49 m. ago Coronation Street star reveals Costello's future in 'tip of iceberg' admission after Becky's arrival

A star of the ITV soap has shared an update on DI Costello as he'll be central to unravelling what really happened with Becky Swain

Economics

64 m. ago House Democrats share Trump ‘birthday note’ to Jeffrey Epstein – live updates

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee release scanned copy of note compiled into an album of messages to celebrate Epstein’s 50th birthdayIntent on vindication after spending four months in prison last year, Peter Navarro asked a federal appeals court on Sunday night to force Donald Trump’s justice department to explain why it would not defend his 2022 conviction for defying a January 6 committee subpoena.The request to the US court of appeals for the DC circuit is fraught for the department as it would have to confront the appearance that it quietly dropped the case in order to shield Navarro after he was tapped as a senior adviser to the president. Continue reading...

Politics

67 m. ago Engineering works will disrupt Metrolink services this Sunday

Manchester city centre services will be disrupted until 10am

Science

1 hour ago Duke of Sussex pays tribute to youngsters recognised by charity WellChild

Ahead of the awards, celebrating its 20th anniversary, the duke met the recipients in the central London hotel hosting the event.

Politics

2 h. ago Heathrow terminal evacuated amid probe of ‘possible hazardous materials incident’

London Fire Brigade deploys specialist crews to UK’s largest airport

Politics

3 h. ago Revealed: how Boris Johnson traded PM contacts for global business deals

Exclusive: Leak exposes how former leader has used publicly subsidised office to manage commercial interestsA trove of leaked data from Boris Johnson’s private office reveals how the former prime minister has been profiting from contacts and influence he gained in office in a possible breach of ethics and lobbying rules.The Boris Files contain emails, letters, invoices, speeches and business contracts. They shine a spotlight on the inner workings of a publicly subsidised company Johnson established after leaving Downing Street in September 2022.Johnson lobbied a senior Saudi official he had met while in office, asking him to share a pitch with the petrostate’s autocratic crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, for a firm he co-chairs.The ex-PM received more than £200,000 from a hedge fund after meeting Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro – contrary to statements he was not paid.While in office, Johnson appears to have held a secret meeting with Peter Thiel, the billionaire who founded t...

Economics

3 h. ago François Bayrou ousted as French PM after losing confidence vote

Government collapses after Emmanuel Macron’s ally wins support of just 194 MPs with 364 againstFrançois Bayrou has been ousted in a confidence vote after only nine months as prime minister, collapsing his minority government and plunging France into a political crisis.Bayrou, 74, will hand his resignation to Emmanuel Macron, his longterm centrist ally, on Tuesday morning. The French president now faces the challenge of appointing his third prime minister in only one year, and the fifth since he began his second term of office in 2022. His office said he would make the decision “in the coming days”. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Banksy could finally be unmasked as police launch probe into new artwork on Royal Courts of Justice as potential 'criminal damage' of Grade I listed building

The Metropolitan Police said it has launched a probe into the graffiti sprayed on to the Royal Courts of Justice after receiving a report of 'criminal damage' and that enquiries are continuing.

Events

3 h. ago Essex leaders call for ‘breathing space’ in Epping after summer of protests

In an open letter, local government leaders for the area have said they acknowledge the right to peaceful protest and called for calm.

Politics

3 h. ago Country star Drake White and wife Alex share heartbreak over baby daughter’s death at 29 weeks

The pair announced in May that they were expecting another child

Events

3 h. ago Labour deputy leadership contest kicks off as MPs race to succeed Angela Rayner

At an emergency meeting Labour's governing body - the National Executive Committee (NEC) - on Monday it was agreed for a new deputy leader will be in place by 25 October

Politics

3 h. ago Europe live: French PM loses confidence vote and will tender resignation amid political crisis

More than 350 French lawmakers voted against François BayrouAnd over in Brussels, EU diplomats have been briefing journalists that the European Commission is expected to propose a 19th package of sanctions against Russia by Friday, Reuters said.The EU has stepped up its listings and is no longer shying away from larger entities in third countries, and it could list banks in two central Asian countries too, they said. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Ballad of a Small Player review – Colin Farrell wins us over in flashy, slight gambler tale

Toronto film festival: Conclave director Edward Berger makes a less cohesive follow-up with an over-stylised adaptation of Lawrence Osborne’s novel sold by a killer central performanceIt was easy to understand why Edward Berger’s name was being bandied around in relation to the reinvention of 007, the director having shown himself to be more than capable of both extravagantly staged action (his Oscar-winning breakout All Quiet on the Western Front) and knife-edge intrigue (his Oscar-winning follow-up Conclave). He dismissed speculation at the time (with some mild annoyance) and the job has since landed at the feet of Denis Villeneuve – but his latest, China-set gambling drama Ballad of a Small Player, adds flashy bombast to his résumé and helps to explain why he even though he might have passed on Bond (and recently Ocean’s too), he’s in development on a Bourne.Berger is a canny commercial director, confidently switching between genre, language and location, the kind of able film-ma...

Sport

4 h. ago New Manchester restaurant has hidden location so secret you're only told on the night

The new venue is found behind an inconspicuous door on a backstreet of the trendy city centre district

Society

4 h. ago Greggs fans say 'hold the door' after spotting new autumn menu

Fans have been taking to social media to share their excitement for the new menu

Politics

5 h. ago US ends international push to combat fake news from hostile states

Washington terminates agreements with European countries to fight disinformation from Russia, China and Iran

Politics

5 h. ago Arsenal youngster Dan Casey set for Crystal Palace move after snubbing new contract offer

London rivals agree compensation fee for teenager, with Gunners retaining a sell-on clause

Politics

5 h. ago Boy, 16, charged with attempted murder following arson attack in east London

Three 16-year-old boys have been arrested in connection with the suspected arson attack

Events

5 h. ago Manchester City settle with Premier League and accept sponsorship rules are valid

Dispute over associated party transaction rules endsClub still face charges of breaching financial rulesManchester City and the Premier League have settled their dispute over rules that limit the ability of top-flight clubs to sign sponsorship deals with companies related to their ownership.The fight over so-called associated party transaction rules had been seen as a potential challenge to the entire Premier League rulebook, but both parties have now stepped back from the brink, with City agreeing to accept the legitimacy of the APT rules as they stand. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Stirling's Podfather 10k race sees record turnout despite challenging weather

The event, organised by the city's Central Athletic Club (Central AC), proved to be a hit once again - despite the dreich conditions facing runners.

Politics