67 m. ago Artist or activist? For Juliet Stevenson and her husband, Gaza leaves them with no choice

Film-maker Hugh Brody hopes to honour his mother, a Holocaust survivor, with a show of solidarity for PalestineRead any celebrity-signed open letter advocating for social justice over the past few years and you’ll probably spot Juliet Stevenson’s name. When the veteran actor is not gracing screens or on a stage somewhere, she’s out on the streets brandishing a placard or giving speeches about human rights, gender equality and the Palestinian right to self-determination.Just last month, she wrote in the Guardian about the British government’s “complicity” in the Gaza atrocities and what she called an attempt to repress civil liberties by proscribing Palestine Action as a terrorist group. Continue reading...

Culture

85 m. ago Air India crash updates: Victims’ families stunned after report says fuel switches cut off before plane went down

London Gatwick-bound flight came down in Ahmedabad last month killing total of 260 people

Events

92 m. ago Terror as crocodile spotted swimming in water at Spanish tourist hotspot

Locals and tourists alike enjoy a peaceful spot in Spain for a quick dip to cool off – but some got more than they bargained for after a non-native large reptile showed up

Events

1 hour ago The best Scottish Open spot uncovered and the dream place to be on the course

Heavenly back-nine Renaissance area a perfect place to be over a fabulous weekend

Politics

2 h. ago Unite attacks Angela Rayner over ‘abhorrent’ handling of Birmingham bin strikes

Deputy PM accused of refusing to engage as union considers cutting ties with LabourAngela Rayner has been accused of handling the Birmingham bin workers’ strike in a “totally and utterly abhorrent” way by the Unite general secretary, Sharon Graham.Graham told BBC Radio 4 Today’s programme: “Angela Rayner refuses to get involved, and she is directly aiding and abetting the fire-and-rehire of these bin workers, it is totally and utterly abhorrent.” Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson withdraws from London Diamond League

Olympic 800 metres champion Keely Hodgkinson has had to withdraw from next weekend’s London Diamond League meeting because it’s too soon in her return to full competition

Sport

4 h. ago French police slash up more small boats to stop migrants crossing the Channel

A total of five boats carrying 353 came people crossed the English Channel yesterday and 573 arrived in 10 boats on Thursday, according to government data.

Events

5 h. ago Angela Rayner slammed for 'totally and utterly abhorrent' behaviour as Unite suspend her

Unite have suspended Angela Rayner over the Birmingham bin strikes

Politics

5 h. ago Unite boss accuses Angela Rayner of ‘totally and utterly abhorrent’ behaviour as clash with Labour escalates

The general secretary of Unite has launched fresh attacks on deputy prime minister Angela Rayner

Politics

5 h. ago Can YOU spot the snow leopard which is inching its way towards unsuspecting prey in this image?

Upon closer inspection, a snow leopard can be seen inching its way towards some unsuspecting prey - can you spot it?

Events

6 h. ago Lord’s was the scenery: art and beauty of West Indies’ historic first win 75 years ago | Barney Ronay

The Victory Test against England has been immortalised in calypso song but is going unremarked during this series “So at Lord’s was the scenery / Bound to go down in history.” Why isn’t Lord’s cricket ground marking the diamond anniversary of the Victory Test? We are now almost 75 years on from West Indies’ deeply resonant first win at motherland HQ, two years after the first Windrush crossing, hats in the air, Rae and Stollmeyer, cricket, lovely cricket, a rush of blood in the dry yonic centre of the great colonial game, all of that.It would be wrong to say Lord’s carries no trace of this occasion. Wander around its fragrant perimeters during the India Test, past the gated lawns, the scrolling bars and food courts, and you might spot an embossed brick in the wall of historical moments, just down from Wangfrott Major taking the inaugural village cup and the opening of the media centre: 1950 West Indies win their first Test at Lord’s. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago SPOT THE DUPE: Jorts are back, but which of these looks totals £107 and which is nearly £5,800?

The fashion pack has swapped jeans for denim Bermuda shorts. But do you need to go designer to nail the trend?

Economics

7 h. ago The North Wales beach that’s ‘like Cornwall’ named one of the best in the UK

You can even enjoy a boat trip to a nearby island where you can spot seals and porpoises

Politics

7 h. ago Wine: I tried Aldi’s boxed dupe on ‘chicken wine’ and it is almost identical to the original

This will be the wine of the summer 🍷

Politics

7 h. ago 'Golden hour' could see you boost your bank balance by £1,000s

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry shares tiny hacks that take less than an hour a week total to save you hundreds or even thousands of pounds a year

Economics

7 h. ago American visits popular UK seaside town to try fish and chips but Brits spot 'problem'

An American visiting the UK decided to sample some good old fashioned fish and chips, but Brits spotted a "problem" when he tucked into the food at a popular seaside resort

Politics

8 h. ago Fans spot way to get new Jo Malone Raspberry Ripple perfume for under £10

Ideal for those looking for a new summer scent, savvy shoppers have spotted a way to save 62% on the usual £25 price

Economics

8 h. ago Gardeners ordered to do one unusual thing when growing potatoes

If you spot the leaves of your spud plants going brown and rotting you need to act fast and take drastic steps to prevent disease from racing through the veg patch

Politics

10 h. ago Holiday park voted worst in UK as Center Parcs, Haven and Butlins all rank lower than winner

A new survey by Which? has revealed the best and worst holiday parks in the UK, according to visitors, with Potters Resorts taking the top spot, Pontins once again scoring badly and a Welsh resort doing very well too

Politics

10 h. ago I found the perfect Welsh coast walk with secluded swim spot and food right on the beach

Combine beaches, woodlands, and a pancake stop on this straightforward coastal hike

Society