1 hour ago Daniel Dubois dismisses Oleksandr Usyk’s ‘mind games’ before showdown

Heavyweights due to meet at Wembley on 19 July‘If you’ve got power on your side, you can do anything’Daniel Dubois warned Oleksandr Usyk that none of the mind games will matter when they step into the ring for their heavyweight title unification contest and suggested the Ukrainian would simply not be able to “handle the pain” when they meet at Wembley Stadium on 19 July.On Tuesday afternoon, Dubois and Usyk presented a compelling study in contrast at Wembley as, in separate conversations to officially launch the fight, the two men echoed the differences between them which had already been made plain 24 hours earlier. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Trump dismisses contributors to key US report on climate crisis preparedness

The assessment, mandated by Congress, is used by federal and local governments to prep for climate disastersDonald Trump’s administration has dismissed all contributors to the US government’s flagship study on how to prepare for climate change impacts, prompting strong criticism from experts over a “senseless” move.The climate assessment is used by federal and local governments to understand how to prepare for climate crisis impacts including from extreme heat, hurricanes, flooding and drought. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago ‘It’s just a book’: Wuthering Heights casting director defends choice of Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi

Kharmel Cochrane responded to criticism of both actors’ ages and of Elordi’s ethnicity being unfaithful to Emily Brontë’s novel, saying ‘wait until you see the set design’Kharmel Cochrane, the casting director of Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights has defended the choice of Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi for the leading roles.Speaking at the Sands film festival in Scotland, Cochrane responded to criticism of both actors’ ages and Elordi’s ethnicity by saying there was “no need to be accurate” as the source material is “just a book”, Deadline reported. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Amazon's £26 summer sandals that 'relieve pain' and 'feel like walking on clouds'

These sandals are so popular with shoppers they have been singled out as an 'Amazon Choice' product.

Economics

3 h. ago Skeleton in Alexander the Great's family tomb ISN'T his father, shock study claims

A shock study now suggests that a skeleton in Alexander the Great's family tomb once thought to be King Phillip II isn't the famous warrior's father after all.

Events

3 h. ago Princess Diana 'disguised herself in male drag' for secret night out with Freddie Mercury

A new biography claims that despite being warned that the infamous London venue was ‘not for you’, the former Princess of Wales was insistent

Politics

3 h. ago Dealer’s Choice review – Hammed Animashaun is the ace in a busted flush

Donmar Warehouse, LondonPatrick Marber’s debut play about a group of poker players brims with banter, but this pallid 30th-anniversary revival exposes its weaknessesIn 1995, two British playwrights made their debuts with all-male, six-character chamber-pieces strongly influenced by Pinter and Mamet, and set over one long, tense night in London. Jez Butterworth’s Mojo and Patrick Marber’s Dealer’s Choice proved to be superficially dazzling calling cards rather than enduring classics. Now a pallid 30th-anniversary revival of the latter reveals its weaknesses.Set in a restaurant where the manager Stephen (the Paul Bettany-esque Daniel Lapaine) and his employees Frankie (Alfie Allen), Sweeney (Theo Barklem-Biggs) and Mugsy (Hammed Animashaun) are gearing up for a late-night card game, the play brims with bants.At Donmar Warehouse, London, until 7 June Continue reading...

Economics

4 h. ago What darts can teach Brits about regaining control in life as 'half' feel overwhelmed

A new study has found that more than half of Brits feel certain aspects of their lives, such as family, work, or finances, are 'out of control' - but here are some tips to help you feel more in control

Politics

4 h. ago Plane crew put woman in chokehold as she tries to follow pilot into cockpit from toilet

A female business class passenger was tackled to the ground by a male flight attendant after she appeared to attempt to follow the plane's pilot into the cockpit

Politics

5 h. ago Study aims to find out if slush drinks can prevent heatstroke in older people

The trial will include groups of people aged 16 to 30 and over the age of 65.

Politics

5 h. ago What your emoji use says about you as study reveals psychological traits

The use of emojis has become a universal language for everyone, but the use of the digital hieroglyphics could reveal more deeper indications of your personality

Science

5 h. ago The common food type killing ‘thousands’ every year, according to major new study

Experts say there is a link between people eating UPFs and a greater risk of early death

Events

5 h. ago Man confesses to police after he's caught wearing orange Just Eat jacket

He's now been jailed

Events

6 h. ago Study to explore if slush drinks can prevent heatstroke in older people

The trial will include groups of people aged 16 to 30 and over the age of 65.

Politics

6 h. ago Call for male health workers to be allowed to examine women’s breasts sparks outcry

Some women have said that a male health worker carrying out a mammogram would be "awkward" and "an ordeal"

Politics

8 h. ago Dealer’s Choice at the Donmar: savagely comic study of male compulsion

Alfie Allen and Brendan Coyle star in this banter-filled play about a high stakes card game

Economics

8 h. ago Dopey tourist mistakes real crocodile for a statue – then gets mauled to shreds

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: The male visitor, 29, is said to have mistaken the 15ft reptile for a statue and walked over a chain-link fence to wade through the water before taking his selfie

Politics

9 h. ago Dealer’s Choice at the Donmar review: savagely comic study of blokes playing poker

Alfie Allen and Brendan Coyle star in this banter-filled play about a high stakes card game

Economics

10 h. ago Comedian Romesh Ranganathan hits out at local council over school 'shambles' after his son offered place on the 'other side of town'

The comedian, 47,  says he begged West Sussex County Council to look into his youngest child's case after not being offered any of his preferred choices, including the same school as his two elder brothers.

Events

10 h. ago The 'Manflew' epidemic? First Choice and Calm team up to tackle hidden holiday crisis

Lads’ holidays often begin with good intentions, but they don’t always bring the fun and bonding they’re meant to - sometimes, they end up adding pressure and stress instead.

Events