51 m. ago Exact date seven planets will align in night sky this week for last time until 2040

The rare planetary alignment won't be seen again until 2040

Science

2 h. ago Major West Coast main line overhaul to shut Europe’s busiest track for weeks at a time

The work coincides with the closure of a busy motorway – what is being done, why, and how disruptive will it be?

Politics

3 h. ago Met Office predicts exact time ‘heavy rain’ will fall in Greater Manchester this week

When will rain fall this week in Manchester?

Politics

49 h. ago Dancing on Ice ITV: what time is it on TV tonight? Schedule and start time

Dancing on Ice’s start time this week has been confirmed ⛸

Culture

53 h. ago Ludvig Aberg channels inner Tiger Woods with perfect response to winning in front of PGA legend

Ludvig Aberg got his hands on the Genesis Invitational in front of Tiger Woods last weekend, but like the 82-time PGA Tour winner, the young Swede wants more

Politics

3 d. ago We asked AI to predict Premier League scores with more woes for Man Utd and title battle

EXCLUSIVE: The Daily Star has tried to travel forward in time by seeing what this weekend's Premier League results are going to be, with a little help from artificial intelligence

Politics

3 d. ago Andrew Garfield and Monica Barbaro are 'quietly dating' after sparking romance rumors

The pair sparked romance rumors after being spotted spending time together in London earlier this week, however, a source has since claimed that they are an item.

Politics

3 d. ago England to show ‘nastiness’ as Itoje backs side to wrestle back Calcutta Cup

Captain calls on his team to ‘create our own history’Assistant coach Tom Harrison: ‘there’s a nastiness to us’England have vowed to show their nasty side against Scotland on Saturday with the captain, Maro Itoje, calling on his team to buck the trend of recent history by clinching the Calcutta Cup for the first time in five years.Buoyed by their one-point victory over France last time out, England have been champing at the bit all week with Tom Curry saying there was an edginess to training on Monday and Ben Earl revealing the squad were subjecting to a series of video clips showcasing their failings in recent defeats by Scotland. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Chris Benoit's WWE theme song played live for first time since murders as fans get 'chills'

Widely regarded as one of the best technical wrestlers of all-time, Benoit has been erased from WWE history, but the his theme tune was this week performed live for the first time since he murdered his wife and son before taking his own life

Events

4 d. ago Darts bosses face increasing backlash after legend snubbed for World Championship

The World Seniors Darts Championship is taking place this week for the first time since the tour lowered its minimum age limit to 45, with the move being questioned by some

Politics

4 d. ago Police punish Ferrari F1 fan who took extreme measures to watch Lewis Hamilton drive

Ferrari fans flocked to Fiorano to watch Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc test the SF-25 car for the first time this week, though one Tifoso was caught on camera taking things too far

Events

4 d. ago Many who came to Germany as migrants will vote for the first time Sunday. Here's what they hope for

More than half a million newly naturalized citizens will be able to vote in Germany’s national election for the first time this weekend

Politics

4 d. ago Farage’s dash to the top fuelled by voters aged over 45, new poll reveals

Support from Generation X and Baby Boomers has put Nigel Farage’s Reform UK at the top of the Techne UK tracker poll for the first time ever this week

Politics

4 d. ago Dark side of bright nights taking toll on forgotten invertebrates

From bats to moths, species working the night shift are suffering as light pollution soarsWhen we think about invertebrates, most of us picture bees, butterflies, worms, crabs or perhaps even a jellyfish. But did you know that at least two-thirds of invertebrates are active at night, meaning many are unlikely to be seen? Invertebrates carry out many of the same functions as their daytime counterparts, in some cases doing so with greater efficiency and variety.For centuries, artificial light has been a symbol of progress. From the flickering flames of early fires to the dazzling LED displays of modern cities, light has shaped human civilisation. But while we celebrate its convenience, we often overlook the darker side of our obsession with illumination: light pollution.The Guardian is running the invertebrate of the year competition 2025 – and this time it’s global. Nominate your favourite invertebrate, and then, in a few weeks time, we’ll vote on which is the best. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Six biggest talking points when Keir Starmer meets Donald Trump

Keir Starmer will visit Washington DC next week to meet Donald Trump at a crucial time for UK-US relations as the President cozies up to Putin and threatens his allies with tariffs

Politics

5 d. ago What time is Premier League darts on TV tonight? Sky Sports timing and channel to watch on

Premier League darts will be live on Sky Sports this year 🎯

Politics

5 d. ago Despite DOGE budget cut crusade, Trump has already spent $10.7 million of taxpayer money on golf trips: report

Since being sworn in for the second time on January 20, the president has reportedly spent all four weekends on the green, and played golf at his own properties on nine of his first 30 days in office

Economics

6 d. ago Where to move your cash after the Premium Bonds rate cut: SYLVIA MORRIS

If you are holding Premium Bonds, it is time for a rethink. Just as I predicted last week, NS&I say the prize rate fund will drop from April.

Politics

6 d. ago Where to move your cash after Premium Bonds rate cut to 3.8%

If you are holding Premium Bonds, it is time for a rethink. Just as I predicted last week, NS&I say the prize rate fund will drop from April.

Politics

7 d. ago The true impact of Man City’s Rodri banner and what it revealed about Real Madrid

The Champions League holders are in control after Jude Bellingham’s stoppage-time winner last week, but there is more at stake than a place in the last 16 at the Bernabeu

Events