90 m. ago Joe Marler 'backstab' statement made as England rugby team show true feelings towards star

Celebrity Traitors star Joe Marler was banished in the final of the BBC reality show after a surprise vote and some of his former team-mates have had their say

Events

98 m. ago Rory McIlroy gesture shows his true colours after Abu Dhabi Championship heartache

Rory McIlroy narrowly missed out on the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, but he was gracious in defeat

Politics

2 h. ago ‘Ambition is a punishing sphere for women’: author Maggie Nelson on why Taylor Swift is the Sylvia Plath of her generation

What do Swift and Plath have in common, and should Kamala Harris have spoken out about her political ambitions? The Argonauts author turns her lens on poetry, pop and patriarchyMaggie Nelson is an unapologetic Taylor Swift fan. She knows the discography, drops song lyrics into conversation and tells me she took her family to the Vancouver leg of the Eras tour. So she’s a dyed-in-the-wool Swiftie? Nelson seems not entirely comfortable with the breathless connotations of that term but yes, the love is real. So much so, she has written a book about the billionaire singer-songwriter, or rather, a joint analysis of Swift and Sylvia Plath, who recurs in much of Nelson’s oeuvre.The notion of uniting these two cultural titans, who are seemingly poles apart in sensibility – one a melancholic American poet, the other an all-American poster girl – came to her when she heard Swift’s 2024 album, The Tortured Poets Department. Alongside its literary references to F Scott Fitzgerald...

Culture

2 h. ago Supermarket slashes 1L bottle of Baileys to £14 ahead of Christmas

A supermarket has reduced the price of the popular drink ahead of the festive period

Economics

4 h. ago Home Bargains slashes 'brightening' £15 mask that 'clears away impurities' to £3

The discount retailer has reduced the price of the popular skincare brand, saving shoppers 80%

Economics

6 h. ago Marks and Spencer shoppers praise 'perfect fit' £10 jeans that are bloat

'Perfect fit, high waisted and comfortable'

Economics

6 h. ago Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, in photos

Cyndi Lauper turned “True Colors” into a defiant call for courage and the music of Outkast, Soundgarden and the White Stripes brought waves of emotion Saturday night at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Culture

8 h. ago Snag's 'flattering' knitted dress is perfect for winter and it even has pockets

Crafted from cloud knit fabric, fans 'really love' the stylish dress from the size-inclusive clothing brand

Politics

8 h. ago Ukraine facing widespread power cuts after generating capacity reduced to ‘zero’ by Russian attacks

Power to be cut for as much as 16 hours a day across most of Ukraine while repairs are carried outPower will be cut for between eight and 16 hours across most regions of Ukraine on Sunday, state transmission system operator Ukrenergo has said, after Russian attacks targeting energy infrastructure reduced the country’s generating capacity to “zero”.Moscow, which has escalated attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure in recent months, launched hundreds of drones at energy facilities across the country from Friday into Saturday. Continue reading...

Events

10 h. ago Cottage pie will taste even richer if you add 1 ingredient when preparing

Cottage pie is the ultimate comfort food, and I've been making it for years. But recently I discovered a secret ingredient that makes it even more delicious - and it's so simple.

Events

10 h. ago I worked at Tesco for several years — you should shop at 1 time of day for huge discounts

When it comes to shopping for food, there are a few ways to save money. If you're on the hunt for bargains, it's worth knowing when supermarkets like Tesco reduce the prices of their products

Economics

10 h. ago 'Extremely comfortable' luxury memory foam pillows give 'great support all night'

'I’d give these 10 stars if I could', said one buyer

Politics

11 h. ago Nearly 1,500 flights canceled on second day of cuts tied to government shutdown

Charlotte, North Carolina, has the most cancellations – at 120 – as industry experts say other sectors might also feel effectsUS airlines canceled 1,460 flights on Saturday, the second day of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) order to reduce air traffic because of the government shutdown.So far, the slowdown at many of the nation’s busiest airports hasn’t caused widespread disruptions. But it has deepened the impact felt by what is now the nation’s longest federal shutdown. Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago Over 1,500 flights canceled and 6,500 delayed as FAA forced cuts continue to cause havoc for travelers

The FAA has plans to ramp up reductions in the coming days

Transport

11 h. ago Over 1,000 flights canceled and 6,500 delayed as FAA forced cuts continue to cause havoc for travelers

The FAA already reduced flights by 4 percent Friday, with plans to ramp up reductions in the coming days

Transport

14 h. ago Over 1,000 flights canceled and 5,000 delayed as FAA forced cuts continue to cause havoc for travelers

The FAA already reduced flights by 4 percent Friday, with plans to ramp up reductions in the coming days

Transport

16 h. ago Over 1,00 flights canceled and 5,000 delayed as FAA forced cuts continue to cause havoc for travelers

The FAA already reduced flights by 4 percent Friday, with plans to ramp up reductions in the coming days

Transport

18 h. ago More than 1,000 flights canceled on second day of cuts tied to government shutdown

Charlotte, North Carolina, has the most cancellations – at 120 – as industry experts say other sectors might also feel effectsUS airlines again canceled more than 1,000 flights on Saturday, the second day of the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce air traffic because of the government shutdown.So far, the slowdown at many of the nation’s busiest airports hasn’t caused widespread disruptions. But it has deepened the impact felt by what is now the nation’s longest federal shutdown. Continue reading...

Politics

18 h. ago Henry Arundell scorches away to help England finish off battling Fiji

England 38-18 FijiVisitors narrowly denied half-time leadAnother win for England, their ninth in succession, but the word comfortable is definitely not applicable. Only in the final quarter did the home side pull away on the scoreboard and, for lengthy periods, they were made to work extremely hard for their second victory in as many weeks. They will definitely need to find another gear to see off next Saturday’s opponents New Zealand.Equally there is no doubting the fact England are finishing games more strongly and have some rare talent lurking in reserve. This time it was their birthday boy, Henry Arundell, who shone brightest off the bench, scoring one scorching try and looking dangerous every time he touched the ball on his first appearance for England for two years. Continue reading...

Events

18 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing’s Alex Kingston reveals condition that made her paso doble so ‘difficult’

Tearful ‘Doctor Who’ star was comforted by Claudia Winkleman

Politics