31 m. ago Pensioners could be set for a £500 boost to state pension next year

The state pension is set to increase thanks to official guarantees on future payments

Economics

36 m. ago As Nick Ball reigns alone, what happened to Britain’s last sole world champion?

Following Daniel Dubois’s loss to Oleksandr Usyk last month, Britain has only one world champion – Nick Ball. Back in 1987, Terry Marsh was the UK’s sole title holder, the last time one champ reigned alone

Politics

45 m. ago Tropical Storm Erin expected to become season’s first hurricane by Friday

On Thursday evening, Erin was ‘near hurricane strength,’ officials warned

Events

2 h. ago ‘Historical amnesia’: Indonesia’s fight over plan to amend history books

Anger the controversial plan coincides with anime flag movement, seen as a critique on the decline of democratic freedoms under President PrabowoIndonesia has delayed plans to publish a set of controversial history books amid backlash from historians and activists who have accused the project of being an attempt to downplay past atrocities, and represents “historical amnesia”.In May Indonesia’s culture minister Fadli Zon announced the planned release of a 10-volume “official history” project. The set of new books would remove colonial bias, feature updated research, promote national pride and have a “positive” tone, he said. Continue reading...

Culture

2 h. ago Trump makes false claims about crime in Washington DC as homeless camps are cleared

President’s comments come after protesters heckled officers who stopped cars at checkpoint along busy streetDonald Trump falsely claimed that crime in Washington DC is “the worst it’s ever been” on Thursday, amid a federal takeover of the city’s police department and deployment of the national guard and federal agents in the city.“Washington DC is at its worst point,” Trump said from the Oval Office. “It will soon be at its best point.” He also baselessly accused DC law enforcement officials of giving “phony crime stats” and said “they’re under investigation”. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Hundreds hit with food poisoning in Indonesia after eating free meals from president’s flagship program

Since its launch in January, Prabowo Subianto’s signature policy has been marred by mass food poisoning cases affecting over 1,000 peopleMore than 360 people fell ill in the Indonesian town of Sragen in Central Java after consuming school lunches, according to officials, in the largest food poisoning case to hit president Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free meals programme to date.Since its launch in January, the free school meals programme has been marred by mass food poisoning cases across the archipelago, affecting over 1,000 people. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Andy Carroll and Lou Teasdale's 'final straw' which led to very public split

Andy Carroll, the former England footballer, and girlfriend Lou Teasdale split recently having had a 14-month relationship after meeting at Glastonbury in June 2024

Politics

4 h. ago Jeff Bezos posts heartfelt tribute to mom Jackie Bezos who’s died at 78

‘I hold her safe in my heart forever,’ the tech billionaire wrote

Events

5 h. ago Jeff Bezos shares heartbreak as his mum dies aged 78 following dementia battle

The Bezos Family Foundation announced the news, revealing she passed away peacefully at her Miami home on Thursday August 14 and Jeff has now shared a heartbreaking tribute

Events

5 h. ago Jeff Bezos shares heartbreak as his mum dies just weeks after his Venice wedding

The Bezos Family Foundation announced the news, revealing she passed away peacefully at her Miami home on Thursday August 14 and Jeff has now shared a heartbreaking tribute

Events

5 h. ago Israel is put 'on notice' as it may be placed on the UN's blacklist over sex violence claims

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has cited 'grave concern' over multiple allegations that Palestinian prisoners have been subjected to degrading treatment in prisons.

Politics

5 h. ago Premier League: 10 things to look out for on the opening weekend

Another new era at Tottenham, De Cuyper can shine for Brighton and Aston Villa remind us this is a businessA visit to an expectant Anfield, where Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitiké will be out to impress on their Premier League debuts, represents a daunting start for a Bournemouth team that have lost three-quarters of last season’s backline to the pulling power of Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool this summer. Defensive issues are not exclusive to Andoni Iraola before the Premier League opener, however. Arne Slot voiced concern over the champions’ pre-season vulnerability before and after the Community Shield against Crystal Palace, when the absence of Ryan Gravenberch for family reasons was keenly felt. “Three times we lost the ball very simple in our midfield and three times they could counterattack us,” reflected the Liverpool head coach. Gravenberch will be missing again on Friday due to suspension but Slot expects the team with the second-best defensive record in the P...

Politics

5 h. ago Former Paisley MP Willie Gallacher's death marked by bookshop display tribute

Abbey Books in the town produced the showcase in memory of one of Paisley's most famous politicians.

Economics

5 h. ago Katie Price branded Peter Andre's wife Emily 'a disgusting person' in now

Katie Price and Peter Andre are currently embroiled in a very public war of words - and it's not the first time the former couple have clashed with each other

Economics

7 h. ago Arne Slot insists Florian Wirtz must reach Salah’s level to meet Liverpool expectations

German has to stay fit like Salah, says SlotGiovanni Leoni moves summer spend past £300mArne Slot has said Florian Wirtz must reach the standards set by Mohamed Salah to realise Liverpool’s ­expectations of their new record signing.Wirtz will make his Premier League debut when the champions open the season at home to Bournemouth on Friday. Slot said the Germany international’s “adjustment went better than expected, and we already expected a lot”, but admitted a more accurate gauge would take time. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago JK Rowling blasts Sturgeon memoirs as a 'shameless denial of reality and hard facts' in scathing review

Author JK Rowling has penned a scathing review of Nicola Sturgeon 's hotly anticipated memoirs on the day it was officially launched.

Politics

8 h. ago Chelsea XI vs Crystal Palace: Confirmed team news, injury latest, and predicted lineup for Premier League game

World champions return to domestic action against familiar foes

Sport

8 h. ago Judge strikes down key parts of Florida law that led to removal of books from school libraries

A federal judge has struck down key parts of a Florida law that allowed parents to remove books they found objectionable from public school libraries

Events

8 h. ago Anchorman superstar Will Ferrell wows staff at Scots attraction

The Anchorman and Elf legend had been on a tour of Braemar Castle with family and friends. The 58-year-old kindly posed for pictures with starstruck staff during his visit.

Politics

8 h. ago Florida wildlife officials consider reopening bay nationally known for its oysters

Florida wildlife officials have given preliminary approval to a plan to reopen Apalachicola Bay for oyster harvesting, five years after the waters were closed due to dwindling shellfish populations

Politics