57 m. ago EastEnders star Michelle Ryan reveals 'emotional' secret cast reunion ahead of her shock return as Zoe Slater

Fans were stunned on Monday when it was revealed that the actress, 40, had reprised her role on the BBC soap after a 20-year absence.

Events

89 m. ago Group tries to stop state from demolishing famed Hawaii staircase that has become popular with influencers

The Friends of Haʻikū Stairs, a nonprofit lobbying to retain the scenic structure, filed a lawsuit to reverse the decision to demolish the stairs.

Politics

3 h. ago Grandparents took toddler to Tesco instead of doctor after he collapsed

A murder trial was told Ethan Ives Griffiths' grandparents and mother had been 'grossly neglectful' in their care

Society

3 h. ago Television star of the 1970s who also appeared on I'm A Celeb looks unrecognisable as he steps out for Monte

He's been on our screens for more than 60 years having first landed a role in cinema in Shirley Clarke's 1964 film The Cool World.

Politics

4 h. ago ‘Defectively designed’ Cybertruck burned so hot in crash that the driver’s bones literally disintegrated: lawsuit

Exclusive: “There’s my challenge to Elon,” attorney S. Scott West told The Independent. “Make these vehicles so safe that I don’t have to do this anymore.”

Events

5 h. ago UK inflation set to cool as prices settle following April bill rises

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation is expected to have fallen to 3.3% in May, from 3.5% in April, according to a consensus of analysts.

Economics

5 h. ago R Kelly rushed to hospital after overdosing in prison, lawyers say

Convicted sex trafficker had been placed in solitary and given medication by prison staff, court filing allegesLawyers for R Kelly say in new court documents that the convicted sex trafficker and singer was recently rushed to hospital after medically overdosing in prison.The 58-year-old reportedly collapsed Friday at the federal correctional institute in Butner, North Carolina, which specializes in housing sex offenders, and was transported to Duke University hospital. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Jonathan Bailey fuels James Bond speculation with cryptic comment

The Bridgerton star is one of several British actors said to be in the running to take over the role, with rumours intensifying in recent weeks

Politics

5 h. ago New Lord Voldermort Odds 2025: Here are the 13 favourites to play the role in Harry Potter TV reboot

It’s one of the most iconic roles in the franchaise - and it’s yet to be filled.

Politics

6 h. ago What to do immediately if your holiday gets cancelled by collapsed travel firm

Travel company Great Little Escapes has been removed from the ATOL scheme and ceased trading, leaving Brits with holidays booked through the firm in chaos

Politics

6 h. ago Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 15 people

Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls it ‘one of the most horrific attacks’ on Ukraine’s capital since full-scale war beganUkraine war briefing: Kyiv under Russian drone attack with apartment building hitRussia launched a sustained missile and drone attack on Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, killing at least 15 people and wounding 156 in what the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, called “one of the most horrific attacks” on the Ukrainian capital since the full-scale war began in spring 2022.The death toll from what is already the deadliest attack on the capital this year is expected to rise, with several sites across the city struck. At a nine-storey Soviet-era apartment block in the west of Kyiv, an apparent direct missile hit had led to part of the building collapsing, leaving a gaping hole and a pile of rubble in the middle of the block. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago Will Smith reveals he turned down HUGE role in one of the greatest films of all time for box office flop Wild Wild West

Fans were left in shock after Will Smith revealed he turned down a role in one of the greatest science fiction movies of all time for a 1990s Western sci-fi movie. 

Politics

7 h. ago New charges accuse Bolsonaro of running spy ring from Brazil’s presidential palace

The former president has denied wrongdoing as federal police accuse him of overseeing a spy ring targeting rivalsFederal police have formally accused Brazil’s former far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, of presiding over an illegal spying network which allegedly snooped on political rivals, journalists and environmentalists during his administration.Bolsonaro is already facing the prospect of jail time over his alleged role in masterminding a military coup plot designed to help him keep power after losing the 2022 election to the leftwing veteran Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. There is broad consensus among analysts that Bolsonaro’s conviction is a foregone conclusion and the 70-year-old populist is expected to face arrest in the coming months once a supreme court trial concludes. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago India tourist bridge warnings were 'ignored' before horrific collapse that killed four and injured 51

Officials have commented on the popular tourist bridge that collapsed, saying it 'beyond exceeded its capacity' and there had been 'ignored' warnings as over 100 people were on it when it gave way

Events

9 h. ago Bridgerton star Simone Ashley’s role in F1 film ‘didn’t make the final cut’

‘It happens on every film,’ said director Joseph Kosinski

Politics

9 h. ago Man Utd were left 'very disappointed' at collapsed transfer – but still got the last laugh

Manchester United have tasted rejection in the transfer window before, as the plug was once pulled on a prospective British record deal, only for the player to arrive at Old Trafford 12 months later

Politics

9 h. ago Gareth Southgate 'applies for shock new national team job' with England's potential World Cup rivals

After stepping down as England manager last year, Southgate said he was 'open minded' about opportunities and he could now be set to return to the game in a shock national team role

Events

10 h. ago Love Island star unrecognisable from forgotten role on CBBC show

Love Island fans may barely recognise the star from a throwback snap

Politics

10 h. ago Thousands of British holidaymakers face uncertainty after popular travel firm collapses — are you affected?

Operations by Great Little Escapes are no longer ATOL protected

Politics

10 h. ago Publicist to receive damages after settling legal claim against Sun publisher

Ciara Parkes took legal action against News Group Newspapers in 2022 over alleged voicemail interception and misuse of private information.

Events