51 m. ago Christopher Bucktin: I watched America burn for George Floyd

For a moment, it felt like history had shifted after George Floyd's murder. America had turned a corner on accountability. But now, five years on, the country is asking: what really changed?

Events

66 m. ago Expert calls Musk’s ‘Doge’ involvement ‘one of the greatest brand destructions’

Top US marketing professor Scott Galloway says on Pivot podcast Tesla owner ‘has alienated his core demographic’The prominent US marketing professor Scott Galloway says Elon Musk’s decision to implement brutal job and spending cuts within the federal government on behalf of the Trump administration was “one of the greatest brand destructions” ever.Speaking on Friday’s episode of the popular Pivot podcast, which he co-hosts, Galloway said Trump’s billionaire businessman adviser alienated the customer base of his electrical vehicle manufacturer Tesla – one of his most important holdings – while aligning himself with a president whose allies aren’t interested in the kinds of cars the company makes. Continue reading...

Politics

73 m. ago BBC breaks silence on claims Ncuti Gatwa has been 'axed' as Doctor Who with latest statement as broadcaster refuses to confirm he will be back in the Tardis for a third series

The broadcaster posted a statement on Friday following rumours that the renowned Scottish actor, 32, would not return as the Doctor, branding the speculation 'pure fiction'.

Science

80 m. ago Biker dies in horror crash with transit van in Argyll and Bute

A 48-year-old man died at the scene on Friday afternoon.

Events

93 m. ago Taylor vs Essuman: Fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction, ring walks tonight

The ‘Tartan Tornado’ moves up to welterweight as he begins bid to become a world champion again

Sport

99 m. ago Jeremy Clarkson's pub The Farmer's Dog baffles customers over strict menu policy

The Farmer's Dog, which opened last year, has been widely praised but some diners were left unimpressed after noticing that certain items were missing from the menu

Economics

1 hour ago Billy Joel admits he has been forgetting song lyrics for at least a decade as star, 76, reveals brain disorder diagnosis and cancels all concerts

The Piano Man singer, 76, took to Instagram on Friday to share that he has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).

Science

1 hour ago Pete Doherty's Libertines bandmate issues major health update after 'toe amputation' scare

Pete Doherty's health has been a cause for concern in recent months, after the musician was warned that he risked having his toes amputated if he didn't change his ways

Politics

2 h. ago Body found in South Queensferry in search for missing blind man

The body of a man was discovered on Friday morning.

Politics

2 h. ago Chilling moment hooded woman, 39, is arrested after 18 were stabbed in Hamburg: 'I heard everyone start screaming' says eye witness

Police confirmed they had arrested a 39-year-old German female suspect in connection with the stabbing spree at Hamburg Central Station on Friday afternoon.

Events

2 h. ago Callum O'Hare hopes it's third time lucky as Sheffield United head into £200m Wembley showdown

Fate has not been kind to Callum O'Hare at Wembley for the last two years - but he hopes Sheffield United will enjoy a change of fortune in the £200million promotion shoot-out with Sunderland

Economics

2 h. ago Coronation Street's Elle Mulvaney, 22, 'is seen looking very cosy with new mystery man'

Coronation Street's Elle Mulvaney was spotted looking 'very cosy' with a mystery man at Radio 1's Big Weekender on Friday, sources claim.

Politics

2 h. ago New AI system threatens to blackmail its creator by exposing affair when told it would be taken off line

During testing of Claude Opus 4, which was released on Thursday, researchers at the artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic told it to act as though it was an assistant at a made-up company

Events

2 h. ago Trouble in paradise? Why wealthy homeowners in exclusive 'golden triangle' Cheshire village are furious over plans for riding school for SEND children

Several wealthy members of the Cheshire set in Over Peover claim that the plans threaten to turn a bridleway into a rat-run but the land's owner has blasted the village's 'nasty vocal minority'.

Society

2 h. ago Children with special needs in England may lose legal right to school support

Exclusive: Schools minister declines to rule out replacing EHCP documents as part of plans to change Send systemHundreds of thousands of children with special needs could lose their legal entitlement to extra support in schools in England under plans being considered by ministers, a move that campaigners warn could force thousands more pupils out of mainstream education.The reforms relate to education, health and care plans (EHCPs), statutory documents families have relied on for more than a decade to guarantee their children’s right to support for conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and mental health issues. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Barry Island Pleasure Park breaks silence on death of boy, 16

A spokesperson for South Wales Police said officers were called just before 5pm on Friday following reports that a boy suffered a "medical episode" at Barry Island Pleasure Park

Events

3 h. ago EU 'stands ready to defend its interests' in tariff war with Trump: Bloc demands 'respect' after US President announced 50 per cent charge on European imports

Trump made the threat amid trade talks between Washington and Brussels, warning they were 'going nowhere' and that he could impose the tariffs next month.

Politics

3 h. ago Mayfair residents blast illegal basement in £9 million townhouse as 'threat' to their homes

Owner of Grade II-listed home in one of London’s wealthiest areas has been ordered to fill in basement by Planning Inspectorate

Society

4 h. ago Jeff Margolis dies as tributes paid to Oscars director who created 'unforgettable moments'

Jeff Margolis, who won Emmys for his work as a TV producer and director, died on Friday in Tennessee, his family said. Tributes have been paid to the Hollywood legend

Events

4 h. ago Actress Diane Kruger reveals the 'ultimate gift' that changed her life

She waited until she was 42 to have a child - then found herself faced with judgmental parents. Now DIANE KRUGER is in a new TV drama about toxic playground politics.

Politics