44 m. ago From lady to tramp: Constance Marten was worth £2.4m and was once named a Tatler 'Babe of the Month'. But she ended up scavenging from bins after estrangement from her family

From the dock of the Old Bailey, Constance Marten repeatedly insisted that she and Mark Gordon were good parents. But the official record of what actually happened paints a very different picture...

Economics

51 m. ago CIA has spent decades saying it knew little of Oswald before he killed JFK. New docs show that isn’t true

The CIA repeatedly denied the existence of an agent named ‘Howard,’ who secretly oversaw a group that had contact with Oswald in August 1963

Events

66 m. ago ‘People always say, “I love you, Gramps”’: why these seniors love video games

Adults in their 60s, 70s and 80s represent nearly 28% of roughly 205 million US gamers and are becoming more visible in the mainstreamMichelle Statham’s preferred game is Call of Duty. It’s fast and frenetic, involving military and espionage campaigns inspired by real history. She typically spends six hours a day livestreaming to Twitch, chatting to her more than 110,000 followers from her home in Washington state. She boasts about how she’ll beat opponents, and says “bless your heart” while hurtling over rooftops to avoid clusterstrikes of enemy fire. When she’s hit, she “respawns” – or comes back to life at a checkpoint – and jumps right back into the fray.The military shooter game has a predominantly young male user base, but Statham’s Twitch handle is TacticalGramma – a nod to the 60-year-old’s two grandkids. Her lifelong gaming hobby has become an income stream (she prefers to keep her earnings private, but says she has raised “thousands” for charity), as well as a way to have ...

Politics

67 m. ago Levi Colwill makes bold Chelsea prediction for new season after Club World Cup glory

Chelsea swept Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain aside with ease in the Club World Cup final and Blues defender Levi Colwill reckons they can now look to win Europe's biggest prize

Politics

75 m. ago Make 'delicious coffee' with this £34 travel kit that has 10,000 five

'It makes very good coffee and so easy to clean. It will now come with me everywhere!!'

Economics

76 m. ago Woman seen falling asleep during hotel dinner before being 'raped and murdered'

Samantha Mickleburgh was found dead at the Pennyhill Park Hotel in Bagshot, Surrey, after spending the night with her former fiancé so he "wouldn't be lonely" on his birthday

Events

78 m. ago 'Brilliant' £24 makeup cleaner leaves brushes 'ready to go in a few seconds'

One shopper said the device is 'so satisfying'

Economics

82 m. ago Are 'ready to eat' salads really good for you? Experts reveal the startling truth

Bagged salad has become a staple in modern fridges. But are these ready-prepared leaves any good nutrition-wise - and what about the food poisoning risks? Here, experts offer their advice...

Politics

88 m. ago Scots mum 'thought she was going insane' after cancer symptoms mistaken for anxiety

Gail Whiteford wants to raise awareness of the symptoms she suffered to avoid the same happening to other people.

Science

1 hour ago Syrian boy goes on trial over alleged role in Taylor Swift concert bomb plot

Defendant, 15, in court in Berlin accused of involvement in foiled Islamic State-inspired plot to attack Vienna concert A Syrian teenager has gone on trial in Berlin accused of involvement in an Islamic State-inspired plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna last summer.The case brought by federal prosecutors against the 15-year-old defendant, identified only as Mohammad A in keeping with German privacy rules, includes charges of preparing a “severe subversive act of violence” and supporting a terrorist organisation abroad. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago TOWIE's Pete Wicks falls victim to 'fake' Wimbledon influencer who deceived him

An influencer went viral over the weekend for her Wimbledon posts on Instagram, seemingly showing the blonde, blue eyed beauty enjoying the sunshine while attracting attention from famous names

Events

2 h. ago Horror moment kid is carried off in jaws of stray dog pack as he plays by house

A shocking video has shown the moment a brave mum fought off a pack of stray dogs who pounced on her little child, named Anik, in India. They carried the boy away before she caught up

Events

2 h. ago About 1,500 tarantulas found hidden in cake boxes at German airport

Customs officials at Cologne Bonn airport tipped off by ‘noticeable smell’ that did not resemble confectionaryArachnophobes beware: customs officials have released photos from a seizure of roughly 1,500 young tarantulas found inside plastic containers that were hidden in chocolate sponge cake boxes shipped to an airport in western Germany.Customs officials said on Monday they had found the shipment at Cologne Bonn airport in a package that had arrived from Vietnam. A Cologne customs office spokesperson, Jens Ahland, said they had been tipped off by a “noticeable smell” that did not resemble the expected aroma of the 7kg (about 15lb) of the confectionery treats. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Man accused of killing ex at luxury hotel ‘waved ambulance goodbye’, jury told

James Cartwright, 61, is on trial accused of raping and murdering Samantha Mickleburgh at the Pennyhill Park Hotel in April last year.

Events

2 h. ago Wrexham star comes clean on dressing room's brutal treatment of Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman is one of many A-list celebrities to have visited Wrexham since the club was bought by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, but it didn't go down well with the players

Politics

2 h. ago All gardeners in Wales urged to avoid 1 common lawn mistake in July

Lawn care in the summer is important, so a garden expert has shared the one mistake that most people make when mowing the grass which can lead to it turning patchy and brown

Politics

2 h. ago All people who mow their lawn told to avoid common mistake this summer

It's a common mistake that many people make when it comes to tending to their garden at this time of year, but it can actually do more harm than good to your lawn

Politics

2 h. ago Manchester United have just been reminded of what they want from £62.5m Matheus Cunha transfer

Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the Club World Cup final, inspired by more Joao Pedro brilliance.

Economics

2 h. ago People who pack plug adaptors in their suitcases urged to stop, travel expert says

Jet2, Ryanair, easyJet, and TUI passengers are being warned about what they should avoid packing in their suitcases, including some common items that you might not expect

Politics

2 h. ago How to holiday like Dua Lipa, from her favourite hotels to her best beach reads

The 29-year-old pop star’s name has become synonymous with travel. Here’s how you can emulate her globe-trotting lifestyle

Society