2 h. ago Wayne Rooney clocks in for first Match of the Day shift after Man United and England legend landed '£800,000' BBC deal to become regular on the show

The former Manchester United and England captain is believed to have signed a lucrative deal worth around £800,000 a year to join the iconic football highlights programme.

Economics

3 h. ago Midsomer Murders Jane Wymark's family tragedy and life since leaving show

Jane Wymark shot to fame in the 1990s when she joined the cast of ITV's Midsomer Murders

Events

6 h. ago Thousands to join US ‘Fight the Trump Takeover’ protests against Republican redistricting plans

Protests against redrawing of electoral maps in Texas and other states to take place in 34 US cities and towns SaturdayThousands are expected to gather in cities and towns across 34 states on Saturday for a national day of protest against Republican redistricting plans in Texas and elsewhere.“Fight the Trump Takeover” will be anchored in Austin, Texas, with other sites spread nationwide. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Strictly casting JD Vance’s pal Thomas Skinner marks a huge shift for the show

News that the former ‘Apprentice’ star has joined the show’s roster of celebrities has sparked an online backlash, writes Rachel McGrath. What does it mean for a series that’s usually shied away from contentious castings?

Politics

7 h. ago Thomas Skinner’s casting on Strictly doesn’t feel right. What’s going on?

News that the former ‘Apprentice’ star and pal of JD Vance has joined the show’s roster of celebrities has sparked an online backlash, writes Rachel McGrath. What does it mean for a series that’s usually shied away from contentious castings?

Politics

8 h. ago Annika cast: which actors are in season 2 on BBC? Full cast with Nicola Walker

A Doctor Who star has joined Annika’s cast for season two

Politics

9 h. ago Welsh golf course that Tiger Woods tried to ban finally opens

Golff Bach, in Llangefni, Anglesey, will be the first of its kind in the UK and will open next week

Sport

9 h. ago Ederson is Man City’s No 1 goalkeeper – for now, says Pep Guardiola

Ederson is reportedly keen on a move to join Galatasaray but City are clear they do not want to sell the 31-year-old

Politics

9 h. ago Moment Putin's legs 'twitch suspiciously' in Trump farewell as Russian dictator dons platforms to overcome 'Napoleon complex'

Kremlin footage captured the Russian leader's knee jolting repeatedly as he stood alongside his US counterpart at the end of their brief exchange following a joint press conference.

Politics

9 h. ago One in five children in Gaza City malnourished, UN warns – Middle East crisis live

Malnutrition has reached 21.5% in Gaza City, meaning around one in five young children are suffering from malnutrition, Unrwa has saidTwo former officials that worked under Joe Biden’s administration have said they received no evidence that “Hamas was physically diverting US-funded goods provided by the World Food Programme or international nongovernmental organizations”.The remarks were made in a joint op-ed in Foreign Affairs by Jacob Lew, who served as US ambassador to Israel from 2023 to 2025, and David Satterfield, former US special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues from 2023 to 2024.The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) warned that malnutrition in Gaza City has reached 21.5%, meaning about one in five young children are now malnourished.The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Ocha) said earlier this week that almost 13,000 new admissions of children for acute malnutrition treatment were recorded in July 2025 across Gaza.Two more people were ki...

Events

9 h. ago Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre moves into commanding halfway lead at BMW Championship

World number one Scottie Scheffler is MacIntyre’s nearest challenger heading into the weekend.

Politics

9 h. ago Easyjet couple bragged they're' 'joining mile high club' before drunken romp

Easyjet confirmed that some passengers were "met by police upon landing in Alicante" due to "disruptive" behaviour after families were left horrified by the drunken antics of two people onboard

Politics

10 h. ago Trump updating Nato leaders on Putin summit after ‘lengthy’ call with Zelenskyy, White House says – live

US president earlier said it was up to Ukrainian leader to reach a ceasefire and that a meeting would be set up between Zelenskyy and PutinNo deal after brief Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine in AlaskaThe president has yet to deplane, but is currently greeting Alaska governor Muke Dunleavy and senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, all Republicans, aboard Air Force One, per the White House.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also says that for the expanded bilateral meeting and lunch, Trump, Rubio, and Witkoff will be joined by treasury secretary Scott Bessent, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, defense secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago Food at the woke Tesla Diner? The paper boxes probably taste better than some of the contents, says Joel Stein

Elon Musk's first burger joint, drive-in and charging station promises 'Epic' eating. The reality doesn't quite stack up, says Joel Stein

Politics

10 h. ago ‘New Zidane’ to Amorim outcast: Kobbie Mainoo at career crossroads

Fall of midfielder who seemed to have solved England’s problem position is emblematic of Manchester United’s confused transfer policiesRemember Kobbie Mainoo? The lad from Stockport heralded as Manchester United’s new midfield general? A player likened at 19 to Zinedine Zidane by Paul Scholes and whose 2024 FA Cup final winner toppled the noisy neighbours from across town when he ghosted into Manchester City’s area before a silky smooth touch and finish past Ederson?Now, at a club of serial false dawns and zero title challenges since Sir Alex Ferguson retired 12 years ago, Mainoo is at a career crossroads. As Ruben Amorim becomes the latest manager to try to build United a shiny new world, Mainoo is a mere substitute. The Portuguese has no place for him in his 3-4-3 formation after a damning assessment that Mainoo lacks legs for the engine room or the pace to operate as one of the two 10s. Continue reading...

Transport

10 h. ago CHRISTOPHER BUCKTIN: Superman star joins Trump team notorious for human rights abuses

A former Superman star is ditching his cape to play sidekick to Donald Trump's most notorious goon squad, Christopher Bucktin writes, turning his legacy into a publicity stunt

Politics

10 h. ago I joined Man United but wanted to rip up my contract straight away – I regretted moving

Alexis Sanchez joined Manchester United from Arsenal in January 2018, but his time at Old Trafford was nothing short of a disaster, and he has since revealed he wanted to call it quits after a single day

Politics

11 h. ago 'I regretted joining Man Utd from Arsenal – I wanted to rip up my contract and go back'

Alexis Sanchez possessed a hero status at Arsenal before his transfer to Manchester United, which the Chilean admitted he instantly regretted

Politics

12 h. ago Hamilton Accies boss hands midfield trio 'numbers' challenge

John Rankin wants more from Connor Smith, Steven Bradley and Stuart McKinstry

Politics

12 h. ago Manchester United make Carlos Baleba 'decision' as new club joins transfer battle

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with updates on Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba and United striker Rasmus Hojlund

Sport