89 m. ago 'Brilliant' Amazon garden gazebo that gives 'years of use' drops to £54 in time for bank holiday

'Brilliant quality, great party tent - had a garden party, everyone loved it, so easy to put up and take down. Great value too.'

Economics

1 hour ago Netflix fans gasp 'the Americans aren't ready for this' as streamer drops first trailer for Fred and Rose West documentary

Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story (pictured), set for release on the platform on May 14, will delve into the lives of Britain's most notorious and prolific pair of serial killers.

Sport

1 hour ago Airport drop off fees: map shows how much your nearest major airport charges in the UK

Both Gatwick Airport and Glasgow Airport have hiked their drop-off fees - here’s the drop-off charges for major airports across the UK.

Politics

1 hour ago Has Marvel shot itself in the foot by bringing superfreak Sentry into Thunderbolts*?

The inconveniently irrational god-being makes Rocket Raccoon look positively humdrum. Would it be wise to let him monopolise the multiverse?Is there ever a right time to introduce into your superhero universe a psychologically unstable god-being with the potential to sneeze a continent off the map? It is probably not when – 17 years in – you are being accused of having lost half your audience to superhero fatigue. But that’s exactly what Marvel is doing this weekend as Thunderbolts* brings us Sentry, quite possibly the freakiest superhero to ever grace the comic book publisher’s hallowed pages. You thought Rocket Raccoon was weird and unhinged? Reckon Moon Knight is a bit of a handful? This guy makes them look like well-adjusted professionals with decent pensions.Sentry first appeared in 2000 in The Sentry miniseries which offered a sort of meta-commentary on superhero mythology; the character was initially presented as a forgotten Silver Age icon, retconned into Marvel history via ...

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2 h. ago ‘A natural storyteller’: Jane Gardam remembered by Tessa Hadley

The author of Late in the Day pays tribute to the exuberantly inventive Yorkshire-born novelist who has died aged 96Jane Gardam, who has died aged 96, was such an exuberant, inventive writer. It’s the sheer energy of the voice you notice first, picking up one of her books from the shelf; she had the easy authority of a natural storyteller. Her first book, A Long Way from Verona, was written for children and published in 1971, when she was in her early 40s. “I ought to tell you at the beginning,” announces Jessica Vye in the first sentence, “that I am not quite normal, having had a violent experience at the age of nine.” In the book, clever bookish girls, at a private school in wartime, are hungry for adventures and also for tea with cress sandwiches and chocolate eclairs; they belong to that class beloved of British fiction in the old days, educated people fallen on hard times. Jessica’s father has left his job as a schoolmaster to follow his vocation as a poor curate. The Summer Af...

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2 h. ago David Attenborough pinpoints part of Earth that will ‘save world’ as he nears ‘end of his life’

‘After a lifetime of filming our planet, I’m sure nothing is more important,’ nature presenter said

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3 h. ago Stock markets gain as China ‘evaluates’ offer of US trade talks – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as FTSE 100 gains on hopes of US-China trade thaw; Shell profits drop 28% to $5.5bnCommodities companies are among the best performers on stock markets this morning.They would be among the best placed to benefit from the US backing down in its trade war with China. The FTSE 100 has a lot of Europe’s big mining listings, and they are leading the way on Friday. Continue reading...

Economics

3 h. ago State Pension age changes could see retirement payment delays for three million people

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028 with a further rise planned to 68.

Economics

3 h. ago Victoria Beckham celebrates ‘endlessly’ loving David on his 50th birthday

The former footballer reached the milestone age on Friday.

Politics

4 h. ago Shell profits fall as big oil faces slump in prices; UK cuts NatWest stake below 2% – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as FTSE 100 oil company profits drop 28% to $5.5bnStock markets have gained across Europe, as investors welcomed signs of a possible thaw in the trade war between the US and China.Germany’s Dax gained 1.2% in the early trades, while France’s Cac 40 was up 1.4% – after both were closed over the May Day bank holiday. The Stoxx 600 index, which tracks big companies across Europe, rose by 0.9%. The FTSE 100 was up 0.9%.“The US has recently taken the initiative on many occasions to convey information to China through relevant parties, saying it hopes to talk with China,” the statement said, adding that Beijing was “evaluating this”.“Attempting to use talks as a pretext to engage in coercion and extortion would not work,” it said.This optimism has continued overnight after China’s Ministry of Commerce said that it’s evaluating trade talks with the US. The ministry said this comes as “the US has recently sent messages to C...

Economics

4 h. ago WASPI women warn Labour at risk of losing seats due to State Pension age compensation

New research also indicates proposed changes to PIP could prove costly for the UK Government at the next election.

Events

4 h. ago Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal election

Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine Chapel that will signal the election of a successor to Pope Francis

Politics

5 h. ago Iconic 'I Kissed a Girl' singer dies in devastating house fire with cause unknown

Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, famed for her 1995 hit single "I Kissed a Girl", has tragically died at the age of 66 after a fire broke out at her home in Minneapolis

Events

5 h. ago 'I Kissed a Girl' singer Jill Sobule dies aged 66 after fire rips through home

Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, known for her 1995 hit single "I Kissed a Girl", has died at the age of 66 after a fire broke out at her home, a representative has confirmed.

Events

7 h. ago David Beckham at 50: his gorgeous, outrageous life in 50 pictures

One of the most photographed men in the world, he has gone from captain of the England football team to elder statesman. We look back at the red cards, redemption, scandals, fashion and family lifeIt’s swings and roundabouts being a titchy kid in football. David Beckham first played for Chingford-based youth team the Ridgeway Rovers, where he was coached by his dad, Ted. Back then, he didn’t make the England schoolboys squad because he wasn’t burly enough – his father subsequently employing the somewhat nauseating tactic of feeding his son Guinness with raw eggs to gain weight. On the other hand, it did mean he could be a match mascot at Manchester United, his dad’s passion, at the age of 11, because he was still so cute and shrimpy. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Trump on the stump again in commencement address with rambling stories and trans slams

Trump told college grads: ‘I'd pay you a lot of money to have your age’

Politics

8 h. ago Jill Sobule, I Kissed a Girl singer, dies in Minneapolis house fire aged 66

Musician whose hits also included the satirical anthem Supermodel from the Clueless soundtrack died early on ThursdayJill Sobule, the singer-songwriter whose hits included the satirical anthem Supermodel from the Clueless movie soundtrack and the groundbreaking single I Kissed a Girl, has died in a house fire at the age of 66.Sobule’s body was found in a home in Woodbury, Minnesota, on Thursday. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago Gardeners issued warning over mowing lawns in May as beautiful creature at risk

This majestic garden creature is dropping in numbers, according to conservation experts, but keeping your grass long and conserving certain plants could help it thrive once more

Events

10 h. ago 'I Kissed a Girl' singer Jill Sobule dies aged 66 after fire rips through her home

Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, known for her 1995 hit single "I Kissed a Girl", has died at the age of 66 after a fire broke out at her home, a representative has confirmed

Events

10 h. ago Cardinal could be dropped from the conclave because he doesn't know his age

It is unclear how old Cardinal Philippe Ouédraogo was born on January 4 1945 or December 31 that year.

Politics