29 m. ago Consumer sentiment rose in June for 1st time this year as inflation remains stayed tame

Consumer sentiment increased in June for the first time in six months, the latest sign that Americans’ views of the economy have improved as inflation has stayed tame and the Trump administration has reached a truce in its trade fight with China

Economics

36 m. ago Moment BBC Question Time audience turns on Labour minister for 'outrageous' claim most small boat migrants are women and children

More than 14,800 people have arrived in Britain after making the crossing so far in 2025 - making it the worst start to the year on record.

Politics

47 m. ago UK government admits being ‘too slow’ to spot US mistreatment of prisoners after 9/11

Court admission comes in trial over claims British agents were complicit in CIA torture operationsThe UK government has admitted its intelligence agencies were “too slow” to realise the CIA was mistreating prisoners in its post-9/11 torture programme, acknowledging in court for the first time involvement in US detention operations.The admission was made during a trial that concluded on Friday at the investigatory powers tribunal, which has been investigating claims that British intelligence was complicit in the mistreatment of two men who were repeatedly tortured by the CIA in the early 2000s. Continue reading...

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60 m. ago Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart sports fresh scars of hair transplant at Soccer Aid... in a far cry from his days in Head and Shoulders adverts!

A year after retiring from football, Joe Hart has called time on his old haircut - and opted for a transplant to usher in a bold new era.

Sport

74 m. ago Stephen Flynn steps down from Scottish Affairs Committee after less than a year

The SNP Westminster leader was given a place by Labour in October - with several Nationalist figures wrongly claiming at the time that the party had not been given a place at all.

Politics

74 m. ago Met Office map reveals the exact time thunderstorms could hit London tonight

The Met Office has issued an amber thunderstorms warning from Friday evening into the early hours of Saturday

Events

1 hour ago Tower fan that arrives in time for weekend heatwave gets 25% discount at Amazon

Normally £79.99, this tower fan from Amazon is down to £59.99 - and it can arrive by tomorrow.

Politics

2 h. ago Moment BBC Question Time audience turns on Labour minister for 'outrageous' migrant claim

More than 14,800 people have arrived in Britain after making the crossing so far in 2025 - making it the worst start to the year on record.

Politics

2 h. ago Beyoncé fans have one last chance to buy tickets for Cowboy Carter

Beyoncé will be hitting Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the final time this week.

Sport

2 h. ago Former MP accused of cheating at gambling on general election appears in court

Craig Williams, 39, of Llanfair Caereinion, served as the parliamentary private secretary to Rishi Sunak during his time as prime minister.

Politics

2 h. ago George Kambosos Jr vs Richardson Hitchins start time, card and how to watch fight

The IBF super-lightweight title will be on the line in this grudge match in New York City

Events

2 h. ago Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst: ‘There was a time I wished I’d never made music’

In the last few years, the singer-songwriter has weathered divorce, grief and false allegations of sexual assault. Now, he’s back writing, performing – and rediscovering his political rageIn the mid-90s, Omaha made a pretty decent tour stop for up-and-coming bands. Nebraska sits near-plum in the US’s middle, and in its most populous city, once famed for its fur trade, stockyards and railroads, there had grown a thriving subculture that centred largely on a book and record store named the Antiquarium and a small venue named the Cog Factory.Conor Oberst spent much of his early teens puttering between these locations, filling his young brain with music and literature. By 12, he had begun writing his own songs, and by 13 he had recorded his first album, releasing it on his older brother’s label and selling it in the record store. Sometimes he would take to the stage at the Cog Factory, a small, pale boy with an acoustic guitar and a lot of words. Continue r...

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2 h. ago Cyberpunk 2077 Nintendo Switch 2 performance review – an outstanding achievement

After spending a considerable amount of time testing Cyberpunk 2077 on Nintendo Switch 2, and comparing it to the experience on Steam Deck, the results will probably surprise you.

Politics

2 h. ago ‘A declaration of war’: Israel’s strike on Iran – Today in Focus Extra

The Guardian’s senior international correspondent Julian Borger reports from Jerusalem the morning after an unprecedented Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilitiesIsrael has launched an unprecedented strike on Iran. Though in the last couple of years the two rivals in the region have traded a few tit-for-tat attacks, the world woke up on Friday to an extraordinary escalation.As the Guardian’s senior international correspondent Julian Borger reports from Jerusalem, this time Israel has attacked Iran’s nuclear facilities, as well as killing the head of the Revolutionary Guards, the army chief of staff, and six senior nuclear scientists. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Dua Lipa reveals her family plans with fiancé Callum Turner after confirming their engagement

The singer, 29, who turns 30 in August, publicly shared her excitement for the first time since the actor, 35, got down on one knee.

Politics

3 h. ago Soccer Aid 2025: Who’s playing, how to watch and when is England vs World XI?

England will look to defend the trophy after last year’s 6-3 win over the World XI ended a six-year drought at Stamford Bridge

Politics

3 h. ago Heartbreaking final picture of newlywed bride flying to London to see her husband for the first time since their wedding before tragedy struck

Khushboo Rajpurohit, 21, was on board the London Gatwick-bound aircraft when it crashed moments after take-off from Ahmedabad Airport in the northwestern Indian city of Gujarat this morning.

Transport

3 h. ago Amazon slashes £50 off 'silent but powerful' Shark fan in time for weekend heatwave

Get prepared for the sticky summer days with a great quality fan

Economics

3 h. ago Liam Gallagher reacts to fears Oasis tour could be cancelled over 'conflict' with Noel

Liam, 52, and Noel, 57, will reunite onstage for the first time in 15 years during their Live ‘25 world tour

Events

3 h. ago Middle East upheaval comes at a bad time for the global economy

This latest instability is stagflationary and may add to the erosion of the US-led economic order

Politics