56 m. ago Three things we learned from Tottenham win as players step up to save Thomas Frank from sack

Dane’s position was under serious threat before kick off

Sport

67 m. ago Mbappé and Vinícius lead Real Madrid resurgence as Monaco are hit for six

The scars remain and there is much to be fixed still but this was a significant step towards reconciliation and something of a statement too. Not just in the goals they scored, but the reaction to them. Nine days after Xabi Alonso’s sacking, six after their captain said they had hit rock bottom with Copa del Rey elimination and three after the protest of a generation, white hankies and whistles greeting the players and even the president, there were songs and support at last as Real Madrid defeated Monaco 6-1.Kylian Mbappé, Franco Mastantuono and Jude Bellingham all scored, while there was also an own goal from Monaco’s Thilo Kehrer. The Englishman celebrated his with a drinking celebration following rumours about his supposed off-field habits and accusations about his part in Alonso’s sacking. He had already referred to that by posting: “Honestly, what a load of shit.” Smiling now, this response was even more pointed, and done from a position of power, at the end of an impressive p...

Events

72 m. ago ‘US tariffs have had a huge impact on my small business. More could threaten our future’

Donald Trump’s threat of increased tariffs on imports from the UK could plunge the country into recession

Economics

2 h. ago Arne Slot hits out at question Xabi Alonso could replace him at Liverpool

Liverpool manager Arne Slot hit back at questions about Xabi Alonso potentially replacing him at Anfield after the former Reds midfielder and managerial target was sacked by Real Madrid

Events

2 h. ago Brooklyn 'only one who has video' of Victoria's 'inappropriate wedding dance'

Brooklyn Beckham claimed in his nuclear family post that his mum Victoria "hijacked" his first wedding dance with Nicola Peltz back in 2022 - and it made him feel "humiliated"

Culture

2 h. ago Education leader investigated for dishonest use of funds to buy bikes, drones, yoga mats and teddy bears

Nick Ratcliffe, who was head of a Welsh pupil referral unit denies using funds dishonestly

Economics

3 h. ago Elon Musk trolled by Ryanair in brutal manner over his 'idiot' threat to buy airline

After Elon Musk reached out to Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary to buy the airline, bosses at the business have slammed the billionaire in a way that only the airline could

Events

3 h. ago Thomas Skinner makes bizarre topless response to critic who slams his Reform antics

The ex-Apprentice star was pictured with Nigel Farage after joining his populist party, but bizarrely shared a shirtless snap in reply to a social media critic on Tuesday night

Politics

3 h. ago Welsh Tory MS sacked over Reform defection suspicions hits back saying 'Britain is broken'

James Evans claimed that his shock dismissal from the party he has been a member of for more than 20 years was a result of 'speaking out' and says he will make a decision on his political future 'shortly'

Events

3 h. ago Ring a Republican: Payphones linking San Francisco and Texas aim to bridge US political divides

A Matter Neuroscience project lets callers in liberal San Francisco and conservative Abilene speak across party linesTwo experimental payphones – one placed in San Francisco and the other in Abilene, Texas – are connecting strangers across party lines, allowing callers to speak directly with Democrats and Republicans in two of the US’s most ideologically opposed cities.The project is the work of Matter Neuroscience, a Boulder, Colorado-based biotech company and is fashioned out of old payphones bought off Facebook. One phone sits outside Black Serum Tattoo parlor in San Francisco’s Mission District – and the other is in downtown Abilene by the bookstore Seven and One Books. Each phone is marked with a sign explaining that callers will be connected to someone from the opposite end of the political spectrum. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Prolific burglar who stole a TV, a pressure washer, meat and a hoover is jailed

'No one should feel unsafe in their own home'

Events

4 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner joins Reform UK after branding Keir Starmer 'out of his depth'

Skinner, who also starred on the Apprentice in 2019, was seen posing with the party's leader Nigel Faragein a post to social media today, which carried the caption: 'Bosh!'

Politics

4 h. ago Iran issues chilling threat to US if Trump takes action against Supreme Leader Khamenei

The comments follow Trump's recent call for an end to Ayatollah Khamenei's rule in Iran

Politics

5 h. ago Rachel Reeves hits back at two child benefit changes criticism during visit to London charity

Chancellor joins Deputy Labour Leader Lucy Powell on visit to the Felix Project in Ealing to see the work being done by charities helping London families

Events

5 h. ago The Guardian view on the French far right: mainstream parties are running out of time | Editorial

A Paris appeals court will decide if Marine Le Pen can stand in next year’s presidential election. But legal troubles have not damaged the fortunes of her partyIn a Paris courtroom, the first act of the 2027 French presidential election is already under way. On Tuesday Marine Le Pen began to answer judges’ questions in her appeal against a conviction relating to the embezzlement of European parliament funds. If she wins, the far-right leader will be free to run for the presidency for a fourth time. If the sentence is upheld, her 30-year-old protege, Jordan Bardella, is almost certain to take her place in the race.Having presented the original verdict as an assault on democracy by judges bent on thwarting her political ambitions, Ms Le Pen has softened her stance. If the appeals court is swayed by arguments that offences committed by her National Rally party were inadvertent, a five-year ban on running for public office may be reduced or overturned. Even if she loses, however, her po...

Politics

5 h. ago Forecasters warn of a 'major winter storm' with ice threat from Texas to the Carolinas

Forecasters are warning that a new storm could bring ice and power outages across the South this weekend

Events

5 h. ago Greenland Prime Minister says they 'must be prepared' amid Trump takeover threat

Jens-Frederik Nielsen aid officials are now reviewing Greenland’s civil preparedness plans as tensions rise

Politics

5 h. ago High welfare, independence referendum and vaccine conspiracy theories: Some Reform ideas will shock you

Reform UK has promised a public inquiry into ‘vaccine harms’, suggesting they’re happy to appeal to cranks, crackpots and conspiracy theorists

Politics

5 h. ago Nigel Farage takes Keir Starmer to court to 'defend democracy' as Reform UK gets go

Nigel Farage's party said it was taking action to 'defend democracy' after more than a dozen councils asked to delay contests due on 7 May.

Events

5 h. ago BoE governor warns of market spillovers from Trump’s actions

Attack on Fed independence and threat to seize Greenland create ‘substantial risks’, says Andrew Bailey

Events