3 h. ago Kate Middleton's brother James reveals what Princess of Wales is really like behind closed doors

In a rare interview, James Middleton, 38, said his relationship with his sister the Princess of Wales, 43, has remained unchanged since she joined the Royal Family.

Politics

7 h. ago Tom Grennan stuns Radio 1 Big Weekend crowd with four huge guests including Spice Girl

Pop star Tom Grennan already won over the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend crowd with his impressive vocals, but decided to call upon his famous friends to join him on stage

Politics

8 h. ago Shoaib Bashir thrives in ‘happy place’ as spinner breaks England record

Bashir became the youngest Englishman to the 50 wicket mark after a second day three-for against zimbabwe

Politics

9 h. ago Mountainhead review – tech bros face off in Jesse Armstrong’s post

Weapons-grade zingers come thick and fast in this chamber piece about four plutocrats on a weekend in a lodge that goes awry when the planet descends into chaosJesse Armstrong has returned with what feels like a horribly addictive feature-length spin-off episode from the extended Succession Cinematic Universe – though without Succession cast members. It is set in a luxurious Utah megalodge which winds up resembling the Dr Strangelove war room, mixed with the apartment from Hitchcock’s Rope. Mountainhead is a super-satirical chamber piece about the deranged, cynical and facetious mindset of the uber-wealthy, the kind of people who think about ancient Rome every day, though not about Nero and his violin. It may not have the dramatic richness of Armstrong’s TV meisterwerk while the pure testosterone of this all-male main cast (minus any Shiv figure) is oppressive – though that is kind of the point. The pure density of weapons-grade zingers in the script is a marvel.Our heroes are four ...

Politics

10 h. ago The Guardian view on billionaire Britain: tax wealth fairly or face democratic unravelling | Editorial

Without bold reform which makes the rich pull their weight, rising inequality risks eroding public trust and fracturing social stabilityBritain for the last decade has experienced a bleak paradox: rising child poverty alongside a dramatic increase in billionaire wealth. This inequality has been tolerated partly because greed has been rehabilitated as virtue. The Billionaire Britain report, published this week by the Equality Trust, reveals what many instinctively feel but few in parliament will admit: the UK economy has become a machine for the upward redistribution of wealth.Using Sunday Times Rich List data, the report found that the 50 wealthiest UK families now own more than the poorest half of the population combined. Their opulence is no accident. It’s largely built on the labour and consumption of those 34 million other Britons. The gains of society are being hoarded by those least in need. There’s a lexicon that sells it all as “entrepreneurial spirit” and bus...

Economics

11 h. ago England v West Indies: second women’s T20 international – live

Updates from the second match of the series, at HoveDunkley launches new era | Sign up for the Spin | Email RobEngland are unchanged. West Indies bring in Stafanie Taylor and Shemaine Campbelle for Realeanna Grimmond and Janillea Glasgow.England Wyatt-Hodge, Dunkley, Sciver-Brunt (c), Knight, Jones (wk), Capsey, Arlott, Wong, Dean, Smith, Bell. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago George Floyd's girlfriend worries Trump will pardon killer cop Derek Chauvin 5 years on

WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: This Sunday marks five years since George Floyd was murdered by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in a video that shocked the world

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14 h. ago Nothing will stop this Psychological Thriller becoming a runaway bestseller: Count My Lies by Sophie Stava, It Should Have Been You by Andrea Mara, The Palazzo by Kayte Nunn

Christena Appleyard reviews the best Psychological Thrillers out now.

Science

14 h. ago ‘Cheating means the end,’ and eight other relationship myths ruining your love life

Think you need an initial spark, arguing is a no-no or separate beds mean it’s over? Think again, say the expertsFor Toby Ingham, psychotherapist and author of How to Improve Emotional Stability, referring to that sought-after spark as “chemistry” is an interesting analogy. “In dating, it tends to describe an immediate reaction, whereas lots of chemical reactions take time,” he says. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago A Black father killed a cop after seeing his son shot dead in a police chase. People have donated tens of thousands of dollars to his cause

Rodney Hinton Jr’s case has been compared to the killing of a healthcare CEO by Luigi Mangione, but his family has rejected claims he was acting out of revenge, Richard Hall writes.

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14 h. ago Husband of Today Show's Sheinelle Jones dies at 45 after battling brain cancer

Uche Ojeh was described as "a man whose bright spirit touched everyone who knew him".

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15 h. ago What festivals are taking place in London this weekend and where?

Brockwell Park has confirmed its festivals are going ahead in spire of a High Court decision that determined the events lacked the required planning approval

Politics

15 h. ago Care worker had sexual relationship with mentally disordered patient

Megan Hendy, 28, was moved to a different ward after concerns were raised when she and the victim became friends on social media

Science

15 h. ago Blake Lively desperately tries to restore Ryan Reynolds's reputation with tacky move... as Baldoni lawsuit approaches 6th month mark

Blake Lively is moving forward in spite of the ongoing drama with her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni She launched a trio of hair and body scents from her beauty line Blake Brown.

Society

16 h. ago Inside Diane Kruger's engagement to Norman Reedus and 'inappropriate' Troy screen test

Diane Kruger is starring in brand new drama Little Disasters, which has been compared to HBO hit Big Little Lies.

Politics

16 h. ago 'My family is at war and they are ganging up on me and my daughter'

Coleen Nolan advises a frustrated mum who has a difficult relationship with her mother and brother, and she is now feeling ostracised from the rest of the family

Events

16 h. ago What's on in Dumfries and Galloway this spring bank holiday weekend

The dry weather may be ending, but that won’t dampen the spirits with lots going on.

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17 h. ago 'Broke' Helen Flanagan looks in good spirits while strutting into £2K

The former soap star, 34, smiled and waved at onlookers as she strutted into the iconic hotel, where prices for a room during the festival begin from £2,000 per night.

Economics

18 h. ago Naomi Watts proudly supports model daughter Kai, 16, as the pair host LGBTQ fundraiser in NYC

The actress, 56, was towered over by her by her youngest child, 16, who she shares with ex Liev Schreiber, 57, and they matched in gold metallic ensembles.

Politics

18 h. ago Chris Hughes gives awkward response when asked for update on Jojo Siwa relationship

Reality co-stars formed a very close bond during their stint in the ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ house

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