22 m. ago Latest Epstein files release ‘grossly fails to comply with both the spirit and letter of the law’, says congressman – live

Thomas Massey, Kentucky Republican and Ro Khanna, California Democrat, who co-wrote Epstein Transparency Act say releasing heavily redacted files on rolling basis does not comply with lawFull report: Long-awaited cache of Epstein files releasedPhotos from the Jeffrey Epstein filesFBI notes detail grim demands Epstein made for procurement of underage girlsDeputy attorney general Todd Blanche has said more files will be released by the justice department on a rolling basis.He said in a post on X that “additional responsive materials will be produced as our review continues, consistent with the law and with protections for victims”. Continue reading...

Society

61 m. ago My elderly aunt said 'I've got a nephew called Jon. He's a famous actor': SARAH RAINEY speaks to Sir Jonathan Pryce about his family's experiences with dementia

Having made his name in the West End and on Broadway and then in films such as Brazil, Evita and Tomorrow Never Dies ,his professional life has entered a more reflective mode of late.

Politics

88 m. ago Latest Epstein files release includes thousands of heavily redacted documents and photos of celebrities – live

Trump’s justice department says more Epstein files will be released on a rolling basis after releasing heavily redacted documents on FridayFull report: Long-awaited cache of Epstein files releasedPhotos from the Jeffrey Epstein filesFBI notes detail grim demands Epstein made for procurement of underage girlsDeputy attorney general Todd Blanche has said more files will be released by the justice department on a rolling basis.He said in a post on X that “additional responsive materials will be produced as our review continues, consistent with the law and with protections for victims”. Continue reading...

Culture

1 hour ago How to EAT your Christmas tree! SARAH RAINEY gives fir tree mimosas, spruce ice cream and pine nut brownies the taste test

Festive food, it seems, gets weirder, more ridiculous and less appetising every year.

Politics

2 h. ago Former Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson appears in multiple Epstein files photos

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, has featured in a number of pictures that were among thousands of documents relating to disgraced paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein

Culture

2 h. ago Photos of Sarah Ferguson appear in Epstein files after former duchess was exiled over links to paedophile financier

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson was one of several high profile figures featured in photographs released in the Epstein files on Friday.

Culture

2 h. ago Head of group suing over White House ballroom says she trusts Trump

The president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation says she trusts the Trump-appointed chairman of a federal planning commission to do his job and seriously review President Donald Trump's proposal to build a ballroom at the White House

Politics

3 h. ago Is Mad Friday over? A tale of two Manchesters shows it depends on who you ask

"People work from home now and Friday drinks are less usual - it’s harder to get people to come out"

Politics

3 h. ago Sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell is pictured outside No.10 Downing Street in long

Others pictured in the files released tonight include Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, Sarah Ferguson, Bill Clinton, and Mick Jagger.

Politics

3 h. ago Epstein files release live updates: Trump administration publishes thousands of documents

Trump’s justice department says more Epstein files will be released on a rolling basis after releasing heavily redacted documents on FridayFull report: Long-awaited cache of Epstein files releasedDeputy attorney general Todd Blanche has said more files will be released by the justice department on a rolling basis.He said in a post on X that “additional responsive materials will be produced as our review continues, consistent with the law and with protections for victims”. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Living with an electric Hyundai Ioniq 9: your move, Range Rover

Hyundai seems to have produced a car that some people think is as good as a Range Rover, so I’m living with the new Ioniq 9 all-electric SUV to find out.

Politics

9 h. ago Clara hair tools review: are these Boots discounts worth getting excited about?

Clara has launched in the UK with big Boots discounts, and early testing suggests these styling tools punch above their price

Politics

9 h. ago Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra review – stunning 4K 30fps webcam, despite its quirks

The Kiyo Pro Ultra delivers stunning image quality and is one of the best webcams out there for creators.

Politics

9 h. ago Romantic Scotland: Here are the 10 best Scottish backdrops for a marriage proposal

It’s the most wonderful time of the year...to get engaged.

Politics

10 h. ago I tested the Cosori Smart Meat Thermometer and it took the stress out of Christmas dinner (aff)

Worried about overcooking or undercooking your Christmas turkey? This smart thermometer promises perfect results with far less stress.

Politics

11 h. ago Artificial sweetener found in Diet Coke and chewing gum could trigger heart AND brain damage, study suggests

Experts behind the research from the Centre for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials in San Sebastián, urged officials to review current aspartame consumption guidelines.

Events

11 h. ago What’s the nicest thing a stranger has done for you? This year more than 50 people gave me their answer

While every story has been unique in loveliness, I’ve found that many share a similar pulseRead our kindness of strangers series hereEarlier this year, I had a phone call with a woman named Debbie about one of her toughest days as a parent. While she was carting her two sick toddlers to buy medicine, one abruptly vomited across the floor of the local shopping mall. A passing stranger stopped, grabbed a roll of paper towel from the display in front of the chemist, and sopped up the mess – then went inside to pay for what she’d used, insisting on footing the bill. It was a small but lovely act that spoke to the decency of other people.Working as a journalist often involves speaking to people on, or about, the worst day of their life. But for the past year I have had the tremendous pleasure of interviewing Australians (and the occasional Briton) about something very different – the acts of kindness they’ve received from a total stranger. Guardian Australia asked readers to send in thes...

Politics

12 h. ago ‘A lot of these scary blokes doing time are terrified little boys’: Dennis Kelly on writing a new kind of prison drama

The new project from the creator of Pulling and Utopia is the real-life tale of a teacher whose life is upended by working with inmates. ‘It upends your prejudices,’ he saysWriter Dennis Kelly has a few mantras he’s always lived by. They’re all there, clearly defined in his very earliest interviews, right from the start of his career. Write like you mean it (perhaps that’s why his plays have so much heart and drive). Never write for money and never compromise (maybe that’s why two of the best TV shows he had a hand in, the controversial conspiracy drama Utopia and the Sharon Horgan comedy Pulling, were cancelled after two series). And finally: make sure your writing always contains a secret.In the case of Matilda, the smash-hit stage adaptation he wrote alongside Tim Minchin, Kelly only figured out the secret hidden inside his writing long after the awards came flooding in. It turns out that Matilda, a show that glows with love but also aches with a sense of a loss, was al...

Events

12 h. ago Why do we love a spooky ghost story at Christmas? A psychologist explains

The thrill of collectively engaging with a scary tale can create a sense of bondedness and shared identity

Politics

13 h. ago Spencer Matthews reveals moment he knew marriage to Vogue Williams was 'slipping'

The star has candidly opened up about the state of his marriage to Vogue after shutting down numerous split rumours this year

Politics