5 h. ago Jay Sigel, considered America's best amateur since Bobby Jones, dies of cancer at 81

Jay Sigel, who was widely viewed as America's best amateur golfer since Bobby Jones, has died of pancreatic cancer

Events

13 h. ago A ‘Black Snape’ in the new Harry Potter seems designed to cause controversy – but it could work | Jason Okundaye

Ignore the fuss: Paapa Essiedu is a brilliant actor who can bring his own depth and style to enrich the iconic characterAfter months of speculation, HBO has announced part of the cast of the latest round of Harry Potter IP-mining: the new TV adaptation of the original books will feature John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Hagrid – and Paapa Essiedu as Snape. As the Mail and Telegraph’s headlines were quick to inform their readers, yes, this means a “Black actor” in that iconic role.There is a real concern that Essiedu is drinking from a poisoned chalice – that he will be associated with an author who is at the forefront of a gender-critical movement that has succeeded in redefining the rights of trans people to their detriment; that he will have to weather the racist storm of Potterheads enraged at the diversion from “book accuracy” (Snape is described as having “sallow skin”); and deal with opportunists looking to illustrate their next rant about how the world has succumbed t...

Politics

14 h. ago Xiao Guodong and Zhao Xintong continue Chinese charge at World Championship

Xiao followed compatriot Lei Peifan into the last 16 after completing a 10-4 victory over qualifier Matt Selt.

Politics

16 h. ago China 'bugging PUBS around Parliament to get hold of state secrets' warn spy chiefs

Spy chiefs have warned unassuming pubs, hotels and even park benches have been targeted by Beijing in an operation to obtain British government secrets through a network of agents in the UK

Events

17 h. ago Union tells Overground staff to refuse railcard discounts over disciplinary ‘errors’

The RMT’s move could force passengers to pay higher off-peak fares—unless they travel via stations outside the London Underground network

Politics

17 h. ago Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's PS5 debut is a reminder that licensed games are in rude health

Players on PS5 finally get to jump into one of the best licensed video games of recent years, regardless of if they like Indiana Jones or not.

Science

19 h. ago Lip reader reveals the moment Charles proved himself as a 'brilliant grandfather' to Prince Louis after answering William's touching question

Charles, 76, is a grandfather of five but he has a particularly special bond with the Prince and Princess of Wales's youngest son Prince Louis, who turns seven years old this week.

Politics

20 h. ago World Championship finalist turned to Stephen Hendry after criticism from 'social media clowns'

EXCLUSIVE: World Championship star Jak Jones consulted Scottish snooker legend Stephen Hendry after being accused of slow play during the 2024 tournament

Sport

30 h. ago Aston Villa give Unai Emery answer he was looking for with Newcastle demolition

ASTON VILLA 4-1 NEWCASTLE UNITED: After suffering Champions League heartbreak in midweek, the Villans gave Unai Emery and his coaching staff what they wanted with a brutally brilliant display that the Magpies could't live with

Politics

33 h. ago Manchester United 'send scouts' to watch former target in transfer twist

Manchester United appear to have regained interest in a former target as they are reported to have sent scouts to Portugal

Sport

33 h. ago Coleen Nolan gives huge relationship update as she makes cryptic dig at exes

Loose Women presenter Coleen Nolan has issued an update on her relationship status as she issued a cryptic comment about her exes just months after her split from Michael Jones

Politics

37 h. ago Gary Lineker shares brilliant Rory McIlroy story that speaks volumes for Masters winner

Rory McIlroy ended his wait for a maiden Masters title by beating Justin Rose in a play-off at Augusta on Sunday - and Gary Lineker is full of praise for the Northern Ireland hero.

Politics

38 h. ago I'm A Celeb stars Maura Higgins and Danny Jones set for awkward reunion after BRITS kiss

I'm A Celebrity winner Danny Jones may have to brace himself for an awkward reunion with Maura Higgins after the pair were caught kissing at a BRITs afterparty last month

Events

44 h. ago Jak Jones explains reason why he can shock Crucible again despite 'stressful' season

EXCLUSIVE: Welsh snooker star Jak Jones explains his quiet season and why he believes he can repeat his Crucible heroics of 2024 when he reached the final

Events

51 h. ago We look inside Scotland's Home of the Year judge Anna Campbell

In the Glasgow tenement flat the SHOTY judge calls home, every picture tells a story

Events

53 h. ago Pharmacy crisis as almost one in 10 lost in past decade creating 'chemist deserts'

Almost one in ten pharmacies have closed since 2016 and the National Pharmacy Association says the network of pharmacies is now at its lowest in 20 years despite the Pharmacy First scheme

Events

54 h. ago Beyonce's birth certificate reveals a shocking revelation that has fans in a frenzy

Beyoncé included a copy of her birth certificate in her Cowboy Carter Tour Book, and one detail has stunned her fans.

Events

58 h. ago I'm a catch who has spent a lifetime renovating my body, so why did my unattractive date ever think he had a chance? LIZ JONES'S DIARY

I am upset and down and tired. I've just made a 500-mile trip for nothing. I didn't even enjoy the food. Why does Tate Modern not feel 21st century enough to have more than one vegan main on the menu?

Economics

60 h. ago Stirlingshire beauty spot subject of parking and path upgrade plans

The application has been made by the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park to expand car parking at the Falls of Falloch, as well as a general revamp of the path network.

Politics

60 h. ago Fire Max 11 dubbed 'best Amazon Fire tablet ever' cut by £70 for 'limited time'

The Fire Max 11 is a great budget-friendly option that is said to deliver a powerful peformance with a brilliant screen.

Economics