42 m. ago Italian businessman tortured for weeks with chainsaw and Taser in luxury New York apartment by crypto investor, police say

John Woeltz is accused of keeping an Italian citizen captive for two weeks in his lush Manhattan apartment

Economics

45 m. ago Britain's Got Talent hit by 'fix' row as fans spot a key problem with couple's 'surprise' engagement in magician Harry Moulding's Golden Buzzer performance

Britain's Got Talent has been hit by yet another 'fix' claim after a TikTok couple got engaged during magician Harry Moulding's emotional Golden Buzzer performance.

Events

67 m. ago KSI faces backlash for 'wasting' Golden Buzzer in Britain's Got Talent semi

The guest judge was awarded Ant and Dec's Golden Buzzer - but fans didn't all agree with how he used it

Politics

84 m. ago MI5 probes Putin link to Starmer arson blitz: Spy chiefs investigate claim that Kremlin ordered attacks over UK support for Ukraine

Although no one was injured in the fires, any suggestion that the attacks on a British Prime Minister had been ordered by the Kremlin would represent an extraordinary escalation in tensions.

Events

86 m. ago Grieving family of girl, 11, who drowned at waterpark which had no signs warning of deep water say they never received an apology

Kyra Hill got into difficulty in a designated swimming area at Liquid Leisure near Windsor, Berkshire, on August 6 2022 while enjoying a birthday party.

Events

99 m. ago New rules could see housebuilders who leave sites unfinished stripped of land

Developers will have to submit annual reports showing their progress.

Politics

2 h. ago Saunas now 'the new pub' as Brits prefer stripping off to relax with pals and go on pull

Saunas have emerged as unexpected competition to the British boozer, thanks to their rise in popularity and the changing drinking habits of people under the age of 30

Politics

2 h. ago Full list of ITV Britain's Got Talent 2025 finalists including Binita Chetry and Jasmine Rice

The semi-finals have come to an end - with the final set to air next week

Politics

2 h. ago EastEnders legend Phil Mitchell tops soap poll after turning into 'violent thug'

It's official - Eastenders icon Phil 'don't mess with me or my family' Mitchell is the most loved baddie of the British soaps, beating Robert Sugden and Jack Branning at their dirty games

Politics

2 h. ago JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Proof that Labour despises Britain's middle

My mailbag has been swamped with letters from angry readers urging the Chancellor to back-track on Isa changes.

Politics

2 h. ago We have a special obligation to Afghan heroes who fought alongside Britain

Editorial: As many as 2,000 Afghan special forces soldiers have been wrongly refused sanctuary in the UK

Politics

2 h. ago Luke Littler blamed for Brits downing six million Thursday pints on new Friday night

Thursdays are the new Fridays at the pub, with the Luke Littler effect kicking in and working from home enabling hungover Brits to avoid the office after a heavy sesh

Politics

2 h. ago Pulp Fiction's Tim Roth shares nickname for Reform's Nigel Farage as he digs out Tories

Pulp Fiction star and Hollywood Brit Tim Roth revealed he liked to rhyme the Reform leader's last name with the leafy crucifer, despite his concerns for the far-right party's growing popularity

Politics

2 h. ago ITV Britain's Got Talent fans' jaws on floor as magic trick ends in proposal

Magician Harry Moulding left Simon Cowell completely speechless after an incredible magic trick

Politics

2 h. ago ITV Britain's Got Talent live proposal as Simon Cowell left speechless at baffling magic trick

Britain's Got Talent's Harry Moulding left the judges and those watching on in completely shock following his incredible magic performance which ended in a romantic proposal.

Politics

2 h. ago Elizabeth Hurley, 59, and Billy Ray Cyrus, 63, put on a loved up display as they make FIRST outing as a couple at swanky bash in Rome

The British actress, 59, and American singer, 63, strolled arm-in-arm just a month after going public with their shock and unlikely romance.

Politics

3 h. ago ITV Britain's Got Talent judge KSI booed by live audience after controversial statement

KSI has stood in as a judge for Bruno Tonioli and appeared in the last semi-final on Saturday, May 24

Events

3 h. ago ITV Britain's Got Talent's contestant health struggles exposed ahead of semi

Britain's Got Talent has been hit with health struggles ahead of tonight's semi-final as both Jerry Pop and CJ Emmons have been battling injuries and illness

Culture

3 h. ago Alan Davies: ‘I get called Jonathan Creek all the time – nowadays people think I’m James May’

The British comedian and actor on encouraging hecklers, why Will Ferrell deserves an Oscar and his love for Kylie MinogueIn your first memoir, My Favourite People and Me, you picked Kylie Minogue as one of your favourite people – but added that you stopped loving her when I Should Be So Lucky came out. To make this a question: how dare you?Ah, Kylie. She’s completely adored everywhere she goes, and I adore her as well. I fell for her when she was Charlene in Neighbours – I was a student studying drama in the 80s and the only drama that any of us cared about was Neighbours. Australian girls were the pin-ups for everybody in England. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Democracy ‘not a given’ in Britain, top political biographer Anthony Seldon warns

Sir Anthony Seldon warns ‘democracy is frail’

Events