65 m. ago Major motorway bridge connecting two UK cities to shut as exact date given

The Prince of Wales Bridge which connects drivers moving between Bristol and Newport is set to shut over the course of several days for major maintenance works

Politics

86 m. ago Health and Human Services denies it will create autism registry

A ‘real-world data platform will link existing datasets to support research into causes of autism and insights into improved treatment strategies,’ one HHS official told The Independent

Science

1 hour ago Star Wars legend George Lucas finally reveals bizarre reason why Yoda talks backwards in decades

George Lucas revealed the answer to a question Star Wars fans have had for decades. The filmmaker, 80, was celebrating the 45th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back

Events

1 hour ago Donald Trump hints Ukraine and Russia are on verge of ending bloody three

Posted on his Truth Social site after arriving in Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral, Donald Trump called on Ukraine and Russia to complete "very high level talks"

Politics

2 h. ago George Lucas reveals why Yoda talks backwards in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

‘I had to figure out a way to get people to actually listen,’ explained the Star Wars creator. ‘Especially 12-year-olds.’

Events

3 h. ago Bianca Censori delivers Kanye an ultimatum amid marriage crisis talks in Spain

Bianca Censori and Kanye West are now in 'crisis talks' after the rapper pushed back against the model's ambitions.

Events

3 h. ago CBB fans shocked watching JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes grilled over close friendship

Love Island's Chris Hughes and singer and dancer JoJo Siwa's close friendship has become one of the most talked about moments of the 2025 series of Celebrity Big Brother

Events

3 h. ago Deliveroo in talks over £2.7 billion buyout proposal from DoorDash

Deliveroo’s board said it received an ‘indicative proposal’ from DoorDash on April 5.

Economics

4 h. ago Real Madrid deny they considered Copa del Rey final boycott over referee

Real Madrid refuse to turn up for pre-match eventsClub had previously demanded action from RFEFReal Madrid have denied that they ever considered refusing to play the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona after they boycotted the pre-match activities, prompting uncertainty that the game would go ahead. A statement from Madrid finally confirmed that they would play after 10pm on Friday night, just 24 hours ahead of kick-off.A previous statement from Madrid had demanded that the Spanish football federation (RFEF) take action after comments made by the referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the buildup to the game. That came after Madrid had refused to show up for the pre-match press conference, training session or the managers’ photocall at the Cartuja Stadium in Seville. Amid reports from media close to the club that they were contemplating refusing to play the match, Madrid finally confirmed their participation late on Friday night. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Manchester United striker sends Ruben Amorim message after surprise return to academy

Man Utd U21s won 4-2 against Everton in the Premier League 2 play-offs on Friday and Ethan Wheatley scored a brace.

Events

5 h. ago Rangers takeover is already here with 4 missing first team stars forcing a new era to start right away

The Light Blues have five final games of this season on the park as takeover talk off it ramps up the gears

Events

5 h. ago US food delivery app DoorDash offers to buy UK rival Deliveroo for $3.6bn

The London-based company, the second largest food deliver app in the UK, said no ‘firm offer’ had been made yetDoorDash is offering to buy its UK-based rival Deliveroo for $3.6bn (£2.7bn), Deliveroo said on Friday.Deliveroo said that its board was in talks with DoorDash over the offer and that a firm offer had not been made, according to statement sent to the Guardian. Should a firm offer of £1.80 ($2.40) a share be made, Deliveroo said, “it would be minded to recommend such an offer to Deliveroo shareholders. Continue reading...

Society

6 h. ago First Europe, then the world: Twickenham awaits in year of twin peaks for England

Grand slam clash is vital stepping stone in Red Roses’ quest to reclaim the World Cup crown they last held in 2014There are two games to think about at Twickenham on Saturday, the one the Red Roses will play in, and the one they want to play in. The first is their grand slam decider against France, which kicks off at 4.45pm. The second – at the same venue, five months and one day later – is the World Cup final which, if everything goes as the team hopes at the Stadium of Light, Franklin’s Gardens, Ashton Gate and the other grounds they will visit between now and then, will be the next game they play at the home of English rugby.The Red Roses head coach, John Mitchell, has been around long enough to know the smart thing to do is separate the two. “We’ve got to be careful focusing on the World Cup final because we’ve got to earn the right to contest it,” Mitchell said this week. “It’s good to have the chance to be back at our home stadium, but it’s an isolated situation, that’s the wa...

Politics

6 h. ago Coronation Street gives Gail Platt update after exit 4 months ago as fans 'just make' realisation

Fans will recall the moving scenes when Helen Worth was seen bowing out of the ITV soap on Christmas Day 2024

Politics

6 h. ago 'Unacceptable': Real Madrid issue statement over referee controversy amid talk of Copa del Rey final boycott

Real Madrid are due to face Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday night but controversy has ensued

Politics

6 h. ago Brussels rebuffs UK bid to prise open access to EU single market

Post-Brexit ‘reset’ talks intensify ahead of crucial summit next month

Politics

7 h. ago Russian general killed after car blast as Ukraine peace talks could be scuppered

Yaroslav Moskalik, 59, was blown several metres through the air when a Volkswagen Golf exploded as the Russian army general walked by near his home in Moscow as a top US diplomat landed for talks

Events

7 h. ago Stable lad to land his monster Ladbrokes payout as life changing horse racing bet to be honoured after crunch talks

The leading bookmaker will settle all outstanding bets on Declan Queally-trained pair Diamond Nora and Rocky's Diamond

Politics

7 h. ago Nerf attraction staff told they won't get paid work for FIVE MONTHS as bosses splurge £1.5m on Play

Staff have been told the attraction will be closed for five months as a huge £1.5m expansion is undertaken

Economics

8 h. ago Willie Collum salutes 'perfect' Rangers no goal VAR protocol as damning Maeda fallout triggers change

Willie Collum was on hand to talk through some of the big VAR talking points in his latest review show

Politics