14 h. ago ‘We would never do that’: Ringo Starr says he asked for changes in Beatles movie script

The drummer says he met with director Sam Mendes to clarify the depiction of himself and his then wife MaureenFormer Beatles drummer Ringo Starr said that he personally intervened in the script of the forthcoming four-film Beatles biopic directed by Sam Mendes to clarify the depiction of himself and his then wife Maureen.In an interview with the New York Times, Starr said that he had met Mendes in London in April and spent two days discussing the script for the section of the project focusing on him. Continue reading...

Politics

16 h. ago Trump said he told the New York Times about Musk’s alleged drug use, presidential biographer claims

Michael Wolff claimed the president has been calling contacts to badmouth Elon Musk

Politics

36 h. ago Fantasy Football Breakout Draft picks for 2025: Drake London and why his red zone usage is very telling

Fantasy Football Breakout Draft picks for 2025: Drake London and why his red zone usage is very telling  CBS Sports

Sport

36 h. ago The New York Times announces updates on the London breaking news hub

The New York Times announces updates on the London breaking news hub  Editor and Publisher

Politics

39 h. ago Former January 6 defendant now advising justice department’s ‘weaponization working group’

Jared L Wise, who allegedly called for police to be killed at US Capitol, is now advising on the ‘weaponization’ of federal agenciesUS politics live – latest updatesA former FBI agent who allegedly shouted “kill ’em!” at law enforcement during the January 6 insurrection is now advising a “weaponization working group” in the Trump justice department, a sign of the elevated role rioters are playing since they were granted clemency by the president.Jared L Wise has been named an adviser or counselor to Ed Martin, the advocate for January 6ers who was previously acting as US attorney for Washington DC and is now leading the weaponization working group, the New York Times and ABC News reported on Tuesday. The contours of Wise’s role are not clear. Continue reading...

Events

40 h. ago The Bezos wedding was a study in disingenuous billionaire behavior | Katrina vanden Heuvel

The event of the oligarchical season showcased the carelessness of a couple who claim to care about the climateIf last week was the best of times for Zohran Mamdani and the working people of New York City, it was the worst of times for the billionaires who spent a small fortune trying to stop him from securing the city’s Democratic mayoral nomination. The media mogul Barry Diller, to name just one, donated a cool $250,000 to Andrew Cuomo’s campaign, only to see the disgraced former governor lose by a decisive margin.But Diller would soon be able to drown his disappointment in Great Gatsby-themed cocktails as he joined Tom Brady, Ivanka Trump and at least three Kardashians for the cheeriest event on this season’s oligarchic social calendar: the Venetian wedding of the former TV journalist Lauren Sánchez and the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Continue reading...

Society

43 h. ago Friends star to lead cast of TV show based on 'best autobiography ever written'

The child star's memoir was a New York Times bestseller

Culture

43 h. ago Europe's best airline launches new flights to pretty city with rich history and £2.50 pints

One of the world's top city break destinations will be getting new flights from a London airport - making it even easier to visit some of the world's most incredible landmarks.

Economics

60 h. ago AstraZeneca boss ‘wants to shift stock market listing to US’

Report claims CEO Pascal Soriot talked in private about moving UK’s most valuable listed company and considered shifting its domicileAstraZeneca’s chief executive, Pascal Soriot, has reportedly said that he would like to shift the company’s stock market listing from the UK to the US.The boss of Britain’s most valuable listed company has spoken privately about a preference to move the listing to New York, the Times reported. It added that he had also considered moving the company’s domicile. Continue reading...

Economics

66 h. ago UK announces sweeping immigration reforms: What changes on 16 July 2025 mean for residents and employers

The UK government has announced a series of major updates to its immigration rules, set to take effect from 16 July 2025.

Politics

67 h. ago New financial hub opens in Newton Stewart as town's last bank set to close

Cash Access UK has opened the facility in a temporary home at Vibe75 ahead of Bank of Scotland closing its branch on Thursday.

Economics

3 d. ago 'Fragile' WWE icon Ric Flair shares gruesome photo as he faces health battle

Legendary wrestler Ric Flair appealed for prayers from his fans as he issued a gruesome update following a cancer diagnosis earlier this year - Flair announced 'it's all fragile'

Society

3 d. ago S&P 500 futures poised for breakout as 6,243 holds – Playbook for London – New York overlap

S&P 500 futures poised for breakout as 6,243 holds – Playbook for London – New York overlap  FXStreet

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4 d. ago Ronnie Wood drops major new release ahead of Glastonbury stage return with Sir Rod Stewart

The Rolling Stones guitarist announced a surprising update ahead of his Glastonbury slot with fellow rock icon

Events

5 d. ago NHL draft: Islanders select Matthew Schaefer with No 1 overall pick during emotional ceremony

Defenseman’s endured several deaths in recent yearsIslanders picked three times in opening roundThe New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No 1 pick in the NHL draft on Friday night.High-scoring forward Michael Misa went second overall to the San Jose Sharks, and the Chicago Blackhawks took Swedish forward Anton Frondell third at the ceremony in Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Jessie J reveals she's not cancer free following mastectomy in latest heartbreaking health update and announces break from social media to 'focus on her recovery'

The singer, 37, who underwent surgery late last week, said on Friday that her previous post had been 'misunderstood'.

Science

6 d. ago London City Lionesses set to sign defender Poppy Pattinson after Brighton exit

London City Lionesses set to sign defender Poppy Pattinson after Brighton exit  The New York Times

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6 d. ago London Man Who Killed a Boy With a Samurai Sword Receives Life Sentence

London Man Who Killed a Boy With a Samurai Sword Receives Life Sentence  The New York Times

Events

6 d. ago Wimbledon 2025: How to watch the opening rounds of London’s prestigious major

Wimbledon 2025: How to watch the opening rounds of London’s prestigious major  The New York Times

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6 d. ago The West End’s Hottest Seats: The Piles of Trash Outside ‘Evita’

The West End’s Hottest Seats: The Piles of Trash Outside ‘Evita’  The New York Times

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