30 m. ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'relieved' over French state visit despite King's 'snub'

King Charles delivered a powerful message to his son Prince William at the state banquet on Tuesday, marking the end of the final day of the French state visit to the UK.

Politics

38 m. ago AUNZ Invitational XV v British & Irish Lions: rugby union – live

Updates from Adelaide Oval; 11am (BST), 7.30pm (ACST)Get in touch: contact Daniel on emailJust a few minutes to go so time enough for me to lambast the AUNZ kit.God I hate it. It’s a four horizontal lines, with gold at the top followed by white, dark green and black at the bottom of the shirt.Good morning Daniel,I’d beg to differ over Farrell jnr.’s right to be in the squad, not least because of George Ford’s superb form of recent months; but what really interests me about today’s team is how much more pace this lineup has compared with the last match. Continue reading...

Politics

39 m. ago Liverpool transfer news: Target willing to 'run down deal' as Reds eye Real Madrid ace

Liverpool have been typically busy in the transfer market and there could be more to come with Luis Diaz and Rodrygo still of interest to the Reds

Economics

44 m. ago Women’s Euro 2025: Italy v Spain reaction, English eyes on Sweden v Germany – live

All the latest news and reaction from SwitzerlandPlayer guide | Wallchart | Tables | Mail EmilliaEngland have a fully-fit squad of 23 players training here in Zurich under blue skies, in another pre-match boost for the defending champions. The expectation seems to be that Sarina Wiegman will be very likely to name an unchanged starting XI, barring any unwanted twists today. The mood appears relatively relaxed, business-like and confident.“It’s exactly where I want to be. I feel comfortable enough to push for my place as well as getting pushed every day to become a better person and player. So I’m really, really enjoying it. Hopefully we can make our mark and keep going.” Continue reading...

Politics

64 m. ago Air India flight saw fuel switches turned off before tragic crash, report claims

On June 12, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff, marking one of the deadliest accidents involving British nationals

Events

1 hour ago Glasgow tenement block collapses as residents forced to evacuate homes

Actor and musician Tom Urie, known for his role as Big Bob in River City, was walking past when the building collapsed just after midnight.

Politics

1 hour ago There’s an art to staging a comeback. But the best artists know when it’s time to take a pause | Larry Ryan

An LCD Soundsystem reunion, the Sex and the City reboot, Oasis back on stage: is this welcome revival culture, or a cynical money grab?When the comedian Marc Maron announced he would soon end his pioneering interview podcast WTF – famed over nearly 16 years for hosting fellow comedians, wider celebrities and even Barack Obama (when he was more president than content creator) in his garage – he said something you don’t often hear: “It’s OK for things to end.”In the time of the relentless scroll, culture often feels like it is drowning in cynical money grabs, nostalgia, franchises and “IP rentierism”. Bands, TV shows and film concepts are either never-ending or ever-repeating. It was refreshing, then, to see something stop in such a poised manner rather than descend into irrelevance and indifference. Maron gave no major reason for quitting beyond that he and his producer were a bit burnt out and it was the right moment. “I don’t think we live in a time where people of my generation an...

Politics

2 h. ago The telling sign Meghan Markle would 'bolt' and 'take Prince Harry with her' years before 'Megxit' revealed

Even before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had walked down the aisle some eagle-eyed observers were already predicting that drama would follow the nuptial.

Politics

2 h. ago Mark Wright signs up for hugely popular show alongside JoJo Siwa and Molly

Mark Wright, JoJo Siwa and Molly-Mae join a whole host of celebrities have signed up for the latest series of Celebrity Bake Off which is due to air next year

Culture

2 h. ago Where authors gossip, geek out and let off steam: 15 of the best literary Substacks

More and more writers are publishing newsletters – but which are worth your time? From Margaret Atwood to Hanif Kureishi, George Saunders to Miranda July, here’s our guide to the bestA peculiar aspect of the dawning of the digital age is that it has, in some respects, returned literary life to the 18th century. A hullabaloo of pamphleteers, the effective abolition of copyright – and a return to patronage networks and serial publication. In this context, then, the way in which literary writers are now turning to Substack – a platform that allows authors to send emails to a list of subscribers, and allows those subscribers to interact in comment forums – seems entirely natural.Literary Substacks don’t follow a single pattern. For some, it’s a way of getting new work into the world, whether publishing a novel in serial form or hot-off-the-keyboard short stories; for others, it’s a way of interacting directly with readers (while building a handy marketing list); for still others, it’s a...

Culture

3 h. ago NATO warplanes scrambled as Putin unleashes most destructive attack since war began

Estimates suggested between 20 and 30 missiles and up to 700 military drones were unleashed - marking the most intense attacks of Russia's war on western Ukraine

Events

3 h. ago Mark Watson: 'I can't stand eggs. I don't like the taste or smell'

The comedian and author, 45, tells Tom Parker Bowles about school-dinner injustices, student scavenging and an unconventional midnight snack

Politics

3 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

3 h. ago James Gunn films ranked from dark hidden gem to 'action masterpiece'

The filmmaker has written and directed some huge hits

Politics

3 h. ago Georgia Toffolo declares jelly shoes ‘well and truly back’ with her £20 red M&S pair

Jelly shoes are the latest of the 00s trends to make a comeback, and Georgia Toffolo has found the perfect red pair from Marks and Spencer for her Maldives holiday

Economics

3 h. ago SJP investment boss warns US risk profile has 'fundamentally changed'

St James's Place has cut exposure to US stocks within its £16.4billion Polaris 4 fund as the wealth manager becomes increasingly wary of the world's biggest market.

Events

4 h. ago Fans mistake Olivia Attwood's £46 River Island boucle dress for £3.2k Chanel one

Olivia Attwood's pale blue boucle mini dress had fans immediately assuming it was a £3.2k Chanel dress - and they were in for a treat when they found out how much it actually was

Economics

4 h. ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'relieved' over royal move despite King's new 'snub'

When King Charles made his speech at the state banquet during the French visit to the UK, the monarch made a sweet reference to Prince William but not his estranged son Harry. Royal expert Jennie Bond believes there's more to the story

Politics

4 h. ago Kate Middleton misses huge Wimbledon moment despite 'pleading' to attend

While the Princess of Wales has long been an avid lover of the annual tennis tournament, there was one year she wasn't allowed to attend after being 'banned' from making an appearance in the royal box

Politics

5 h. ago Tim Dowling: the tennis has reached boiling point – and so have we

The darkened living room offers some sanctuary from the heat as we try to work while watching Wimbledon, but by the end of the day it’s in as chaotic as our frazzled brainsWhen the sun is out and the weather is hot, my office shed becomes sauna-like long before midday. By 11am, I retreat to the kitchen to work. By noon, the kitchen is also too hot to work in, and I move to the living room, where I find the oldest one and the middle one sitting on the sofa in the dark, their faces illuminated by their laptop screens.“This is the place to be,” I say. Continue reading...

Politics