57 m. ago Cop30 live: ‘literally insane’ that we are letting global heating happen, says Al Gore

Former US vice-president also critical of Donald Trump and Bill Gates as negotiations begin in earnestHello comrades, this is Nina Lakhani in chilly New York City taking over the blog for the next few hours. Thanks very much to my colleague Matt Taylor in London Town who will be back in the hot seat on Friday morning.Leading climate activists and influencers have signed a letter criticising PR firm Edelman over its role at the Cop30 summit in Brazil. Continue reading...

Society

68 m. ago EastEnders fans 'work out' what happens next to Harry after Okie's murder

As the aftermath of Okie's accidental death rages on, some fans are now fearing for Harry Mitchell

Events

83 m. ago The Devil Wears Prada 2: first teaser trailer for hotly anticipated sequel

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway reunite in the first look at the follow-up to hit comedy set to be released in May 2026Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway have reunited in the first teaser trailer for the much-anticipated follow-up to The Devil Wears Prada.The Oscar-winning actors are reprising their antagonistic roles for The Devil Wears Prada 2 which is set for release next summer. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Gorka Marquez fans left 'not emotionally prepared' in adorable 'watch' update amid Strictly absence

It comes as the professional dancer has been missed by viewers of the hit BBC One dance show this year

Politics

2 h. ago Tess Daly emotionally admits 'only regret' as Strictly star left 'shaking like a leaf'

It came as the Strictly Come Dancing host was seen being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Politics

2 h. ago Stirling Albion 2, Peterhead 1: no cup pain in the rain as Binos notch confident win

The home side had come into the contest under a small risk of not qualifying for the knockout rounds of the KDM Evolution Trophy - but they never looked in danger against their League One opposition.

Politics

2 h. ago ‘You can’t help but root for underdog’: Kristen Wiig on her role in Palm Royale

Kristen Wiig received a 2024 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in season one.

Politics

2 h. ago Eddie Murphy admits 'I miss my brother' as fans ask what happened to Charlie Murphy

Eddie Murphy opens up on the loss of his older brother Charlie Murphy in the Netflix documentary Being Eddie.

Events

3 h. ago What happened to the last Scotland side to qualify for the World Cup? The author, 81

What happened to last Scotland team to qualify for the World Cup?

Culture

3 h. ago Vicky Pattison says 'days are consumed' in real look at Strictly Come Dancing training

The presenter and reality TV star is among the famous faces taking part in the popular BBC dance show this year

Politics

3 h. ago The EU invited Ukraine to join the club, but will it ever happen?

Zelenskyy wants admission before 2030, but with a growing far-right, anti-enlargement contingent and budgetary fears mounting, some countries are hiding behind a Hungarian veto• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereVolodymyr Zelenskyy may be a wartime leader, but he is fighting to deliver peacetime ambitions, too: he wants Ukraine to become an EU country – soon.Ukraine’s tireless president is ramping up pressure on EU governments to accelerate the slow process of joining: he sees the collective sacrifice of his people as a struggle “for the Ukrainian future, the future of Ukraine in the European Union”. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago A word of warning to the hounds circling Starmer: be careful what you wish for | Martin Kettle

With this level of unpopularity, the question of the PM’s future may seem simple. But what comes next could be nastily complicatedBe absolutely clear. Keir Starmer is in very deep trouble indeed. Perhaps belatedly, he himself grasps this. His team and his ministers knew it already. His party and the public get it too. For this deeply unpopular Labour prime minister, the words approval rating are a contradiction in terms.The eruption of speculation about Starmer’s future this week may have taken people by surprise. Where did that suddenly come from? The short answer is that No 10 briefed the latest twist – that Starmer expects to face and defeat a leadership challenge – on Tuesday evening. The longer one is that the Starmer leadership issue has been steadily gaining traction and credibility among MPs since the summer. This story is not a Westminster confection. Politically, it is very real. Dismiss it at your peril.Martin Kettle is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Tess Daly makes emotional dedication as Vernon Kay supports 'surreal' move

The Strictly Come Dancing host was at Windsor Castle as she was presented with her MBE by King Charles

Politics

3 h. ago George and Mildred star Brian Murphy left huge sum to his family after his death at the age of 92 as comedy legend's will is revealed

Murphy, who worked into his final years in acting roles, has left a huge sum to his family following his death in February at his home in Kent.

Events

3 h. ago To the cashier who left me absolutely speechless – I salute you

Ours was a highly unusual interaction, and it made me question the way that British people speak to one anotherIt was Sunday morning and I was grumpy enough, filling up my mum’s car. It was one of those petrol stations which is also a supermarket, so you run the risk of joining a queue of people bearing baskets of slightly overpriced groceries. This is a dreadful thing to happen when all you want to do is pay for some fuel. Dreadful.I was fourth in the queue. There was only one person serving, a young woman. There was something unusual about her. When the faffer at the front of the queue had finally paid for his Viakal, his sausage roll and his box of eggs, I could have sworn I heard the cashier wish him a wonderful day. Odd. Perhaps I’d misheard, or maybe she did say it and was being sarcastic. I wondered if she could even be an ally in my fight against faff, sharing my contempt for people who hold up simple fuel-buyers like me. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago To the cashier who left me absolutely speechless – I salute you | Adrian Chiles

Ours was a highly unusual interaction, and it made me question the way that British people speak to one anotherIt was Sunday morning and I was grumpy enough, filling up my mum’s car. It was one of those petrol stations which is also a supermarket, so you run the risk of joining a queue of people bearing baskets of slightly overpriced groceries. This is a dreadful thing to happen when all you want to do is pay for some fuel. Dreadful.I was fourth in the queue. There was only one person serving, a young woman. There was something unusual about her. When the faffer at the front of the queue had finally paid for his Viakal, his sausage roll and his box of eggs, I could have sworn I heard the cashier wish him a wonderful day. Odd. Perhaps I’d misheard, or maybe she did say it and was being sarcastic. I wondered if she could even be an ally in my fight against faff, sharing my contempt for people who hold up simple fuel-buyers like me. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans declare 'so sweet' as couple's 'hidden' move uncovered

It comes after another busy night in the BBC One show's famous ballroom

Politics

4 h. ago The Repair Shop’s Dominic Chinea faces 'chaos' as show 'comes to an end'

Dominic Chinea has talked about how his working life is in chaos has he works on TV projects and the one in his spare time to build and Edwardian racing car

Events

4 h. ago M&S puts BA boss on its board after chair’s swipe at airline

Sean Doyle’s appointment comes 18 months after retailer’s chair commented on X about what he saw as airline’s deterioration

Politics

4 h. ago Tess Daly beams as Strictly presenter receives MBE from the King: 'Greatest honour of my career'

Daly said the King her put her ‘at ease’ during the investiture ceremony.

Politics