65 m. ago Brit 'talisman' tragically killed in Ukraine explosion after saving 'countless lives'

Christopher Garrett, from the Isle of Man, was brutally killed in a nightmare explosion while clearing landmines in Ukraine this week. Tributes have poured in for the dad-of-one

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71 m. ago Laurence Fox will appear in court next week 'after encouraging people on social media to vandalise ULEZ cameras in London'

The former actor turned online provocateur and failed politician has been charged with intentionally encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence.

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73 m. ago Five people had lunch in a small Australian town. Three are dead – and one is accused of their murder

Jury hears from sole surviving guest as well as medical staff and Erin Patterson’s children in second week of mushroom murders trialIan Wilkinson sat in the witness box, a crucifix within an ichthys pinned over his heart, and told the supreme court about four people he shared lunch with on 29 July 2023.Three of those people are dead, and the other is accused of killing them. Continue reading...

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82 m. ago Major change for all Santander UK customers coming into force from next week

The change comes after the bank announced it will be closing 95 of its branches across the country from June

Economics

95 m. ago Pep Guardiola tells Man City players to look at themselves if they lack desire

Haaland this week said the players “haven’t had fully the hunger inside”.

Sport

1 hour ago Trump to reportedly unveil Medicare drug pricing plan after teasing ‘earth

Trump’s upcoming announcement is to revive his plan to lower Medicare drug costs, CBS reports, a policy blocked during his first term and scrapped by Biden administrationThe major “earth-shattering” announcement Donald Trump teased earlier this week in the Oval Office is a “most favored nation” plan to cut Medicare drug prices, sources have told CBS News.In his first administration, Trump signed an executive order to implement a “most favored nation” clause that would have required Medicare to pay drug companies the lowest price paid in similar countries for some expensive, physician-administered drugs. The Biden administration rescinded the proposal under pressure from hospitals and drug companies.We’re going to have a very, very big announcement to make – like as big as it gets. It will be one of the most important announcements that have been made in many years about a certain subject. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago People's Postcode Lottery results: The winning streets for May 3 to 9

Among the winners this week were new parents Dave and Kim

Politics

2 h. ago Doom: The Dark Ages review – id Software gets medieval in a dramatic rewrite of the shooter’s rules

PC, PS5, Xbox; id Software/Bathesda SoftworksThis prequel takes a blunt force trauma approach to problem-solving and demon-killing, with a slower pace but more spectacular weaponryBilled as a prequel to id Software’s 2016 revival of Doom, The Dark Ages is about as different as it could be from its predecessors while remaining recognisably part of the series. Where 2020’s Doom Eternal was about speed and evasion, The Dark Ages emphasises standing your ground. Where Eternal involved picking off enemies one by one, The Dark Ages empowers you to obliterate dozens of demons simultaneously. Where Eternal saw you juggling rapid-fire weapons in a finger-cramping frenzy, The Dark Ages lets you solve most problems by hitting things ferociously hard. Ripping and tearing are out. Blunt force trauma is in.The kernel of The Dark Ages’ combat stretches back to the 1993 original, inspired by the slow-moving projectiles fired by enemies such as imps, cacodemons, and hell knights. The Dark Ages empow...

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2 h. ago Doom: The Dark Ages review – medieval retooling makes demon killing fast, frantic and bone

Gaming's most fast-paced and brutal FPS gets a darker, fantasy-driven prequel that lifts the lid (sort of) on the Doomslayer's demon-slaying origins.

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2 h. ago Robert De Niro will receive an honorary Palme d'Or in Cannes. Here's his history with the festival

Robert De Niro will receive an honorary Palme d’Or next week at the Cannes Film Festival, a culmination for the 81-year-old actor whose history with the French film festival stretches back half a century

Culture

2 h. ago Newcastle consult fans over plans to redesign ‘outdated’ club badge

Crest ‘doesn’t translate well in today’s digital world’Supporters, who have a week to respond, may be upsetNewcastle have risked upsetting some supporters by announcing plans to redesign the club’s badge for the 2026-27 season.With St James’ Park executives deciding the crest, that dates back to 1988, is overly elaborate and unsuited to global digital branding requirements, Newcastle are working with designers and consulting fans as they begin rebranding a symbol they believe has become outdated. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Older people receive over £1,040 in monthly State Pension payments in these European countries

The UK State Pension is worth up to £230.25 each week during the 2025/26 financial year.

Economics

3 h. ago The new Pope's bling: A $660,000 ring, priceless clifftop retreat, luxurious Vatican apartments and bullet

The first American Pope is set to be inaugurated during a grandiose mass next week, during which he will receive the pallium, an ecclesiastical vestment, and the Fisherman's ring.

Economics

3 h. ago Zhao Xintong's reception on return to China speaks volumes after ban in home country

Zhao Xintong received a hero's welcome upon his arrival back in China after being crowned World Snooker Champion earlier this week, despite still being banned from playing in his homeland

Politics

3 h. ago Add to playlist: Merseyside rapper EsDeeKid and the week’s best new tracks

With a magnificent scouse accent and entertainingly debauched lyrics, EsDeeKid is blowing up fast – plus check out new music from Fiona Apple and moreFrom LiverpoolRecommended if you like Playboi Carti, 2hollis, YT Up next New music soonSecond in the league table of unfairly maligned British accents behind Brummie, nothing sounds like scouse, consonants rolling around at the back of the mouth while vowels wheedle their way to the front. Delivering the accent at its most potent is rapper EsDeeKid, part of a vibrant UK rap underground going any which way after the drill years. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Ruben Amorim expects ‘fight’ among players for Europa League final place

‘They will push each other’ for places against TottenhamManager will be careful with Mount and MaguireRuben Amorim expects Manchester United’s training sessions to be intense as his players compete for a place in the Europa League final against Tottenham.United face Spurs at San Mamés in Bilbao on Wednesday week after a 7-1 aggregate victory against Athletic Bilbao. In three meetings with Spurs this season, including one in the Carabao Cup, they have been beaten three times. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago ‘My body deserves pleasure’: is Virgin Island the most awkward TV sexperiment ever?

Twelve virgins, one island and a team of sex therapists who encourage participants to pleasure them Channel 4’s new show is eye-popping TV. The stars talk fruity games, panic attacks and intimacySex seems to be everywhere – in TV and films, the quagmire of porn online – but young people are increasingly not getting it in real life. The Next Steps longitudinal study following more than 16,000 people, by University College London, found that one in eight 26-year-olds still hadn’t had sex.Hence Channel 4’s new show, Virgin Island, which depicts a two-week “radical retreat” led by sexologists Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman and a team of experts. The 12 participants are all virgins, and their varied issues around physical intimacy are explored via therapies that include sex coaches stripping naked and encouraging participants to pleasure them. The hope being that sex might be something they get to experience in the next fortnight. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Cocktail of the week: Pip’s rhubarbarella – recipe | The good mixer

Mix season’s best rhubarb with peppercorns and hibiscus to make a sharp cordial that’s perfect for shaking up with gin and iceLike our food menu, our drinks list seeks to minimise wastage while at the same time highlighting the best produce of the season. And this drink is no different, pairing leftover open white or sparkling wine with at-its-peak rhubarb.Grace Oatway, beverage manager, Pip, Treehouse Manchester Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Pope Leo overcame damning Donald Trump remark to become first American pontiff

Donald Trump sparked outrage last week when he jokingly said he wanted to be the next Pope, before the White House shared an AI-generated image of him dressed as the pontiff

Politics

4 h. ago Five best laptop deals in Amazon Tech Week 2025 – from £149 to £849

From student picks to gaming bundles, these are the best-value laptops in Amazon’s Tech Week sale — with up to 37% off.

Economics