6 m. ago Guess who? Noughties TV host looks unrecognisable as he is seen for the first time in years after almost three decades on from shooting to fame

The former presenter - who is now 58 - was spotted enjoying a stroll through leafy West London as he enjoyed the summer heat.

Events

8 m. ago China unveils tech breakthrough that 'makes EVERY warship an aircraft carrier'

Aerospace engineers in the East Asian superpower have developed what is believed to be the world's first high-speed vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone powered by a jet engine.

Events

8 m. ago Temporary traffic lights on busy Ayrshire road for 'essential patching'

Temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A737 in Kilwinning tonight as work to patch the road takes place.

Transport

23 m. ago DC sues Trump over police takeover as Bondi ends city’s ‘sanctuary policies’ and homeless encampments are cleared – live

Washington DC attorney general says Trump administration moves are ‘brazenly unlawful’ and ‘infringe on the District’s right to self-governance’DC sues Trump administration over ‘hostile takeover’ of city policeWashington DC’s only Home Depot was busy with contractors and customers on Thursday morning – but the Hispanic day laborers who usually gather and wait for work under the parking lot’s sparse trees were nowhere to be found.Two days earlier, masked federal agents swarmed the area and made several arrests, which were photographed by bystanders and posted on social media. Juwan Brooks, a store employee who witnessed the raid, said the agents grabbed anyone who appeared Hispanic. Continue reading...

Politics

31 m. ago Startling pictures show how Welsh canal has dried up this summer

It comes after a drought was declared in the area on Thursday

Politics

35 m. ago When Trump tariffs hit French barrels and corks, California’s winemakers feel the squeeze

Small California producers say Trump’s EU levies are driving up costs and threatening family businessesKory Burke, a small producer of high-quality wines in central California, never believed that tariffs on imports from France or Italy could help boost his business. But he knew for sure they would be a big hindrance as soon as Donald Trump announced late last month that he was slapping a 15% levy on all goods from the European Union.“The first email I received was from my cork provider,” Burke recalled. “He said he’d take on 2% of the additional cost of importing corks from Europe, but I would have to absorb the other 13%. Then my barrel supplier got in touch, pushing me to put in my orders as fast as possible because every new French barrel coming across the Atlantic after the tariffs was going to come with a $100 or $150 fee.” Continue reading...

Politics

61 m. ago Referee for Man Utd vs Arsenal got taken out of firing line over opening weekend controversy

Manchester United host Arsenal on the first weekend of the new Premier League season, and the game will be overseen by an official who has history with opening matches at Old Trafford

Sport

64 m. ago News | London and South East industrial looking for better take

News | London and South East industrial looking for better take-up in second half of year  CoStar

Politics

72 m. ago Drivers told to keep common item in glovebox or risk huge fine in sunny weather

The Highway Code states that drivers must take precautions during sunny spells

Events

74 m. ago VJ Day, Ukrainian PoWs and a field of sunflowers: photos of the day – Friday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world• Warning: gallery contains sensitive images Continue reading...

Culture

94 m. ago Solar panels that fit on your balcony or deck are gaining traction in the US

Small-scale solar panels about the size of a door are poised to be plugged into more U.S. homes and apartments as homeowners and renters who want to harness the sun’s energy look for cheaper alternatives to rooftop installations

Politics

97 m. ago Salford Red Devils fans to protest against owners amid 'abhorrent failures' at crisis

It is set to take place just before Salford Red Devils face Wakefield Trinity at home.

Events

99 m. ago Ruben Amorim issues Andre Onana injury update and rules Man Utd duo OUT of Arsenal clash

Manchester United take on Arsenal in their Premier League opener at Old Trafford on Sunday but the Red Devils could potentially be without four key players for the game

Events

1 hour ago Manchester Pride 2025: a quick guide to the best events and how to get tickets

What’s On in Manchester Pride and how to take part

Sport

1 hour ago New lawsuit challenges Trump's federal takeover of DC police department as crackdown intensifies

Washington is challenging President Donald Trump’s takeover of its police department in court after his administration increased federal control over the city

Politics

1 hour ago Warning to UK motorists to 'take precautions' as temperatures soar to 30C during heatwave

The RAC is warning people to "take precautions" if driving over the heatwave

Events

1 hour ago Red Bull era takes flight after Newcastle break record for season ticket sales

Energy drink company planning considerable investment as anticipation for success sets in sports-mad regionNewcastle Falcons already had wings, but after their purchase by Red Bull a club that have long been in freefall should once again take flight.Within 24 hours of the takeover completing on Tuesday, the rebranded Newcastle Red Bulls had already sold more season-tickets than for the whole of last season, with Wednesday’s sales figure the highest for a single day in the club’s 29-year professional history. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Glasgow crime: Busy kebab shop egged and two schoolgirls, aged 14, charged after alleged 'assault'

Two 14 year old girls have been charged.

Events

2 h. ago 'Hostile' alien spaceship hurtling towards Earth is advanced 'mothership' – here's proof

Earth could be due a few extraterrestrial visitors, claims one Harvard professor, who has been watching an unexplained object flying through the universe heading to our planet

Events

3 h. ago 'We're going to Disneyland, but this has put a bit of a downer on it'

Two easyJet planes 'clipped wings' in a small crash at Manchester Airport as they were set to take off

Politics