77 m. ago The British woman who could be crowned Anna Wintour's successor at US Vogue: She tells the French how to dress and is a wellness guru. So is Claire Thomson

What strikes first about Claire Thomson-Jonville is how much she looks like a Vogue model herself, writes Christa D'Souza.

Society

1 hour ago How Britain went 'crazy' for VJ Day: Dancing, bonfires and kissing as the nation celebrated Japan's defeat and final end of WWII

On August 15, 1945, and in the days leading up to it, tens of thousands of people flooded the streets of the British capital and elsewhere to celebrate the end of the Second World War,

Events

1 hour ago India and Pakistan tensions spill over into contest over whose flagpole is bigger

Nationalist rivalries are on show at border crossing where soldiers in elaborate uniforms perform flag ceremonies each nightAt a remote, monsoon-soaked border checkpoint, Indian soldiers will mark Independence Day by raising the country’s tricolour on a mast that towers above a Pakistani flag flying just across the frontier – part of an ongoing vertical duel in South Asia’s fraught politics.Call it flag warfare: a contest not of weapons but of height, waged by two nuclear-armed neighbours that only three months ago fought a four-day battle which threatened to escalate into full-scale war. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago The pictures that 'broke' Andy Carroll and Lou Teasdale's relationship after claims footballer 'hated her influencer lifestyle and demands'

Andy Carroll reportedly 'hated' Lou Teasdale's 'demands and became sick of her influencer lifestyle' of always posting loved-up pictures of their relationship on social media.

Politics

2 h. ago The robbers, sex attackers and handbag thieves running riot on lawless London's trains as Tube crime surges

British Transport Police have issued five appeals for suspects across the London train network this week as they probe reports of crimes such as sexual assaults, bicycle theft and wallet robbery.

Events

2 h. ago West must not be cowed by Putin in pursuit of peace in Ukraine, head of British armed forces warns

Sir Tony Radakin stressed that ‘Russia is weak’ and that Nato allies needed to demonstrate confidence

Events

3 h. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla to honour veterans on 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Royal British Legion will be guests of honour at a service of remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum

Politics

3 h. ago VJ Day: Powerful images of 33 'forgotten' war heroes to be honoured by nation

Many of the veterans have never told their story before registering with the Royal British Legion to be part of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory Over Japan

Events

3 h. ago Vera Lynn’s audition records to be released 90 years after they were recorded

What A Difference A Day Makes will be released as a single on Friday to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

Politics

3 h. ago Nearly half of voters fear the Government will not be able to 'smash the gangs' after migrant count hits 50,000

While the poll applies to British governments in general, it indicates a lack of faith in Sir Keir Starmer's 'smash the gangs' policy to control the boats.

Events

6 h. ago Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte: Fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction, ring walks

British heavyweights collide in hotly-anticipated clash this weekend

Sport

6 h. ago Charity which asked children as young as five to write Valentine's Day cards for asylum seekers is reported to watchdog

Schools of Sanctuary, a small refugee-sector charity, launched the programme in primary schools across Britain last year. Sir Gavin Williamson has since asked for them to be investigated.

Events

7 h. ago Magaluf has been 'stripped of all energy' as footage shows 'dead atmosphere'

A British woman filmed the deserted strip as she strolled down the now quiet area

Events

7 h. ago Michaela Coel, 37, reveals she has frozen her eggs because she 'would love a family' as she opens up about romance with boyfriend Spencer Hewett while posing for British Vogue

Michaela Coel has revealed she has undergone the process of freezing her eggs because she 'would love to have a family'. 

Politics

7 h. ago Great British pudding facing extinction as households desert desserts

Our traditional home cooked puddings such as Sticky Toffee or Jam Roly Poly may become extinct as our lovingly made puds are being ditched for some easy quick bites

Politics

8 h. ago Wallabies and Springboks in identity swap for clash amid thin air of Highveld | Daniel Gallan

The frenemies meet in this year’s Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park where they are expected to rip pages out of the other’s playbookOne team boasts some of the most menacing forwards found anywhere in the world. The other is developing a scintillating backline capable of tearing apart any defence. Business as usual, then, for a Wallabies versus Springboks clash. Except this time, like the characters of Freaky Friday, the two sides have switched identities ahead of the first round of the Rugby Championship.Australia might have lost the British & Irish Lions series but they were one referee’s decision at the breakdown away from causing a seismic upset. That the margin was so small was thanks largely to the thundering cameos of Will Skelton, Rob Valetini, Taniela Tupou and a handful of other meaty men who provided the front-foot grunt that was absent in the first Test in Brisbane. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Tom Skinner hits back at 'hate' after backlash over signing

The Apprentice star Tom Skinner has hit back at the 'hate' he has received after being announced as a contestant on the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing

Events

9 h. ago Sandi Toksvig goes adventuring to get over 'boredom' of The Great British Bake Off

Sandi Toksvig goes adventuring to get over 'boredom' of The Great British Bake Off

Politics

9 h. ago Sandi Toksvig jets off on new adventure to get over the real reason she quit Bake Off

Sandi Toksvig goes adventuring to get over 'boredom' of The Great British Bake Off

Politics

9 h. ago Sandi Toksvig reveals the real reason she quit The Great British Bake Off

Sandi Toksvig goes adventuring to get over 'boredom' of The Great British Bake Off

Politics