18 m. ago Nigel Farage compares Britain to North Korea in 'free speech' warning to US politicians in Washington

The Reform UK leader told US lawmakers the Online Safety Act is a danger to trade between the two countries

Events

22 m. ago ‘Ketamine Queen’ pleads guilty to selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry

Jasveen Sangha changed her previous not guilty plea in the October 2023 overdose death of the Friends starA woman who has come to be known as the “Ketamine Queen” pleaded guilty on Wednesday to selling Matthew Perry the drug that killed him.Jasveen Sangha changed her previous not guilty plea at a federal court in Los Angeles and became the fifth and final defendant charged in the overdose death of the Friends star to plead guilty after a deal with prosecutors. Continue reading...

Politics

23 m. ago World's largest illegal sports streaming platform 'is shut down' by authorities

The platform, which achieved over 1.6billion visits over the last 12 months - nearly 20 per cent of the world's population - played host to events as fans clambered to watch the action.

Sport

36 m. ago Zohran Mamdani says he'll skip 'unofficial' debates in NYC mayor's race

Zohran Mamdani says he won’t participate in any debates in the New York City mayor’s race except for two official debates next month that were organized by the local campaign finance board

Politics

37 m. ago Khadija Shaw: ‘Sometimes you have to take a step back and think about your mental health’

In an exclusive interview, the Manchester City striker talks about the horrific racist abuse she suffered last season, playing with Viv Miedema and her hopes for 2025-26“It’s difficult,” says Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw. “Sometimes you have to take a step back and think about you and your mental health because if you’re not in a good place you won’t be able to perform. I wasn’t in a good place. It was about more than what happened in that match. There’s a lot that people didn’t and don’t know about.”Shaw is speaking for the first time about her decision to withdraw from Manchester City’s League Cup semi-final against Arsenal in February, four days after she had suffered horrific racist abuse following a 4-3 loss against the same side in the Women’s Super League. Manchester City said they were “appalled” and reported the matter to the police. Continue reading...

Politics

38 m. ago 'We never thought we'd end up in Manchester but we've created something special here'

'It feels like we were drawn here for a reason'

Politics

44 m. ago 'Vital' community facility could be rebuilt following devastating fire

A plan is being drawn up

Events

50 m. ago ‘Pure gold’ nineties drama with 97% rating just landed on Netflix

The Hollywood classic earned nine Academy Award nominations

Events

51 m. ago Liz Truss hints at returning to frontline politics and admits she is ‘obsessed with making Britain great again’

Liz Truss has hinted about returning to frontline politics, revealing that she has “always been obsessed with making Britain a great nation again”.

Politics

60 m. ago A summit and parade in China may signal a geopolitical shift. They might also be political jockeying

The pictures from this week’s military parade in Beijing commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the earlier economic gathering would seem to offer a striking, maybe even sinister, message to the United States and its allies — evidence of a possible new reconfiguration of rising power in Eurasia, an “Axis of Upheaval,” as one U.S. analyst has called it

Politics

62 m. ago Shein launches probe after likeness of Luigi Mangione appears on website

The 27-year-old is currently behind bars awaiting trial on charges of federal murder

Politics

68 m. ago Mason Greenwood update as 'disappointing' Man United reunion admission made

Former Manchester United winger Mason Greenwood has enjoyed a positive start to the new season with Ligue 1 club Marseille

Events

69 m. ago Stockport mosque in 'message of unity' after England flags cover streets

Flags are being put up as part of a national movement known as ‘operation raise the colours’.

Politics

70 m. ago Michael Owen: Premier League legend issues Manchester United verdict and makes Harry Kane claim

United have struggled badly with their recruitment in the past

Politics

71 m. ago Regatta's £60 wellies with designer print available for £8 feel like 'walking on clouds'

"Fabulous wellies, like walking on a cloud. They have a cushioned footbed and are generous in size"

Economics

72 m. ago Emiliano Martinez breaks silence on Man Utd transfer snub with one

Emiliano Martinez was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United throughout the summer transfer window, but the Red Devils eventually signed Belgium keeper Senne Lammens

Politics

74 m. ago RuPaul's Drag Race UK announces huge pop star is joining the panel as guests revealed

The latest series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK is set to return to the BBC very soon as this year's guests have been revealed to include a huge pop icon and TV stars

Politics

80 m. ago UK tourists warned of strikes in holiday destinations including Spain and Portugal

Baggage handlers and air traffic controllers are among the workers across several European countries that have planned strikes this September

Events

81 m. ago Tributes paid to teenager 'full of laughter and spirit' found dead after reservoir search

Daniel Holden was tragically found after a two-day search at Lower Rivington Reservoir

Events

83 m. ago Topshop to return to British high streets in John Lewis stores

Topshop and Topman clothes will be sold in John Lewis shops nationwide from February next year

Politics