55 m. ago Healthcare worker reveals the wildest baby name she's ever heard

An Australian healthcare worker has revealed some of the strangest names she has come across in the course of her work in a video on TikTok.

Politics

60 m. ago The Streets, Royal Festival Hall review: Mike Skinner goes high culture

The opening gig of Little Simz’ Meltdown saw Mike Skinner getting to grips with the Southbank stage

Culture

68 m. ago The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup

Awakened by Laura Elliott; Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by VE Schwab; Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang; Esperance by Adam Oyebanji; The Quiet by Barnaby MartinAwakened by Laura Elliott (Angry Robot, £9.99)A debut novel set in an apocalyptic 2055, following the development of a neural chip dispensing with the need for sleep. At first it seemed a blessing: it ramped up people’s metabolisms, made them stronger and more productive workers, but when they ignored the advice to turn it off and sleep for at least a few hours a week, they turned into ravenous monsters. Thea is one of a group of scientists who developed the chip and are now barricaded in the Tower of London, struggling to reverse the damage they have caused, when two survivors turn up seeking shelter: a silent, traumatised woman and her protector, a nameless man who shows signs of having once been Sleepless himself. Thea comes to question her own values and past actions in a dark and gripping gothic tale with e...

Events

86 m. ago SNP minister Neil Gray in fresh 'Limogate' scandal after being chauffeured to pub before Aberdeen game

Gray was driven in a taxpayer-funded limo to the Brig O’Don pub in Aberdeen before travelling to Pittodrie for a game against Livingston.

Politics

96 m. ago Man United risk repeating Alejandro Garnacho error as transfer theory hints at what must be done

Manchester United are facing a potential overhaul this summer with Alejandro Garnacho heavily tipped to leave Old Trafford, but concerns have been shared that the club are in danger of isolating several other stars

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99 m. ago BBC ends beloved sitcom Boarders – despite 'perfect' Rotten Tomatoes score

The BBC has announced a popular sitcom with a perfect rating on review site Rotten Tomatoes is coming to an end after three series, despite its rave reviews from viewers

Politics

1 hour ago Netanyahu takes his biggest gamble yet as Israel strikes Iran

The prime minister plunges the war-weary region into a fresh bout of conflict that threatens to be its most destructive

Politics

1 hour ago Liverpool agree £116m Wirtz deal, Club World Cup, Frank’s emotional farewell – football live

Football news and analysis from the around the worldThe Rumour Mill: Garnacho set for Villa? | And email YaraThomas Frank and Spurs are a good fit on paper but the north London job will be a tough one for the Dane. Frank is tactically flexible but can be a slow starter and has limited experience in managing sides competing in Europe. Plus he arrives as the love still lingers for Ange Postecoglou after the Australian delivered Tottenham’s first trophy since 2008 and the club’s first European trophy since 1984.Frank has limited experience of balancing the domestic league and Europe, the furthest he ever took Brøndby being the fourth qualifying round of the Europa League. His European record is notably poor: played 10, won three, and two of those were against Juvenes/Dogana of San Marino. His record in domestic cups, similarly, is dismal; his past history makes it unlikely a poor league season could be redeemed by other silverware – although the depth of the Spurs squad perhaps means t...

Economics

1 hour ago Police 'won't prioritise phone thefts and shoplifting' with fewer bobbies on the beat as a result of Rachel Reeves' spending review, sources claim

The Chancellor's plans for a 2.3 per cent rise in police spending between 2023-24 and 2028-29 has dismayed police leaders, who insist the funding will leave a £1.2 billion shortfall.

Economics

1 hour ago Iran says Israel’s strikes on its nuclear facilities are a ‘declaration of war’ as Trump warns of ‘even more brutal attacks’ to come – live

Israel launched overnight attack on Iran targeting nuclear sites after claiming Tehran was building nuclear warheadsFull report: Israel targets Iran’s nuclear programIsraeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed the nation, saying the IDF had targted Iran’s leading nuclear scientists working on the Iranian bomb.He said that Iran’s main enrichment facility in Natanz had been targeted.This operation will continue for as many days as it takes We are at a decisive moment in Israel’s history. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Westlife fans share concern for Mark Feehily as he hasn't been seen on Instagram in a YEAR amid health issues

Westlife fans have expressed their concern for Mark Feehily after noticing he hasn't posted on social media since June 2024 - amid his health issues.

Politics

1 hour ago LCD Soundsystem at Brixton Academy: 'beg, borrow or steal for a ticket'

James Murphy and co have their residency in Brixton underway and it is an LCD love-in

Events

1 hour ago The most exclusive WhatsApp group in the world: How the future queens of Europe have become 'royal besties' by bonding over privacy, social media and how to tell who their real friends are

Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway and Princess Catharina-Amalia, are all part of the WhatsApp group, reported The Australian Women's Weekly.

Politics

2 h. ago Family of woman who died from Covid after giving birth sues Brazilian state

Exclusive: Lidiane Vieira Frazão, a black woman from Rio, was repeatedly denied appropriate treatment as President Bolsonaro downplayed the pandemic, lawsuit saysIn the early weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic, Lidiane Vieira Frazão, 35, was expecting her second child but, even at 40 weeks pregnant, she was unable to obtain a doctor’s note to start her maternity leave.Her job as a funeral agent – at times handling the bodies of people who had died from the virus – was on the long list of “essential services” that could not be suspended during lockdown, according to a decree issued by Brazil’s then-president, Jair Bolsonaro. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Star Wars boss calms fan concern at screening of original cut disliked by George Lucas

‘Remarkable’ showing presented movie exactly how it was experienced by audiences in 1977

Events

2 h. ago We Love Green: What London can learn from the Parisian version of All Points East

From location to lineup (and a fabulously French food offering), here’s why you should sack off one of your London day festival for Paris next summer

Politics

2 h. ago Starmer 'kept in the dark' about Israel's attack on Iran amid anger over Labour's criticism of war in Gaza

In a major diplomatic snub, insiders said Benjamin Netanyahu gave the Prime Minister no notice of his plan to mount bombing raids against Iran's nuclear facilities and military chiefs last night.

Events

2 h. ago South Africa v Australia: World Test Championship final cricket, day three – live

Updates from the third day of the WTC final at Lord’sRead the latest edition of The Spin | And email GeoffThis is mine, with the Australian perspective on Pat Cummins’ remarkable day, and what influence a certain member of the nouveau landed gentry might have had.Here’s Simon Burnton with the press conference reporting, where David ‘Bedding In’ Bedingham is upbeat about knocking off the Aussies. Continue reading...

Sport

2 h. ago Air India plane crash LIVE: 'I saw people dying in front of my eyes' says miracle UK survivor of Gatwick

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits ‘scene of devastation’ as investigation into cause of disaster gathers pace

Events

2 h. ago Westlife confirm tour dates and venues for 25th anniversary amid Mark Feehily health concerns

Westlife have confirmed where they will be performing to mark their 25th anniversary - as it was revealed that Mark Feehily would not be able to perform after suffering health issues

Society