99 m. ago ANDREW NEIL: In 55 years of covering politics, I've never accused any UK government of routinely telling untruths. But Starmer & Co have taken lying and gaslighting to a deplorable level

How can you tell when politicians are lying? Their lips are moving. It's a hoary old joke but it can still be guaranteed to raise a rueful chuckle among British voters disillusioned with the political process.

Politics

3 h. ago Freddie Mercury's final gift to his secret love child REVEALED after new book uncovers life secrets

A book is set to lift the lid on the private life of Queen icon Freddie Mercury, revealing that he had a secret love child who he cherished and adored until his death

Society

3 h. ago Chelsea Flower Show fans accused the BBC of turning it 'woke' after axing a veteran presenter and replacing him with two women

Joe Swift has been a part of the Royal Horticultural Society's event coverage for 24 years, co-anchoring with Monty Don.

Sport

3 h. ago Emmerdale star feared axe before bosses revealed 'terrifying' cancer plot

Emmerdale's Sarah Sugden actress Katie Hill confessed she initially feared she was being axed after being called into a meeting by bosses, before learning of her huge new storyline

Events

4 h. ago The week the Democrats’ gerontocracy problem came home to roost

Between Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis and multiple congressional deaths, Democrats can’t ignore their age problem anymore, Eric Garcia writes

Politics

4 h. ago Kate Middleton's secret life as 'incredibly emotional' sister to James Middleton

Kate Middleton has always been there for her younger brother James, who has battled with his mental health over the years and has praised the royal's 'emotional intelligence'

Politics

4 h. ago Elon Musk's mother shares son's 1989 aptitude test to answer genius question

Today, the tech billionaire has an estimated personal fortune of more than $421 billion, but Maye has previously said the family were short of cash while Elon was growing up

Politics

5 h. ago US Justice Department pardon lawyer pledges 'hard look' at plot to kidnap Michigan governor

The U.S. Justice Department’s new pardon attorney says he is going to take a “hard look” at two men who are in prison for leading a conspiracy to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020

Society

5 h. ago Freddie Mercury 'had secret daughter from illicit affair', extraordinary new biography claims

The Queen frontman’s secret love child speaks out 48 years after her birth: 'He adored me and was devoted’

Society

5 h. ago Avengers: Doomsday update leaves Marvel movie fans bitterly disappointed

Disney has made a crucial decision around the upcoming features Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars

Politics

5 h. ago Cub found alone in US woods now being raised by wildlife staff in bear costumes

Two-month-old black bear, who was starving in a California forest, is youngest cub the San Diego center has cared forHuman bears, some would say, are taking care of a two-month-old cub that spent days without his mother, starving in a California forest.The small black bear cub was rescued by campers in Los Padres national forest after being found alone and starving. The infant bear is now recovering at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center, and is believed to be the youngest cub the organization has ever cared for. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Trump signs executive orders to spur US ‘nuclear energy renaissance’

President aims to construct new nuclear reactors as he implements his own energy policies and undoes Joe Biden’sDonald Trump signed a series of executive orders on Friday intended to spur a “nuclear energy renaissance” through the construction of new reactors he said would satisfy the electricity demands of data centers for artificial intelligence and other emerging industries.The orders represented the president’s latest foray into the policy underlying America’s electricity supply. Trump declared a national energy emergency on his first day in office over and moved to undo a ban implemented by Joe Biden on new natural gas export terminals and expand oil and gas drilling in Alaska. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Coronation Street star speaks out on murder twist ahead of major exit from soap after a few months

Joe Layton has spoken out on the twist that has seen his character Mick Michaelis become a murderer after a dramatic week on the cobbles

Events

7 h. ago Coronation Street fans 'crying' as Lisa Swain asks Carla Connor important question and 'work out' what's next

It's been a tough week for the detective sergeant as she lost one of her own in a brutal attack and it was Carla she turned to for support

Politics

8 h. ago Freddie Mercury had secret child after fling with close pal's wife, new book reveals

The existence of Freddie's daughter was only known to his close circle

Society

8 h. ago Peaky Blinders auction of original costumes raises £19k for cancer charity

The items sold included a suit worn by actor Cillian Murphy as protagonist Tommy Shelby in the show’s final scenes.

Economics

8 h. ago Friend pays moving tribute to 'ray of sunshine' dad at centre of murder probe as thousands raised

'No one ever prepares to bury their child'

Events

8 h. ago Trader Joe’s adds viral Dubai chocolate to shelves — without the hefty price tag

The viral chocolate bar will be hitting shelves the week of May 26

Politics

9 h. ago Freddie Mercury love child breaks silence in bombshell book on Queen icon's life

A new book on the rock legend's life has revealed for the first time he had a secret love child, who has now come forward to tell her story

Events

9 h. ago Trump keeps bragging about military recruitment success. It was up before he ever took office

Experts say ‘Trump bump’ is most likely due to recruitment reforms instituted under Joe Biden

Events