2 h. ago American woman leaves Brits horrified at 'diabolical' jacket potato toppings

Kalli Agudo, from Washington, US, left Britons reeling after she shared her take on the cult-classic dish on TikTok.

Politics

3 h. ago Fearne Cotton reflects on challenges of getting older in media industry: ‘I’m not young and gorgeous’

‘I’m no spring chicken’ said the TV personality

Politics

3 h. ago Snooker champion John Higgins comforted by BBC presenter after bursting into tears during live interview

Four-time world snooker champion John Higgins has revealed the personal reason he broke down during a live BBC interview.

Sport

4 h. ago Tariffs will raise prices. But the climate crisis is the real inflation risk | Mark Blyth and Nicolò Fraccaroli

As temperatures rise and countries back off their decarbonization efforts, we must confront a reality central banks can’t correctInflation is, at base, a tax on consumption – and it hits the poor the hardest, since they consume more of their incomes and the rich consume less.That’s one reason for concern over Donald Trump’s tariffs, which will disproportionately affect the poor. When the 90-day pause on the tariffs expires, it is reasonable to expect prices to rise, and by a lot.Mark Blyth is a political economist and professor at Brown University. Nicolò Fraccaroli is a visiting scholar at Brown University Continue reading...

Economics

4 h. ago Josie Gibson reveals she contracted a medieval disease while filming new TV show on the best first class air travel

While filming Around The World In First Class for Channel 5, Josie enjoyed the enviable lifestyle of drinking champagne and tucking in to rich food in Michelin-starred restaurants.

Culture

5 h. ago Get Molly Mae's favourite comfort pillow she 'can't sleep without' for only £7

Molly Mae recently gushed over this Dunelm v-shaped pillow in a YouTube video and here is how you can grab it for half the price.

Economics

5 h. ago Josie Gibson reveals she has been diagnosed with a medieval disease while filming new TV show

While filming Around The World In First Class for Channel 5, Josie enjoyed the enviable lifestyle of drinking champagne and tucking in to rich food in Michelin-starred restaurants.

Culture

5 h. ago I'm a fashion writer and this M&S polka dot dress is ideal for weddings and holidays

The Lyocell Rich Polka Dot Sweetheart Neckline Maxi Waisted Dress from Marks and Spencer is flattering, stylish and versatile for any occasion with the right accessories

Economics

6 h. ago 9 best deckchairs for reclining in comfort and style this summer

Nothing beats relaxing al fresco, so make sure you’ve got your perfect pew sorted

Politics

6 h. ago The Breakdown | Just for kicks, the top 10 rugby union sharp shooters of the past 30 years

As the season finale draws near, we nominate 10 goal-kickers you can count on when the pressure cranks upIt is approaching that time of year. Big games hinging on increasingly slim margins, the pressure on goal-kickers intense. Check out Marcus Smith’s conversion attempt after Cadan Murley’s try for Harlequins against Sale on Saturday. The ball struck the right post, the crossbar, the left post and then the crossbar again in a classic “What happened next?” moment that captured perfectly the agonies of the tortured marksman’s art.But the old maxim still holds true: goal-kickers don’t lose games, they win them. So if you could pick one individual from the professional era to kick a goal for your life, who would it be? Unfair, perhaps, to nudge aside the deadliest kickers of the amateur era such as Naas Botha, Don Clarke, Dusty Hare, Grant Fox, Ollie Campbell et al – imagine how good some of their stats would have been without heavy, muddy pitches, heavy leather balls and no tees – but...

Events

9 h. ago Snooker star John Higgins breaks down on live TV as BBC host comforts him after turmoil

John Higgins booked his place in the second round of the World Snooker Championship with a 10-7 win over Joe O'Connor

Politics

10 h. ago Show us your mussels! A mouthwatering trip to Vigo, Spain’s seafood capital

The Galician city on the Atlantic coast has the EU’s largest fishing port, which provides its many bars and restaurants with a spectacular trawl of oysters, clams and musselsRocks thrashed by Atlantic waves have famously bestowed names such as “end of the world” and “coast of death” on Galicia, Spain’s north-western region. But there is a calmer, more intimate side to this coastline, that of the many rias (inlets). Legend has it that they resulted from the imprint of God’s hand when he made the world, and, temptingly, they nurture superlative shellfish. This lures me to Vigo, the largest fishing port in the EU, which spills down a hillside into a sheltered estuary lined with marinas, industrial docks, jetties, a fishing port and a cruise terminal.The magic formula is the combination of fresh river water and salty seawater, which creates a nutrient-rich paradise for succulent crustaceans and cephalopods. I soon learn, too, that Vigueses are joined at the hip to the sea – and have bee...

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10 h. ago Goldbeak review – kids cartoon sends baby eagle to live in a chicken coop

Low-budget visuals drain the charm from this animated tale strangely reminiscent of Jonathan Livingston SeagullBirds of a feather flock together, unless you’re an eagle being raised in a community of chickens, per this animated family adventure. Orphaned in a plane crash (yes, eagles use planes), young Goldbeak is from a prominent political family and, naturally enough, he comes to realise he doesn’t exactly fit in with the hens and roosters with whom he is living. Notably, chickens are not known for their prowess at flying, and so he finds his literal wings metaphorically clipped, though he is desperate to soar above his contemporaries.Thematically, this is vaguely reminiscent of 1970s publishing hit Jonathan Livingston Seagull, a short allegorical fable about a frustrated gull who refuses to accept the limitations of his community and yearns to go beyond the limits of what seems possible. Here, though, Goldbeak’s exceptionalism is firmly rooted in biology, so maybe he’s more like ...

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10 h. ago 'Comfortable' Marks and Spencer heels that are 'perfect for spring' come in 4 different colours

Marks and Spencer fans are lauding praise on a pair of heels that are 'comfortable' and 'beautiful', perfect for spring weddings

Politics

11 h. ago Rohit Ghai wants you to rethink everything you know about Indian food

From lamb shank biryani to rotisserie chicken with bone marrow sauce, the chef behind London’s Vatavaran is on a mission to show Indian food’s true depth – no shortcuts, no curry clichés. By Lauren Taylor

Events

11 h. ago How to make butter chicken – the rich, comforting classic done right

Velvety tomato sauce, tender grilled chicken, a touch of spice and plenty of butter – this is Murgh Makhani at its absolute best

Politics

11 h. ago This Mangalorean fish curry brings the heat – and the comfort

Made with tamarind, coconut milk and a good hit of chilli, this classic South Indian dish is big on flavour and easier to cook than it looks

Politics

12 h. ago ‘You can let go now’: inside the hospital where staff treat fear of death as well as physical pain

In a Danish palliative care unit, the alternative to assisted dying is not striving to cure, offering relief and comfort to patients and their families• This article is nominated for the 2025 edition of the European Press Prize in the Distinguished Reporting category. Originally published in Danish by PolitikenRené Damgaard, 67, lies in a hospital bed in the palliative care unit at Hvidovre hospital outside Copenhagen. It’s the first evening of May, and the window is open, letting mild air and the sound of a blackbird singing into the room.“This is the kind of weather you love the most. When you usually stand and fish at the sandbank,” says his niece, 53-year-old Mette Damgaard. She is leaning over the bed, her face very close to his. She has been sitting like this for a long time. Continue reading...

Events

15 h. ago The innocent tourists locked up under Donald Trump's US border crackdown: How holidays have turned to nightmares as the number of rich European visitors plummet

For many, visiting America is the dream of a lifetime. But for some, that dream has turned into a nightmare, and instead of spending relaxing days on the beach, they have been locked up for weeks in jail.

Politics

20 h. ago Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No 2 tops Classic FM poll for third year

The piece took the number one slot in the annual Classic FM Hall Of Fame ballot, with 90,000 votes cast by the public.

Politics