4 m. ago ‘God is reaching out to you’: Pope Leo addresses hometown Chicago crowd and encourages them to make a difference in the world

Pope Leo was elected in May

Culture

8 m. ago Paige Spiranac's stunning rival Grace Charis asks 'when's our tee time' during US Open

Grace Charis asked fans 'when's our tee time' as she showed off her swing while soaking up some Spanish sun in Tenerife away from her homeland

Sport

28 m. ago Jazz professor sacked from role at Royal college amid concerns over relationship with female student

One of the UK's leading jazz musicians has been sacked from his teaching post at a royal college amid concerns over his relationship with a female student.

Society

28 m. ago Jesy Nelson's baby twins go home for the first time as she celebrates birthday

Jesy Nelson celebrated her latest birthday on Saturday by taking the baby twin daughters that she shares with boyfriend Zion Foster home for the first time

Politics

31 m. ago Brentford in advanced talks with Keith Andrews to replace Thomas Frank as new manager

The Bees will upgrade Andrews from his current role as a set-piece coach after losing Frank to Tottenham Hotspur this summer

Society

35 m. ago The moment I knew: I worried he was a playboy, then a friend reassured me

From the first offer of breakfast mimosas, Jens Radda knew Lachie was a kindred spirit – but he was cautious. Then a mutual friend confirmed his feelingsFind more stories from The moment I knew seriesDuring Melbourne’s sixth lockdown in 2021, I was bored out of my mind in my suburban sharehouse and craving connection. I’d been following an Instagram account for a drag performer called Iva Rosebud at the behest of a mutual friend who felt our work was similar.I’d been watching them from a distance for some time when one Friday night a message arrived suggesting a collaboration. Obviously it piqued my interest; it’s not like I had anything else to do – who knew how long the lockdown would go on for? Continue reading...

Politics

38 m. ago Drones banned from flying over Scottish village after man found dead

Airspace restrictions have been put in place after the discovery of a man’s body on a quiet country road.

Events

55 m. ago Hailey Bieber shares cryptic post about 'needing a friend' amid Justin drama

Fans have been harboring mounting concerns for Justin's health in recent months, and rumors are flying of possible marital strife between him and Hailey.

Events

63 m. ago Luke Littler and Humphries booed then destroyed at Darts World Cup as MBE now stands for something else entirely

The World No.1 and World Champion went onto the Frankfurt contest having been handed given a Royal award

Politics

70 m. ago Martin Brundle spots one thing stopping Lando Norris from being clear F1 title favourite

Oscar Piastri has outshone McLaren team-mate Lando Norris so far this season and Martin Brundle thinks he knows the key piece that the Brit has been missing so far in 2025

Politics

71 m. ago Nine key questions could decide beef Wellington 'poisoner' Erin Patterson's fate

Erin Patterson has been accused of intentionally poisoning several family members and her eight-day cross-examination in the murder trial has come to an end

Politics

72 m. ago Israeli military says ‘we are striking Iran’ after Netanyahu vows to attack ‘every site and every target of the Ayatollahs’ regime’ – live

IDF says ‘Iranian attacks are not behind us’ and vows to destroy Iranian missile sitesIsrael claims it has gained control of airspace over TehranEmma Graham-Harrison, the Guardian’s chief Middle East correspondent, has spoken to families who live in a Tel Aviv neighbourhood that was struck by Iran’s retaliatory attacks. At midnight on Friday Sveta’s four-year-old daughter was asleep on the floor outside their shattered apartment block, as the rest of the family weighed up where they should spend the night.A missile from the first Iranian salvo fired at Tel Aviv had landed a couple of blocks away, killing at least one person, injuring at least 16 others and damaging hundreds of shops and homes in this quiet residential area. The 37-year-old was sanguine about her own losses, and backed the government decision to attack Iran even though it had so quickly cost her family their home. Continue reading...

Events

82 m. ago Homeowners warned to avoid buying house with specific door number

One in five say they would not buy or rent a number 13 dwelling because they see it as unlucky while other people think the number could affect the resale value

Events

92 m. ago Jesy Nelson reveals she's finally home with her newborn twins after their premature births and 'scary' time in neonatal intensive care unit

Jesy Nelson has revealed she is finally home with her newborn twins Ocean Jade and Story Monroe after three months in hospital.

Politics

1 hour ago Photos of police search for suspect who shot 2 state lawmakers, including one who died, in Minnesota

A man impersonating a police officer shot and killed Minnesota state legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband at their home in what Governor Tim Walz called “targeted political violence.”

Events

1 hour ago Mehdi Taremi to miss Club World Cup after Israeli strikes close Iran’s airports

Iranian forward remains in Tehran due to closed airspaceInter to start Club World Cup campaign on WednesdayThe Inter forward Mehdi Taremi will not be able to join his teammates at the Club World Cup in the United States as he is stuck in Tehran because of the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.Flights from all Iranian airports have been grounded after an exchange of military strikes between Iran and Israel over the past two days. That meant the Iran international was unable to take his scheduled flight on Saturday to join his teammates in Los Angeles. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Government spends nearly £30m of taxpayers' cash on fringe research projects including gay porn studies and recording Syrian harvesting songs

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has been given the eye-catching amount of funding for overseas projects, which appear to have no clear benefit to British taxpayers.

Economics

2 h. ago Massive fire rips through Dubai Marina skyscraper as thousands flee homes

Emergency teams spent six hours battling the overnight blaze until Saturday morning, according to the Dubai Media Office.

Events

2 h. ago A ‘politically motivated’ shooting left one Minnesota lawmaker dead and another in hospital. A suspect has now been named.

Sources tell the AP that Minnesota law enforcement suspect Vance Boelter, 57, as the man who fatally shot Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband.

Events

2 h. ago Luke Littler sent fierce warning by German rivals ahead of World Cup of Darts debut

Luke Littler has been sent a fierce warning by England's German opponents Ricardo Pietreczko and Martin Schindler before their World Cup of Darts clash

Events