23 m. ago Pope Francis: outsider whose reforming mission made him an ally of progressives

The pontiff took on church traditionalists and rightwing populism, making powerful enemies on the wayIn his first words from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica in 2013, the newly elected Pope Francis, told the packed square below: “You all know that the duty of the conclave was to give a bishop to Rome. It seems that my brother cardinals have come almost to the ends of the earth to get him.”The wry observation struck a winning self-deprecatory note. But the Argentine pope’s allusion to his outsider status was telling: having been chosen by his peers, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio intended his to be a far more radical and reforming papacy than the conclave had bargained for. In the 13th century, St Francis of Assisi is said to have received the divine instruction: “Go, rebuild my house.” The first Pope to take the saint’s name viewed his own task in similar terms. Continue reading...

Events

47 m. ago New Council Tax rules now in force for people who miss a single monthly payment

Councils can seize benefits and take other actions to recover the owed payments.

Economics

2 h. ago English woman believed to be in Scots city after reported missing

"We are becoming increasingly concerned for Alice’s welfare and are keen to trace her as soon as possible."

Events

2 h. ago New State Pension rates due this month will not be paid to 450,000 older people

Nearly half a million people will not get new State Pension payments of up to £230.25 per week during the 2025/26 financial year.

Politics

2 h. ago 19 celebrities and their first cars before they were famous, including Ford Cortina, Morris Minor and Fiat Uno

Everyone remembers their first car.

Politics

2 h. ago Readers' Letters: Scottish Government clueless when it come to Education

Scottish Government is getting it wrong on financing universities, says reader

Politics

5 h. ago Missing people: What to do when someone goes missing and how to report it

It may be hard to know what to do when someone goes missing, but here is the key information to know when reporting missing people to the police or to the media for publicity

Events

7 h. ago He may be playing in the French second tier, but here's why Andy Farrell MUST make 36

CHRIS FOY: Whether Andy Farrell is such a fan of Lawes that he will pick him for one last Lions mission will be known on May 8.

Politics

11 h. ago Matheus Cunha's bizarre move gives Man United transfer clue before Ruben Amorim exchange

Wolves forward Matheus Cunha has been among the names linked with a summer move to Manchester United and his behaviour at Old Trafford on Sunday has only fueled those rumours.

Politics

12 h. ago Jeff Brazier admits 'shame' over mistake he made with son Freddy

Jeff Brazier says he's now trying to be more 'playful' with his sons Bobby Brazier and younger son Freddy, after realising he was missing out on some of their childhood

Politics

12 h. ago Celtic stride towards another treble with Hampden masterclass and make mockery of St Johnstone misstep

Rodgers’ men show their ruthless side and set up final with Aberdeen

Events

12 h. ago USA hail ‘shock and awe’ win over Canada to seal women’s world ice hockey title

Tessa Janecke scores winner in thrilling 4-3 victoryAs it happened: Beau Dure’s minute-by-minute reportAn overtime goal from Tessa Janecke earned the United States a 4-3 win over reigning champions Canada to win gold at the women’s ice hockey world championships on Sunday as the latest chapter in their historic rivalry was decided in dramatic fashion.“Shock and awe,” USA goalie Gwyneth Philips said after the game. “I’m ecstatic.” Continue reading...

Events

13 h. ago Meghan's having a quacking Easter! Duchess of Sussex is surprised by a flock of unexpected guests near her Montecito mansion

Meghan Markle couldn't hide her surprise as she witnessed a flock of ducks emerge from woodland and swiftly cross the road while she was out in Montecito on Easter Sunday.

Politics

15 h. ago Mark Williams outlasts Wu Yize to make World Snooker Championship last

Welshman comes from behind for 10-8 victoryXiao Guodong completes 10-4 win over Matthew SeltMark Williams was forced to dredge up every inch of his Crucible experience to sink rising Chinese star Wu Yize 10-8 and book his place in the last 16 of the World Snooker Championship for the 22nd time in his career.Williams, who turned 50 last month, delivered two near-faultless final frames to hold off his opponent, who had missed a golden chance to seize a 9-7 advantage when he missed a frame-ball red with the rest. Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago Mark Williams outlasts Wu Yize to make World Snooker Championship last 16

Welshman comes from behind for 10-8 victoryXiao Guodong completes 10-4 win over Matthew SeltMark Williams was forced to dredge up every inch of his Crucible experience to sink rising Chinese star Wu Yize 10-8 and book his place in the last 16 of the World Snooker Championship for the 22nd time in his career.Williams, who turned 50 last month, delivered two near-faultless final frames to hold off his opponent, who had missed a golden chance to seize a 9-7 advantage when he missed a frame-ball red with the rest. Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago Meghan Markle embroiled in 'copycat row' after Netflix project is quietly dropped

Meghan Markle was working on an animated show with Netflix through Archewell Productions, but the project was later axed by the streaming platform and it's now been reported that there were legal concerns over the series

Politics

16 h. ago Payouts delayed at Casino, search for missing London Thomas, the weather and more

Payouts delayed at Casino, search for missing London Thomas, the weather and more  FOX 2 Detroit

Events

16 h. ago Senator says trip to El Salvador was to support Kilmar Ábrego García’s due process

Chris Van Hollen says ‘if we deny constitutional rights of this one man, it threatens constitutional rights of everyone’US senator Chris Van Hollen, who travelled to El Salvador last week to meet Kilmar Ábrego García, the man at the center of a wrongful deportation dispute, said on Sunday that his trip was to support Ábrego García’s right to due process because if that was denied then everyone’s constitutional rights were threatened in the US.The White House has claimed Ábrego García was a member of the MS-13 gang though he has not been charged with any gang related crimes and the supreme court has ordered his return to the US be facilitated. Continue reading...

Politics

16 h. ago Prince Harry makes wife Meghan Markle crack up during official state event

Prince Harry put future wife Meghan Markle at ease during a tense Commonwealth celebration in 2018, two months before their wedding and as one of her first official events as a member of the royal family

Politics

16 h. ago Why Prince William and Kate were missing from Easter Sunday service

The King and Queen were joined by the Princess Royal, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke of York

Politics