40 m. ago PICTURED: Jennifer Lopez drops $21M on LA mansion as she and ex Ben Affleck struggle to offload marital home

Jennifer Lopez has secured a $21 million estate in Los Angeles as she moves on from her relationship with Ben Affleck. The 54-year-old superstar has settled into the exclusive Hidden Hills.

Politics

2 h. ago Home Secretary to meet US border tsar dubbed Ice Barbie over crackdown on migrants

Yvette Cooper is planning a meeting with Kristi Noem (pictured), the Secretary of Homeland Security, who has described the US border with Mexico as a 'war zone'.

Society

3 h. ago Terrifying alert over how British children are being poisoned by lead that is 'giving them autism'

Global studies show that lead levels in the blood have decreased since it was removed from petrol in 1999, but experts say children are still being exposed to the metal through paint and pipes.

Events

5 h. ago British children could be suffering undiagnosed lead poisoning, causing lower IQs and learning difficulties, researchers warn

Global studies show that lead levels in the blood have decreased since it was removed from petrol in 1999, but experts say children are still being exposed to the metal through paint and pipes.

Events

5 h. ago Minister dismisses call to award wartime SAS hero Paddy Mayne a posthumous Victoria Cross

Defence minister Lord Coaker has rejected appeals to reverse a decision to deny Britain's highest gallantry award to Lieutenant-Colonel Blair 'Paddy' Mayne (pictured).

Politics

5 h. ago Britain's Got Talent dance troupe Obsequious' past success revealed including huge follower count

The Filipino dance group managed to secure four 'yeses' from judges Simon Cowell , Amanda Holden , Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli for their impressive routine.

Politics

6 h. ago Britain's Got Talent Golden Buzzer explained and acts revealed including Will Burns

Britain's Got Talent 2025 kicked off on Saturday night with new auditions and the first Golden Buzzer acts of the series, so what does it mean for the show and those who secure one?

Events

7 h. ago Amy Dowden still doesn't know about Strictly return as she admits 'it wasn't the same'

Professional dancer Amy Dowden is waiting to hear the news she has secured a spot on this year's Strictly Come Dancing as she heartbreakingly admits she 'wasn't confident' in herself on the latest show

Politics

8 h. ago Callum Smith taken to hospital after brutal win over rival Joshua Buatsi

Callum Smith had looked to be heading for retirement but stunned Joshua Buatsi with an impressive performance to secure himself a world title shot

Politics

8 h. ago Agony for Finn Russell after missed kick hands England win over Scotland

England 16-15 ScotlandRussell puts conversion wide after Van der Merwe tryAt long last England have shaken off their Calcutta Cup blues. Never in the previous 153 years of this fixture had Scotland managed five successive wins over the auld enemy and another tartan triumph really would have had them dancing in the streets of Galashiels in Bill McLaren’s memory. This was a desperately tight old battle, though, with a second gripping home victory in consecutive games only secured right at the death.In the end it all hinged on whether Finn Russell could land the angled conversion following Duhan van der Merwe’s 79th-minute try. Up went the ball, end over end, and for the first half of its flight it seemed Scotland might be celebrating once more. Agonisingly for the visitors, though, it then curved just wide of the left-hand upright to leave England, to their immense relief, still alive in the title race. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago US says revenue from minerals deal will fuel Ukraine’s postwar growth

Kyiv remains sceptical of plan as Treasury secretary Scott Bessent denies it is ‘coercive’ in FT opinion article

Economics

9 h. ago The best pictures as brave Wales players' proud families make feelings clear

Wales stars found their family and took time to sign autographs for fans

Sport

9 h. ago Oday Dabbagh crowned an Aberdeen hero as Kevin Nisbet strike duo gets Jimmy Thelin excited

Dabbagh secured all three points with a wildly celebrated late goal against Kilmarnock at Pittodrie

Events

9 h. ago Leeds Rhinos give key update after worrying injuries to three players

Riley Lumb scored two tries as Leeds Rhinos won 32-6 at Salford - even without losing two key men to serious injuries - to secure their first victory of the season

Sport

10 h. ago Chris Riddell on Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump: the angels of peace descend on Ukraine – cartoon

The US president, on a Russian leash, holds talks that exclude the invaded countryYou can buy a copy of this cartoon Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago Michelle Keegan reveals season two release date for huge BBC drama series after beloved fans were left in a frenzy over cliffhanger

The actress, 36, took her social Stories to share a picture of Stan Australia's announcement that the BBC series will hit their streaming platform in March 2025.

Events

10 h. ago Steve Witkoff: from property developer to global spotlight as Trump’s tough

His friendship with the president dates back to a late-night encounter in a deli. Now he is a loyal envoy brokering the Gaza ceasefire and peace talks on UkraineWith the first phase of the ceasefire nearing its end, an American property developer has emerged as a key figure in determining whether Gaza attains a more enduring peace or slips back into war.Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s typically idiosyncratic pick as special Middle East envoy, has also found his way into the midst of talks with Russia over Ukraine’s future, sitting opposite Russian foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, instead of the official special envoy for the region, Keith Kellogg. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago Inglis inspires Australia to record win over England despite Duckett hundred

Group B: Australia 356-5 bt England 351-8 by five wicketsHighest successful run chase in ICC tournament historyThey say good things come to those who wait and after nearly three decades without a global tournament in their city, the people of Lahore saw their patience rewarded. A good number are too young to remember the 1996 World Cup but they will not forget Australia’s five-wicket win over England in a hurry.Set 352 to win this Group B encounter after Ben Duckett’s sublime 165 from 143 balls – the highest individual score at a Champions Trophy – Australia wobbled initially. Travis Head and Steve Smith were wiped out for single-figure scores during a fiery new ball burst from Jofra Archer and Mark Wood. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago 11 of the best pictures as hundreds of musicians protest Cardiff University cuts

Cardiff University announced last month that it could axe 400 academic jobs as well as shutting the school of nursing, music and modern foreign languages as the university contends with a deficit of £31m

Events

10 h. ago Tottenham player ratings vs Ipswich: Brennan Johnson makes difference but Mathys Tel looks unsuited

Tottenham secured a third straight win in the Premier League for the first time in more than a year

Politics