33 m. ago In 'Youth Group' comic, evangelical kids sing silly songs about Jesus, fight demons

When he was a teenager in the 1990s, Jordan Morris was always up for a bit of mischief — as long as it didn’t involve sex or drugs, two things he was sure would kill him

Politics

52 m. ago 250 days on hunger strike: Can Laila Soueif secure her son’s freedom? – podcast

Who is Alaa Abd el-Fattah and why are British diplomats trying to obtain his release? Patrick Wintour reportsLaila Soueif, 69, has been on hunger strike in London for more than 250 days in an effort to secure the release of her son, the activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, from jail in Egypt. As diplomatic pressure mounts, she is now in a critical condition.Alaa’s sister Mona Seif describes to Michael Safi the toll that imprisonment has taken on her brother, her mother’s determination to do whatever she can to secure his release, and the difficulty of coming to terms with her mother’s decision to risk her life. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Disney+ drops to £1.99 in rare deal Netflix and Amazon can't beat

Disney Plus has brought back a mega monthly deal that shaves 60% off its usual price and makes it the cheapest streamer compared to Netflix, Prime Video and Apple TV+

Economics

1 hour ago Cornwall chaos as new Airbnb bill proposed with 22,000 people waiting for homes

In what could be a huge blow for second homeowners, MP Ben Maguire has presented new legislation to parliament to crack down on council tax 'dodgers' in popular seaside areas

Society

3 h. ago Brutal killer who raped and shot young mum twitches during execution after 30 years on death row

Anthony Wainwright kidnapped Carmen Gayheart from a supermarket car park in Florida in April 1994 before raping her and shooting her twice in the back of the head

Events

3 h. ago Ladbrokes ads banned over use of ‘Ladbucks’ likely to appeal to under

The Advertising Standards Authority said the firm’s “Ladbucks” were “similar to features in video games popular with children”.

Events

3 h. ago Government urged to disrupt ‘addictive grip’ of smartphones on children’s lives

Urgent action is needed to create more opportunities for children to play outdoors and away from digital devices, report suggests.

Politics

4 h. ago World’s most popular TikTok star Khaby Lame leaves the U.S. after being detained by ICE

The world's most popular TikTok personality has left the U.S. after being detained by immigration agents in Las Vegas

Politics

5 h. ago Reuben Owen issues urgent plea for help after getting trapped at Ravenseat

Reuben Owen was forced to call brother Miles for help after getting his car stuck in a ditch.

Politics

5 h. ago Mars confirms comeback of beloved chocolate treat that was axed 11 years ago

A popular sweet treat that was axed 11 years ago is now back on supermarket shelves across the UK - and Britons are over the moon.

Politics

5 h. ago Love Island favourite Sophie Lee axed from villa in twist no one saw coming

Love Island 2025 viewers saw the first dumping of the ITV2 series on Tuesday night, as popular Islander Sophie Lee was axed from the villa thanks to Shakira's decision

Politics

6 h. ago Urgent search for missing woman last seen in Edinburgh as fears grow for safety

Loved ones are desperate for answers after Toni McNelis vanished in the early hours of Thursday in Edinburgh. Police are urging the public to help trace her.

Events

6 h. ago Urgent hunt for woman, 24, who vanished on Friday and has not been seen since

Cara Winkworth, 24, disappeared on Friday and has not been seen or heard from since.

Politics

6 h. ago 'Ruthless killer' guilty of kidnapping, torturing and murdering his own uncle

The body of bus driver Asghar Badshah was found hidden in an inside wall of a former bank in December 2019

Events

6 h. ago Greta Thunberg says she was ‘kidnapped’ from Gaza aid boat by Israel

Greta Thunberg has spoken out following her deportation from Israel, accusing the country of committing an “illegal act” by “kidnapping” the 12 activists in international waters.

Politics

7 h. ago More than 100 jobs saved as historic Manchester steel firm sold

The company played a key role in the Allied effort in World War II

Politics

7 h. ago Euromillions winning numbers revealed for £208m jackpot draw

National Lottery set to announce if any winning tickets have been sold in record draw

Economics

7 h. ago Man Utd 'agree deal' for popular star to stay after nine Old Trafford exits

Manchester United have already announced a number of Old Trafford exits this summer but could soon see an out-of-contract start extend his stay at the club under Ruben Amorim

Economics

7 h. ago Cases of Victorian ‘bleeding disease’ reach record UK high as urgent warning issued

Typhoid cases in the UK have reached an all time high, with health officials warning of an antibiotic-resistant strain that puts infected people at risk of having severe complications

Events

7 h. ago PS5 controllers drop below £50 at Amazon for the first time since Black Friday

Normally £63.19, PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers are now down to £49 at Amazon.

Economics