37 m. ago Christopher Bucktin: I watched America burn for George Floyd

For a moment, it felt like history had shifted after George Floyd's murder. America had turned a corner on accountability. But now, five years on, the country is asking: what really changed?

Events

99 m. ago Royal joy as William and Kate’s beloved dog Orla gives birth to four pups

The puppies’ names remain under wraps

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1 hour ago Russell Mael: ‘Describe myself in three words? One handsome dude’

The Sparks singer on shoplifting red liquorice as a child, a head-to-head with Godzilla, and underselling his life storyBorn in California, Russell Mael, 76, and his brother, Ron, first recorded under the names the Urban Renewal Project and Halfnelson, before becoming Sparks in 1972. Two years later, they relocated to London and had a hit with their song This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us. More recently, they composed a radio opera, The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman, collaborated with Franz Ferdinand in supergroup FFS, and released a film, Annette, which won five César awards in 2022. Their 28th studio album is Mad! and their tour comes to the UK in June. Mael lives in California.What was your most embarrassing moment? Signing away the rights to my life story to a major motion-picture company for a sum that I have since been told was way below the market rate. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Horror photo find at scene where couple shot to death and no one saw a thing

Lisa Gurrieri, 19, and Brandon Rumbaugh, 20, were found shot to death in their truck in the Arizona desert in 2003 - and two eerie photos found at the scene showed their last moments alive

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2 h. ago Chilling moment hooded woman, 39, is arrested after 18 were stabbed in Hamburg: 'I heard everyone start screaming' says eye witness

Police confirmed they had arrested a 39-year-old German female suspect in connection with the stabbing spree at Hamburg Central Station on Friday afternoon.

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2 h. ago Couple renovating their £175k Victorian home made VERY eerie discovery that made them 'jump'

Millie Molloy, 24, and Brad Worth, 23, from Plymouth, bought what they thought was an ordinary two-bedroom Victorian property in July 2023 but what they found left them shocked.

Economics

2 h. ago Soap spoilers for next week: EastEnders' deadly car crash and Corrie icon returns

Soap spoilers for next week tease huge moments ahead across EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street including a wedding, a horror crash and the return of a soap favourite

Events

3 h. ago Feargal Sharkey reveals prostate cancer diagnosis after visiting GP over sore throat

In a direct appeal to the public, the environmentalist urged men to keep up-to-date with regular testing and doctor’s visits.

Science

3 h. ago Feargal Sharkey diagnosed with prostate cancer after seeing doctor for sore throat

Sharkey urged others to get checked out if they have symptoms

Science

3 h. ago Jeff Margolis dies as tributes paid to Oscars director who created 'unforgettable moments'

Jeff Margolis, who won Emmys for his work as a TV producer and director, died on Friday in Tennessee, his family said. Tributes have been paid to the Hollywood legend

Events

3 h. ago ‘It’s surreal’: Arminia Bielefeld’s dream cup run reaches its finale

After a series of spectacular upsets, the third division champions hope to do the unthinkable against StuttgartAs the clock ticked down on one of Arminia Bielefeld’s most famous victories, there was a moment when time seemed to stand still. Bayer Leverkusen, the DFB-Pokal holders, were 10 minutes from going out of the competition and, as if finally realising the urgency of the situation, shook themselves awake for one last big chance.Jeremie Frimpong peeled away on the right and scooped a cross into the box, where Patrik Schick was waiting. He rose highest, headed back across goal and, as the stadium held its breath, watched the ball glance an upright and spin wide. Jonas Kersken, the Arminia goalkeeper, had been one of the heroes of the night, but he knew their fate had been out of his hands. He did the only thing he could do: planted a grateful kiss on the post. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Comfy Boden sliders with 25% off are easy to walk in and look brilliant

A summer shoe essential from online retailer, Boden, which is running a sale across the site at the moment, has dropped by £12

Politics

4 h. ago My cultural awakening: a punk band told me quit drinking. So I did

As a teen, I was surrounded by binge culture. But then a band called Minor Threat taught me it was radical to be sober – and it changed my lifeI started drinking when I was 14. It was how we’d have fun as kids in Aberdeen – I didn’t come across any youth clubs or anything particularly productive. You drank beer or alcopops in some shady lane, and you drank so quickly that you’d get drunk but then be sober enough to get home at 11pm so your parents wouldn’t notice anything. It wasn’t drinking for pleasure: binge drinking was just what everyone – regardless of social groups – seemed to be doing.During my teenage years I worked at a newsagent and I would read Kerrang! every week, which was extremely formative for me in discovering music. It’s incredible how many new bands I was introduced to, and just how my music taste evolved – from nu-metal bands such as Korn to Rage Against the Machine and, most influentially, Fugazi. Continue reading...

Culture

4 h. ago Eerie photo found at scene where couple shot to death shows their last moments alive

Lisa Gurrieri and Brandon Rumbaugh were found dead in their truck in the desert 18 years ago. Police have still not been able to identify who killed the couple or why

Culture

5 h. ago Tottenham must learn lesson from Man Utd's disastrous Erik ten Hag moment

MAC OF THE NET: Ange Postecoglou has given Daniel Levy a dilemma at Tottenham after winning the Europa League and ending the club's trophy drought amid a disastrous domestic campaign

Events

5 h. ago Moment wealthy 'crypto bros' are dragged out of their stunning NYC mansion for kidnapping and torturing their business partner for WEEKS

Several wealthy 'crypto bros' living in a lavish New York City brownstone allegedly lured a former business partner to the residence, where they kidnapped and tortured him for weeks.

Economics

11 h. ago Terrifying moment hot air balloon crashes back down to earth near Mexican pyramids

The balloon made a 'forced landing' in San Martin de las Piramides after hitting an air pocket, according to a statement from the civil protection agency for the state of Mexico.

Events

11 h. ago Feargal Sharkey, 65, reveals shock prostate cancer diagnosis after he visited GP with a sore throat

The 66-year-old Water campaigner is now 'doing very well' and has vowed to 'continue the fight' for clean rivers following the health scare that was 'resolved' a year ago.

Events

12 h. ago Moment biker riding with dog strapped to her is pulled over by shocked police officer

A motorcyclist was fined after police spotted her riding with a dog secured to her chest on May 17 in Alexandra Headland.

Events

12 h. ago Scott McTominay the Napoli hero alongside Billy Gilmour as moment of genius seals historic Serie A title win

Naples erupts as duo become first Scots to lift Serie A title

Culture