45 m. ago Five people rushed to hospital after 'severe' blaze in Walsall and gas explosion in Bristol send homes up in flames

Emergency services were called to Walsall last night after an inferno left a two-storey, mid-terraced house completely decimated. And just seven hours later, a separate house in Bristol went up in flames.

Society

51 m. ago Princess Diana 'disguised herself in male drag' for secret night out with Freddie Mercury

A new biography claims that despite being warned that the infamous London venue was ‘not for you’, the former Princess of Wales was insistent

Politics

59 m. ago Dealer’s Choice review – Hammed Animashaun is the ace in a busted flush

Donmar Warehouse, LondonPatrick Marber’s debut play about a group of poker players brims with banter, but this pallid 30th-anniversary revival exposes its weaknessesIn 1995, two British playwrights made their debuts with all-male, six-character chamber-pieces strongly influenced by Pinter and Mamet, and set over one long, tense night in London. Jez Butterworth’s Mojo and Patrick Marber’s Dealer’s Choice proved to be superficially dazzling calling cards rather than enduring classics. Now a pallid 30th-anniversary revival of the latter reveals its weaknesses.Set in a restaurant where the manager Stephen (the Paul Bettany-esque Daniel Lapaine) and his employees Frankie (Alfie Allen), Sweeney (Theo Barklem-Biggs) and Mugsy (Hammed Animashaun) are gearing up for a late-night card game, the play brims with bants.At Donmar Warehouse, London, until 7 June Continue reading...

Economics

63 m. ago Tennis stars unable to shower and nowhere to sleep: Blackouts cause havoc at Madrid Open

The Madrid Open was plunged into chaos on Monday afternoon as a widespread power outage across Spain and Portugal left players without access to basic human necessities

Politics

65 m. ago Christie Brinkley beat off TWO famous beauties for Billy Joel's love

The night Christie Brinkley met Billy Joel is the stuff of rock 'n' roll legend. But what she has rarely discussed is the fact that she had to compete with two other famously beautiful women.

Politics

1 hour ago Darts superstar Luke Littler turns his love of kebabs into new role

Luke Littler is renowned for his love of a kebab after a long night at the oche - and the 18-year-old's expertise on the subject has seen him handed a judging role

Politics

1 hour ago Fireworks thrown at house in Scots street as police condemn 'unacceptable disorder' by gathering crowd

Police say fireworks were thrown at a property after a crowd of people gathered outside a property in Helensburgh on Monday night.

Events

1 hour ago Crossbow attacker who tried to massacre students in Christchurch

Owen Oz Lawrence posted the chilling pictures of a crossbow, two rifles and a handgun just minutes before the attack.

Events

1 hour ago Oprah as you've never seen her before! Weight loss queen, 71, debuts trendy new look at Beyonce concert

Oprah Winfrey debuted a fresh look as she attended she opening night of Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour in Los Angeles on Monday.

Politics

1 hour ago Perez Hilton weighs in on wild conspiracy theory that Kim Kardashian FAKED Paris heist as she gears up to face off against 'Grandpa Gang' in court

Perez Hilton has defended Kim Kardashian as she prepares to testify in court against the 'Grandpa Gang' who are accused of robbing her at gunpoint in Paris back in 2016.

Events

1 hour ago Scots holidaymakers 'forced to sleep on airport floor' after being 'stranded' by Ryanair

Chris Charlton, from Edinburgh, spent the night at Marrakesh Menara Airport after he and others were "stranded" by Ryanair.

Politics

2 h. ago Gary Barlow celebrates Liverpool victory with scarf on stage on new solo tour

"It's so great to be back up north it really is."

Society

2 h. ago Sick children are being treated in cupboards in Wales' 'crowded, chaotic' hospitals, medics claim

Doctors and nurses have also spoken of elderly people being treated in toilets and people dying waiting for beds in shocking testimony as they demand action from the Welsh Government to end 'corridor care'

Science

2 h. ago Sycamore Gap accused ‘revelled in news reports of what they had done’ to tree

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers are accused of driving from Carlisle to the Northumberland beauty spot in the dead of night to chop down the tree.

Politics

2 h. ago Trump's approval rating for his first 100 days revealed in shock poll as voters hammer him on the economy

The Daily Mail and J.L. Partners poll shows where voters stand on Trump's first 100 days in office and indicate where they want him to focus during the rest of his administration.

Politics

2 h. ago Camping kit list: Tried and tested camping tech to take on your outdoor adventures

Consumer technology writer Gareth Butterfield has been camping for years, and these are the gadgets he likes to take with him every time he goes away

Politics

2 h. ago FBI using polygraph tests to identify sources of internal leaks

Trump administration has been cracking down on people who leak information to the media since JanuaryThe US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said on Monday it has started using polygraph tests to aid investigations aimed at identifying the source of leaks emanating from within the law enforcement agency.“We can confirm the FBI has begun administering polygraph tests to identify the source of information leaks within the bureau,” the bureau’s public affairs office told Reuters in a statement. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Darts star Stephen Bunting shares his top tips for staying focused

With new research revealing that many Brits are struggling to manage multiple aspects of their lives, darts star Stephen Bunting shares his tried-and-tested strategies for staying focused and overcoming distractions.

Politics

2 h. ago DWP Attendance Allowance payments worth £441 for 48 conditions

Attendance Allowance is an extra amount of money designed to help older people with their daily living expenses. It is not means-tested and could help people stay independent in their own home for longer

Economics

3 h. ago Arsenal warned PSG are ‘one of most dangerous sides in world football’ ahead of Champions League showdown

PSG star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia warns Gunners to prepare for ‘top-quality’ forward line

Sport