85 m. ago Bernabéu erupts as Rüdiger’s late show seals Copa del Rey final spot for Madrid

Real Madrid 4-4 Real Sociedad (agg 5-4)Defender heads dramatic extra-time winnerAt one minute past midnight a self-declared madman sent the Santiago Bernabéu into a state of delirium and Real Madrid into the final of the Copa del Rey. El Loco leapt above the Real Sociedad defence and into the stands at the north end of this stadium, where supporters had seen their team go and do it again, their way. It had been long, it had been wild, and at the end of the night, somehow they were the ones celebrating, which it seems they always are. Madrid did not win and were not always very good until they were irresistible, but it was enough.Three times they had trailed but ultimately a draw, secured by the thumping forehead of Antonio Rüdiger in the 115th minute was enough. A game that went from 0-1 to 1-1, 1-3 to 3-3, and then 3-4 finally finished 4-4 deep into extra time. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Brits fume against Meta as fears loom over Donald Trump economic deal

Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, will stop proactively scanning for harmful content in some instances in order to boost free speech and reduce 'censorship'

Economics

2 h. ago Majority oppose Meta’s rollback of safety rules, charity says

The social media giant announced a major revamp of its content, safety and moderation policies in January to support ‘free expression’.

Politics

3 h. ago Musk’s X asks Supreme Court to shield users from US government

Billionaire backs case brought by Coinbase client whose data was surrendered to authorities

Politics

3 h. ago The ‘unacceptable’ Liverpool mistake that must change in Merseyside derby

Recent high-profile defeats to PSG and Newcastle ended Liverpool’s campaigns in two cup competitions and the manager must now to galvanise his team into a positive response

Politics

3 h. ago New York to release some prison inmates early over shortage of guard staff

New York state prisons will release some inmates early because the system does not have enough corrections officers, weeks after the state fired more than 2,000 guards who went on strike over poor working conditions

Events

3 h. ago Easter travel: Simon Calder breaks down where to expect holiday chaos

Many schools across the UK will break for the Easter holidays on Friday, 4 April, with most schools scheduled to remain closed until Easter Monday, 21 April.

Events

3 h. ago Prince Harry promotes Travalyst initiative from $29m Montecito mansion

The Duke of Sussex promoted his sustainable tourism initiative Travalyst from his Montecito mansion in a new video released on Tuesday, 1 April.

Politics

3 h. ago Pablo Escobar's drug lord pal who you've watched on Netflix back on the streets

The former MedellínCartel boss and one of Colombia’s most notorious drug kingpins was released from prison as his arrest in Colombia on Friday was deemed unlawful

Events

4 h. ago Saka’s magic Arsenal return does for Fulham but Gabriel injury casts shadow

The Arsenal fans had come to see Bukayo Saka and when he took off his tracksuit, primed to enter as a 66th-minute substitute, red shirt vividly lighting the scene, it is fair to say there was a reaction. It was mainly a release. The three months without Saka have been hard, Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge slipping away.There was certainly a script there to be written and, Saka being Saka, he grabbed the pen and set to work. Arsenal have an incredible home record in the league against Fulham – 24 wins, seven draws and no defeats before this. They were on their way to another victory thanks to a Mikel Merino goal on 37 minutes, the latest return from the club’s makeshift No 9. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Saka’s Arsenal return sinks Fulham but Gabriel and Timber add to injury crisis

The Arsenal fans had come to see Bukayo Saka and when he took off his tracksuit, primed to enter as a 66th‑minute substitute, red shirt vividly lighting the scene, it is fair to say there was a reaction. It was mainly release. The three months without Saka have been hard, ­Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge slipping away as he recovered from a ruptured hamstring.There was certainly a script to be written and, Saka being Saka, he set about it. Arsenal have an incredible home record in the league against Fulham – 24 wins, seven draws and no defeats before this. They were on their way to another victory thanks to Mikel Merino’s heavily deflected goal on 37 minutes, the latest return from the club’s makeshift No 9. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Oliver Stone calls for Congress to reinvestigate JFK assassination after past probes ‘failed miserably’

Researchers say government still hasn’t released an estimated two-thirds of the promised documents that were withheld in past

Events

4 h. ago University of Minnesota student who was detained by ICE sues for immediate release

A University of Minnesota graduate student who’s being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement is suing for his immediate release

Politics

5 h. ago Football fan 'eats' raw pig's head in ultimate insult while celebrating league title win

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Gruesome footage shows a football fan taunting his team's bitter rivals with the ultimate insult while celebrating winning the league title at their expense

Sport

5 h. ago Photos show inside of Connecticut house where man says he was held captive for 20 years

Connecticut police have released more than 100 photos showing the inside of a home where a 32-year-old man said he started a fire in a desperate attempt to free himself from more than 20 years of captivity

Culture

5 h. ago US watchdog halts Apple cases after Trump picks group’s lawyer for top job

National Labor Relations Board freezes pair of disputes after Crystal Carey nominated as agency’s general counsel

Politics

6 h. ago St Johnstone vs Celtic injury news: 4 out as Brendan Rodgers mulls over changes for McDiarmid Park clash

Here is the latest team news ahead of St Johnstone v Celtic in the Scottish Premiership at Ibrox on Saturday.

Events

6 h. ago Netflix fans demand 'stop what you're doing' and watch 'chilling' serial killer doc

Netflix has released a chilling new true crime documentary series that has left viewers in tears

Events

6 h. ago Nottingham Forest v Manchester United: Premier League – live

Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-offLive scores | Read Football Daily | And email ScottA pre-match palate-whetter, courtesy of friend of the site Steve Pye. “I wondered if you might be interested in a blog of mine looking back at Nottingham Forest dramatically beating Man Utd in December 1984?” Sure thing! “For the second time in two weeks, Ron Atkinson’s team threw away a two-goal lead on the road, with a couple of their players coming to blows in the dressing room after the match.”The return of the Premier League, then. It’s been a while, what with World Cup qualifiers, the Nations League, FA Cup quarters, all that. So here’s a reminder of how the division looks as we head into this full round of midweek fixtures. Forest are looking to consolidate third spot, as they chase a Champions League spot and a chance to bid for European Cup number three. United’s most realistic hope of continental competition next season is to win this year’s Europa League, though barreling up...

Politics

6 h. ago Cops forced to watch video of teacher having sex with boy as bank records catch her out

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Allison Havemann-Niedrach was charged with seven counts of sexual crimes against a 15-year-old middle school student she was 'obsessed' with, but she denies the charges

Politics