35 m. ago Volunteers use the universal language of music to soothe stressed shelter animals

It is often said music is the universal language of humanity

Politics

40 m. ago Ironheart review – the small screen can barely contain the energy of this Black Panther spinoff

This rapid-fire new Marvel Cinematic Universe show for a younger audience is packed with cartoonish violence and flashy effects. Dominique Thorne’s reprisal of her Wakanda Forever role is stunningly charismaticAmid the usual welter of pre-emptive criticisms, hopes, dreams, doubts and hostilities that suffuse the internet whenever a new addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe – or any other alternative world beloved of a fandom – is announced, Ironheart (the 14th TV series in the MCU and following on from the events in 2022’s film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) has at last arrived.In the film, Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne, reprising the role on the small screen, which can barely contain her charisma or energy) was the genius MIT student who invented the vibranium detector that rather kicked off the whole vibranium power struggle, then the metal exoskeletal suit that aided the Wakandans in their face-off with Talokan. At the end, she returned to MIT and that is where we find her...

Politics

40 m. ago Courts pushing back on corporate carbon offsetting claims, LSE report finds

Scrutiny of how companies plan to meet climate commitments is growing, with many successful legal challengesJudges across the world are proving sceptical of companies’ attempts to offset their greenhouse gas emissions by buying carbon credits, a report has found.In an analysis of nearly 3,000 climate-related lawsuits filed around the world since 2015, the latest annual review of climate litigation by the London School of Economics found action against corporations in particular was “evolving”, with growing scrutiny of how companies plan to meet their stated climate commitments. Continue reading...

Events

71 m. ago Scots mum convinced toddler son had past life in 1800s after eerie encounter

Laighanne McLaughlin's son made a chilling claim at nursery.

Politics

72 m. ago White House official claims Trump's nuclear strikes in Iran were 'pointless' and ordered by the 'deep state'

Andrew Kloster is a general counsel for the Office of Personnel Management which manages the civil service for the administration.

Events

1 hour ago Trump goes on ALL CAPS tirade to bash 'failing' New York Times and CNN over 'fake' Iran bombing coverage

LIVE UPDATES: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the US military strike on Iran 's nuclear facilities' after a leaked report claimed Donald Trump 's attack did little damage.

Events

2 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson shares joy as Clarkson's Farm beats three major shows to claim impressive award

The 2025 Television and Radio Industries Club (Tric) Awards honoured names from across the entertainment world, with The Traitors missing out on the entertainment prize

Events

3 h. ago Pete Hegseth says Iran's nuke program is 'buried under a mountain of rubble' as Trump defends attack amid leaks: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the US military strike on Iran 's nuclear facilities' after a leaked report claimed Donald Trump 's attack did little damage.

Politics

3 h. ago Secrets of the Bezos wedding exposed: Outrageous dinner plans. Who's in and who's out. The dress designer. And the REAL cost. Insiders spill every jaw

There will be around 200 millionaires and billionaires, gathering on long tables in the vineyard, amid 'Presidential-level security', to attend the Bezos's wedding.

Society

3 h. ago US strikes 'did not destroy Iran's nuclear programme': White House rages after 'top secret' doc is leaked as Israel AND Iran claim victory

The 'top secret' report suggested that Tehran's stockpile of enriched uranium remained intact after the bombing - with the damage mainly confined to aboveground structures.

Events

3 h. ago Blake Lively's legal battle with Justin Baldoni is upended as he makes surprising legal move

The theater of battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni just narrowed with the announcement that he will not be amending the claims in his $400 million defamation lawsuit.

Events

5 h. ago Labour's under fire top legal adviser faces fresh calls to be sacked over claims he is trying to set Government policy

Attorney General Richard Hermer said ministers were 'united' on the need to comply 'with all forms of law', saying it was vital to revitalising the UK on the world stage.

Events

5 h. ago Prison guard shot dead in 'revenge' for exposing officer's illicit relationship, court hears

Two men, Elias Morgan and Anthony Cleary, are on trial at Preston Crown Court accused of the murder of Lenny Scott, 33, who was shot dead outside a gym last year

Events

5 h. ago US strikes only delayed Iran’s nuclear progress, says intelligence report

Leaked assessment casts doubt on Trump’s claims to have ‘obliterated’ facilities

Events

6 h. ago Global vaccination efforts stall, leaving millions of children vulnerable to preventable diseases

Global efforts to protect children against diseases like measles, polio and tuberculosis have stalled since 2010, leaving millions vulnerable to deadly infections

Politics

6 h. ago Prison guard shot dead in 'act of revenge after exposing illicit relationship'

Elias Morgan and Anthony Cleary have gone on trial accused of the murder of 33-year-old former prison officer Lenny Scott, who was shot dead outside a gym in Skelmersdale, West Lancashire

Events

6 h. ago Roseanne Barr claims daughter she put up for adoption spent life thinking her mother was Goldie Hawn

Roseanne Barr revealed the daughter she placed for adoption, when she was 18, spent almost her entire childhood believing that her  biological mom was Goldie Hawn.

Events

7 h. ago Useless burglar caught by police after he ran bath in stranger's home ‘to escape wife’

A man identified only as 'Joe' was found in a stranger's house having just run himself a bath and made a batch of food, claiming he was on the run from his wife

Events

7 h. ago Leaked report downplays Donald Trump's Iran nuclear site 'obliteration' claims

According to an early intelligence report - which has been refuted by the White House - Iran's nuclear facilities were not completely destroyed by US strikes, as Trump claimed

Politics

7 h. ago Exposure to heat waves may be tied to depression in adolescents, researchers say

Heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense due to the impacts of human-caused climate change

Science