37 m. ago Strictly Come Dancing's La Voix surprises Claudia Winkleman by making a public plea for her job live on air

Strictly Come Dancing fans have backed contestant La Voix to take over hosting the show from Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, after she made a public plea for the job during Saturday night's episode.

Society

38 m. ago US and China reach ‘final deal’ on TikTok sale, treasury secretary says

Scott Bessent said plan was part of framework for trade deal but did not share details on transferring app’s ownershipMurdoch, Ellison and China: what we know about the US’s TikTok dealUS treasury secretary Scott Bessent claimed on Sunday that the US and China have finalized the details of a deal transferring TikTok’s US version to new owners.“We reached a final deal on TikTok,” Bessent said on Sunday on CBS’s Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan. Alluding to Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, Bessent continued: “We reached [a deal] in Madrid, and I believe that as of today, all the details are ironed out, and that will be for the two leaders to consummate that transaction” during a meeting scheduled for Thursday in Korea. Continue reading...

Economics

44 m. ago New York Jets legend Nick Mangold dies aged 41 while seeking kidney transplant

Center was hugely popular among Jets fanbaseMangold was suffering from rare genetic conditionNick Mangold, a hugely popular player during his 11-season career with the New York Jets, has died at the age of 41.Earlier this month, Mangold said he was seeking a kidney transplant and urged Jets and Ohio State fans to help after he discovered that no one in his family matched his blood type, meaning he could not receive a kidney donation from them. The former offensive lineman added that he had been undergoing dialysis after being diagnosed with a rare kidney condition in 2006. “This isn’t an easy message to share, but I want to be open about what’s been happening with me and my health,” Mangold said at the time. Continue reading...

Events

70 m. ago Should you throw your dog a stick? Library of twigs in park gets tails wagging over safety.

A new 'dog stick library' in Daisy Nook, Failsworth has divided opinion amongst local pet owners after a picture of it was shared on to the Friends of Daisy Nook Facebook Page.

Politics

72 m. ago Tess Daly's very demanding job away from Strictly as sudden exit leaves fans baffled

Tess Daly announced that the current series of Strictly Come Dancing will be her last earlier this week, alongside her co-star Claudia Winkleman

Politics

1 hour ago Black Aston Villa star Amadou Onana refuses to take the knee ahead of kick

The Premier League has dedicated all their fixtures between October 18 and October 26 to their No Room For Racism campaign.

Politics

2 h. ago 'People are obsessed with my life as a vampire but I have a confession'

A woman who has amassed a huge following online as a vampire has shared that she has a confession to make about her life in the underworld, and it could change the way fans see her

Politics

2 h. ago Death in Paradise star shares daughter's brutal reaction to major movie role

A Death in Paradise star has shared a brutal reaction from his daughter after he appeared in a major movie franchise.

Events

2 h. ago Death in Paradise star shares daughter's blunt verdict on major film role

Death in Paradise star opened up about his role in a major film franchise and the brutal reaction he received from his daughter.

Events

2 h. ago Family of boy thrown from Tate Modern art gallery issue poignant update

The loved ones of a young French boy who was thrown off the 10th floor of a major London art gallery have shared an update on his health

Politics

2 h. ago Dog behaviour expert names 5 breeds he 'trusts most' around grandchildren

A professional dog trainer and "behaviour expert" has shared the top five dog breeds he'd most "trust" around his grandchildren and families based on his 30 years of experience

Politics

2 h. ago Prince Harry and King Charles' shared passion that could 'fix' relationship

Prince Harry and King Charles recently met for a 55-minute private tea at Clarence House, but a full reconciliation is still a long way off, according to a royal expert.

Politics

2 h. ago Katie Price shares worrying photo of 'humps' on her face during health concerns

Katie Price has shared a worrying update about the side effects of her cosmetic treatments, as she showed her followers a series of "humps" on her forehead on her social media

Culture

2 h. ago Hurricane Melissa strengthens into category 4 as it approaches Jamaica

Storm could intensify further, threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Haiti Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a powerful category 4 hurricane on Sunday, threatening days of catastrophic winds and rain in the northern Caribbean, with some residents in vulnerable areas of Jamaica refusing to evacuate.Jamaican officials urged those in low-lying and flood-prone areas to seek refuge in the more than 650 shelters activated on the island as Melissa rapidly climbs up the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale with the possibility of intensifying to a category 5 storm on Sunday night. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago MAFS UK groom flooded with support after 'brave' mental health confession

A Married at First Sight UK favourite has been inundated with support after he shared a heart-breaking mental health post

Events

3 h. ago The kindness of strangers: when I found out my cancer had spread, the woman in the next bed reached out

The doctors told me I would need a second mastectomy and extensive chemotherapy. I felt like I’d been hit by a truckRead more in the kindness of strangers seriesI’ve had more good sex than most people have had hot dinners, so when I found a lump in my breast and knew straight away it was cancer, I thought this is fine. I’ve had my fun. I’ll have a mastectomy, get it done and get on with my life.But when I came out of surgery, I was wheeled into a hospital room shared with one other woman. The doctors closed the curtain around us, sat down and told me the cancer had spread to my lymph nodes and my other breast. I would need a second mastectomy and an extensive course of chemo. I felt as if I’d been hit by a truck. I couldn’t believe it. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Gemma Atkinson says ‘absolutely not’ after Strictly warning to Gorka Marquez

Gemma Atkinson shared an insight on her time on Strictly Come Dancing with Gorka Marquez as she said "absolutely not" when she was asked a question by a podcast listener

Events

4 h. ago King Charles crisis 'threatens Prince Harry reunion' but special move 'can help fix it'

As a potential reconciliation between Charles and the Duke of Sussex is still in the works behind closed doors, one shared interest may be the thing that brings them together, according to a royal expert

Events

4 h. ago WRU have made mistake after mistake, poor Steve Tandy's job just got so much harder

Friday's news just days before the Wales squad meet up was ill-timed and insensitive to the players and coaches

Politics

4 h. ago Tragedy of the world's shortest man who died aged 27 after refusing to let his small size stop him from getting the most out of life

Khagendra Thapa Magar, from Nepal, stood just 2ft 2.4 inches tall when he was officially crowned the world's shortest man by Guinness World Records in 2010.

Events