10 h. ago How my confrontation with woman cutting down yellow ribbons in support of hostages left me angry and afraid

Yellow ribbons have long been a sign of support for people taken hostage or in captivity, and right now they are a way of remembering the 48 Israeli hostages.

Events

14 h. ago Jordan Henderson rejects ‘cheerleader’ criticism as new England chapter calls

Veteran struggled with Liverpool ‘break-up’ but leadership skills and Brentford form justify his recallWith Jordan Henderson, it is always tempting to focus on the rebound relationship, what he did after his departure from Liverpool in the summer of 2023. Because goodness knows, if the move to Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia seemed like a bad idea, the reality was even worse.Henderson’s reputation was trashed after he was accused of putting financial gain before his support of LGBTQ+ rights. He was booed on England duty by the Wembley crowd. Even after jumping back to Ajax in January 2024, it felt as if the collateral damage continued. Henderson, who is now at Brentford, was overlooked by Gareth Southgate for his Euro 2024 squad, having been involved throughout qualification. It was the beginning of a long international exile. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Amazon Prime Day deal slashes 'waterproof' Skechers ankle boots to under £45

These waterproof and faux fur lined boots from Skechers are touted as a 'cosy' and 'supportive' footwear choice for the autumn and winter season - and right now, they're under £45 on Amazon

Economics

19 h. ago Gender critical activists accused of ‘hateful’ remarks after suggesting trans rights supporters have ‘broken brains’

Labour MP Richard Quigley said he was ‘appalled by the comments, but not surprised’

Politics

22 h. ago Rutgers professor moving to Europe after threats over antifa accusations

Mark Bray says threats intensified after a Turning Point USA petition accused him of promoting political violenceUS politics live – latest updatesA Rutgers University professor is temporarily relocating to Europe as he grapples with threats that intensified after a student group affiliated with the organization founded by murdered conservative activist Charlie Kirk accused him of being “a prominent leader of the antifa movement on campus”.Rutgers’ Turning Point USA chapter also says the presence of Mark Bray – whose work has closely examined antifascist movements – threatens them and is calling for his firing from the New Jersey university, prompting the academic to say those demands are little more than “manufactured outrage”. Continue reading...

Events

27 h. ago French PM in final bid to salvage cabinet amid political turmoil – Europe live

Macron has asked Lecornu to stay on for 48 hours to try to win over lawmakersJordan Bardella, the leader of the far-right party National Rally, has also supported the dissolution of parliament, followed by elections.Bardella told France’s BFM TV that his party was preparing for both parliamentary elections and an early presidential vote. Continue reading...

Politics

32 h. ago ‘People screamed. Cried. Threw up’: 10 extraordinary life lessons from Ozzy Osbourne’s new memoir

The man who ended up smoking 30 cigars a day after trying to quit cigarettes also comes across in his book as level-headed, self-aware and savagely funny. Here’s what the late rock legend can teach us about addiction, fame and how to choose just the right support act“Here’s the thing, man,” wonders the late Ozzy Osbourne in his new memoir. “Why would anyone want life advice from me?”Yes, he gave us Iron Man, War Pigs, Planet Caravan and so many other metal classics. But, by his own admission, Osbourne was also a criminal, a cheat and an addict, who routinely risked his and others’ lives and bit the head off a bat. (In his defence, he says, he thought it was a toy.) Continue reading...

Politics

44 h. ago If England v Wales were a boxing match it wouldn’t be allowed, says Bellamy

Wales manager says his team must be ‘full gas’ in friendly‘They’ve a transfer market value of £1.4bn, ours is £170m’Craig Bellamy suggested a boxing promoter would not pit Wales against England owing to the gulf between the squads and said his side must be at “full gas” if they are to compete at Wembley on Thursday.Wales head along the M4 for the friendly before returning to Cardiff to host Belgium in a crucial World Cup qualifier next Monday. The Wales manager said he had enjoyed analysing Thomas Tuchel’s side in preparation. Continue reading...

Politics

48 h. ago EastEnders actress shares 'battle' to get right support for son

The actress wrote for the BBC ahead of her Panorama documentary airing

Events

50 h. ago Getting right support for autistic son ‘felt like a battle’ – EastEnders actress

Kellie Bright presents a BBC Panorama documentary about Send families fighting for the right education for their children.

Events

67 h. ago Emma Watson looks carefree as she steps out at Paris Fashion Week after being branded 'ignorant of how ignorant she is' by JK Rowling

The actress, 35, offered a wave, while wearing a light pink checked oversized shirt, days after Ms Rowling told her she had 'poured more petrol on the flames' with criticism of her gender critical stance.

Politics

68 h. ago Scotland is living through 'period of profound misogyny' says feminist author

Jenny Lindsay claimed it was the first time a gender critical author has been asked to speak at a Scottish book festival

Culture

4 d. ago Victims of synagogue attack will be first to benefit from new support service

The Independent Public Advocate will ensure victims understand their rights and can access emotional and practical support.

Events

5 d. ago Greta Thunberg Gaza flotilla live: Final flotilla vessel Marinette intercepted as protests erupt across Europe

Activists accuse Israel of 'illegally' intercepting vessels carrying aid into Gaza

Events

5 d. ago Gaza flotilla live: Greta Thunberg to be deported as protests break out in several countries

Activists accuse Israel of 'illegally' intercepting vessels carrying aid into Gaza

Events

5 d. ago British couple hit with £20k hospital bill after horror moped crash in Turkey

Danielle Davies had barely begun her holiday with boyfriend Darren Webb when the accident happened and he was rushed to hospital with a bleed on the brain and many broken bones

Events

6 d. ago Gaza flotilla live: Greta Thunberg to be deported after Israel says all but one Sumud vessel seized

Activists accuse Israel of 'illegally' intercepting vessels carrying aid into Gaza

Politics

6 d. ago Gaza flotilla live: Greta Thunberg to be deported after Israel say every Sumud vessel seized

Activists accuse Israel of 'illegally' intercepting vessels carrying aid into Gaza

Politics

6 d. ago Gaza flotilla latest: Israeli forces detain Greta Thunberg after seizing more than dozen vessels

Activists accuse Israel of 'illegally' intercepting vessels carrying aid into Gaza

Politics

6 d. ago Gaza flotilla latest: Israeli forces detain Greta Thunberg after seizing more than a dozen vessels

Activists accuse Israel of 'illegally' intercepting vessels carrying aid into Gaza

Politics