40 m. ago Ashes 2025 live score: England all out for 334 on day two as Australia set to bat

Root’s first hundred in Australia helped England to 325-9 and he’ll try to add to that lead today

Politics

3 h. ago The 13 worst party etiquette blunders revealed by royal event planner LIZ TAYLOR

According to Liz Taylor, the UK's leading event planner - and the brains behind Prince William's legendary Centrepoint fundraiser at Kensington Palace - it's actually relatively simple to be the perfect party guest.

Politics

4 h. ago Putin crushes hopes for a peace deal once more as UK eyes unlocking £8BILLION of frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine

Speaking publicly for the first time about his talks with Donald Trump 's peace envoy Steve Witkoff, the Russian president held a hard line.

Economics

4 h. ago Jo Ann Allen Boyce, who wrote a book about her experience integrating Clinton High School, has died

Jo Ann Allen Boyce, who helped integrate one of the first public schools in the South, has died at 84

Events

4 h. ago John Torode is in therapy to help manage his 'grief' at MasterChef axe

John Torode was sacked as presenter of MasterChef after 20 years in the role, following a historic accusation of racism — but said he had no memory of making the comment

Politics

4 h. ago Police plan to use draconian cameras that read emotions to help identify criminals and prevent suicides

Ministers launched a consultation yesterday on emerging technology that analyses 'motions and emotions' and could help catch criminals, prevent suicides and find missing people.

Events

4 h. ago Better buses finally on the way after years of decline says Labour transport chief

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced £3billion of funding for bus services - giving councils more freedom to bring in new routes, lower fares and make bus stops safer

Sport

5 h. ago Members of Congress send scathing letter to WADA over probe to find leaker in Chinese swimmer case

A bipartisan group in Congress has sent a letter to the head of the World Anti-Doping Agency criticizing that group for opening an investigation into who leaked information that led to the agency clearing 23 Chinese swimmers

Politics

5 h. ago 5 years later, authorities arrest a suspect in Washington pipe bomb case. Here's what to know

The FBI has arrested a suspect five years after an unidentified person placed two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties in Washington, D.C. The mystery behind the person’s identity has bedeviled law enforcement and helped fuel conspiracy theories about Jan. 6, 2021, and the Capitol riot by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters

Events

6 h. ago Universal Credit rule change to help more working parents get help with childcare costs

WORKING parents on Universal Credit are set for a major boost, as the Government unveils new support to cut the crippling cost of childcare. Ministers have confirmed that Universal Credit rules will change next year to stop families from falling into a "debt trap" when they try to return to work. The strategy targets one...

Society

6 h. ago Majority of UK parents find BBFC age ratings on Netflix helpful, poll finds

The partnership was first launched in 2020.

Politics

6 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: Root and Archer to take attack to Aussies when England resume on day two

Root’s first hundred in Australia helped England to 325-9 and he’ll try to add to that lead today

Events

7 h. ago Former world darts champion Gerwyn Price lets out huge scream after beating kid in Mosconi Cup doubles match

GERWYN PRICE let out a huge scream after sealing a win in the Mosconi Cup. The darts star traded his arrows for a cue as he turned his hand to pool. Price teamed in up with Milan Patel in a doubles match on Thursday. The pair came up against Hugo Boyle and Ade Oladipo on...

Politics

7 h. ago Five ideas to help you save on your favourite seasonal tipples this Christmas

ONE of the best parts of the festive period is indulging in your favourite seasonal tipples. However, the cost of alcohol can give you a budget hangover. Here are a few ideas to help you save on the sauce . . . IRISH CREAM: Baileys is the drink of Christmas for many. Supermarkets often put it on offer,...

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8 h. ago Jacket potato van praised for giving free food to homeless in heart

Zak Bevis' kind-hearted gesture to help those in need during the winter months has been lauded by users after he went out of his way to make sure homeless people did not go hungry

Society

9 h. ago Wishaw & Motherwell Rotary Club announce Santa and his sleigh timings

Events will take place in Motherwell, Ravenscraig and Wishaw.

Politics

9 h. ago EastEnders fans 'work out' revenge plot against Zoe Slater as 'queen' Sam Mitchell returns

The sister of Phil and Grant Mitchell will later learn she has cancer on the BBC soap

Politics

10 h. ago Pope Leo dissolves one of Francis’ final acts in major reversal

The Vatican reported its first budget surplus last month after years of deficits

Politics

10 h. ago Collina in favour of VAR rulings on corners at World Cup as long as there is ‘no delay’

Chair of Fifa’s referees committee offers his supportCollina wants to ensure changes do not slow down gamePierluigi Collina has said he would be in favour of the use of VAR to determine whether corners have been correctly awarded at the World Cup next summer. The chair of Fifa’s referees committee, speaking at a media briefing in Washington, made clear he supported the advance of technology.Collina said conversations were taking place over whether VAR could adjudicate on second yellow cards. They will continue at the next meeting of the International Football Association Board, the law-making body, in Wales next March, meaning there would be time for the ruling to come into effect for the World Cup. Collina also said discussions were ongoing over how best to combat time-wasting, including when goalkeepers go to ground, seemingly feigning injury to allow managers to hold team meetings. He added that Fifa wanted to explore AI-based innovations to help match officials and improve the g...

Politics

10 h. ago UK Transport Secretary issues update on £445m Welsh rail funding

The Transport Secretary was speaking at an event to mark the £140m Cardiff Central redevelopment announcement

Economics