8 m. ago Britain's richest man dies aged 85: Tycoon Gopichand Hinduja, who topped Rich List after creating £35bn business empire with his brother passes away after long illness

The tycoon headed the Hinduja family, whose ownership of Indian conglomerate Hinduja Group gave them an estimated fortune of £37.2billion in 2024.

Economics

17 m. ago Prince William continues to be a hit in Brazil as he cuddles a baby while swarmed by adoring female fans (and even has a day named in his honour)

The Prince of Wales continues to be a hit in Brazil as he held a baby who was excitedly thrust towards him during a walkabout on Paquetá Island.

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19 m. ago Crest must face lawsuit for putting too much toothpaste on the box art for children’s products, judge rules

The controversial US Health Secretary has previously weighed in on the debate over concerns about the use of fluoride in drinking water

Society

23 m. ago Paul Hollywood speaks out on brutal ‘hypocrisy of Bake Off' criticism from former co

Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood has responded after a former contestant revealed what the competition is really like behind-the-scenes.

Culture

23 m. ago WTA Finals tennis: Sabalenka v Pegula; Gauff beats ailing Paolini in straight sets – live

Updates from the group-stage matches in Riyadh Gauff’s second serve key to success | Email YaraGauff 3-1 Paolini* (* denotes server): Gauff nets two backhands in a row as the Italian plays her first ball with a bit more power than in the first three games. But Guaff uses the court to make Paolini chase the ball at the baseline and gets to deuce after a weak second serve from the Italian. The two trade advantages for a while and at the fifth deuce, Gauff nets a backhand return. Paolini finally sees out the 8min 58sec game after Gauff sends one long.*Gauff 3-0 Paolini (* denotes server): A long rally ends with the Italian powerfully slicing a winner and following it up with another crosscourt forehand that Gauff strains to reach. But she sends three returns long in back-to-back break points, putting her arms up in the air in frustration. Gauff gets the advantage and turns the game around to take the set after another poor return from Paolini, this one going into the stands. Continue r...

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24 m. ago Friedrich Merz says Syrians no longer have reason for asylum in Germany

Chancellor suggests deportations could begin ‘in the near future’ as government seeks to counter rise of AfDSyrians no longer have reason to be granted asylum in Germany after the end of their country’s civil war, according to Friedrich Merz, who said they will instead be encouraged to return to help with the reconstruction of their homeland.During Syria’s 14-year civil war, Germany took in more refugees than any other country in the EU, but the chancellor and others in his coalition cabinet argue that the situation has changed since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government eleven months ago. Continue reading...

Events

26 m. ago Remembering Dick Cheney: A life in photos from defense chief to VP

Dick Cheney, the former defense chief during the Persian Gulf War under President George H.W. Bush and vice president under Bush’s son George W. Bush, has died at age 84.

Events

34 m. ago Artificial sweeteners found in fizzy drinks could improve gut health and help you shed the pounds, controversial study finds

Scientists from the Netherlands have claimed switching from sugars to artificial sweeteners could support weight loss.

Politics

35 m. ago Newsboy's horse racing selections for Wednesday's four meetings, including Chepstow Nap

Newsboy expects Kingston Queen to continue to progress and score a maiden hurdle victory at Chepstow (1.00) and he also rates Aighear at Musselburgh in the 4.03

Politics

37 m. ago 'They make us famous': Borough Market traders hit out at crackdown on influencers

The controversial move comes after a popular Instagram influencer was kicked out of the market by security

Events

38 m. ago ‘Music is my remedy’: how DJing is helping Ukraine’s war veterans with their recovery

At the Superhumans centre in Ukraine, the EnterDJ music therapy programme teaches war-wounded soldiers how to mix, rehabilitating them with dance music and providing purpose and opportunities to performIn Ukraine, sound carries a different weight: the cautionary blurt of sirens, Shahed drones humming overhead, the concussive thwack of air defence interception and the subsequent explosion. But as well as the sounds of war, which continue three and a half years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, music still plays, clubs remain open during the day (closing well before the midnight curfew), and electronic dance music remains an intrinsic part of many Ukrainian lives.Kyiv’s iconic clubs, such as K41, became bomb shelters before transforming into frontline fundraisers. Parties doubling up as cleanup operations are held at strike sites. New venues such as Abo Records – the first of many creative spaces to set up shop in an abandoned liquor factory – have emerged as gathering points where y...

Events

40 m. ago Gary Lineker's brutal Viktor Gyokeres theory torn apart by Rio Ferdinand

All four of Viktor Gyokeres' Premier League goals have come against teams in the bottom five, leading to claims that Arsenal's £64million signing is a flat-track bully

Politics

61 m. ago 'Legendary' TV star dies at home as daughter makes heartbreaking announcement

A well-loved TV presenter, who has been described as a "pioneer, a great man and a legend," as sadly died as his home following a lengthy health battle

Events

63 m. ago Strictly's Lewis Cope reveals 'biggest supporter' girlfriend's gesture amid Katya Jones rehearsals

The actor is the frontrunner to lift the Glitterball trophy following his recent 'perfect' performance in the BBC dance contest

Politics

67 m. ago Gopichand Hinduja, head of Britain’s richest family, dies aged 85

Billionaire businessman’s family owns Hinduja Group, which has interests across oil, banking and real estateBusiness live – latest updatesGopichand Hinduja, the billionaire head of Britain’s richest family, has died aged 85.Hinduja died on Tuesday in London after a long illness, a spokesperson said. Continue reading...

Events

70 m. ago 'Wonderful' TV presenter dies after lengthy health battle as tributes flood in

He was known as the "king of late-night television"

Events

76 m. ago Strictly's Nikita Kuzmin 'sorry' as he suggests 'change' after unrecognisable show appearance

The professional dancer is competing in the BBC One dance contest alongside his celebrity dance partner, Amber Davies

Politics

76 m. ago Beloved TV presenter dies after long health battle as tributes pour in to 'lovely man'

The beloved TV presenter, who was known as the "king of late-night television", has died

Events

82 m. ago Slavia Prague vs Arsenal live: Visitors without Gyokeres for tricky Champions League trip

Mikel Arteta’s injury-hit squad will be tested again as their Champions League campaign continues

Sport

88 m. ago Haaland says he is far off Ronaldo and Messi but in ‘good way’ to beat goal tally

Striker feels he can better his 56 goals total this seasonHaaland part of Guardiola’s leadership group at CityErling Haaland believes he is not close to being on the same level as Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo but the Manchester City striker says he is in “a good way” to beat his best total return of 56 goals in a season.After Sunday’s 3-1 win against Bournemouth Pep Guardiola again compared Haaland’s numbers to Messi and Ronaldo, with City’s manager adding how the Argentinean and Portuguese were consistent over “15 seasons”. Haaland was asked if he views himself on the same level. “No, not at all, far off. No one can get close to them, so no,” the 25-year-old said. Continue reading...

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