1 hour ago Zara McDermott makes sad confession about presenting career as BBC documentary lands

Zara McDermott was honest with her fans as she opened up for a candid question and answers session following the release of BBC documentary The Dark Side of Paradise

Politics

2 h. ago Lisbon funicular crash cause confirmed as investigation into 16 deaths continue

A preliminary report has been released into the Lisbon funicular crash which killed 16 people, including three Brits.

Events

4 h. ago Declan Rice header keeps unbeaten England rolling in trudge past Andorra

It was nothing more than a contractual obligation fulfilled. There was little to see here at Villa Park. Or get excited about. England beat Andorra, as they always do. They did not concede against them, as always. And Thomas Tuchel’s record in World Cup qualifying Group K now shows the maximum number of points from four ties – and four clean sheets. The manager had talked about bringing greater aggression; more speed and penetration, helped by a cleaner and simpler approach. But it was not a game that demanded intense analysis. Rather it was one to tick off and move on from.It was better than the away fixture against Andorra, which was played in Barcelona in June, when England grubbed home by the only goal after a flat performance, hearing boos at half-time and full-time. But long before this one was over, the thoughts of most supporters had begun to turn to the tie against Serbia in Belgrade on Tuesday. That promises to be hostile; the acid test of qualification. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Pilot and influencer Ethan Guo released from Antarctic air base after two months

An American social media influencer who has been stuck in a Chilean airbase in Antarctica for two months for landing a plane there without permission was released back to the mainland on Saturday

Politics

4 h. ago Jailed tweeter Lucy Connolly gets hug from Nigel Farage as she tells Reform party conference: 'Unchecked immigration is a danger to my child and everyone else's child'

Lucy Connolly was released from prison last month after being jailed for stirring up racial hatred in a tweet where she called for 'mass deportation now' and told people to 'set fire' to migrant hotels.

Society

5 h. ago Silicon Valley wanted to build floating libertarian paradises on the ocean. The plan failed — but now seasteading is back

They promised utopian paradises, unshackled by governments and buoyed by tech. What they built instead was a costly illusion. Holly Baxter reports on how seasteading started, unraveled and is now rising again in popularity

Events

5 h. ago Jessie J performs her first show since having breast cancer surgery

The Price Tag singer announced in early June that she had been diagnosed with early breast cancer and that she would be undergoing treatment.

Politics

5 h. ago Legal capture of endangered manta ray sparks bipartisan outrage in Florida

Haul for Abu Dhabi aquarium leads state officials to agree to review the issuing of ‘marine special activity licenses’Florida authorities have agreed to review the issuing of special permits allowing companies to capture endangered creatures to sell, after an outcry over the netting of a huge manta ray for an aquarium in Abu Dhabi.The review comes after a viral video released on 12 July showed a boat crew capturing a giant manta ray off a Panama City beach in Florida and pulling it onto their boat, sparking outrage among the community. A dolphin tour operator who witnessed and filmed the scene confronted the crew and asked whether they would release the manta ray, but they explained they had a legal permit. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago 'My sister was killed by SeaWorld orca Tilikum – it haunts me every day'

Dawn Brancheau was killed by Tilikum, a 5.4 tonne orca measuring more than 22ft in length, in a prolonged and violent attack in front of horrified onlookers at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida

Events

6 h. ago Justin Bieber shows off full beard transformation as shares surprise album release

Justin Bieber has had a number of surprises for his loyal fans, releasing new music less than two months after another album unveil, as well as sporting a bearded new look

Culture

7 h. ago There are only two ways to get a breakthrough in Israel – and stop Netanyahu from destroying Gaza

The Israeli government has repeatedly said the release of all remaining hostages and disarmament of Hamas would end the war, but in reality, Netanyahu’s military objectives in Gaza City come first, sources tell chief international correspondent Bel Trew

Politics

8 h. ago What to know about the trial of the man accused of trying to assassinate Trump in Florida

A federal trial begins next week for a man charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump as he played golf in Florida

Politics

8 h. ago Apple iPhone 17 release date and everything we know about 'awe

Apple is holding a major launch event in just a few days and we are giving fans a glimpse of what's to come.

Politics

10 h. ago 'Cracking' anthology series leaving viewers 'blown away' gets Netflix release date

The crime drama anthology series was created by Jimmy McGovern and originally aired in 2010.

Politics

10 h. ago Home Bargains fans rush for £3 version of viral toy that 'looks better than real thing'

Home Bargains has released a new product that is sure to be a hit with shoppers, as it is inspired by a viral phenomenon that has taken the internet by storm in recent months

Economics

10 h. ago Panic in the sea as 'cute' creature starts attacking swimmers

A group of people were enjoying a swim in the ocean when they were joined by a 'cute' sea creature – but the interaction quickly turned sour as the animal started to attack them

Events

12 h. ago How Lulu, 76, hid her alcohol addiction to keep up appearances after revealing she was a 'secret drinker' and 'battled shame in secret for years'

The singer, 76, who is now in recovery and was previously admitted to rehab, made the candid admission in an interview with The Times ahead of the release of her memoir, If Only You Knew.

Events

13 h. ago George North's new life, famous wife and other job as big release imminent

George North bowed out of Test rugby as Wales' second-highest try-scorer with a remarkable 47.

Politics

14 h. ago Netflix fans can discover 'original Hunger Games' before remake releases

The updated version is hoped to put some things right the classic title got wrong

Sport

14 h. ago Rory McIlroy's property portfolio decision on Florida mansion after wife got UK wish

Rory McIlroy has spent the last two years renovating a sprawling estate in Wentworth, Surrey, but is expected to split his time between the UK and his incredible mansion in Jupiter, Florida

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