22 m. ago Cloudflare down: Internet stops working properly amid major outage

Problems comes just weeks after worldwide technical issues that broke sites including ChatGPT and X

Politics

27 m. ago World Cup draw buildup, Premier League news and more – football live

⚽ All the latest updates heading into the weekend’s action⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Email DavidIt’s 188 days until World Cup 2026 but precisely zero days until the World Cup draw! Let’s start with the basics and this highly entertaining Explainer piece from Tom Lutz.Before you go in depth, a quick note that the 12 groups for the World Cup will be formed by one team from each pot. Continue reading...

Politics

31 m. ago World Cup 2026 draw LIVE: Scotland await tournament fate in Washington DC with Donald Trump set for award

All the latest updates ahead of tonight’s World Cup 2026 draw - who will Scotland face?

Politics

39 m. ago Arsenal told to dismiss Man City approach that thwarted Liverpool in title race

Arsenal are still looking to get over the line for the first time in more than 20 years but lead the Premier League with Manchester City again attempting to chase them down

Sport

40 m. ago Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE: Man City early team news and injury updates vs Sunderland

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola will address the media today ahead of the visit of Sunderland to the Etihad Stadium

Events

47 m. ago Vin Diesel pushes Michael Caine’s wheelchair along Red Sea festival red carpet

Caine, 92, received an award at the festival

Events

49 m. ago Wayne Lineker, 63, reveals he's been confined to a zimmer frame after being left 'unable to walk' amid pneumonia battle as he remains in hospital following life saving surgery

Talking to his Instagram on Thursday the brother of footballer and broadcaster Gary Lineker , 63, shared his latest health update.

Events

56 m. ago The Standard podcast: What's worth watching on TV this festive season?

Listen here on your chosen podcast platform.

Politics

63 m. ago Six Scottish whiskies that are perfect Christmas present this festive season

A bottle of Scotland's national drink makes for an ideal gift.

Politics

77 m. ago The Ashes LIVE: Australia hunt down England's first innings total of 334 at a rapid rate as Marnus Labuschagne and Jake Weatherald punish lacklustre tourists in Brisbane

Get all the latest scores and updates as Ben Stokes's England team try to avenge their loss in Perth and avoid a disastrous start to the series.

Society

80 m. ago Ashes 2025 live score: Stokes removes Labuschagne to interrupt Australia progress in first innings

Wickets from Stokes and Archer have boosted England after a fine 72 from Weatherald inspired Australia in their first innings reply to England’s score of 334

Events

1 hour ago How to manage children’s expectations if you’re short of money this Christmas

A financial expert and a parenting guru explain how parents can minimise kids’ disappointment if they can’t spend much over the festive period.

Politics

1 hour ago 'Unique' Western with Hollywood's biggest names on Film 4 tonight

An ‘awesome’ movie with a stellar cast of A-listers combines two very unlikely genres in an action-packed Western sci-fi that is pure entertainment and set in a futuristic version of the 1870s

Culture

1 hour ago UK village has one of the 'most remarkable Roman finds' and is packed with cosy pubs

The Northumberland village is a listed English Heritage site and has a unique charm

Politics

1 hour ago BBC backs decision to let Israel join Eurovision as four countries boycott event

Ireland, Spain, Netherlands and Slovenia lead action protesting against Israeli conduct in Gaza war

Politics

2 h. ago The Ashes LIVE: Jofra Archer gets major breakthrough for England, as Australia get some awful news about one of their best players

Get all the latest scores and updates as Ben Stokes's England team try to avenge their loss in Perth and avoid a disastrous start to the series.

Sport

2 h. ago Major Thomas Markle health update as Meghan's dad has 'life or death amputation'

Thomas Markle has reportedly undergone life-saving surgery to remove his leg below the knee after a blood clot made it turn black - his son said it was a case of life or death

Politics

2 h. ago Megan Markle's dad has leg amputated as family reveal grim health update

Thomas Markle has reportedly undergone life-saving surgery to remove his leg below the knee after a blood clot made it turn black - his son said it was a case of life or death

Politics

2 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: Archer takes wicket of Weatherald to interrupt Australia progress in first innings

Archer has hit back after 72 from Weatherald inspired Australia in their first innings reply to England’s score of 334

Society

2 h. ago World Cup 2026 draw LIVE: The latest updates and reaction as Scotland await tournament fate in Washington DC

All the latest updates ahead of tonight’s World Cup 2026 draw - who will Scotland face?

Society