80 m. ago Joao Felix becomes second Chelsea star stripped of squad number in clear transfer message

Portugal international Joao Felix has struggled to find a club to call home in the past few years, and he would appear to be on the move again after his squad number was taken away

Sport

91 m. ago Arsenal dealt huge transfer blow as Leroy Sane snubs the Gunners for old rivals

Leroy Sane has been targeted by a host of clubs following the breakdown in his contract talks with Bayern Munich - but the Germany international has now agreed to join Galatasaray

Economics

1 hour ago Deacon Blue star James Prime seriously ill in hospital as fans asked 'share your love'

James Prime, keyboard player for Deacon Blue, is in hospital for an undisclosed illness and so will no longer be part of the band's upcoming UK tour, including gigs in Liverpool and Birmingham

Politics

2 h. ago Shoppers warned that popular ‘fast’ payment method could leave them unprotected

The relatively new way to pay online could cause more problems if things go wrong, Which? warns

Events

2 h. ago AP PHOTOS: Mexican flags at LA protests spark debate over symbolism

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Events

3 h. ago Love Island Harry's real age and age gap with Shakira leaves fans in disbelief

Some Love Island viewers had no idea how old Harry Cooksley was and the truth surprised them, while his age gap with Shakira was also unexpected according to fans

Politics

3 h. ago Love Island's Harry Cooksley 'facing exit' as fans shocked by 'wild' comment to co

Love Island 2025 contestant Harry Cooksley got on the bad side of viewers this week on the ITV2 series, so much so several fans wanted him to leave the villa after his latest actions

Events

3 h. ago Like Brooklyn Beckham, I've also cut off contact with a parent. Here's what he needs to know

The world of estrangement is a weird little club that no one really wants to be part of, says Eilidh Dorgan

Politics

3 h. ago Russell Martin can conjure Rangers winning formula if he's learned one thing from Southampton insists Steven Davis

Davis watched Martin's tenure at his other former club Southampton closely and hopes boss has learned from failed experiement

Politics

3 h. ago Conor Gallagher issues verdict on Club World Cup as Atletico prepare to face 'best in the world' PSG

The expanded tournament kicks off this weekend as the season extends into July

Politics

4 h. ago Crystal Palace chief 'sets price' to sell stake as club sweat on Europa League fate

Crystal Palace shareholder John Textor is ready to offload his stake in the Londoners in order to ensure they are able to compete in the Europa League next season

Politics

5 h. ago Colorado funeral homeowner who left corpse in hearse for a over a year sentenced to 18 months

A Colorado funeral homeowner who pleaded guilty to leaving a woman’s corpse in the back of a hearse for over a year and improperly stashing the cremated remains of at least 30 people has been sentenced to 18 months in prison

Politics

5 h. ago Hamza Igamane sparks Rangers transfer battle as EPL and French clubs line up bids as stellar price tag set

The Moroccan frontman only joined Gers for £1.7million last summer

Events

5 h. ago Rolling Stones members pay tribute following death of Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson

Keith Richard and Ronnie Wood are among the stars who have praised the singer, bass player, songwriter and producer after his death at 82.

Events

5 h. ago Love Island's Olivia Hawkins admits it's a 'big shame' after Sophie Lee's axing

Sophie Lee was dumped from the Love Island villa last night and former islander Olivia Hawkins has shared her thoughts on the situation following the latest episode

Politics

5 h. ago Boy George and Culture Club documentary premieres at Tribeca film festival in New York

Guitarist Roy Hay tells Standard ‘we've had horrendous experiences with documentaries but this one gets it right’

Culture

5 h. ago Karoline Leavitt gets fiery as she’s pressed on Trump’s military response to Los Angeles protests

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt got into a heated back and forth with reporters on Wednesday as she held her first briefing since President Donald Trump’ federalized the National Guard in California and sent active-duty Marines to join them in cracking down on protests and unrest over immigration roundups in Los Angeles.

Events

5 h. ago Oakmont’s war of attrition to deliver chaos and carnage in daunting US Open

The Pennsylvania course laps up its reputation as the sternest of tests with the players facing a severe physical and mental examinationOakmont. OMG-mont. Over the top-mont. The prevailing sense among anybody who ponders a US Open at this site in rural Pennsylvania is how wonderfully demanding the challenge always is. Cue entertainment. As Xander Schauffele appropriately put it: “I don’t think people turn the TV on to watch some of the guys just hit a 200-yard shot on the green. They turn on the US Open to see a guy shooting eight over and suffer. That’s part of the enjoyment of the US Open for viewers.”Strap in and enjoy the show. This version of Oakmont has rough that is routinely more than five inches thick. Menacing, sloped greens add to the idea of inevitable carnage. The 125th staging of the major will be a war of attrition, one which will physically and mentally exhaust the finest golfers in the world. Temper tantrums are guaranteed. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago Viral Color Wow Dream Coat spray slashed in price in Sephora summer sale

It's been shown to stand up to rain showers and 'office humidity' according to Sephora

Economics

6 h. ago ‘Dad strikes’ in London and Edinburgh demand better paternity leave

Hundreds of fathers protest with children to call for two weeks’ statutory paternity leave to be increasedHundreds of fathers took to the streets of London and Edinburgh on Wednesday to demand better paternity leave, in a protest that was billed as the world’s first dad strike.They came with babies in papooses and pushchairs, as they brandished placards and dad jokes to call for an overhaul of the meanest paternity leave system in Europe. Continue reading...

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