13 m. ago The best hotels in Lisbon’s city centre for 2025 – for stays near popular restaurants and bars

If you want to be close to the action, these are the best city centre hotels in Lisbon for exploring, eating and drinking in Europe's sunniest capital city

Society

32 m. ago Todd Boehly's immediate call from Chelsea star's reps to confirm 'impossible' stance on staying

One Chelsea star wasted no time telling owner Todd Boehly he wanted out of Stamford Bridge following one of the most chaotic periods in English football history

Politics

89 m. ago Afghan human rights defender granted asylum after Home Office U

Claim of woman who risked life working for western government-backed projects was initially rejectedAn Afghan woman who risked her life defending human rights in her home country has been allowed to stay in the UK after a Home Office U-turn.The Guardian previously reported on the case of Mina*, whose asylum claim was rejected by the Home Office despite her high-profile work in Afghanistan. She worked for western government-backed projects and was involved in training and mentoring women across the country, which put her in grave danger even before the Taliban took over in 2021. Continue reading...

Society

91 m. ago Waxahatchee at London’s Eventim Apollo was a night of musical brilliance with no room for chaos

Katie Crutchfield’s band delivered a superlative set on Wednesday night, bringing the American songwriter’s remarkable material to life with steady excellence

Events

2 h. ago Dele Alli 'splits with girlfriend Cindy Kimberly following trip to Ibiza' as model unfollows Como star on social media

Former Tottenham and England star Dele Alli has reportedly split with his model girlfriend Cindy Kimberly.

Politics

2 h. ago Jay Slater's friend Lucy Law reveals what he told her on night he disappeared as bombshell new claims emerge over British teen's Tenerife death

EXCLUSIVE: Jay Slater vanished in Tenerife last June only to be found dead a month later with severe head injuries at the bottom of a remote ravine on the Spanish party island.

Events

2 h. ago Weather maps show soaring temperatures in Spain and Majorca as warnings issued

UK tourists are urged to take precautions to stay safe in the hot conditions

Events

2 h. ago David Lynch’s daughter says his children are considering publishing the director’s unmade Netflix series

‘It would be very sad if people didn’t get to see it,’ said Jennifer Lynch

Politics

2 h. ago Man arrested after cops seize drugs worth £250,000 from vehicle on Scots motorway

Police found cocaine inside the vehicle after stopping it on Wednesday night.

Events

2 h. ago Brotherless Night by VV Ganeshananthan audiobook review – love and conflict in Sri Lanka

The civil war transforms a young trainee doctor’s life as she copes with her feelings for a Tamil Tiger in last year’s Women’s prizewinning novelBrotherless Night opens with 16-year-old Sashi Kulenthiren, who hopes to be a doctor like her eldest brother, making tea when the kettle slips out of her hand, causing her to pour boiling water on herself. When a neighbour, K, hears her screams, he rushes over to help, cracking raw eggs over the scalds to soothe the pain. “So I began as K’s patient though he ended as mine,” Sashi reflects.Set in 1980s Sri Lanka, VV Ganeshananthan’s coming-of-age novel – which won the 2024 Women’s prize for fiction – is an epic and hard-hitting tale of family and survival as it documents life during the civil war between Tamil separatists and the Sinhalese majority that lasted three decades. Before fighting breaks out, Sashi’s most pressing problem is whether she will pass her exams at school. But soon violence and kidnapping become the norm, communities are...

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2 h. ago Trump booed at Kennedy Center Les Miserables show as drag queens protest performance

President met with a harsh reception as he attended the opening night at the revamped arts institution, which his administration has taken over to drive out ‘woke’ programming

Politics

2 h. ago Crystal Palace’s fight to stay in the Europa League explained

Everything we know so far as Crystal Palace’s involvement in the Europa League hangs in the balance

Sport

3 h. ago Where you've seen Maria's salon customer before including past Coronation Street role

Coronation Street viewers were left distracted during Monday night's episode as they instantly recognised Maria Connor's customer at the salon

Economics

3 h. ago Trump booed as he attends Les Miserables as drag queens hold protest after performance

President met with harsh reception as he attends opening night at revamped Kennedy Center, which his administration has taken over to drive out ‘woke’ arts programming

Politics

3 h. ago Best hotels in Liverpool: Where to stay for style, location and value for money

Find your own Mersey paradise with this selection of the best hotels in Liverpool

Society

4 h. ago Lyons insists he will not resign following criticism of social media post

Masked youths attacked the Larne Leisure Centre on Wednesday night and set it on fire.

Politics

4 h. ago Donald Trump fans fear dementia as 'catheter' spotted in his trousers

Rumours began after a user of X pointed out the device, sharing viral images of his leg which caused a stir on Monday night.

Politics

4 h. ago Thomas Tuchel already eyeing England stay AFTER World Cup despite dodgy start

Thomas Tuchel has endured a tough week as England boss, following a lacklustre win over Andorra and the humiliating defeat to Senegal, but he is still consdering extending his reign

Politics

5 h. ago Donald Trump booed by theatre as he takes seat for opening night of Les Misérables

Some cast members threatened to pull out of Wednesday night's gig at the John F Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts in Washington DC.

Politics

5 h. ago Violence erupts for third night in UK town as rioters set leisure centre on fire

Homes have been evacuated and a leisure centre housing migrants has been set alight

Events