37 m. ago Terrifying brain glitch discovered that instantly leaves millions of people feeling lost and confused

Scientists have discovered a new brain glitch that is the exact opposite of deja vu: the eerie feeling of having experienced a situation before, even though you haven't.

Events

64 m. ago Pub slammed by customer for 'disgusting' service and 'incompetent staff' serves up CCTV response

The pub has been inundated with support after defending itself against the negative review

Economics

71 m. ago Sharp Corner review – Ben Foster unravels in smart, darkly compelling thriller

Actor plays a father desperate to prove his worth in an entertainingly nasty look at dangers of entitled mediocrityStop me if you’ve heard this one before: happy family moves into dream home but discovers it’s actually a nightmare.It’s a setup so numbingly common that it’s started to border on parody. From smug moving day pizza on the box-strewn floor to hearing louder and louder bumps in the night to arguing over when and how to leave, it’s a descent that’s propped up far too many genre films. At the start of Sharp Corner, which quietly premiered at last year’s Toronto film festival, you’d be forgiven for expecting yet more of the same. But here, the threat is far more unusual and the nature of the unravelling far less predictable, the plot direction mirroring the title before it even comes into view. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Stirling and District Classic Car Show set to showcase 800 vehicles this weekend

“It’s a fantastic day out for all ages, and every penny raised helps us support the amazing work being done right here in our communities."

Politics

1 hour ago The Ordinary has relaunched its divisive SPF, so I put it to the test

It’s been seven years since the brand last released an SPF formula

Politics

1 hour ago Teaching assistant filmed herself 'hissing' and shouting at nursery child then shared it on social media

The school headteacher said that when he challenged her about the incident she laughed and was unapologetic and 'flippant'

Society

2 h. ago Olaplex’s new shampoo range claims to ‘strengthen and repair’ thin hair – so I put it to the test

It’s been more than five years since the OG duo launched

Politics

3 h. ago Common pill taken by millions every day 'could help lower cancer risk'

A review of research data has shown that the pill, which can be bought in supplement form on the High Street or online, has been linked to a lower risk of colorectal cancer (CRC)

Events

5 h. ago Drop Duchy review – a sprawling challenge disguised as a block

Arcade Crew/Sleepy Mill Studio; PCBuild a card deck of landscape features; organise your territory on a Tetris-like playfield; battle enemies and bosses to progress. It might sound complicated, but this is an ingenious experiment in game design by combinationThe indie video game scene is currently dominated by two unassailable genre titans: the rogue-like and the deck-builder. The first is a type of action adventure in which players explore procedurally generated landscapes, where they battle enemies, level up and then die – whereupon they start all over again from scratch. The latter is about building decks of collectible cards (think Pokémon or Magic: The Gathering, but digital) and fighting with them. Titles that combine both in interesting ways – such as Balatro and Slay the Spire – can become huge crossover hits. But the market is getting saturated and so developers are having to find new genres to mix into this potent game design cocktail.Hence Drop Duchy, a game that attempts...

Politics

5 h. ago The Uninvited review – Walton Goggins and Pedro Pascal shine in tasty satire

An agent hosts a fancy soiree in the Hollywood Hills in this gently incisive drama about the privileged class, written and directed by Nadia ConnersAs the sun goes down in the Hollywood Hills, talent agent Sammy (Walton Goggins) and his actor wife Rose (Elizabeth Reaser) prepare for a house party they are throwing. It’s pretty quickly apparent that, despite Sammy’s sudden lustful lunges at his wife and her tinkling laughter, there is plenty of backstory to be revealed behind the landscaped garden succulents. Sammy’s career is in trouble and he is worried about retaining his star client, megalomaniac director Gerald (Rufus Sewell). Rose is not getting cast much these days, and while she dotes on their only child Wilder (Roland Rubio), she misses her career. Up-and-coming star Delia (Eva De Dominici) is coming by for the evening, as is big-time movie star Lucien (Pedro Pascal), who just happens to be Rose’s old flame from back in the days when they were struggling theatre actors toget...

Politics

5 h. ago Amazon cordless strimmer that's 'fantastic for small gardens' on sale for £50

The Flash Limp 24V Cordless Strimmer has been praised for being 'lightweight and versatile'.

Economics

7 h. ago Wes Streeting admits winter fuel payment cuts was factor in Labour election losses as he refuses to rule out rowback

But he said there was no ‘formal review’ under way in Government

Politics

8 h. ago Best hotels in Athens for luxury beachside resorts and inner city boutiques

We’ve picked the best hotels to indulge in all that Athens has to offer, from fantastic Greek food to ancient ruins

Society

8 h. ago Your house value will plunge by 20 percent if you make one mistake that is 'instant turn

A property expert has shared the top five property devaluations that homeowners need to be aware of

Politics

8 h. ago Inside world's most secretive ballot as 133 cardinals move into Vatican ahead of total lockdown with ritual

Each cardinal was met with a barrage of camera flashes and pundits thrusting microphones before them as they approached the Vatican

Politics

9 h. ago Rowback on winter fuel payment cuts not denied by Health Secretary Wes Streeting after Labour's election blows

But he said there was no ‘formal review’ under way in Government

Politics

9 h. ago Seeking Mavis Beacon review – tracking a Black female tech icon, who didn’t exist

Documentary investigates the whereabouts of the model who played an influential corporate character, as well as the relationship between race and technologyBack when computers were still new, Mavis Beacon was an icon for generations of children learning IT skills. Her name, along with the accompanying image of a smiling, suited Black woman, graced countless editions of some popular software that taught typing through interactive lessons and games. For Black students, to see someone who looked like them in a position of authority and knowledge, inspired assurance and aspiration. Mavis Beacon, however, did not exist; she was a fictional character represented by a photograph of Renée L’Espérance, a Haitian model whose story is now lost to history. Eager to reclaim her legacy, film-maker Jazmin Jones and collaborator Olivia McKayla Ross embarked on a years-long quest to track down the woman behind the image.The resulting documentary is anything but conventional. Describing themselves as...

Politics

9 h. ago Prince Louis mocks Prince George for fixing his hair at VE Day celebrations

Prince Louis was caught on camera impersonating his older brother, Prince George, during the VE Day anniversary commemorations on Monday, 5 May.

Politics

10 h. ago 'Feral' street brawl captured on camera as men strip off shirts and hurl chairs

Footage shows at least four men shouting and throwing punches in Cork city centre over the bank holiday weekend, with one of those involved appearing to throw a table from a café

Politics

11 h. ago Review: We test a backpack that contains a hidden portable power station

Consumer writer Gareth Butterfield heads for the hills with the new Bluetti Handsfree 1 backpack

Politics