69 m. ago Kilmar Ábrego García was tortured in Salvadorian prison, court filing alleges

New court documents allege physical and psychological torture at Cecot in one of first looks at conditions in prisonKilmar Ábrego García, the Maryland man who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador and detained in one of that country’s most notorious prisons, was physically and psychologically tortured during the three months he spent in Salvadorian custody, according to new court documents filed Wednesday.While being held at the so-called Terrorism Confinement Center (Cecot) in El Salvador, Ábrego García and 20 other men “were forced to kneel from approximately 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM”, according to the court papers filed by his lawyers in the federal district court in Maryland. Continue reading...

Events

92 m. ago Raging wildfires force evacuations from hotels and homes in Crete as flames spread rapidly

Tourists on the popular Greek island of Crete have been forced to flee their hotels and shelter in basketball courts as wildfires ravage the landscape, burning through buildings

Society

2 h. ago The Scottish seaside town that is food lover's paradise with chippies and restaurants

It offers everything from sandy beaches to world-class fish and chips.

Society

3 h. ago GMP fills gaps in grooming gangs team with retired cops as squad faces training issues

The fourth and final reports into how authorities dealt with child sexual exploitation (CSE) in Greater Manchester found the force had made improvements, but still has work to do. GMP has live investigations involving 714 victims and survivors, and 1,099 suspects.

Events

4 h. ago Blueberry recall elevated to highest level due to listeria risk

400 boxes of the blueberries were initially recalled in June

Events

4 h. ago Pentagon pause on arms shipments to Ukraine part of a global review of pressures on stockpiles

The Pentagon is pausing shipments of weapons to Ukraine again after more than three years of deliveries meant to bolster the country’s defenses against invading Russian forces

Events

4 h. ago Love Island fans all say same thing as two stars forced to leave villa immediately

Love Island viewers were left heartbroken as they watched two stars leave the villa after another brutal recoupling

Politics

5 h. ago Famed Vegas casino set to end 24/7 operations and will only be open for special occasions

Buffalo Bill’s in Primm will close except for special occasions after nearly 30 years of service

Politics

5 h. ago Two Love Island stars forced to leave villa immediately leaving cast in tears

Love Island viewers were left on the edge of their seats during the latest episode of the ITV2 dating show as two more Islanders were dumped from the villa in another brutal twist

Politics

5 h. ago Ozzy Osbourne, 76, emotionally discusses saying 'goodbye' to Black Sabbath fans at his upcoming final show amid his ailing health

The rock star, 76, will reunite with Black Sabbath to play his last concert at their Back To The Beginning concert, due to be held at Birmingham 's Villa Park on July 5.

Sport

5 h. ago Rick Astley reflects on lasting impact of his biggest hit as he picks up Silver Clef award

Rick Astley says his hit song ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ is “ingrained” in him, reflecting on its lasting impact at the Silver Clef Awards 2025 in London on Wednesday evening (2 July).

Events

6 h. ago Takeaways from AP’s report into claims of excessive force by American contractors at Gaza aid sites

American contractors guarding aid distribution sites in Gaza are using live ammunition and stun grenades as hungry Palestinians scramble for food, according to accounts and videos obtained by The Associated Press

Politics

6 h. ago Swansea City closing in on move for Ethan Galbraith after fee agreed

The midfielder is believed to be close to agreeing a move to SA1

Politics

6 h. ago Trump bill latest: ‘Big Beautiful’ July 4 in peril as House Republicans struggle to find votes

GOP stalled on second rules vote as Democrats all present to block president’s tax and spending plan

Politics

7 h. ago Travis Kelce opens up on the downside of being Taylor Swift's boyfriend

The couple - who are approaching their two-year anniversary - first sparked dating rumors in July 2023 before a first public appearance together in September that year.

Politics

7 h. ago Live Lotto results for Wednesday, July 2: National Lottery winning numbers from tonight's draw

Get the winning numbers from Wednesday's triple-rollover Lotto draw and Thunderball

Politics

7 h. ago No 10 defends chancellor after day of bitter recriminations over welfare bill fiasco

Rachel Reeves said to have PM’s full backing after she was in tears in the Commons amid fallout of Labour’s welfare bill U-turnKeir Starmer has been forced to defend his chancellor after a day in which the bitter recriminations over Labour’s welfare bill fiasco appeared to leave Rachel Reeves in tears and the markets in turmoil.Ministers said there would be long-lasting implications for the government’s spending priorities after it was forced to abandon the central plank of its welfare changes to prevent a damaging defeat by rebel MPs. Continue reading...

Economics

7 h. ago July on the London Stage: Rachel Zegler in Evita , Orfeh in Burlesque and More

July on the London Stage: Rachel Zegler in Evita , Orfeh in Burlesque and More  Broadway Shows

Politics

7 h. ago Emotional moment father of the bride invites her stepfather to join them mid

The emotional video shows Shayna Sweeney, 29, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida , preparing to tie the knot at Castello Di Ristonchi in Pelago, Italy .

Politics

8 h. ago The ES Shopping Shortlist: What to shop, see and know in July 2025

The hot-off-the-press launches and shiny shopping newness to know this month

Economics