78 m. ago Gang war kingpin Ross McGill "arrested in Dubai" with crew of feared Scots mobsters

Five Scots gangland figures are reported to have been arrested by cops in the United Arab Emirates.

Events

2 h. ago Savers pulled £70bn from pension pots last year, as fears mount of further Budget tax raid

The figures from the Financial Conduct Authority, the City regulator, marked a 36% increase on the previous year.

Economics

3 h. ago Southport killer thought to have viewed teen stabbing footage shortly before attack

‘Sobering and concerning’ that Axel Rudakubana had searched X for Australia knife attack, inquiry toldA lawyer said it was “sobering and concerning” that the Southport attacker probably viewed footage on social media of a stabbing in Australia by a teenage boy just 40 minutes before carrying out his own crimes.An inquiry is being held into the circumstances and events leading up to the attack by Axel Rudakubana, then 17, on 29 July 2024 in which he murdered three young girls and attempted to murder eight children and two adults. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Keir Starmer urged to kick Peter Mandelson out of Labour and apologise to Epstein victims

Labour grandee Dame Emily Thornberry questioned why 'red flags' had been missed as calls grow for Peter Mandelson to have the party whip withdrawn

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3 h. ago A Big Bold Beautiful Journey review – Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell play the game of love

Giddy romantic fantasy sends its two commitment-phobe leads on a magical road trip through their pasts that may lead them back to loveKorean-American auteur Kogonada has until now been known for his intriguingly complex, cerebral essayistic movies, such as Columbus and After Yang, whose emotional content, though potent, isn’t immediately obvious. Now he has made the leap into a big, bold, primary-coloured romantic phantasmagoria, as if Chris Marker had remade The Umbrellas of Cherbourg for the American multiplex with two unfeasibly beautiful Hollywood stars. This is a musical without musical numbers (without its own musical numbers, anyway) and a romantic comedy mostly without comedy – an imbalance it shares with most romcoms in fact. The screenwriter is Seth Reiss, co-author of the (much chillier) drama The Menu, with Ralph Fiennes as a scary chef.What Kogonada and Reiss are offering is a likably, if obtusely uncynical, heart-on-sleeve wish-fulfilment spectacular, which gradually r...

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3 h. ago Sit, stay and manage expectations: how to start training your dog

It doesn’t have to be miserable. We asked experts how best to start training your new (or old) best friendMy family has never been closer to the brink of collapse than when we got a puppy. We spent hours reading articles and watching videos about puppy training, and were constantly arguing about the right way to potty train him or get him to stop barking.Every new piece of information seemed to contradict what we’d already learned – never scold him! Scold him! – but one thing was certain: make one wrong move and you will ruin your dog and your life forever.How to start meditatingHow to start weightliftingHow to start budgetingHow to start running Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Baggy jeans, workwear and plenty of grit: luxury reimagined at Coach

Creative director Stuart Vevers appeals to gen z audience with ‘down-to-earth pieces’ for New York fashion weekNew York fashion week is proving a particularly perplexing time for brands as they continue to grapple with a global slowdown, leading many to question what luxury even means today.For some consumers, it is always going to be about a gleaming five-figure handbag. For others, it is a limited-edition Labubu. While a certain cohort considers a plain cashmere jumper to be the peak of high status, logomania endures for others. Vintage shopping is now used to denote quality but equally buying nothing has become a powerful signifier. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Dignified Sophie makes a solo appearance at Duchess of Kent's funeral

The Duchess of Edinburgh donned all black as she attended the funeral of the Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday. Sophie, 60, cut a dignified figure in all-black mourning attire.

Politics

4 h. ago New Ruben Amorim Man United sack timeline as five potential replacements named

Latest Manchester United news as Ruben Amorim remains under intense pressure following his side's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday

Politics

4 h. ago More than £70bn withdrawn from retirement pots in 2024/25 – FCA figures

Some finance experts suggested that speculation around potential tax changes could have influenced some pension savers.

Economics

4 h. ago Marlee Matlin, Ron Howard, Colman Domingo and more mourn the death of Robert Redford

Hollywood figures and fans of movies mourned the death of Robert Redford, expressing affection and admiration for the Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema

Events

4 h. ago Nicolas Jackson ready for 'special' Chelsea showdown as Vincent Kompany addresses potential start

Senegalese striker will hope to play key part for Bayern Munich against his parent club in the Champions League

Culture

5 h. ago 'Cheeky Vinted buyer kept asking me same question so I got sweet revenge'

Vinted user Annabel said she felt 'really guilty' after she'd done it, but said that she didn't know what else to do when the potential purchaser kept sending her messages

Politics

5 h. ago More revelations will follow leak which led PM’s aide to resign, author says

‘A lot more revelations’ about senior figures at the heart of Sir Keir’s Government will come to light in a new book, author Paul Holden said.

Culture

5 h. ago Get 'tastier and crispier' roast potatoes with one simple ingredient that's 'a must'

There are countless opinions on how to achieve potato perfection, but classically trained chef Billy Parisi believes in keeping the recipe simple and you will only need two ingredients

Events

5 h. ago Powerful earthquake hits near Alaska sparking fears of a tsunami

A strong earthquake has hit near Alaska, sparking fears of a tsunami among residents. The seismic activity has triggered an immediate response as officials assess potential impacts.

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5 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Stefan Dennis was on brink of retirement before show stint

Neighbours star Stefan Dennis has admitted that he was planning to semi-retire before he got the call to join Strictly Come Dancing

Culture

5 h. ago 'I gave my daughter a simple name but even clever people mess it up'

A woman revealed that many struggle to pronounce her daughter's name – but she still believes that it's simple enough to understand. So can you figure it out?

Politics

5 h. ago Thug held terrified neighbour hostage after accusing him of being 'a beast'

Alfie McCann lay in wait for Lee McGuffie outside their flats in Hurlford, Ayrshire early on April 29, 2024.

Events

6 h. ago Strictly's Stefan Dennis says dance show saved him from retirement after Neighbours axe

The Neighbours legend has revealed he had been thinking about stepping back when he got the offer from the BBC ballroom show

Culture