56 m. ago The gorgeous Welsh town where it feels like you've stepped back in time

It has a well-deserved reputation as one of the best places to live in the UK

Politics

72 m. ago Jack Draper to miss Dubai to ‘prioritise recovery’ and target Indian Wells title tilt

Draper will spend some time off court after his final defeat to Andrey Rublev in Qatar

Events

73 m. ago Voices: Wake up Prime Minister Starmer, you must find your inner Churchill for Trump 

Starmer’s visit to Trump should be the beginning of a renewed show of strength and a reunited Europe, writes Anthony Seldon. He should make history in a way that Churchill grasped and Blair dropped

Politics

83 m. ago Pope Francis breaks silence with cryptic message after 'critical' health crisis

Pope Francis has addressed followers for the first time since he was said to be in 'critical condition' in hospital following a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis

Events

85 m. ago Secrets of the furniture flippers: how to turn trash into treasure

Amateur furniture restoration is a social media phenomenon – with DIY enthusiasts showing how to save mid-century and other antique furnishings from the dumpA coffee table lies discarded on a grassy kerb. Thick black paint obscures how chipped and decrepit the wood underneath might be. Passing by, the best thing for it seems like the local tip. But along comes a young woman. She takes it and, with a healthy dose of sanding, stripping, wood-filling and revarnishing, turns what was a bit of street junk into a beautifully restored mid-century treasure. It’s sold on for a healthy profit.Welcome to the world of online furniture flipping – where interiors enthusiasts show how they have transformed pieces obtained for little or no money back to their original glory. Some are so good at it, they have quit their jobs to do it full-time.One of Erin Shuford’s projects Continue reading...

Politics

89 m. ago German election 2025 live updates: Polls open as Europe and US watch on in pivotal vote

Germany heads to the polls for the fourth snap election in its history

Politics

2 h. ago ‘Royal authority’: Jeffrey Toobin explores the US presidential pardon in his new book

In The Pardon, the bestselling legal author holds a master class on the controversial presidential power, focusing on Ford’s pardon of Nixon“When it comes to pardons, presidents are kings,” Jeffrey Toobin writes in his new book, The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy. “No other provision of the constitution replicates royal authority with such precision.”The constitution expressly confers upon the president the “Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment”.The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy is published in the US by Simon & Schuster Continue reading...

Culture

2 h. ago Crypto exchange seeks help in finding $1.5bn stolen from digital wallet

Bybit said attacker moved Ethereum currency to unknown address in what is thought to be biggest digital theftThe cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has called on the “brightest minds” in cybersecurity to help it recover $1.5bn (£1.2bn) stolen by hackers in what is thought to be the biggest single digital theft in history.The Dubai-based crypto platform said an attacker gained control of a wallet of Ethereum, one of the most popular digital currencies after bitcoin, and transferred the contents to an unknown address. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Hackers steal $1.5bn from crypto exchange in ‘biggest digital heist ever’

Bybit platform appeals to ‘brightest minds’ in cybersecurity for help after attacker transfers Ethereum currency The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has called on the “brightest minds” in cybersecurity to help it recover $1.5bn (£1.2bn) stolen by hackers in what is thought to be the biggest single digital theft in history.The Dubai-based crypto platform said an attacker gained control of a wallet of Ethereum, one of the most popular digital currencies after bitcoin, and transferred the contents to an unknown address. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Horrific final moments of men mauled to death over four days in worst ever shark attack

The sinking of the USS Indianapolis in 1945 led to the deadliest shark attack in history with 150 people brutally mauled to death at sea over four horrifying days

Events

2 h. ago It’s the Kemi delusion: the more the Tories run towards Reform, the more their voters will run to the Lib Dems | John Harris

The genius of UK Conservatism used to be how it responded to chaos using the balm of tradition. Secondhand Trumpism will only alienate its voters furtherWhat times these are. As Donald Trump’s sellout of Ukraine gains pace, there are reports that Keir Starmer will flatter the president by inviting him to address parliament. Meanwhile, Trump’s British admirers continue to offer flimsy excuses and undimmed admiration. Before Trump paid tribute to Nigel Farage – a “great guy” – in his address to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) gathering in Washington, the MP for Clacton used his time at the same event to “hail” Trump’s “progress” with Vladimir Putin, and salute him as “simply the bravest man that I know”. By way of bathos, the dependably ridiculous Liz Truss had by then told a much smaller crowd that the country she ran for a month and a half is “failing”, and needs its own Trumpian insurgency.At the top of the party Truss so briefly led, Kemi Badenoch cannot resolv...

Politics

2 h. ago NHS warns daily night time habit could mean you have silent condition

The NHS is urging people to not ignore any signs or symptoms

Events

2 h. ago James Tavernier aborts Rangers walk of shame as just 8 flops brave eerie fan boos

The Ibrox skipper and beleaguered boss Philippe Clement didn't hang around at full-time

Politics

3 h. ago Everton star breaks ranks to call out referee Andy Madley after Man Utd controversy

Everton were denied the chance to earn a thrilling win over Manchester United after referee Andy Madley overturned his decision to award the Toffees a stoppage-time penalty

Politics

3 h. ago Captain America: Brave New World makes Marvel history in the worst way

New film has hit an unfortunate milestone for the comic book franchise

Politics

3 h. ago Man found dead on Edinburgh street as cops probe 'unexplained' death

Emergency services raced to an address in the capital on Saturday.

Events

3 h. ago As German voters head to the polls here’s what to expect next

German voters go to the polls on Sunday to elect a parliament that will hold power for four years

Politics

4 h. ago German election live updates: Polls open as Europe and US watch on in pivotal vote

Germany heads to the polls for the fourth snap election in its history

Politics

4 h. ago Dancing on Ice ITV: what time is it on TV tonight? Schedule and start time

Dancing on Ice’s start time this week has been confirmed ⛸

Culture

4 h. ago Chain, chain, chain: political theatre confirms Elon Musk’s Maga hero status at jubilant CPAC

Emboldened and exultant, speakers put less emphasis on baiting liberals and more on spreading the Maga gospelWhat do you give the man who has everything? A ballroom full of cheering conservative activists found out this week when Elon Musk was presented with a chainsaw by Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, who has used the power tool as a symbol of his push to impose fiscal discipline.Wearing sunglasses, a black Maga baseball cap and a gold necklace, Musk giddily wielded the chainsaw up and down the stage. “This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy!” he declared. Members of the audience shouted: “We love you!” Musk replied: “I love you guys, too!” And he quipped: “I am become meme.” Continue reading...

Politics