35 m. ago Why a Deontay Wilder career resurgence may be closer than you think

The American’s fall from grace has been spectacular, but as is always the case with the ‘Bronze Bomber’, one rapid KO could change the heavyweight landscape

Politics

53 m. ago UK police in contact with French after Briton charged over Disneyland ‘wedding’

The disturbing ‘ceremony’ was booked at Disneyland Paris but shut down when a hired guest alerted police.

Events

58 m. ago Cooper Flagg will go No 1 in the NBA draft. He also broke the Duke supervillain stereotype

I played alongside – and greatly respected – Christian Laettner. His fellow Blue Devil is attracting love in the same measure his predecessor attracted hateThe NBA draft takes place on Wednesday night, and Cooper Flagg – the phenom out of Maine – is the clearcut, consensus No 1 pick, held by the Dallas Mavericks. And it’s not just his game that’s earned him near-universal praise; it’s the way he carries himself.In his freshman year at Duke, Flagg accomplished something remarkable: he became the first player in the last 25 years to tally 500 points, 100 assists, and 30 blocks in a single ACC regular season. He led the Blue Devils to both the ACC Championship and the Final Four, averaging 19.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. But stats alone don’t capture the 18-year-old’s impact. He was relentless on both ends of the floor – disruptive with cat-like reflexes, explosive with athleticism, and committed to the little things: diving for loose balls, celebrating teammates, talking trash,...

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58 m. ago Man on honeymoon dies after being struck by lightning on Florida beach

Death of 29-year-old considered unusual because the lightning ‘came from a storm several miles away’A newlywed man visiting Florida on his honeymoon recently died after reportedly being struck by lightning while standing in shallow water with a blue sky over him.The death of Jake Rosencranz, 29, in New Smyrna Beach was considered unusual because it is “rare” for someone to be struck by lightning from a storm that is several miles away, local beach safety director Tammy Malphurs told Florida news outlet WKMG. Though that occasionally happens, Rosencranz, of Colorado, was the first person to be killed by lightning in Florida in 2025. Continue reading...

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59 m. ago Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sánchez's Venice 'super wedding': everything we know about the nuptials

It’s being hailed as the ‘wedding of the century’. Here’s everything we know so far, from the 27 outfit changes to the last-minute venue change and the guests who’ve already arrived by water taxi

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61 m. ago Theme park burned to the ground overnight – with only a clown's head remaining

The Fun House in Blackpool Pleasure Beach was an iconic attraction that entertained families for decades before it was destroyed in a catastrophic fire in 1991, with just a clown's head remaining

Events

61 m. ago Dame Tracey Emin praises King Charles for his commitment to the arts as they join prominent figures in the industry to celebrate 25 years of the Royal Drawing School

The King was praised for his commitment to drawing by stars of the arts world tonight as they celebrated 25 years of his Royal Drawing School t at St James's Palace.

Culture

78 m. ago Crystal Palace could be handed major Europa League boost after Lyon relegation decision

Lyon’s sixth-place finish in Ligue 1 could be voided after they were relegation due to serious financial issues

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90 m. ago Major UK phone network down as customers 'can't make or receive calls'

Customers have been unable to make or receive voice calls on their handsets since around 8am on Wednesday morning, consumer reports show. The company has apologised and promised to fix the issues

Economics

93 m. ago How has Lauren Sanchez changed Jeff Bezos? Amazon founders' transformation from 'nerd' with receding hairline to 'swole' tech billionaire

At 61 years old, most people may look back at their twenty-something-year-old selves with envy - but it couldn't be less true for US Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos.

Science

97 m. ago British paedophile charged over mock Disneyland wedding to child

Jacky Jhaj appeared before a French court charged in connection with the private hire event at Disneyland Paris

Society

2 h. ago River Island: Full list of 33 stores planned for closure revealed

River Island, which fell to a £33.2million loss in 2023 after sales slid by 19%, has reportedly hired advisors from PwC in order to oversee the restructuring process

Politics

2 h. ago Crystal Palace’s European dream takes new twist after Lyon relegated over financial troubles

Lyon stand to be replaced in Ligue 1 by Reims after getting into trouble over financial difficulties

Events

2 h. ago 12,000 UK passengers stranded as staff strike at major European airports

Travel experts have warned the major delays seen today will be repeated

Events

2 h. ago Body of man found on Edinburgh's Princes Street as forensic tent erected

Emergency services were called to the scene after the alarm was raised at around 6am on Wednesday.

Politics

2 h. ago American nuclear weapons to be stored on UK soil for the first time in 17 years

RAF Lakenheath could host American nuclear weapons for the first time since 2008 amid emerging threats from Russia and terrorists that could aim to carry out an attack on the UK

Events

3 h. ago Glastonbury Festival 2025: Thousands descend on Worthy Farm as gates open

Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis opened the gates to Worthy Farm at 8am on Wednesday

Politics

3 h. ago Gareth Southgate to be knighted at Windsor Castle for services to football

Sir Gareth resigned as the boss of the England national team after reaching two consecutive European Championship finals

Politics

3 h. ago Revealed: The ad to rope in children for British paedophile's 'fake Disneyland wedding'

Jaskarn or 'Jacky' Jhaj, 39, was arrested after paying £111,000 to stage the vile fake event at the fairlytale Sleeping Beauty castle, featuring musicians, a cake and chairs for hundreds of 'guests.

Society

3 h. ago Glastonbury Festival 2025: Thousands of ticketholders descend on Worthy Farm as gates open for five

Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis opened the gates to Worthy Farm at 8am on Wednesday

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