56 m. ago Only watching these four streaming platforms means you don't need £174 TV licence

Failing to pay for a TV licence when you need one could result in a fine of up to £1,000 but people who only use these services are exempt.

Economics

72 m. ago Sydney Sweeney's 'gripping' new thriller from Alien director now streaming free

Sydney Sweeney and Julianne Moore front the new Apple TV+ thriller from producer Ridley Scott

Politics

79 m. ago Frantic hunt for gunman after Democratic lawmakers shot at their homes in 'targeted attacks'

At least three people were shot early Saturday in what authorities believe were targeted attacks at the homes of Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota.

Events

81 m. ago More migrants arrive in UK after blundering Labour minister claimed majority on small boats were women and children

More people have been spotted arriving in the UK via small boats after making the dangerous crossing of the English Channel from France after a Labour Minister had to issue the clarification.

Politics

86 m. ago Strikes on Iran ease pressure on Israel to end starvation in Gaza

Critics of war will be more reluctant to press for its end while missiles from Tehran are killing people in Tel AvivMiddle East crisis – live updatesIn the hours after Israel attacked Iran, food shipments and distribution in Gaza stopped and a French-Saudi summit meant to pave the way for wider recognition of a Palestinian state was postponed indefinitely.International pressure over starvation and civilian killings in Gaza had apparently dissipated in little more than the time it took for the smoke of the first missile strikes to clear over Tehran. Continue reading...

Events

91 m. ago Ben Ainslie’s choppy seas: SailGP, the America’s Cup and a split with Ineos

The Olympic great is rebuilding after a messy divorce with billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, all while trying to bring SailGP to the masses and win the sport’s ultimate prizeJust off Manhattan last weekend, a dozen 50ft catamarans soared across the water at speeds of up to 52mph. Navigating a precariously tight course, in the shadow of the city’s myriad skyscrapers, teams battled challenging conditions in a series of rapid, hectic races.“A lot of people don’t really know what SailGP is about,” says Sir Ben Ainslie, the four-time Olympic champion sailor. “And when they see it, it blows their mind. It’s not what anyone would think sailing is about.” Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago People are only just realising Tyson Fury's 'real name' ahead of Soccer Aid

Fury has been one of the most dominant heavyweight boxers of his generation, but his rivals have often questioned his true identity - and it's all to do with his name

Politics

1 hour ago Tooping the Colour: Prince Louis steals spotlight with toothless grin and waving at Buckingham Palace

The youngest royal gave the biggest wave to crowds outside Buckingham Palace

Politics

2 h. ago The chronic conditions that affect one in four children – and how to treat them

People often imagine the body functions at its best during childhood, but about 25 per cent of children experience chronic pain, Natoshia R. Cunningham writes

Politics

2 h. ago Family horror as people eat from saucepans in Cotswolds tourist hotspot

A family group said they left a UK tourist hotspot in the Cotswolds after just 30 minutes because they felt 'embarrassed' by people eating in saucepans and groups 'occupying' green spaces

Society

2 h. ago Northern Ireland one petrol bomb away from a racist murder, Belfast rally hears

Hundreds braved the rain to attend the anti-racism rally in the city centre.

Events

2 h. ago Australian man killed, another injured in shooting at Bali villa

The victim’s wife told police she was woken by her husband's screams before she heard multiple gunshots

Events

2 h. ago MP slams 'sickening crimes' of Rochdale grooming gang as he makes new inquiry demand

The abuse took place ‘under the noses of social workers and others who should have done far more to protect them’, a court heard

Events

2 h. ago The Latest: 'No Kings' protests spread across US as Trump gets military parade

Americans are planning to demonstrate against President Donald Trump across the U.S. on Saturday as a counterpoint to the 200,000 people expected to attend the military parade in Washington

Events

3 h. ago Air India blasted over broken planes as 'crew ban exposé' and horror failings revealed

Air India was battling an 'exceptionally poor' reputation before the horror incident that claimed the lives of all but one flight AI171 passengers - and many more people on the ground

Events

3 h. ago Devon skydiving horror as two people killed with tragedy under investigation

Two people have been killed following a tragic skydiving incident in Devon on Friday - emergency services confirmed two skydivers were pronounced dead at the scene

Events

3 h. ago Emma Raducanu Wimbledon injury update provided as tennis star withdraws from event

Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Berlin Open next week after suffering from back issues at Queen's Club, but she should still be on course to feature at Wimbledon.

Events

3 h. ago Download rockers told to take off smartwatches after moshpit ‘collisions’ cause accidental 999 calls

Police received nearly 700 false emergency alerts from Leicestershire heavy metal event last yearWhen hundreds of 999 calls came in from fans at the Download festival two years ago, the emergency services must have thought a disaster was unfolding at the three-day heavy metal gig in Leicestershire.In fact, the calls were made automatically from smartwatches and other devices worn by fans because “the tech assumed that people in moshpits had been in a collision”, according to Leicestershire police. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Download festival rockers told to take off smartwatches after moshpits spark emergency alerts

Police received nearly 700 false ‘collision’ 999 calls from Leicestershire heavy metal event in 2023When hundreds of 999 calls came in from fans at the Download festival two years ago, the emergency services must have thought a disaster was unfolding at the three-day heavy metal gig in Leicestershire.In fact, the calls were made automatically from smartwatches and other devices worn by fans because “the tech assumed that people in moshpits had been in a collision”, according to Leicestershire police. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago People just realising film star helped create WiFi and Steve McQueen invented bucket seat

What other celebs have turned creators? From Marlon Brando's drum machine to Donald Trump's bizarre claim that he invented the word 'equalise'

Politics