63 m. ago Euromillions winner could end up as rich as Adele as mammoth jackpot reaches £202m

One lucky ticket-holder could scoop the biggest lottery win ever

Economics

93 m. ago Adolescence soundtrack star's 'strange' experience after hit Netflix series

Artist AURORA whose song plays during the close of hit Netflix series Adolescence has expressed how her world has changed since writing the emotional track

Events

2 h. ago Fifa close on recognising Afghanistan women’s team but players say it is too late

Team closer to representing country four years after exilePlayers express frustration at Fifa’s slow progressFifa has cleared the way for the exiled Afghanistan women’s national team to represent the country but has been criticised for moving too slowly, four years after players fled the country when the Taliban returned to power.Football’s global governing body said it was committed to supporting players outside Afghanistan and would organise training camps, provide staff (including qualified coaches and technical and medical staff) and coordinate friendly matches. Continue reading...

Sport

2 h. ago Bloody violence erupted in busy city street with man beaten with battery in sock

Gavin Thomas, 48, and David Smith, 39, became involved in a fight in Queen Street in Cardiff city centre, which was captured on CCTV and left one of them bleeding

Events

2 h. ago Napster, now a streaming service, sells for $207m to Infinite Reality

Tech startup says it bought company once linked to music piracy to transform it into a social music platform for artistsA brand that was notoriously connected to music piracy before re-emerging as a subscription music service, has been sold to Infinite Reality for $207m.The tech startup announced on Tuesday it had bought Napster in hopes of transforming the streaming service into a social music platform where artists can connect with fans and better monetize off their work. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Rising fears of Trump tariffs pummel US consumer confidence to four

Tariffs panned by economists for sowing uncertainty that they said made it challenging for businesses to plan aheadUS consumer confidence plunged to the lowest level in more than four years in March, with households fearing a recession in the future and higher inflation because of tariffs.The Conference Board said on Tuesday that write-in responses to the survey showed “worries about the impact of trade policies and tariffs in particular are on the rise”, adding: “There were also more references than usual to economic and policy uncertainty.” Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Former Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth 'in talks' over Football Association return

Ashworth was credited as one of the driving forces behind England reaching the world cup semi-final in 2018

Sport

5 h. ago Donald Trump's leaked war chat shows his 'unreliable' team act like 'kids in playground'

Body language expert Judi James told The Mirror of the Trump administration texts: 'Group chat messaging like this reduces communication down to its most basic and unreliable level.'

Politics

6 h. ago Save almost £80 on Shark Corded Upright Vacuum Cleaner in Amazon Spring Sale

Take spring cleaning to the next level with this deal on a Shark upright vacuum cleaner

Economics

6 h. ago Westminster urged to act to reduce energy bills for those in greatest need

Scottish climate action minister Alasdair Allan called for a discounted rate to be introduced with a level of discount ‘proportionate to need’.

Science

7 h. ago Health officials warn levels of infectious disease are 'moving in the wrong direction' as cases surge in Britain

Data shows a concerning rise in a number of infectious diseases in England

Events

7 h. ago Dan Ashworth 'poised' for shock return after Manchester United sacking

Latest Manchester United news and rumours as former sporting director Dan Ashworth is in discussions over a return to the FA

Events

7 h. ago Polyamorous and monogamous relationships are equally satisfying, Australian research finds

Research’s lead author says findings could show the importance of infidelity in relationship breakdownsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian researchers say they have debunked the “monogamy-superiority myth” that one-on-one romantic relationships are better than those with multiple partners.Research published on Wednesday in the Journal of Sex Research suggests that people in polyamorous, open or “monogamish” relationships have similar levels of satisfaction to those in monogamous relationships.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Artist reveals inspiration for 'unflattering' Trump portrait that he demanded be removed

Comments artist Sarah Boardman made about her portrait of Trump when it was unveiled in 2019 have resurfaced in light of the president demanding its removal this week.

Politics

7 h. ago 'US and its NATO allies are on a collision course': Experts reveal how Europe must react to White House texts about 'bailing out pathetic free

Military experts have warned that Washington is 'frustrated' at Europe for 'not taking more ownership of security issues' and urge NATO allies to evaluate their defence spending.

Events

7 h. ago Diary written by acclaimed artist Duncan Grant sells for 17 times its estimate

The book fetched £13,750, having been expected to sell for £500-£800.

Politics

8 h. ago Molly Smith hits back at troll who claims her body is 'unrealistic' and 'everything that's wrong with the world' in shocking comments

The former Love Island star, 30, who is a qualified personal trainer, recently shared a series of bikini-clad snaps and showed off her toned abs.

Events

8 h. ago England fast bowler Josh Tongue fit again, focused and raring to go this summer

Tongue started on the comeback trail with England Lions in Australia in January.

Politics

8 h. ago Manchester United rule out copying controversial Man City ticket policy

Manchester City have introduced schemes such as flexi gold rather than issuing new season tickets but Manchester United have no plans to do the same.

Sport

8 h. ago Self Esteem Edinburgh and Glasgow ticket presale and prices: Here's how to see the singer live in Scotland

The award-winning singer is touring in support of her upcoming new album.

Economics