55 m. ago George Russell declares Mercedes F1 title bid 'quite a stretch' after first drive of W16

Mercedes hope for better fortunes in 2025 with George Russell now partnered by Andrea Kimi Antonelli following Lewis Hamilton's decision to quit for F1 rivals Ferrari

Politics

77 m. ago Minister says she ‘believes in airport expansion’ ahead of Gatwick decision

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has a deadline of Thursday to announce whether she has decided to approve Gatwick’s plan for a new runway.

Politics

85 m. ago Chile hit by nationwide blackout, forcing Santiago metro evacuations

Chile’s biggest blackout in 15 years hits from Arica to Los Lagos, testing one of South America’s top power gridsA sweeping blackout has hit Chile, stranding commuters, paralyzing countless businesses and leaving most of the South American country without electricity. The government did not immediately offer an explanation for the widespread power failures that left millions of people without electricity all the way from the northernmost Chilean port of Arica to the southern Los Lagos agricultural region. Chile’s national disaster response service, Senapred, reported only that a “disruption in the supply of electricity” had provoked a “massive power outage” across more than a dozen regions in the country, including Chile’s capital of Santiago, where authorities said there would be no subway service until further notice. The country’s electricity distributor, Saesa, which serves more than a million people across Chile, confirmed that a nationwide power failure had affected all of its...

Events

1 hour ago Chris Eubank Jr slaps Conor Benn with egg in face after intense confrontation

An ill-tempered press conference ended in bizarre fashion as Eubank Jr cracked an egg in Benn’s face in reference to his failed drugs tests

Politics

1 hour ago Seven planets visible in night sky this week for last time until 2040

Night sky watchers will be able to see Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars with the naked eye, while Uranus, Neptune and Venus will be visible but harder to spot without a telescope

Politics

2 h. ago BBC EastEnders' Sharon Watts grows closer to Grant Mitchell as huge secret revealed

Emotions are running high in Walford and one former couple will find themselves having an emotional moment

Politics

2 h. ago Manchester United hold secret weapon to complete Victor Osimhen transfer

Victor Osimhen has been a long-term target for Manchester United but whether they test the waters in the summer, remains to be seen

Sport

2 h. ago White House defends treatment of migrants sent to Guantanamo Bay: ‘It’s a promise the president campaigned on’

Several migrants who’d been detained there say they were treated like animals during their stay at the U.S. naval base

Events

2 h. ago Pope Francis remains ‘critical but stable’ in hospital with pneumonia

Pontiff has carried on with work, including holding a meeting in hospital to approve two people for sainthoodPope Francis, who has been in hospital for 12 days battling pneumonia and other ailments, remains in a “critical but stable” condition, the Vatican said on Tuesday.The pontiff, 88, has not suffered further “acute respiratory episodes” and tests checking blood circulation “continue to be stable”, the Vatican said in its evening update. Continue reading...

Culture

3 h. ago Six men convicted after trafficked migrants forced to work on cannabis farms

The National Crime Agency said illegal sites were run in the Midlands, London and the north of England.

Events

3 h. ago The running essentials to stay visible in the dark, tried and tested

Ensure your safety in twilight runs

Politics

3 h. ago Investigators probe plane crash at major UK airport after Manchester flights cancelled

The plane appeared to slam nose first on to the runway in the dramatic incident

Events

3 h. ago Could Musk’s DOGE be turning fired workers Democrat? Group recruiting future liberal candidates sees spike in signups

The co-founder of the progressive group Run for Something said she anticipates recruits will be federal workers fired by Musk and the Trump administration

Politics

3 h. ago 'North Korean hackers' carry out 'the largest theft of all time' in $1.5 BILLION crypto heist

The Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking collective that has been run by the country since 2010, is believed to be behind the attack.

Economics

3 h. ago 10 tips for running your first marathon from professionals who’ve gone the distance

Whether you want to avoid mishaps, enjoy the day more or improve your time, these nuggets of wisdom can help

Politics

3 h. ago Chelsea vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League updates, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Blues looking to improve on run of two wins in ten Premier League matches

Politics

4 h. ago Joe Goldberg hails himself ‘luckiest guy in New York’ in You final series teaser

The series has followed the life of Joe, played by Gossip Girl actor Penn Badgley, as he dates women while contending with his dark impulses.

Politics

4 h. ago The biggest game releases in 2025: From GTA 6 to Doom: The Dark Ages

While Rockstar’s ‘GTA 6’ is the big release that literally everyone is waiting for in 2025, there is still much more on the calendar

Politics

4 h. ago Military contractors linked to controversial Blackwater want civilian army and detention camps to run Trump’s deportation plans

Civil rights groups condemn ‘industrial-scale human suffering’ proposed by Erik Prince-backed group

Events

4 h. ago Lewis Hamilton targets 'fast as an arrow' F1 rival as Max Verstappen makes race 'skip' decision

The seven-time champion is in Bahrain for Formula One Testing this week

Events