55 m. ago 'I've been healthy all my life, then I went to the doctor feeling tired and everything changed'

David went to his GP complaining of wheezing and feeling very tired, what happened next was horrifying

Society

61 m. ago Eddie Kadi: ‘People think I’m always ready to crack jokes. If you’re a doctor, I don’t ask you to operate on me!’

The standup and presenter on preshow prayers, blending dance with comedy and the night he bombed at the BBCHow did you get into comedy?I feel like comedy got into me. At university, I hosted talent shows as part of the African and Caribbean society, and became popular on the university circuit. After that, someone said: “You’re a pretty funny host, you should try standup.” One of my first gigs was at Kojo’s Comedy Funhouse, performing these funny songs. But explaining those songs made people laugh even more. I didn’t even realise I was doing standup. It was never planned, but the moment I got a taste for it, it was just one gig after another. I never looked back.Who did you admire when you were first starting out?I remember watching Richard Blackwood. His shows would come on TV pretty late and if I caught my parents in a good mood, they would let me watch until the end. I used to love Bruce Forsyth. Ronnie Corbett was hilarious. I was a big fan of Laurel and Hardy, Charlie Chaplin. ...

Events

61 m. ago It’s grand theft AI and UK ministers are behind it. Oppose this robbery of people’s creativity | Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alastair Webber

The plan to weaken copyright law, allowing tech firms to profit for free from people’s talent, is an outrage, and the nation would sufferWe are father and son: one has written 16 musicals and counting, the other cofounded The Other Songs, a leading independent record and publishing company. Our work has employed thousands globally, nurturing the next generation of talent. Copyright is the foundation that protects this, and all creative work: from music, theatre and literature to film and art. Copyright ensures creators retain control and are fairly compensated. It underpins the creative economy. Put simply, it allows artists and creatives to make a living. Endless studies have shown what a benefit that creativity – music, theatre, dance, art, film, TV, the list is endless – has on the rest of society.Yet, today, the UK government is proposing changes that would strip creators of this protection. Under the data (use and access) bill, AI companies would be allowed to take works, past ...

Politics

61 m. ago UK creative industries launch campaign against AI tech firms’ content use

A government consultation on weakening copyright law is due to conclude on Tuesday

Economics

61 m. ago Why Labour's plan to help AI use content for free risks a dystopian future

The News Media Association is today launching a campaign to ensure tech companies pay for content created by humans and used to train AI models

Events

61 m. ago Not recognising a legend and Sir Alex Ferguson's car park issue

Sir Jim Ratcliffe officially became co-owner of Man United a year ago but the feel-good factor was brief and to many who have served the club, it is now unrecognisable.

Politics

77 m. ago Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Church in new directions

Politics

1 hour ago Travelling with children: the blood, sweat and tears – and the determination to keep going | Lucille Wong

If you feel there are not enough challenges in your life as a parent, may I suggest taking your kids on a flightSharing the Load is a column about parenting children of all agesWe landed in Melbourne after our red-eye flight from Bali. Our then two-year-old was raging with fever (he was not ill when we boarded) and had screamed for five out of the six hours.Dazed and confused, we joined the long line for international passport holders instead of the much shorter family line for Australians. We wasted 40 minutes. That was when our then four-year-old decided to vomit. We cleaned that up (FYI, immigration has spew bags), got past the custom dogs, hauled our stuff on to the insanely packed bus that would take us to the equally packed cheap car park, found our car and drove home, before collapsing into a heap. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta slammed for transfer failure as free agent set for Gunners reunion

Arsenal's recent struggles continued as they were beaten 1-0 by West Ham at home this weekend as they battle on without any recognised No 9. Their title bid looks increasingly unlikely after falling 11 points behind Liverpool

Sport

3 h. ago Milk stays colder and fresher when kept in one part of the fridge

Milk is a staple in every household, and one of the worst feelings is having to pour it down the drain because it has gone bad. Surprisingly, this often comes down to how you store it.

Politics

3 h. ago Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts says creators must present a united front against the 'existential threat' of AI

Justine Roberts said media companies have been slow to recognise the danger posed by tech giants like OpenAI , the maker of ChatGPT , which 'scrape' websites for their content.

Events

4 h. ago Glimmer of hope as No10 'recognises the strength of feeling' over Big Tech AI raid

Downing Street conceded that its controversial proposal to give AI firms a copyright exception may not emerge as the final option following a powerful campaign by the Mail.

Politics

5 h. ago One in ten students say they feel 'constantly anxious' about exams, money and the fear of failing, poll reveals

A poll of 1,000 current and past university students has revealed nearly half of them were either often or always worried during their academic years.

Events

6 h. ago Desperate last hope in search for doomed MH370 airliner 11 years after horror crash

More than 200 people died when Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 crashed after taking off from Kuala Lumpur for Beijing, and it has become one of aviation's greatest mysteries

Events

6 h. ago 'You can't grow without food': Business chiefs swing behind embattled farming sector amid growing outcry over Labour's inheritance tax raid

The message from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) comes amid an outcry from farmers about tax changes announced at Rachel Reeves 's Budget.

Economics

6 h. ago Make It Fair: National World among UK publishers calling for copyright protection from AI companies

We’re calling on the Government to spur growth in the creative and tech sectors by protecting copyright

Politics

7 h. ago Ofcom to ‘shine light’ on sites not doing enough to protect women and girls

The regulator has published new guidance for tech firms on protecting women and girls under the Online Safety Act.

Politics

7 h. ago Daily Star fights Big Tech to stop AI grab for news and creative content in copyright row

The Daily Star is part of a fight against the 'threat' of Big Tech using copyrighted content to train their generative AI tools for free - it is pushing for AI companies to pay up

Politics

7 h. ago LA traffic officer confronted at home by ICE agents who were ‘hesitant’ about showing warrant while citywide sweep fails to materialize

Federal officials reportedly arrested 12 people during the weekend raid, despite requesting space to hold 120

Events

8 h. ago Thomas Tuchel makes feelings clear on England star with repeat phone calls

Thomas Tuchel is set to choose his first squad as England manager next month and West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen is set to be involved after speaking with the new Three Lions boss

Politics