23 m. ago British teenager jailed in Dubai for sex with fellow UK tourist is HOME after being freed following royal pardon

Marcus Fakana, now 19, from Tottenham, was 18-years-old when he was arrested for having sex with a 17-year-old girl from London while he was on holiday with his parents in the UAE city in August.

Society

63 m. ago How a family’s beef wellington lunch ended with three dead and a mother guilty of murder

The key question in the Australian murder trial of Erin Patterson was how fatal death cap mushrooms got into the meal, Rachel Clun writes

Events

86 m. ago French police are slashing migrant boats but they're still determined to reach the UK

French police have intensified efforts to stop migrants crossing the English Channel

Events

2 h. ago Kelly Osbourne's stunning engagement ring has hidden link to late friend

Kelly Osbourne was left speechless as her partner Sid Wilson popped the question backstage at her dad Ozzy Osbourne's final gig

Politics

2 h. ago Anne Reid on fame, desire and ambition at 90: ‘The most wonderful things have happened since I was 68!’

In her 20s, the actor says, casting directors didn’t rate her. In her 60s, she got her big break. She discusses fun, family, optimism, regrets – and wild sex on screen with Daniel CraigAnne Reid wants to get one thing straight from the off. She adores working with the director Dominic Dromgoole. “He treats actors like grownups. Some directors feel as if they’ve got to play games and teach you how to act. But a conductor doesn’t teach a viola player how to play the blooming instrument, does he?” She talks about directors who get actors to throw bean bags at each other and go round the room making them recite each other’s names. “Blimey! I want to be an adult. I think I’ve earned it now.” She pauses. Reid has always been a master of the timely pause. “You can’t get more adult than me and be alive really, can you, darling?”Reid turned 90 in May. She celebrated by going on a national tour with Daisy Goodwin’s new play, By Royal Appointment. I catch up with the show at Cheltenham’s Every...

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7 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says US, Europe deals will increase drone production

Married couple die in Russian strike against Kostyantynivka; Ukraine on agenda as Macron makes state visit to UK. What we know on day 1,230Russia and Ukraine struck each other with hundreds of drones on Sunday, throwing Russian air travel into disarray, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukrainian deals with western partners allowing Kyiv to scale up production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Six Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow, said its mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, while another two were reported outside Russia’s second largest city, St Petersburg. Rosaviatsiya, Russia’s civil aviation authority, reported temporary airport closures in the two cities and other regional centres and said dozens of flights had been delayed.In Ukraine on Sunday, Russian drones injured three civilians in Kyiv and at least two in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, located in the north-east, officials said. A Russian attack involving Shahed drones also targeted port infrastructure in Mykolaiv in central...

Events

7 h. ago Brits humiliated as maths question for children leaves adults stumped

A seemingly simple maths question designed for children has left swathes of adults struggling to work out the answer - with some saying it 'hurts their head' to think about it

Politics

8 h. ago Yes, the sex may be good right now. But these six magic questions determine if a couple is REALLY compatible in the bedroom... long after the honeymoon phase is over

A master matchmaker has listed the crucial questions every woman should ask to determine if they are sexually compatible with a man.

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8 h. ago Israel strikes Yemeni ports soon after apparent Houthi attack on Red Sea vessel

Intense assault on Magic Seas appears to be first by rebel group since December

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8 h. ago Andy Beshear confirms he’s eyeing 2028 as he polls high with Republicans in deep red Kentucky

“If you’d asked me this question a couple years ago, I would have said no,” the Kentucky governor said.

Politics

8 h. ago Kelly Osbourne gets engaged at Ozzy's final Black Sabbath show

Kelly Osbourne got the surprise of her life when her partner Sid Wilson got down on one knee to pop the question in front of her parents Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne - but it was Ozzy's reaction that stole the show.

Politics

10 h. ago Love Island fans call for one boy to be axed after 'disgusting behaviour' in Casa Amor

Tensions hit boiling point in Casa Amor as one Islander’s behaviour sparks fury among viewers after a string of questionable decisions and disrespectful moments

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10 h. ago Couple whose memoir inspired hit film The Salt Path angrily deny claims their story of hope in the face of adversity may not be as 'unflinchingly honest' as initially billed

Her steely account of homelessness and hope in the face of adversity captivated more than two million readers worldwide and was adapted into a film with Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs.

Events

13 h. ago Russell Martin reveals reason for Igamane and Dessers absences as he directly addresses burning Vardy question

The Ibrox boss saw his side come back from two goals down to draw in his first friendly as boss

Events

14 h. ago Kelly Osbourne gets engaged in front of dad Ozzy at last ever Black Sabbath gig

Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly got the surprise of her life when her partner Sid Wilson got down on one knee to pop the question in front of her famous parents

Politics

14 h. ago The Guardian view on the BBC’s future: the broadcaster’s independence and funding face challenges | Editorial

Lisa Nandy’s call for a modern Annan-style review offers a chance to renew the broadcaster for a fragmented digital ageThe BBC will soon charge US users for full news access. In Britain, it may seem a distant prospect, but if universality can be dropped abroad, how long before it’s tested at home? With the BBC’s charter due for renewal in 2027, the funding debate is intensifying. What becomes of the licence fee will define the broadcaster’s future.There is increased scrutiny of Auntie’s independence and impartiality after political pressure was applied through censure, funding freezes and contentious board appointments. What the BBC should look like in a fragmented media landscape is uncertain. A big question is whether the licence fee levied on households should be replaced by subscription, limited advertising or public funding. The last option is surely a non-starter, opening the door to more direct political control. Carrying adverts would force the BBC to compete with other broa...

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14 h. ago Patrick Mahomes turns heads with Fourth of July party celebrations as Chiefs star shows off 'dad bod' again

Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany toasted the Fourth of July in style as they partied with their close friends. The NFL power couple embraced the red, white and blue as they set sail on a luxurious yacht.

Society

17 h. ago Arsenal have one final hurdle in Viktor Gyokeres deal after Benjamin Sesko issues

The Gunners are close to getting Gyokeres over the line in pursuit of a striker after switching attention away from Benjamin Sesko due to a couple of key reasons

Economics

18 h. ago Lionel Messi decision defended by Inter Miami boss amid bizarre criticism

Lionel Messi starred in Inter Miami's win over Montreal as they return to action in Major League soccer but Javier Mascherano saw a choice questioned on Saturday evening

Politics

18 h. ago We're a Scottish couple living in Spain... here are the REAL reasons people move back to the UK

Barry and Karen Livingstone moved to sunny Torrevieja in 2020 'after years of dreaming about it'. They have adapted well to the Iberian lifestyle but not everyone has had such a good time.

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