2 h. ago Oxford academics drank from cup made from human skull until 2015, book reveals

Decades-long use of chalice at Worcester College highlights violent colonial history of looted human remains, says Prof Dan HicksOxford academics drank from a chalice made from a human skull for decades, a book that explores the violent colonial history of looted human remains has revealed.The skull-cup, fashioned from a sawn-off and polished braincase adorned with a silver rim and stand, was used regularly at formal dinners at Worcester College, Oxford, until 2015, according to Prof Dan Hicks, the curator of world archaeology at the university’s Pitt Rivers Museum. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith and Sophie Ecclestone named among Wisden Cricketers of the Year

The England trio are named alongside county stars Liam Dawson and Dan Worrall after starring in the 2024 English summer

Politics

9 h. ago Every word of Pope Francis's will including plans for his tomb

Francis proclaimed that the tomb should only have “Franciscus” written on it

Politics

11 h. ago Brownhill’s double sinks Sheffield United and earns promotion for Burnley

When Burnley last escaped the Championship for the promised land of the Premier League, they blew a hole in the wall under Vincent Kompany. Scott Parker decided it was more sensible to chisel their way out, inch by inch, completing their route to freedom with a tense victory over Sheffield United.Amid the change of owners, managers and styles, the captain Josh Brownhill has been a mainstay throughout and it was fitting his two goals completed the painstaking job. Parker’s promotion push has been the polar opposite to Kompany’s approach. The Belgian’s all-conquering side played fast, aggressive, attacking football, whereas the current style is based on discipline and defensive organisation. Burnley have conceded 15 goals in 44 games, a record anyone would be proud of and the foundation of their success. Continue reading...

Events

11 h. ago West Brom sack Tony Mowbray as ex Celtic boss lasts just four months on Baggies return

A run of two wins in 10 games leaves his side mid-table in the English Championship

Politics

11 h. ago Leeds United smash Rangers takeover barrier as Farke's side seal Premier League promotion to clear 49ers path

The Elland Road club beat Stoke City at home to secure automatic promotion back to the English Premier League along with Burnley

Politics

13 h. ago Aaron Ramsey press conference in full: Message to Cardiff City fans, Bellamy talks and questions on future

The Bluebirds were held to a 1-1 draw at Oxford United during Aaron Ramsey's first game in charge

Politics

13 h. ago Cardiff City player ratings as midfielder stars and striker impresses on day of huge frustration

Here is how the Bluebirds players rated in the clash with Oxford United, which ended in a 1-1 draw

Sport

15 h. ago WWE and UFC merger tease 'big boxing announcement' as Dana White and Co launch bid to revolutionise the sport

The WWE and UFC merger's parent company, TKO, are hoping to make their mark in the word of boxing very soon

Sport

16 h. ago Amazing Kilmarnock teen planning 'dream' prom after devastating terminal cancer diagnosis

Katy Hay has planned a bucket list after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

Science

17 h. ago Leeds v Stoke in Championship and more from EFL: football – live

Updates from the 3pm BST games in the Football LeagueCardiff sack Riza and hand reins to RamseyGet in touch – email Barry with your thoughtsCardiff City: The Welsh side are second from bottom of the Championship table and host Oxford United thisd afternoon. Following Saturday’s dismissal of Omer Riza, Aaron Ramsey has been given the job of keeping Cardiff up with just three games of the season remaining.The 34-year-old midfielder has not played for Cardiff since suffering the latest in a long litany of hamstring injuries in March. Continue reading...

Sport

19 h. ago Liverpool parade plans and how Arne Slot's Premier League title win could be celebrated

Arne Slot's Liverpool are closing in on the Premier League title with the club planning a parade that could be the biggest English football has ever seen

Politics

19 h. ago Shocking moment darts star holds up a middle finger at crowd in Germany after fan abuse

Williams was subjected to abuse from the Munich crowd during his match, including what appeared to be an F-word insult shouted in his direction.

Events

19 h. ago I volunteered to dogsit my friend's 'cute and adorable' puppy and it cost me over £1,000 in damages. Should I send her the bill? VICKY REYNAL replies

I am furious because my friend deceived me into thinking her puppy was 'good'. Should I send her a bill for the damage?

Economics

19 h. ago Cardiff City v Oxford United LIVE: Updates as Aaron Ramsey takes charge of crucial clash

Aaron Ramsey takes charge of his first game as Bluebirds boss as they welcome Oxford United to Cardiff City Stadium

Politics

19 h. ago Cardiff City v Oxford United LIVE: Updates as fans protest against Vincent Tan ahead of huge game

Aaron Ramsey takes charge of his first game as Bluebirds boss as they welcome Oxford United to Cardiff City Stadium

Sport

19 h. ago Cardiff City v Oxford United LIVE: Score updates from massive clash

Aaron Ramsey takes charge of his first game as Bluebirds boss as they welcome Oxford United to Cardiff City Stadium

Politics

20 h. ago Pope's heartbreaking eight word health update days before his death

The pontiff died today aged 88 after spending his final weeks in hospital with an infection that developed into pneumonia in both lungs.

Events

21 h. ago Sam Warburton stunned by 'outrageous' act in top English match in 'so silly' moment

Warburton was commentating on the Bristol Bears v Leicester Tigers clash at Ashton Gate

Events

21 h. ago ‘Aspirational in the silliest sense’: why The Lizzie McGuire Movie is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series of writers calling attention to their comfort watches is a look back at the frothy 2003 comedyThree years ago, my fiance and I were winding through the narrow streets of Seville when he began a sentence with the words: “Imagine if.” Imagine if, he pondered, you went to a foreign country and it turned out that you looked exactly like one of their local celebs. People would approach you for autographs they would scream at you on the street you wouldn’t know what was going on. I stopped still and gawped at him. “That’s the plot of The Lizzie McGuire Movie,” I said. And that’s when I found out that the man I was going to marry had never seen the greatest film of all time.Movies with the word “movie” in the title are not usually considered the world’s best and yes, officially The Lizzie McGuire Movie is a flop, with a 41% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. But the coming-of-age comedy was released in 2003, at a time when critics were allowed to hate teenage girls a littl...

Politics