16 m. ago Pope offers gentle critique of Vatican culture in Christmas greeting reminiscent of past

Pope Leo XIV has urged Vatican cardinals to put their ambitions of power and personal interests aside and work instead on building communion

Culture

42 m. ago US farmers say Trump’s $12bn package not enough to undo damage from tariffs

Thousands of farms set to go bankrupt as grain farmers in particular hit by trade disruptions caused by price hikesDonald Trump, having promised to “NEVER LET OUR FARMERS DOWN”, appeared to come through for them this month when he unveiled a $12bn aid package. Industry leaders say thousands of farms will still go bust this year.While the US president has vowed to increase domestic farm production, and even claimed this formed a “big part” of his plan to lower grocery prices for Americans, many US farmers are grappling with mounting financial issues – compounded by Trump’s agenda. Continue reading...

Politics

64 m. ago Kate Spade reduced jewellery deal sees £205 necklace on sale for £39

The Kate Spade Dot Wrap Pendant Necklace has been reduced by 81% on Secret Sales

Economics

70 m. ago Uber and Lyft team up with Baidu to bring fully driverless taxis to London in 2026

American and Chinese partnerships join Waymo in trialling autonomous all-electric cabs in the UK from next year

Politics

1 hour ago Jake Paul chose his words carefully after darts star threatened to knock him out

The American YouTuber suffered the second defeat of his professional boxing career on Saturday at the hands of British fighter Anthony Joshua

Events

1 hour ago ‘Cue air punches and tears’: why Next Goal Wins is my feelgood movie

Continuing the series where writers pick their go-to mood-lifting films is a look back to the inspiring sports documentaryIt feels apt following a 2026 World Cup draw featuring tiny island debutants Curacao and Cape Verde to revisit Next Goal Wins, an underdog story I adopted upon first watch as if it were a team I would loyally follow for the rest of my life.The documentary chronicles the world’s (once) worst soccer team, American Samoa, and their valiant efforts to qualify for the 2014 World Cup, but to label it merely a soccer film is to overlook a perfect study of remarkable characters, circumstances and a lesser seen island life. You don’t need to be a sports fan to be uplifted here. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Boden slashes Millie Mackintosh's 'coat of dreams' that you'll 'wear all winter' by over £100

Millie Mackintosh has shared her favourite Boden winter coat that 'you'll be wearing all winter' and it's just been slashed by over £100 in the brand's early Christmas sale

Economics

3 h. ago NFL star DK Metcalf 'punches' fan during game as heated exchange explained

A Detroit Lions fan has given his side of the story after new footage emerged showing an interaction between him and DK Metcalf, in which, he was seemingly struck by the Pittsburgh Steelers star

Sport

3 h. ago Millie Mackintosh's Boden ‘coat of dreams’ you’ll be ‘wearing all winter’ is over £100 off

If you’re looking for the ultimate cosy winter coat, Millie Mackintosh has found one that ‘you’ll be wearing all winter’ - and it’s now got over £100 in the Boden Christmas sale

Economics

4 h. ago ‘You have to be ready to see it’: Abel Ferrara and Catherine Breillat on why Pasolini’s Salò is a gift that keeps giving

Pier Paolo Pasolini’s notorious film is now 50 years old, and its cavalcade of shocking cruelty and violence still leaves a stark impact on its viewers. Film-makers explain why Pasolini ‘was a saint to us’Abel Ferrara was there at the beginning. In his new memoir, Scene, the cult director describes his experience at the American premiere of Salò, the hugely controversial final film from Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini. At the beginning of the film – at which Ferrara and company arrived with wine and cheese, given its length – there were 15 people in the audience. Once the credits rolled, there were eight. “I was standing with like six people,” Ferrara says now. “And you know, two or three of those people I still see.”When it comes to Salò, it seems that you never forget your first time. The film, which has reached its 50th anniversary in 2025, is known for its seemingly endless cavalcade of cruelty and violence, leaves a stark impact on those who come across it. “We had high ex...

Politics

5 h. ago Toy touts, random spins and frantic bidding: the murky side of live auction site Whatnot

Quickfire lots fuel a booming business, but critics condemn gambling-style features and popularity with ‘scalpers’Christmas is fast approaching, the shopping days are ebbing away, and in one corner of the internet, the rush to grab highly prized Pokémon trading cards is boiling over into a competitive frenzy.“Got any cheap Mew?” asks one buyer, deploying the frantic tone of an addict, albeit one craving a rectangle depicting a creature from the all-conquering Japanese media franchise. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Smile and spritz three times: What I learned working at a Macy's perfume counter

December is a big month for fragrance sales in the U.S. Market research firm Circana says one-quarter of annual sales of high-end perfumes, colognes and other scented beauty products happen then

Politics

6 h. ago ‘Home Alone 2’ nailed holiday travel chaos, but flight rules make movie's plot less plausible today

The “Home Alone” movies turned holiday travel chaos into comedy

Events

9 h. ago Quality Street shrinkflation leaves fans outraged: 2.5kg tins with more than 100 sweets in the 1980s have shrunk to sad plastic tubs with 60 chocolates

The weight of a small plastic tub of Quality Street was cut this year to a record low of 550g containing just 60 chocolates, despite being on sale for up to £7.

Politics

11 h. ago Richard Osman’s The Impossible Fortune tops 2025 UK bestsellers list

Fantasy, mystery and psychological thriller series dominate book sales, as adult colouring also makes a comebackFantasy, mystery and psychological thriller series dominate the UK’s bestsellers list for 2025, topped by Richard Osman’s The Impossible Fortune. The fifth book in his Thursday Murder Club series secured the top position at 391,429 hardback sales.Adult colouring also had a resurgence this year: colouring books aimed at all ages made it into the top 20 chart, according to analysis by NielsenIQ BookData. Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago Brian May to play unreleased Queen song that ‘no one has ever heard’

The 78-year-old songwriter will play Not For Sale (Polar Bear) for the first time on Monday

Politics

11 h. ago Brian May to broadcast unreleased Queen track that ‘no one has ever heard’

The 78-year old songwriter will play Not for Sale (Polar Bear) for the first time during a special festive broadcast on Planet Rock on Monday.

Politics

11 h. ago For sale: A £4,200 teddy bear at Harrods made of REAL animal fur

Harrods has been slammed for selling toys made from animal fur.

Economics

12 h. ago Legendary band’s unreleased track ‘no one has ever heard’ to be played publicly for first time ahead of new album

AN unreleased track by rock legends Queen that “no one has ever heard” will be played publicly for the first time today. Guitarist Sir Brian May, 78, will broadcast Not For Sale (Polar Bear) on radio station Planet Rock. It was originally recorded during the sessions for the band’s 1974 album, Queen II, but did...

Culture

13 h. ago Avatar: Fire and Ash falls short at the box office while Biblical movie David smashes records

The third movie in the series brought in $345 million worldwide in its first three days

Events