14 m. ago Property expert Phil Spencer on future house prices, mortgage rates and his best ever investment...

This month Phil Spencer takes on our quickfire property questions and gives his views on the current state of the market.

Economics

30 m. ago More than 1,000 doctors write to MPs to demand they vote AGAINST 'unsafe' assisted dying laws that are 'a real threat to both patients and NHS staff'

In an open letter, doctors from across the NHS warned the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill poses a 'real threat to both patients and the medical workforce'.

Events

55 m. ago The Eternaut speaks to our uneasy times – that’s why this cult comic has become a global Netflix hit – Jordana Timerman

There are no happy endings in this Argentinian sci-fi thriller – but it has already inspired real-world protestsThis article contains spoilers for the Netflix series The EternautAliens almost always invade New York, with a secondary preference for rural America. They’re typically vanquished by a collaboration of cowboy sacrifice and eloquent leaders who restore order under the stars and stripes. The Eternaut, Netflix’s new sci-fi series that became a global hit this month, breaks this mould: giant alien bugs controlled by an unseen extraterrestrial overlord take over Buenos Aires. Victory always seems far away – it’s not clear that humanity will triumph.Like the 1950s comic it’s based on, the series does not merely transpose alien invasion tropes on a new geography: it rewrites them. The Eternaut isn’t about a lone hero who saves the day – it’s a story about how ordinary Argentinians face existential threat. There is no single saviour in the story, according to the author, Héctor Ge...

Events

56 m. ago Sick soldier who tried to penetrate woman with syringe containing his semen is jailed

Brad Albut sexually assaulted the victim on three separate occasions - twice with the sharp implement - over a 12 month period at a property in Edinburgh.

Events

67 m. ago Gogglebox family left devastated as they announce 'heartbreaking' death

The Malones, who have been on the show since 2014, have taken to social media to share the sad news of the death of a much-loved member of their family

Events

73 m. ago Love Island's Maya Jama's subtle warning to new partner after marriage and kids admission

Love Island presenter Maya Jama confirmed her new romance with Manchester City footballer Rúben Dias last month, following months of speculation

Events

86 m. ago Wimbledon to be shown on new TV channel as BBC lose monopoly on coverage after 88 years

The Wimbledon Championships get underway on 30 June, with Carlos Alcaraz gunning for a third successive title, with the BBC set to share broadcasting rights for the finals for the first time

Culture

1 hour ago Samsung's £600 giveaway with free Galaxy tablet, smartwatch and earbuds ends in hours

Samsung fans can get a free tech bundle worth nearly £600 this month in a mega summer giveaway, but the offer is ending soon - here's how to get it

Economics

2 h. ago Tell us how popular culture has prompted you to make a dramatic life change

We’d like to hear from people who have been inspired by a song, TV show, film or book to make a major change in their lifeWhether it’s leaving a loveless relationship after watching Sex and the City or a punk band inspiring you to quit drinking, we’d like to hear about your moments of cultural awakening for a column in the Guardian’s Saturday magazine.If you’re having trouble using the form click here. Read terms of service here and privacy policy here. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham delivers heartbreaking blow to dad David as feud hits new low

Eldest son Brooklyn Beckham was not present at dad David's 50th birthday celebrations last month but didn't turn down an invite to his brother-in-law's bash in Hollywood

Events

2 h. ago UK chip designer Alphawave agrees to $2.4bn takeover by US rival Qualcomm

Offer to buy the British-listed company is latest blow to the London Stock ExchangeBusiness live – latest updatesThe British chip designer Alphawave has agreed to a $2.4bn (£1.8bn) takeover by its US rival Qualcomm, the latest loss to the London Stock Exchange as it struggles to hang on to large technology companies.Alphawave, which is one of the few semiconductor companies listed in the UK, received an offer worth 183p a share and on Monday its board recommended the deal to shareholders after months of talks. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Peter Easterby dies at 95 as tributes paid to iconic trainer and founder of Yorkshire dynasty

Easterby won the Champion Hurdle five times and Cheltenham Gold Cup twice while also became the first to trainer 1,000 winners on the Flat and jumps

Events

2 h. ago Reeves' humiliation on winter fuel: Millions of pensioners WILL get allowance but others will have to pay it back in tax as floundering Chancellor completes her U

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that more than three-quarters of older people will get the allowance - worth up to £300 - this winter.

Economics

2 h. ago Rachel Reeves' £300 Winter Fuel Payment change and how pensioners can claim

Earlier this month, Rachel Reeves said more people would qualify for Winter Fuel Payments - and now, more details of the changes and who will be eligible have been revealed

Economics

2 h. ago Sword killer of boy, 14, was 'flat Earth' conspiracy theorist fan of Elon Musk, Old Bailey hears

Marcus Monzo filmed himself unboxing a sword bought online a few weeks before he went on the stabbing spree

Events

2 h. ago Sadiq Khan said to be furious over lack of spending review cash for London

City hall source says it would be unacceptable if there were no major infrastructure projects for capitalUK politics live – latest updatesSadiq Khan is understood to be furious at the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, over a lack of funding for London in the forthcoming spending review, with sources close the mayor suggesting the capital will get none of its key transport requests.The mayor is also understood to share the concerns of senior Met police officers that London will not get a substantial uplift in funding. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago Six Manchester United players who will leave the club this month

Man United have a number of players whose deals are up at the end of June.

Sport

3 h. ago Falkirk village school marks end of an era as pupils gather ahead of closure

Blackness Primary School will close for the last time at the end of term, and parents and pupils gathered to say a final farewell.

Politics

3 h. ago Nothing will change – Cristiano Ronaldo intends to remain at Al Nassr

There had been speculation the five-time Ballon d’Or winner could join a club competing in this summer’s Club World Cup on a short-term deal.

Politics

3 h. ago Trump’s travel ban could cement racism as his most dangerous legacy

From his so-called ‘Muslim ban’ to slashing DEI measures, the US president has turned taboo behaviour into normsThis month marks exactly 10 years since Donald Trump coasted down an escalator at Trump Tower, declared his run for US president and accused Mexico of sending drugs, criminals and rapists into the homeland. The past decade has been exercise in normalising.When Trump threatened to terminate Elon Musk’s government contracts, and Musk linked Trump to the child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, all because of a petty clash of egos, people were riveted but unsurprised. Likewise, when Trump ordered a travel ban on a dozen countries, many reacted with a collective shrug: well, of course he did. Continue reading...

Politics