16 m. ago Mastermind viewers fume 'what have the BBC done to this show?!' as they complain quiz has 'dumbed down' and claim 'shameful' performances are 'better suited to Tipping Point'

Mastermind viewers were left up in arms after Monday's episode of the show, ripping into 'embarrassing' performances from the contestants.

Politics

18 m. ago A torrid affair with his friend's wife, a teenage model and 'problems' with alcohol...the past that could ruin Gavin Newsom's White House bid

Newsom is well practiced in the art of the public apology. But as Democrats mull their choice for 2028 they will have to consider if it is one scandal too many.

Society

30 m. ago Polish 'stalker' who claimed to be Madeleine McCann tells court 'American psychic Fia Johansson kept her captive in US after arranging for her to appear on Dr Phil show'

Julia Wandelt said Fia Johansson also made her 'hand over' her social media accounts after promising to help her get a DNA test to prove she was Madeleine.

Events

30 m. ago ‘Things are bigger than cricket’: Blair Tickner ready to enjoy New Zealand return

The bowler has re-evaluated his life and career after his wife Sarah’s leukaemia diagnosis in 2024More than two years have passed since Blair Tickner last played for New Zealand, two years in which his life was thrown into chaos, his career into doubt, his family into crisis. “Obviously people haven’t seen me as much, but I feel like I’ve been doing all the right things for the last two years,” he said of his call-up, one game into the ODI series against England. “So nothing’s really changed. I’m still the same guy.” This is not true. So much has changed, and he is not the same guy.In May 2024, while Tickner was in England playing for Derbyshire, his wife was diagnosed with leukaemia. He received the call just before the start of a County Championship game against Sussex, but because the toss had already taken place and he had been named in the XI the ECB refused Derbyshire permission to replace him, despite their opponents having agreed that they could do so. “We tried to get mysel...

Politics

30 m. ago It's not me, it's Brexit! Rachel Reeves blames 'cost' of leaving the EU for Britain's inflation woe as she claims UK can reap 'huge benefits' from moving back closer to Brussels

The Chancellor admitted that inflation was 'too high' but said this was partly due to Britain officially severing ties with the EU almost six years ago.

Economics

35 m. ago Last flight cancelled to UK's most remote airport leaving hidden gem town stranded

A small coastal town in the north of the UK boasts a unique claim to fame - it's home to the world's shortest street. Now the street and town have been cut off by the collapse of Eastern Airways

Transport

41 m. ago Major airline's logbook bizarrely claims they killed a cockroach 'by hanging'

A maintenance log from an Air India flight has triggered amusement and debate after crew described a pest control action with the phrase 'hanged until death'.

Events

44 m. ago A federal agent's daring plan: Recruit Maduro's pilot to turn on the Venezuelan leader

A federal agent had a daring plan: persuade Nicolas Maduro's chief pilot to surreptitiously divert the Venezuelan president’s plane to a place where U.S. authorities could nab the strongman

Politics

48 m. ago Hundreds at London’s British Library go on strike, as Tate workers consider action

Hundreds at London’s British Library go on strike, as Tate workers consider action  The Art Newspaper

Events

54 m. ago DWP claimants could be 'wrongly identified' for bank account deductions

Investigators will also be able to request benefit claimants' bank account details

Economics

54 m. ago DWP alert over funds 'incorrectly deducted' from claimants' bank accounts

Officials will also be able to view people's bank statements

Economics

56 m. ago Hospital bosses in transgender row feared ‘bullying trust’ label, tribunal told

Seven nurses are bringing a claim against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

Politics

62 m. ago Greater Manchester ‘winter wonderland’ festival taking place this weekend

The event organisers are looking for volunteers to help run the festival

Politics

62 m. ago Prince Andrew latest: Andrew hosted Epstein in Royal Lodge party ‘days before his arrest’

Harvey Weinstein and Ghislaine Maxwell also attended birthday event for Princess Beatrice, new reports claim

Politics

89 m. ago How and where are asylum seekers given accommodation in the UK?

Most asylum seekers are placed in privately managed houses, flats or rooms in properties of multiple occupancy.

Events

1 hour ago Are you ready for Kunsty? Southbank Centre to turn into late

The Queen Elizabeth Hall foyer is set to become a late night cabaret bar celebrating radical and queer art

Politics

1 hour ago "Horrific" Balloch dog attack leaves beloved pooch facing stitches and surgery

The incident took place in the town earlier this month, with Australian Labradoodle Charlie left shaken following the attack.

Events

1 hour ago Warning to Sky, TNT Sports and Virgin Media users over 'dodgy' Firestick devices

Officials warned that it is taking action against those using 'dodgy' or 'fully loaded' Firesticks to illegally stream sports and paid-for content

Events

1 hour ago Man United urged to hijack Liverpool transfer as huge £20m January claim made

Manchester United did not make any additions at centre-back this summer - but they have been urged to sign Liverpool target Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.

Economics

2 h. ago Brigitte Macron 'cyberbullies' who spread rumours she was born a man lash out at being 'sent to court for tweets', asking trial 'Do you need a licence to crack a joke now?'

Ten people are facing jail time for allegedly spreading the false claims that the French First lady, 72, is a man named Jean-Michel Trogneux.

Politics