51 m. ago Thief fails to bring home bacon as delivery driver foils meat heist

A thief failed to bring home the bacon after he attempted to steal £120 worth of meat from Smithfield Market in London, but was stopped by a delivery driver.

Society

64 m. ago ‘A new aristocracy’: Jonathan Anderson muses on eccentricity at Dior menswear show

Musée Rodin was the venue for the designer’s second men’s show for the house, and he sought to shun normalityHe is one of fashion’s greatest ruminators so where better than the Musée Rodin in Paris to stage Jonathan Anderson’s second menswear show for Dior. Guests including the actors Robert Pattinson and Mia Goth, and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton wandered past Auguste Rodin’s The Thinker as they made their way to their seats on Wednesday afternoon.Speaking backstage before the show, Anderson, dressed in his signature faded Levi’s jeans and a navy cashmere sweater, described the collection as “another character study”, explaining that this time he set out to explore “the idea of a new aristocracy”, questioning “what it means today” and “what can it be?” The-41-year old designer said when it came to the social hierarchy he wanted to “ignore the aspect of money” and instead home in on “their eccentricity”. Continue reading...

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69 m. ago Driver 'pulls in front of woman's car and assaults her' in horrific road rage attack

A suspect, aged 53, has been arrested

Events

70 m. ago Jesy Nelson grilling Wes Streeting means babies could be tested for SMA in huge victory

NHS pilot would cure babies with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in some parts of the UK but not others - but Wes Streeting as ‘asked his team’ if all babies could be saved

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88 m. ago Prince Harry accuses Daily Mail publisher of wanting to drive him ‘to drugs and drink’

Duke of Sussex says Associated Newspapers has made Meghan’s life ‘an absolute misery’ and alleges it used unlawful means to secure storiesPrince Harry has accused the publisher of the Daily Mail of wanting to drive him “to drugs and drinking” by placing his life under surveillance, as he told the high court that it continued to “come after” him and his wife.The Duke of Sussex was on the verge of tears as he said Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL) had continued to make Meghan’s life “an absolute misery” during his litigation against it. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago From Ashes hangover to subcontinental scars as England bid to rewrite history

Harry Brook’s side begin Sri Lanka ODI series in poor form but confidence is needed ahead of crucial winter periodA subcontinental World Cup to close an Ashes winter? History tells us this does not end well for England. In 2014 a whitewash in Australia was followed by a group-stage exit at the World T20 with a 45-run defeat to the Netherlands in Chattogram. In 2011 the 50-over side – largely made up of Test regulars – was brutalised by Kevin O’Brien in Bengaluru before exiting with a 10-wicket quarter-final loss to Sri Lanka at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Vic Marks, writing for the Observer, wondered beforehand if England had “anything left to give” after so many months on the road.And so to the Premadasa again, 15 years on, this time without the goodwill of a recent series victory in Australia. The first one-day international against Sri Lanka will begin just two weeks after Alex Carey struck the winning runs at the SCG, and open the second half of England’s winter, with thre...

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2 h. ago From Ashes hangover to subcontinental scars as England aim to rewrite history

Harry Brook’s side begin Sri Lanka ODI series in poor form but confidence is needed ahead of crucial winter periodA subcontinental World Cup to close an Ashes winter? History tells us this does not end well for England. In 2014 a whitewash in Australia was followed by a group-stage exit at the World T20 with a 45-run defeat to the Netherlands in Chattogram. In 2011 the 50-over side – largely made up of Test regulars – were brutalised by Kevin O’Brien in Bengaluru before exiting with a 10-wicket quarter-final loss to Sri Lanka at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Vic Marks, writing for the Observer, wondered beforehand if England had “anything left to give” after so many months on the road.And so to the Premadasa again, 15 years on, this time without the goodwill of a recent series victory in Australia. The first one-day international against Sri Lanka will begin just two weeks after Alex Carey struck the winning runs at the SCG, and open the second half of England’s winter, wit...

Politics

2 h. ago Fancy playing Cristiano Ronaldo? Saudi Pro League bizarrely advertise for a new defensive midfielder on jobs website

Fancy a crack at the Saudi Pro League? Well, bizarrely they have publicly advertised for a defensive midfielder on a jobs website. 

Sport

2 h. ago Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell to sit for deposition with Congress next month

House lawmakers issue subpoena, but can’t force Maxwell to drop Fifth Amendment protections

Politics

2 h. ago 'I tested John Lewis' most popular pram – it's worth the hype and approved by royals'

If you're after a stylish and versatile pushchair that looks great, is easy to use and has decent storage, then this model might be the one for you

Politics

3 h. ago Netflix F1 Drive to Survive release date confirmed as Christian Horner drama to feature

Netflix have confirmed Formula 1: Drive to Survive will return for an eighth season, covering Lando Norris' championship win, Christian Horner's Red Bull exit and Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari debut from the 2025 campaign

Events

3 h. ago Chess bully who accused tragic grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky of cheating issues furious response to toxicology report

Naroditsky, a popular American chess content creator who achieved grandmaster title as an 18-year-old, tragically died at the age of 29 in October shortly after a marathon livestreaming session.

Events

3 h. ago Tesla convicted repeatedly for failing to help UK police with investigations

Tesla has been taken to court multiple times over the past two years for not identifying the drivers of its vehicles to police

Events

3 h. ago Mercedes and Red Bull facing tough questions as storm brews over new F1 rules loopholes | Giles Richards

Compression ratios will be at the top of the FIA’s agenda in a meeting with F1 teams to head off growing fears before the 2026 season gets underwayUnveiling their new engine in Tokyo should have been a significant moment for Honda to celebrate but behind the scenes, the storied grand prix team – as well as plenty of their Formula One rivals – are worried that a looming row over new engine regulations is threatening to overshadow the opening of the 2026 season.So significant is the concern that it will be the key topic of discussion at a meeting between the FIA and the engine manufacturers set for Thursday before the first day of pre-season testing at Barcelona. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Storm brews over new F1 rules loopholes as Mercedes and Red Bull gain advantage | Giles Richards

Compression ratios will be at the top of the FIA’s agenda in a meeting with F1 teams to head off growing fears before the 2026 season gets under wayUnveiling their new engine in Tokyo should have been a significant moment for Honda to celebrate but behind the scenes, the storied marque – as well as plenty of their Formula One rivals – are worried that a looming row over new engine regulations is threatening to overshadow the opening of the 2026 season.So significant is the concern that it will be the key topic of discussion at a meeting between the FIA and the engine manufacturers set for Thursday before the first day of pre-season testing at Barcelona. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Brits with bigger cars set to pay MORE for parking as they ‘pose greater danger’ and block roads

A UK council is considering a shake-up of residents’ parking permits that could see SUV owners and other drivers of larger motors paying higher fees - with charges linked to a car’s size rather than a flat rate. In recent months, discussions have arisen on extra charges for vehicles that take up more space in...

Transport

4 h. ago Moment Amazon delivery driver 'brazenly steals pet cat from doorstep'

Doorbell footage shows a man wearing a high-vis jacket bending down close to the front door of a property in Elland, near Halifax, West Yorkshire, on Sunday afternoon.

Events

4 h. ago Why Arsenal look more at home in Europe as Arteta targets ultimate prize

The Gunners have swept aside all before them, in contrast to their tense Premier League tests

Events

4 h. ago Suni Williams, Starliner astronaut, retires after 27 years at Nasa

She set the record for most spacewalk time by a woman and spent nine months at the International Space StationSuni Williams, one of two Nasa astronauts whose 10-day test flight mission turned into a nine-month odyssey on the International Space Station (ISS), has retired from the US space agency.The 60-year-old former navy captain left in December after 27 years with Nasa, according to a press release from the agency on Tuesday. Jared Isaacman, the agency’s new administrator, praised her as “a trailblazer in human spaceflight”. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago ‘I tried John Lewis’ bestselling pram and I get the hype – and it's royal

Soon to be a mum for the first time, I've been on the lookout for the perfect pram. This is currently one of the most popular choices, I've put it to the test – and I'm seriously impressed

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