61 m. ago Erin Patterson trial live: mushroom cook plated all beef wellingtons despite family offering to help, only survivor of lethal lunch tells court

Australian woman has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and attempted murder relating to a lunch she served at her Leongatha home in 2023. Follow live updatesWho are Erin Patterson and the other key figures in Australia’s mushroom murders trial?Ian Wilkinson says late wife Heather ‘fairly excited’ about lunchThe examination now turns to the invite for the mushroom lunch.There was no reason for the lunch.... We were very happy to be invited. It seemed like maybe our relationship with Erin was going to improve.Just seemed like a normal person to me... when we met, seemed quite friendly. We never had arguments or disputes.She just seemed like an ordinary person. Continue reading...

Society

75 m. ago King Charles' 'power move' on Buckingham Palace balcony is a defiant message to Prince Harry

King Charles and other members of the Royal Family waved to thousands of people from the Buckingham Palace balcony as a Red Arrows flypast continued to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Politics

83 m. ago ‘Women designing for women’: the new wave dominating UK high street

Whistles recruits ex-Topshop design chief, while M&S, Uniqlo and Cos thrive with women in top creative rolesThe health of the British high street is a much-discussed topic in fashion. The latest secret weapon set to resuscitate the sector? A wave of female designers at much-loved brands.Jacqui Markham, previously the design director at Topshop and Asos, was named the new creative director at Whistles last week. She joins Maddy Evans, promoted to director of womenswear at Marks & Spencer this year, and Clare Waight Keller, the former Givenchy designer who joined Uniqlo last year. Meanwhile, Cos, the fashion insiders’ current favourite, has had Karin Gustafsson at the design helm since the brand began in 2006. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago A woman who disappeared from Wisconsin more than 6 decades ago has been found safe

Audrey Backeberg disappeared from a small city in south-central Wisconsin 62 years ago after reportedly hitchhiking with her family’s babysitter and catching a bus to Indianapolis

Events

3 h. ago Veterans and families to attend VEDay 80th anniversary commemorations

A special concert will take place in Edinburgh on Tuesday.

Politics

4 h. ago Women's rights campaigners storm male pond at Hampstead Heath in false beards, wigs and moustaches in protest over self

Around 30 female protesters wearing false beards, wigs and moustaches descended on the male-only pond demanding to be let in because they self-identified as male.

Events

5 h. ago Iran terror suspect held over plot on British soil 'very well connected to Tehran regime': Police 'warned dissidents of threats days before raids'

The man, one of five arrested on Saturday during co-ordinated raids, is also connected to prominent businesses in Iran via his family.

Events

5 h. ago Ram Charan Travels to London for Wax Statue Unveiling with Mega Family

Ram Charan Travels to London for Wax Statue Unveiling with Mega Family  AP7AM

Politics

5 h. ago Fears Met Gala could be gate crashed by Kanye West spark drastic new security rules

Kanye West has reportedly sparked a security panic at the Met Gala 2025, with Anna Wintour said to be enforcing strict new protocols in case the rapper attempts to gatecrash the event

Events

6 h. ago Solo female backpackers driving travel industry shift, hostel platform boss says

Gary Morrison said the travel industry has had a long period of being ‘closed off’ to people going on trips alone.

Transport

6 h. ago The Last Of Us star Bella Ramsey says gendered award categories are ‘important’

The English actor, who identifies as non-binary, said they did not take offence to being nominated for an Emmy in the female category.

Events

6 h. ago Doctors warn of ‘threat to patient safety’ over elderly people stuck in A&E

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine found that the older patients are, the more likely they are to endure a long wait.

Events

6 h. ago White Lotus star Julian Kostov ‘very excited’ to be making West End debut

Till The Stars Come Down will be staged at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London from July 1.

Events

7 h. ago Nicola Peltz 'aimed to become the next Victoria Beckham in desperate bid for fame'

Sources now claim that the Beckham family are "done with Nicola" after David was left "hurt" by their absence from his birthday party.

Politics

8 h. ago Hospitals that still let trans women use female toilets are breaking the law, NHS bosses warned

Hospitals are breaking the law by continuing to allow trans women to use female facilities in defiance of the landmark Supreme Court ruling on single-sex spaces, NHS bosses have been warned.

Events

8 h. ago Oulton Park crash: Tributes to Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson killed in horror superbike smash

Racing at Oulton Park was abandoned on Monday after a tragic crash, involving 11 bikes required medical intervention, with two riders passing away from the injuries they sustained

Events

8 h. ago Lewis Capaldi wows fans as he makes a surprise appearance on stage two years after announcing music hiatus

The beloved Scottish singer, 28, surprised the intimate crowd on Friday night towards the end of the live gig, which had a strict no-phone policy.

Politics

9 h. ago King Charles' former butler reveals one ingredient the Queen 'never indulged' in

According to a former royal butler, the royal family has a very specific tea drinking schedule - and there are certain ways the family enjoy their favourite drink

Politics

9 h. ago Cruz Beckham's girlfriend 'takes dig' at Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz after family feud

The Beckhams have been at the centre of speculation in recent days, after Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz failed to attend David Beckham's 50th birthday celebrations

Politics

9 h. ago David Beckham shares sweet new birthday snaps as he thanks family amid Brooklyn no

David Beckham gave fans a closer look at his lavish 50th birthday celebrations as he shared intimate images from his party and thanked those who made the occasion so special

Politics