19 m. ago Iconic Star Wars and Indiana Jones visionary Drew Struzan has died at 78

The devastating news about the legend beloved by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas was announced on his official Instagram account on Tuesday.

Events

31 m. ago Bradley Cooper on how his new film was ‘directly’ influenced by British humour

Is This Thing On?, directed by Cooper, is part-inspired by the life of British comedian John Bishop.

Culture

39 m. ago The picturesque north west Christmas Market hailed 'better than Manchester' with a Santa's Grotto

Dates have been confirmed for the return of the "underrated" Christmas Markets that some say rival Manchester

Politics

57 m. ago Meghan says ‘I needed to see my babies’ as she tells of Archie and Lili reunion

The duchess flew from Paris to LA for just one day, instead of heading straight to New York.

Politics

74 m. ago Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell reveals she used to 'beat herself up if she ate too many calories' and would wake up 'feeling guilty' after the weekend in candid confession

The former track-and-field star, 59, remains the only female British athlete to have held the Olympic, World, European, and Commonwealth titles at the same time.

Politics

82 m. ago A team of artisans brings Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ to life

In “Frankenstein,” metaphors are hard to resist

Politics

88 m. ago Big Brother evictee Cameron B reveals the house were 'confused and in shock' after George's removal from the show following repeated warnings for 'offensive language'

Cameron, 25, was the third housemate to be evicted from this year's show after losing out to Richard and Elsa in the public vote, having racked up four nominations.

Events

89 m. ago Ben Jennings on Donald Trump declaring peace in the Middle East – cartoon

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Politics

2 h. ago SARAH VINE: I know what pathetic Prince Andrew must do next... and it might even salvage some of his reputation

Following further damning revelations about the Duke of York's relationship with the late Jeffrey Epstein, the question is once again on everyone's lips: how do you solve a problem like Prince Andrew?

Politics

2 h. ago Foundations want to curb AI developers' influence with $500 million aimed at centering human needs

Ten philanthropic foundations are committing $500 million across the next five years to place human interests at the forefront of artificial intelligence's rapid integration into daily life

Economics

2 h. ago 'We faced death countless times... at last we can heal together': Former hostage Noa Argamani posts emotional first message after being reunited with her 'Romeo', thanks Trump and declares: 'We won'

The couple were cruelly ripped apart from each other on October 7, 2023, and taken hostage by Palestinian militants, were pictured on Monday embracing for the first time in two years.

Events

3 h. ago Alec and Stephen Baldwin escape injury after their vehicle hits a tree in New York

Alec Baldwin and his younger brother Stephen escaped injury when their vehicle struck a tree in New York

Events

3 h. ago Renowned Irish trio Cua set to play Coatbridge as part of UK tour

Multi award-winning group will appear at the town’s 50rpm group's base in The Georgian Hotel on October 24.

Politics

3 h. ago ‘Under 5ft 5in? Forget about being a prince!’ How the Royal Ballet is kicking out the old rules

What will the ballet dancer of the future look like? We visit the hunting lodge where the next generation are being trained – and find huge changes are under wayIt’s an idyllic autumn day in leafy Richmond Park, London, where a grand Georgian hunting lodge houses the Royal Ballet school. Enter through the classical columns and it feels like a bubble away from the world. “I was on a video call with my son,” says the school’s artistic director, Iain Mackay. “He said, ‘Where are you? Hogwarts?!’” This is indeed a place of magic for children who come here, hoping to follow in the footsteps of generations of leading dancers. They touch the middle finger of Margot Fonteyn’s statue for luck as they pass, the bronze rubbed shiny by their superstition.Getting a place at the school, founded in 1926 by the formidable Ninette de Valois, is a huge achievement. Two years ago, 40 students were accepted from more than 1,000 applications (all on merit – 90% are supported by bursaries). Mackay, 45, a...

Politics

3 h. ago ‘Under 5ft 5in? Forget about being a prince!’ How the Royal Ballet school is kicking out the old rules

What will the ballet dancer of the future look like? We visit the hunting lodge where the next generation are being trained – and find huge changes are under wayIt’s an idyllic autumn day in leafy Richmond Park, London, where a grand Georgian hunting lodge houses the Royal Ballet school. Enter through the classical columns and it feels like a bubble away from the world. “I was on a video call with my son,” says the school’s artistic director, Iain Mackay. “He said, ‘Where are you? Hogwarts?!’” This is indeed a place of magic for children who come here, hoping to follow in the footsteps of generations of leading dancers. They touch the middle finger of Margot Fonteyn’s statue for luck as they pass, the bronze rubbed shiny by their superstition.Getting a place at the school, founded in 1926 by the formidable Ninette de Valois, is a huge achievement. Two years ago, 40 students were accepted from more than 1,000 applications (all on merit – 90% are supported by bursaries). Mackay, 45, a...

Politics

3 h. ago Domestic abuse victim who took her own life was 'unlawfully killed', coroner rules

Georgia Barter took her own life in 2020 after domestic abuse

Events

3 h. ago William and Kate are trying to 'break the cycle' of heir and spare feud by giving Prince George and Princess Charlotte a 'normal upbringing', royal experts claim

The Prince and Princess of Wales 's children will break the cycle of heir and spare sibling rivalry thanks to a more 'normal childhood' and modernised line of succession, royal experts have claimed.

Politics

4 h. ago Tim Curry’s heartbreaking update on life after stroke left him in a wheelchair

After finding fame in the 1970s for his role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Tim Curry has now shared a fresh update on his health after suffering a stroke in 2012

Politics

4 h. ago Furious Pete Hegseth launches brutal 'fat' soldier purge after viral Chicago humiliation

On October 7, a picture taken by the AP showing Texas National Guard troops arriving outside of Chicago went viral.

Events

4 h. ago Chris McCausland says 'it broke me down' in candid Strictly Come Dancing admission

The comedian lifted the Glitterball trophy with Dianne Buswell, having been the first blind person to compete on the BBC dance show

Events