2 h. ago M&S strawberries cream sandwich is 'inspired' by a part of the world you will never guess

MandS has launched a new sandwich with a controversial filling that has left shoppers divided, with some saying they are "passing" on the new lunch treat

Politics

4 h. ago ‘Intense’ novel about robot abused by her boyfriend/owner wins Arthur C Clarke science fiction award

Annie Bot by Sierra Greer wins £2,025 for ‘compelling tale that, like all good stories about robots, is ultimately about the human condition’A novel told from the perspective of a robot girlfriend has been named winner of the Arthur C Clarke award for science fiction.Annie Bot by Sierra Greer is “a tightly focused first-person account of a robot designed to be the perfect companion, who struggles to become free,” said chair of judges, the academic Andrew M Butler. The speculative novel follows Annie, the narrator, programmed to cater to the needs of her boyfriend/owner Doug, who treats her in a way that would be abusive if she were human. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago JD Vance flips the bird during Ohio Republican dinner speech

The vice president also revealed he didn’t learn he was going to be Trump’s running mate until the morning of the RNC

Politics

5 h. ago 'Not one fly came near food' thanks to this innovative fly repeller that is 'a must for summer'

Fed up of flies, mosquitoes and wasps ruining your BBQs during the summer months? This innovative fly repeller has been hailed 'a game-changer' for alfresco dining in the sunny weather

Politics

6 h. ago Money problems: have we had enough of TV shows about rich people?

Shows such as Sirens, The Better Sister, And Just Like That and Your Friends and Neighbours have found little to say about the uber-wealthyAs fun as it was, Mountainhead seems to have broken something in quite a lot of people. For some, it was simply too timely. After all, it’s one thing to release a film about tech billionaires fighting over the remnants of a world ravaged by war and AI, but quite another to do it while that exact thing was really happening.For others, Mountainhead marked the point where ultra-rich antiheroes reached full saturation. Writing in the AV Club last week, Saloni Gajjar made the argument that – between Mountainhead, Your Friends & Neighbors, The White Lotus and Nine Perfect Strangers – we have now arrived at a moment where television seems unable to tell stories that are about anything but the badly behaved rich. Continue reading...

Culture

7 h. ago Boden's £66 summer dress reduced to £33 is 'nice and floaty' when it's warm

"A nice little addition to my wardrobe, it's perfect. Floaty skirt is nice when it's warm. Easy material, to wash and wear. The higher waist line is more comfortable."

Economics

7 h. ago Congrats to Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez on the wedding – and to Venice for running them out of town | Emma Brockes

People power forced a change of venue, proving that a man worth £223bn can still fall foul of ordinary folk with pool floatsThere are so many questions swirling around the forthcoming wedding of Jeff Bezos to Lauren Sánchez this weekend – for instance, who in their right mind books Venice in high summer? Why isn’t Katy Perry going? And how is Eva Longoria still on every guest list, despite not having been famous since 2012? – but the one I keep sticking on in this: as the world’s third richest man, Bezos could, we assume, charm almost any woman on the planet into some sort of marital arrangement with him. In which case, and with all due respect, why Sánchez?I don’t mean this to be as rude at it sounds. Lauren Sánchez, a 55-year-old former TV presenter and licensed pilot, is, I’m sure, funny and clever and up there with Peter Ustinov as a great dinner party guest. Her betrothed, on the other hand, doesn’t appear to be a man comfortable with making anything but the most obvious choice...

Politics

7 h. ago Clarks £38 sale sandals are so 'perfect' for summer holidays shoppers want every colour

Whether you're jetting off abroad or spending a day at the seaside, Clarks' huge sandal sale has something for everyone

Economics

7 h. ago New study reveals one in five foods and drinks in the US have synthetic dyes as ‘worst offenders’ named

The dyes have been associated with hyperactivity and behavior issues in children

Politics

7 h. ago Lomography: How plastic cameras stole my youth (and gave it back again)

In a world flooded with perfect photos, perhaps there’s a place for the overexposed and out-of-focus analogue shot, writes Roger Cox

Politics

8 h. ago Snooker legend Jimmy White set for new job at 63 as icon rolls back the years

Jimmy White will always be known for his quality on the baize, but the snooker star is about to embark on a new project in a different world

Events

8 h. ago I’m a chocolate expert and here is how to keep chocolate cool during a heatwave

Here is how you can stop chocolate from melting 🍫

Politics

8 h. ago Brit tourist eager to 'move to Spain' after visiting 'fit for king' supermarkets

Cavan O'Grady couldn't believe his eyes when he stepped foot in a Spanish supermarket while on holiday. He even wants to move there because of the food prices as well as the 'friendly' locals

Politics

8 h. ago GMB's Ranvir Singh looks like a vision in 'elongating' Hobbs jumpsuit with 25% off

For her recent appearance on Good Morning Britain, Ranvir Singh was a vision as she donned an 'elongating' floral jumpsuit that's perfect for summer styling and now 25% off

Politics

8 h. ago Air rage woman is overpowered by male passengers and tied up in mid

The unnamed passenger aboard a flight from St. Petersburg to Sharm el-Sheikh insisted that she needed greater comfort than her economy seat.

Politics

8 h. ago Papa Johns to open new store and the first 100 customers will get a free pizza

The store will create 15 new jobs

Economics

8 h. ago 'We wish things could be different': Beloved Stockport coffee shop announces closure after 25 years

'This was a decision we had no choice but to make'

Politics

9 h. ago Air fryer expert shares six common mistakes she'd 'never make' again

Air fryers can make mealtimes a breeze, but there are a few common mistakes many of us make when using them. Cookbook author Clare Andrews has shared six blunders to avoid

Politics

9 h. ago TUI couple who complained about 'inedible' food kicked out of hotel and banned from flight

Paul Bell and his wife Ellie, from North Shields, Tyne and Wear, had booked a package deal with TUI but their week-long holiday in Corfu was cut short after they were barred from flying home

Society

9 h. ago Shop Michelle Keegan's exact racket that's 'ideal for female players' as she joins Padel trend

Michelle Keegan has joined the likes of David Beckham and Serena Williams in becoming a fan of the latest sport to take the UK by storm, Padel, and she's been showing off her skills with a racket that's perfect for beginners

Economics