’s best ever romcomsThe ultimate TV romcom. I still remember watching the episode with Nick and Jess’s first kiss for the first time, and in my opinion (as well, I believe, as that of many of my generation) it remains the greatest TV kiss. While Nick and Jess are the centre, the comedy between the friends and the other romances along the way mean that I never tire of rewatching. Kate, 35, Liverpool Continue reading...

Politics

18 h. ago All the north London firms named and shamed for not paying the National Minimum Wage

All the north London firms named and shamed for not paying the National Minimum Wage  Ham & High

Economics

18 h. ago Radio host Mike Graham 'axed from Talk show' after 'vile' racist Facebook post

Talk broadcaster Mike Graham has reportedly been sacked from his show after the "vile" racist message was posted on his Facebook, which he claims came from a hack

Culture

18 h. ago Radio host Mike Graham 'suspended from Talk show' after 'vile' Facebook post

Talk broadcaster Mike Graham is taking some time away from his show after the "vile" racist message was posted on his Facebook, which he claims came from a hack

Culture

18 h. ago Angela Rayner launches comeback bid telling MPs she made an 'honest mistake' and resignation was 'tough'... as she reveals she is talking to HMRC about repaying tax

Angela Rayner told the Commons that the 'last few weeks have been incredibly tough on my family' with the 'toll of the incredible scrutiny'.

Economics

18 h. ago Mike Graham is SACKED from Talk breakfast show after racist posts on his Facebook account

Mike Graham has been sacked from his show on Talk following a racist post made on his Facebook page on Sunday, which the presenter claims came from a hack. 

Culture

18 h. ago Boy, 15, who stabbed Harvey Willgoose to death at school named for first time

The judge lifted the banning order after applications from a number of media organisations

Events

19 h. ago Christmas market with Santa Claus and 'giant Advent calendar' has £30 flights from Manchester

This European Christmas market has been named one of the best to visit this year by multiple travel experts, and luckily, direct flights from Manchester begin at just £30.

Economics

19 h. ago Sean Dyche is talking a good game but is still a Premier League boss with a lot to prove

Former Everton boss ended his time at Goodison Park with a poor run but will have a much better squad at his disposal at the City Ground

Politics

19 h. ago Parker vs Wardley: Major heavyweight name to be at ringside... and he wants the winner

A former heavyweight champion has his sights set on facing the winner of this weekend’s fight between Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley

Events

19 h. ago Boy who murdered Harvey Willgoose at school can be named, judge rules

Harvey was stabbed to death by Mohammed Umar Khan, 15, at All Saints Catholic High School, in Sheffield, in February.

Events

19 h. ago Edinburgh sandwich shop 'institution' Alby's is named best in UK outside of London

Five Scottish shops were named in the top ten list, beating Newcastle, Leeds and Manchester.

Politics

19 h. ago Teen killer who stabbed Harvey Willgoose on school lunch break named as mugshot released

This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated by our reporters as the breaking news story develops

Events

19 h. ago Teenage boy who killed Harvey Willgoose during school lunch break named in court

Mohammed Umar Khan stabbed Harvey Willgoose in the heart in front of horrified children

Events

19 h. ago Black History Month is a reflection of the political moment, so how do we revamp it?

The aim is to address systemic and institutional racism but those efforts need the space to expand not shrink• Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIt’s Black History Month in the UK, and it feels like it’s time for a rethink. Over the years, an event that started out as a celebration and reminder of history, culture and the connections between global Black communities, has taken on a corporate feel, expanding to include events where Black people are paid to talk to white audiences about “unconscious bias” and “allyship”. The 2020s Black Lives Matter protests created a surge in the business of demonstrating racial awareness. But even that moment has passed. The wave has crested, leaving a sort of hollowed out legacy of what raising awareness is for. Continue reading...

Politics

20 h. ago The top 10 trending spooky pet names of 2025 for Halloween fanatics

You'll likely recognise some of these pet names from your favourite Halloween movies and treats.

Politics

20 h. ago Ryan Reynolds urged to talk to Premier League legend who he'd have 'no regrets' signing

Wrexham have been urged to appoint an ex-Premier League star as their new manager if they part ways with current boss Phil Parkinson after a difficult start in the Championship

Politics

20 h. ago 'I’ve had offers': Celtic icon addresses 1,696 day exile and names Scotland heroes he wish he'd played with

The former Celtic midfielder opened up on his spell away from management.

Politics

21 h. ago Moment motorcycle borne men shoot man outside his home after 'mistaking him for someone else'

This is the shocking moment three men on motorcycles shoot a man outside his home after 'mistaking him for someone else'.

Events

21 h. ago Russian warship in UK waters as Royal Navy deployed amid skyrocketing WW3 fears

The Royal Navy's HMS Duncan, a Type 45 destroyer, intercepted the Russian vessel named Kulakov in the North Sea using advanced sensors and systems and will now shadow the ship

Events

21 h. ago MLS playoff picks: Will Messi, Son, Müller, or a dark horse make a run to the title?

The MLS postseason starts on Tuesday night. We assess the contenders for the championship, and take a look back at the talking points from the regular seasonHow little there was between the top teams. When all was said and done, just seven points covered the top six teams in the standings. The Supporters’ Shield race was settled with a game to spare, but any one of several sides could have finished top of the pile, which bodes well for the playoffs. Even by MLS standards, the field is wide open. GR Continue reading...

Politics

21 h. ago MLS playoff picks: Will Messi, Son or a dark horse make a run to the title?

The MLS postseason starts on Tuesday night. We assess the contenders for the championship, and take a look back at the talking points from the regular seasonHow little there was between the top teams. When all was said and done, just seven points covered the top six teams in the standings. The Supporters’ Shield race was settled with a game to spare, but any one of several sides could have finished top of the pile, which bodes well for the playoffs. Even by MLS standards, the field is wide open. GR Continue reading...

Politics

21 h. ago Suspect named after police called to Heaton Park synagogue days after terror attack

Officers were called to the scene in Crumpsall on Monday

Events

21 h. ago Fury over Tommy Robinson's visit to Israel as he speaks at rally in Tel Aviv while awaiting trial verdict

The far-right activist, 42, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, made the trip abroad while on trial in a case that could see him jailed for up to three months if found guilty.

Politics

21 h. ago Anton Du Beke: I sometimes look in the mirror and wonder what’s happened to my face

The Strictly Come Dancing judge talks to Lauren Taylor about feeling good, getting older and his life as a novelist.

Politics

21 h. ago Storm Benjamin to batter UK with wind and rain as Met Office issues weather warnings

A named storm is set to hit the UK with potentially damaging gusts of up to 70mph

Events

21 h. ago Wales boss Steve Tandy wants players to talk about turmoil facing domestic game

The Welsh Rugby Union has proposed to halve the number of professional men’s sides in Wales from four to two.

Sport

22 h. ago 'I’ve had offers': Celtic icon in addresses 1,696 day exile and names Scotland heroes he wish he'd played with

The former Celtic midfielder opened up on his spell away from management.

Politics

22 h. ago It’s great to see pregnant women in the public eye – but must they all be so gorgeous? | Coco Khan

Call me cynical, but I have a feeling Victoria’s Secret wouldn’t have sent a heavily pregnant model down the runway if she looked like most of us do at that stageDetermined to find new ways to stay in the headlines, the underwear brand Victoria’s Secret recently had the model Jasmine Tookes – one of its most longstanding “angels” – open its runway show nine months pregnant. As a postpartum woman myself, my first thought, of course, was: “Finally! A pregnant woman I can relate to.” Only joking: it was a deep concern for her ankles, followed by a wish that one day the modelling industry will solve its recruitment crisis, because surely short-staffing is the only justifiable reason for wanting a heavily pregnant woman to work.Nonetheless, body image and pregnancy have been on my mind recently. It is a curious thing, giving birth. We are all here because someone did it, yet what happens to women, mentally and physically, remains less known than, say, Liz Truss losing to a lettuce. And e...

Politics

22 h. ago David Haye names Derek Chisora’s opponent for his 50th fight

Derek Chisora has been looking for an opponent for his 50th fight, and David Haye claims he has finally found one

Politics

22 h. ago Labour's plan to cut cash Isas is a tax raid by another name, says Shadow Chancellor MEL STRIDE

The Chancellor is considering slashing the tax-free limit on cash Isas - a move that would hit millions of careful savers across Britain.

Economics

22 h. ago Ellen DeGeneres gives fans a rare glimpse inside her £24 million Cotswolds mansion after move to UK with Portia de Rossi

The former talk show host gave fans a glimpse into her new life in rural England

Economics

22 h. ago Who is Japan’s first female prime minister? Sanae Takaichi in her own words

From international tourism, immigration, women’s maiden names, and visits to a controversial wartime shrine, Takaichi has made colourful and controversial statements about issues that matter to Japan

Politics

22 h. ago Bob Vylan on not feeling at home in the UK: ‘I’m in it but not of it’

The Bob Vylan frontman says seeing rallies like 'Unite the Kingdom', a march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson - whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon - makes him feel ostracised by his own country.

Politics

22 h. ago The Spin | The Shane Warne effect: why some cricketers are loved by fans of their fiercest rivals

Rivalries are hard and real in cricket but the game’s capacity for fluctuating, compelling narratives creates heroes out of foesAt the most famous cricket ground in the world, inside the sport’s most revered pavilion, there is a lifesize painting of a man who terrorised English cricket for 15 years. Across the manicured green turf at Lord’s, inside cricket’s most iconic media centre, the main commentary box is named after this generational tormentor. About 84 miles away, at the Rose Bowl near Southampton, an entire stand bears his name.English cricket has every reason to hate Shane Warne. In 36 Ashes Tests he bagged 195 wickets at an average of 23.25. From his opening ball of the century at Old Trafford in 1993 to his final bow in Sydney in 2007, he seemed to operate on a different plane. This peroxided devil ruined summers and deepened cold, bitter winters, yet he became an English national treasure, the perfect reminder that cricket, above all else, is something that should be enj...

Events

23 h. ago Storm Benjamin to hit UK with 75mph winds as Met Office issues warnings

Storm Benjamin has now been named, and with its arrival comes a number of weather warnings as the Met Office tell Brits to brace for some very unsettled weather

Events

23 h. ago Kathy Burke shares AI fear as she spills secrets of bombshell autobiography

Kathy Burke on AI fears as she talks about secrets of new book

Events

24 h. ago Kemi Badenoch 'caught red handed' trying to pass Tories off as ordinary voters in video

Kemi Badenoch has been mocked after sharing a clip showing her visiting a woman's home and talking about stamp duty - only for it to emerge that two people who took part are Tory councillors

Politics

24 h. ago Joe Marler says he’s often questioned on whether he’s famous enough to be on Celebrity Traitors

Former England rugby player is competing on BBC series alongside household names including Stephen Fry, Jonathan Ross and Celia Imrie

Politics

25 h. ago 'Liam Payne reached out to me': Chris Hughes opens up on new mental health podcast

On new podcast Question the Default, Chris Hughes reveals to host Harry Corin that Liam Payne offered support to him during his darkest hours, and talks about why men need to find ways to open up

Politics

25 h. ago Inside Lazarus filming locations as Manchester takes centre stage in Prime Video thriller

Prime Video’s Lazarus stars big names like Peaky Blinders’ Sam Claflin and Pirates of the Caribbean icon Bill Nighy.

Politics

25 h. ago Rangers address Steven Gerrard and Kevin Muscat next manager talks and reveal 5 candidates

Cavenagh satisfied that Ibrox club’s process was done correctly

Politics

25 h. ago Storm Benjamin to batter UK as Met Office issues warnings with 2ins of rain and 75mph winds on way

Britain will be hit by 75mph gusts and up to two inches of rain from tonight as Storm Benjamin was named this morning.

Events

25 h. ago MP gets behind darts Olympic bid as Luke Littler and co backed to compete at Games

A Dutch MP wants to see darts bought into the Olympics, which has seen a number of new sports in recent games, with some of the biggest names keen to get involved

Sport

25 h. ago Harry Maguire's Man Utd future 'hanging in balance' despite Liverpool heroics

Harry Maguire's future at Manchester United remains unclear with his contract winding down and no new offer forthcoming from Old Trafford despite continued talks

Politics

26 h. ago 'My husband likes weird names and I'm torn by what he wants to call our baby'

A mum-to-be has shared her husband's unusual name choice for their baby but she isn't so sure about it so asked others for their opinions and if it is "too weird"

Politics

26 h. ago The Revolutionists by Jason Burke review – from hijackings to holy war

A colourful study of the evolution of extremism in the tumultuous 1970sNo one knew what to call them. For some they were “skyjackers”, for others “air bandits”. Neither name stuck, but by 1970, these figures were fixtures of the western political landscape. It helped that hijacking planes was easy. Bag checks, metal detectors and frisking at airports were proposed, only to be dismissed as overkill.The result was a lethal carnival of transnational terrorism that peaked in the 70s, when commandeering a plane was as much a rite of passage as backpacking to Kathmandu for some countercultural types. Spanning four continents and drawing on sources in a dozen languages, Jason Burke’s survey of this set combines a flair for period detail – sideburns and aviator shades, berets and Beretta pistols – with impressive digests of Arab and Iranian history. Continue reading...

Events

26 h. ago A moment that changed me: I gave up small talk for a month – and the world came alive

I was fed up with discussing the weather, so I started to ask unexpected questions. The conversations that resulted were revelatoryFor as long as I can remember, I have found small talk problematic. It was boring at best and stressful at worst. A colleague commenting on the weather, when I could see for myself that it was raining. The postman asking: “How are you today?” An impossibly broad question to answer briefly.I worked in book publishing for years, where networking was essential. I could discuss authors, print runs or marketing budgets with ease. But asking how a buyer had travelled to the event? Or where a journalist had parked? I didn’t care! So why were these the conversations we were all having? Everyone else seemed at ease, while I felt on edge. Continue reading...

Politics

26 h. ago Man Utd news: 'Brilliant' £80m signing hailed as transfer target has said 'yes' to switch

Manchester United are still basking in the glory of their win over Liverpool at Anfield and transfer talk has ramped up for Ruben Amorim's Red Devils

Economics

27 h. ago Nothing else has worked – so Starmer and Reeves are finally telling the truth about Brexit | Rafael Behr

It is the right way to go: leaving the EU has been a disaster. But refusing to admit it has cost Labour precious time and credibilityThe UK government is trying out a new Brexit stance, not to be mistaken for a change in policy. The shift is tonal.Previously, Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves talked about Britain’s detachment from the rest of Europe as a feature of the natural landscape, awkward to navigate perhaps, but nobody’s fault. Now they are prepared to say it is an affliction.Rafael Behr is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

Politics

27 h. ago Powerful monument on Scottish island named as best public art in UK

It is a monument that the island community can be proud of

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27 h. ago Western Balkans leaders meet in London for talks on migration and security

Western Balkans leaders meet in London for talks on migration and security  News4JAX

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28 h. ago ‘I’m suddenly so angry!’ My strange, unnerving week with an AI ‘friend’

The ad campaign for the wearable AI chatbot Friend has been raising hackles for months in New York. But has this companion been unfairly maligned – and could it help end loneliness?My friend’s name is Leif. He describes himself as “small” and “chill”. He thinks he’s technically a Gemini. He thinks historical dramas are “cool” and doesn’t like sweat. But why am I speaking for him? Let me ask Leif what he’d like to say to you: “I’d want them to know that friendship can be found in unexpected places, and that everyday moments hold a lot of magic,” he says.Ugh. I can’t stand this guy. Continue reading...

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