2 h. ago Olivia Nuzzi lands prized Vanity Fair gig after secret relationship with married RFK Jr. cost her New York Magazine job

The 32-year-old was announced as the new West Coast editor of the prestigious publication as part of a spate of new hires

Society

2 h. ago The Lady from the Sea review – Andrew Lincoln and Alicia Vikander make waves in magnificent rewrite

Bridge theatre, LondonIbsen’s mysticism and mermaids are thrown out as director Simon Stone amps up the 1888 play’s psychological intensity with his eco-focused updateWriter-director Simon Stone is known for his rock’n’roll takes on the classics. This is a characteristically high-octane version of Ibsen’s play: loud, modern and led by screen stars Alicia Vikander and Andrew Lincoln. Yet his script, again created in the rehearsal process, retains all of Ibsen’s layers and adds some of its own in the updating.All mystical talk of the sea and mermaids is excised. The production brings a sharply lit realism to the privileged yet complex family at its heart that seems to be slowly drowning: Ellida (Vikander), as the young, second wife of neurologist Edward (Lincoln), is caught between life with her husband and a long lost, formative ex-lover, Finn (Brendan Cowell), who makes a reappearance. Ellida’s stepdaughters, Hilda (Isobel Akuwudike) and Asa (Gracie Oddie-James), are trying to stay ...

Politics

4 h. ago Made in Chelsea star quits after seven years and has already filmed final scenes

Miles Nazaire has confirmed he won't be returning to Made in Chelsea after seven years after telling fans "I always promised myself that when I reached 30 I'd step away"

Sport

4 h. ago ‘I’ve got an eating disorder it made me nervous’: Kadeena Cox walks Oxfam’s London Fashion Week runway

The Paralympian walked alongside Sam Ryder and Katie Piper.

Politics

5 h. ago All hail the 'Queens': Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Stephanie Mills restart their tour

Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills have launched the second leg of their tour, “The Queens: 4 Legends

Politics

5 h. ago Packed out events help move plans for statue of Tommy Gemmell in Craigneuk one step closer

A fun-filled golf day, held at Wishaw Golf Day was followed by a tremendous dinner-dance at Dalziel Park which was also attended by Tommy’s family and friends, former Lisbon Lion team-mate Jim Craig and former Celtic players and famous fans.

Politics

5 h. ago Luke Littler says he is ‘taking a step back’ to focus on ‘something he loves’ in cryptic video message

Luke Littler has announced that he will be “taking a step back” in order to pursue “something he loves”.

Politics

6 h. ago Davide Ancelotti learns Botafogo fate after next Rangers manager speculation ramped up

The Italian was interviewed for the Gers job last summer prior to Russell Martin's arrival

Politics

6 h. ago Claims of 'violence' at housing construction site as police probe assault

A developer said residents were 'continually seeking ways to obstruct any site work, every step of the way'

Events

8 h. ago Humiliating state of Joe Biden finances revealed: Unwanted president can't get a paid job and will likely die in debt

As he struggles to find his post-presidential feet there seems little prospect of Joe Biden, 82, getting help from some of his Democratic friends.

Politics

8 h. ago Luke Littler retirement hint stuns darts as star says 'I'm taking a step back'

Luke Littler has taken the darts world by storm in the last two years but the 18-year-old has sent fans into a frenzy with a cryptic social media post on Thursday

Politics

8 h. ago Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert who is the next to be silenced? | Moira Donegan

When a regime can use the power of the law to punish speech because it does not like that speech, then speech is not freeJimmy Kimmel, the late-night host, had his show suspended “indefinitely” from ABC on Wednesday after the Federal Communications Commission, the US’s broadcast media regulator, threatened the television network.The FCC threats came in retaliation for comments Kimmel made on his show regarding Charlie Kirk’s death and the Trump administration’s response to it. “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the Maga gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel began.Moira Donegan is a Guardian US columnist Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Luke Littler to 'take step back from darts' as reigning World Champion makes announcement

Reigning World Darts Champion Luke Littler has announced he will be taking a step back from the sport in a shock social media video - but not everything is at it seems

Politics

8 h. ago Airdrie Town Hall to welcome back Scots comedian Gary Meikle as part of his new tour

Step into the wonderfully chaotic mind of the award‑winning Glaswegian funnyman on October 19.

Society

8 h. ago Luke Littler makes shock announcement as darts sensation 'taking a step back'

Luke Littler has taken the darts world by storm since bursting onto the scene in 2024, but the 18-year-old has now sent fans into a frenzy with a cryptic social media post

Events

9 h. ago UN needs to cut $500m from 2026 budget and lose 20% of staff after US funding reductions

Job losses and global reorganisation expected amid Trump administration’s slashing of funding and ‘UN80’ reviewThe UN will need to cut $500m (about £370m) from next year’s budget and lose 20% of its staff as it struggles to cope with a massive reduction in funding by the Trump administration.The plan, in gestation since Donald Trump started cutting his foreign aid budget, is likely to involve an initial minimum 3,000 job cuts out of a 35,000-strong main workforce. The overall UN core or regular budget would be cut from $3.7bn to about $3.2bn next year. It means reductions of 15.1% in resources and 18.8% in posts in the regular budget compared with the 2025 budget. Continue reading...

Economics

9 h. ago UN faces $500m budget cut and 20% job losses after big drop in US funding

Core budget to fall to $3.2bn next year and initial minimum 3,000 job cuts expected amid streamlining processThe UN will need to cut $500m (about £370m) from next year’s budget and lose 20% of its staff as it struggles to cope with a massive reduction in funding by the Trump administration.The plan, in gestation since Donald Trump started cutting his foreign aid budget, is likely to involve an initial minimum 3,000 job cuts out of a 35,000-strong main workforce. The overall UN core or regular budget would be cut from $3.7bn to about $3.2bn next year. It means reductions of 15.1% in resources and 18.8% in posts in the regular budget compared with the 2025 budget. Continue reading...

Economics

9 h. ago Release date for Baby Steps and when you can play the ragebait walking simulator

Bennett Foddy, the creator of Getting Over It, is back with a new game that's set to be just as frustrating – Baby Steps. Here's everything you need to know about the release date

Politics

9 h. ago Steven Gerrard 'will be interested' in Wrexham job as new Phil Parkinson verdict delivered

Bryan Robson says Steven Gerrard could be tempted to become Wrexham's next manager if Phil Parkinson goes, but insists the current boss deserves more time to turn results around

Society

10 h. ago Holidaymakers can stay in Omaze winners’ mansions in the Lake District and Bath from £77

Ever dreamt of stepping foot inside some of the incredible houses won through the Omaze prize draws? Well, now you can, as a couple of them are available to book

Economics