76 m. ago The Potato Eaters review – a descent from visceral dread into full

Lazzaretto Vecchio, VeniceOn the site of a hospital for leprosy patients, audience members are invited to wander in near darkness among twitching body bags into a choreographed scene of ritualised tyrannyThere are strong Death in Venice vibes to the setting of Romeo Castellucci’s site specific production at the Venice Biennale Teatro. The show, by the Italian writer-director and his company, inhabits its own island – a long, lizard-like colony. The audience boards a shuttle and skims across the water to arrive at a building that was once a lazaretto – a hospital for leprosy patients. Associations with fatal infection and social isolation are chillingly resonance of the Covid pandemic. But as you wander into this disturbing promenade piece, things turn chilly in more ways than one.The building’s interior is stripped of its skin so that its brick and rafters lie bare, and there is a low electronic rumble of sound along its corridors which is as disquieting as the near darkness. Window...

Politics

78 m. ago Jeremy Clarkson says he’s had ‘too many friends go down with prostate cancer’ as he opens up about checks

‘All it takes to get on top of the situation early is a moment or two of being a bit cross-eyed’ said Clarkson about the examination

Politics

92 m. ago Beloved little boy beats cancer only to get devastating news within months

Henry Castle was diagnosed with leukaemia when he was just 18 months old and has spent more than two-thirds of his life in treatment

Politics

2 h. ago James Whale gives update on ‘very difficult’ situation amid terminal cancer diagnosis

Radio presenter was diagnosed with stage four cancer in 2020

Science

2 h. ago Zoe guru Prof Tim Spector reveals the healthiest supermarket loaves

Nutrition guru Professor Tim Spector has revealed which type of bread he eats every day, and it could just keep bowel cancer at bay.

Politics

3 h. ago Bruce Springsteen fans treated to a gig they’ll ‘never forget’ as Paul McCartney joins him on stage in Liverpool

The Beatles star joined Springsteen for his second night at Anfield and played one of his biggest hits

Sport

3 h. ago B&M records dip in sales as retail giant hikes prices and ploughs on with store openings

The discount retailer blamed challenging market conditions, yet its value-led business model should have thrived in a period where consumers were watching their pennies, an expert said

Economics

3 h. ago Surprising symptoms of 'overlooked' cancer every woman must know

An alarming number of women are unaware of the tell-tale signs of a deadly cancer that kills thousands each year, new research has shown.

Science

5 h. ago 'I was a superfit karate Black Belt who didn't drink or smoke

Julius Manyoni, 66, who has been a Black Belt 6th Dan karate instructor for more than 40 years, was diagnosed with stage 3 myeloma, a type of blood cancer, after becoming breathless

Events

9 h. ago King Charles will swap reins for carriage at Trooping the Colour ceremony as he continues undergoing treatment for cancer

As one of the Royal Family's most accomplished equestrians, King Charles rode for years in the parade - both for his mother's official birthday celebrations and then for his own.

Science

10 h. ago Cancer patients in the UK dealing with 'worst drug shortage' as sufferers forced to skip meals and ration doses of their medication

A new survey has found that an astonishing 96 per cent of pharmacies are struggling to supply their patients with a crucial cancer drug called Creon.

Science

10 h. ago Two years after breaking down in front of thousands at Glastonbury, Lewis Capaldi is to make his big stage return at this year's festival

Capaldi, 28, will perform in the 'secret slot' at the festival's Pyramid Stage after Alanis Morrisette on the Friday of the five-day festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset later this month.

Politics

10 h. ago Jessie J 'hinted at secret health battle weeks before announcing her breast cancer diagnosis'

The singer, 37, announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer in a social media post on Wednesday and said the condition had been caught 'early'.

Science

10 h. ago Jessie J emotional gig words hinted at star's cancer weeks before announcement

On Wednesday, Jessie said she made her diagnosis public to help her process the news, and to show solidarity with others who are going through a similar experience

Politics

11 h. ago Bruce Springsteen joined on stage by Sir Paul McCartney in stunning surprise duet

The audience screamed in disbelief

Politics

11 h. ago Boy, 8, turned away by NHS because he is a private school pupil, amid claims by MPs that Labour's raid on fee

Tory MPs described the move as 'morally indefensible' and a symptom of Labour's 'vile class war'. Pictured: File photo

Politics

12 h. ago Bruce Springsteen joined by Paul McCartney at Liverpool concert

The American musician was joined on stage by the 82-year-old Beatles star during the second of two shows at Anfield stadium on Saturday.

Politics

14 h. ago ‘I had no idea’: Chris Harper happy to share spotlight after Simon Yates banishes Giro d’Italia demons | Martin Pegan

The Australian cyclist was on the ride of his life to a breakthrough Grand Tour stage win as the decisive story of the 2025 race unfolded behind himAustralian cyclist Chris Harper is yet to properly soak up the ride of his life and first Grand Tour stage victory by watching a replay of his long-range and daring solo attack over the Colle delle Finestre and up the Sestrière. But the 30-year-old climber won’t have to look too hard to find highlights in the future after his ride was a major subplot as the decisive story of the 2025 Giro d’Italia unfolded behind him.Harper arrived in Albania for the opening three stages of the Giro with ambitions to prove himself as a general classification contender. A top-10 placing by the time the three-week race finished in Rome was the realistic goal. But a bout of illness hit the Team Jayco AlUla rider on the second rest day and Harper had to lift himself in the third week just to turn his focus toward chasing a stage win. Continue reading...

Politics

16 h. ago Zia Yusuf makes astonishing return to Reform UK just 48 hours after quitting as party chair

Businessman blames exhaustion for his error of judgement

Society

18 h. ago Massive Attack at LIDO Festival: 'a moment of unity and a call to action'

Massive Attack deliver a powerful set at LIDO where Gaza takes centre stage

Events