63 m. ago South Korean court clears Samsung chairman in merger fraud case

It removes a long-running legal risk for the head of the tech giant

Politics

64 m. ago Major UK bank offers £175 to customers who do one thing by the end of August

Barclays is offering Brits a very enticing £175 if they decide to do one very simple thing – the bank has released more details on how to claim the cash on their website

Economics

74 m. ago Israeli attack on church in Gaza injures priest Pope Francis called daily

Italian PM condemns strike on territory’s only Catholic church that injured clergy and childrenIsraeli strikes have hit the only Catholic church in Gaza, injuring several people including the parish priest – who used to receive daily calls from the late Pope Francis – and drawing condemnation from the Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni.“The Holy Family church in Gaza has been struck by a raid this morning,” the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said in a statement. “There are several injuries in the place, including the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli. Currently there are no fatalities confirmed. The church sustained damage.” Continue reading...

Events

76 m. ago French town withdraws music festival funding after Kneecap booking announced

The Saint-Cloud city hall said the money had been agreed before the final Rock-en-Seine line-up was announced

Culture

80 m. ago Renfrewshire village post office to close as chiefs look for new postmaster

The Post Office confirmed its services, situated within Keystore Express on Main Road, will close on Tuesday, August 5, following the resignation of the postmaster.

Politics

88 m. ago Man Utd receive major Andre Onana injury boost as new date for return targeted

Andre Onana suffered a hamstring injury during Manchester United's first week of pre-season training and there were fears that the goalkeeper would miss the entirety of their US tour

Events

99 m. ago Wimbledon finalist who dated fan after losing bet announces her tennis retirement aged 31

Eugenie Bouchard has announced that she is set to retire from professional tennis for a second time, with the Canadian calling time on her career at the age of 31

Sport

1 hour ago UK designer outlet opens as 50 brands join in major high street boost – see full list

The outlet is peppered with eateries such as Wagamama, Zizzi, Five Guys, Pret A Manger, as well as major fashion brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, BOSS and Adidas

Politics

1 hour ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal face Gyokeres twist; Liverpool in Ekitike bid; Isak plan; Man Utd Mbeumo fear

Majors deals set to be confirmed as summer business steps up

Sport

1 hour ago Sainsbury's to make major loyalty scheme change that saves shoppers £150

Members will be able to bag customised savings at the till for the first time.

Economics

2 h. ago The Open star doesn't hold back on Padraig Harrington's comments – 'Stupidest thing!'

Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington has suggested that The Open could be played in countries outside of the UK, but his comments have not gone down well with Billy Horschel

Politics

2 h. ago Voting age to be lowered to 16 in UK by next general election

16- and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in all elections as part of changes including easier voter registration and a crackdown on foreign interferenceThe voting age will be lowered to 16 in the UK by the next general election in a major change of the democratic system.The government said it was a reform to bring in more fairness for 16- and 17-year-olds, many of whom already work and are able to serve in the military. It brings the whole of the UK voting age to 16. Scotland and Wales have already made the change for Holyrood and Senedd elections, as well as local council elections. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago The Railway Children review – a real steam train is the spectacular star

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, West Yorkshire Stupendous set design brings E Nesbit’s children’s classic to new life as a wealthy Anglo-Indian family is forced to adjust to reduced life in Yorkshire in this irresistible adaptationThis site-specific experience begins with a ride on a stream train. Audiences travel to a purpose-built auditorium inside an engine shed at Oxenhope station. It is a delightful mood-setter to Mike Kenny’s adaptation of E Nesbit’s 1905 novel, which premiered in 2008. It is back on the road, this time chugging its way along the same five-mile line comprising the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway on which the Green Dragon travelled in Lionel Jeffries’ iconic 1970 film.Inside the shed, the impressive stagecraft arrests the senses over the story of Roberta (Farah Ashraf), Peter (Raj Digva) and Phyllis (Jessica Kaur), the children forced out of their well-to-do London home and into a shambling house by the tracks in Yorkshire, after their father (Paul Hawky...

Politics

2 h. ago Biggest Boots summer sale deals, including 'better than half price' straighteners

The Big Boots Summer Sale has arrived, offering major discounts on thousands of beauty products, such as big-name hair tools, designer fragrances and more

Economics

2 h. ago Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard announce break from ITV's This Morning

This Morning presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard made an announcement just minutes before the show that they will be taking a break

Politics

2 h. ago Major new study explores link between childhood vaccination and autism

Researchers examined the health records of more than 1.2 million children born in Denmark between 1997 and 2018, all of whom had received routine jabs.

Politics

2 h. ago ITV Coronation Street favourite to exit with 'major' storyline

Coronation Street viewers may be left heartbroken as one of the soap's longest-serving characters is reportedly set to be killed off in an explosive storyline

Politics

2 h. ago Star Trek Strange New Worlds season 3 cast as 'surprise role' set to be announced

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 is coming to screens soon and will see a number of new faces join the latest outing. Here's all you need to know about the new and returning cast

Politics

2 h. ago This Morning's Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley announce lengthy break from ITV show

Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard confirmed that they'll be missing from This Morning the next few weeks as they take a break over summer

Culture

2 h. ago Shin Yamada reveals Celtic transfer motivation as fans spot subtle Brendan Rodgers message in striker announcement

Yamada is set to follow in Reo Hatate's footsteps by joining Celtic from J1 League side Kawasaki Frontale

Sport