78 m. ago Airstrikes and shootings kill 94 Palestinians in Gaza including dozens trying to get aid, officials say

Israel is facing ongoing criticism of its handling of food aid in the war-torn enclave, as efforts to forge a ceasefire continue

Events

2 h. ago In pictures: Juan Mata, Edgar Davids and Eric Cantona reveal huge Manchester football exhibition

Manchester International Festival 2025 has officially launched with its opening exhibition bringing together 11 footballers and 11 artists

Sport

2 h. ago Lewis Hamilton warns against rushing an 'F1' movie sequel after box

Lewis Hamilton says he just wants to enjoy the “F1” movie’s success as he warns that rushing a sequel would be “the worst thing we probably could do.”

Events

2 h. ago Gaza death toll hits at least 300 in just two days after horror Israel overnight attacks

Hundreds were killed in Gaza overnight even as ceasefire proposals are underway, and Hamas demands talks about ending the war as part of any agreement for a two month, phased pause in fighting

Events

3 h. ago NASA identifies newly discovered object as an interstellar comet that will keep a safe distance

NASA has discovered an interstellar comet that's wandered into our backyard

Politics

3 h. ago ‘We would never do that’: Ringo Starr says he asked for changes in Beatles movie script

The drummer says he met with director Sam Mendes to clarify the depiction of himself and his then wife MaureenFormer Beatles drummer Ringo Starr said that he personally intervened in the script of the forthcoming four-film Beatles biopic directed by Sam Mendes to clarify the depiction of himself and his then wife Maureen.In an interview with the New York Times, Starr said that he had met Mendes in London in April and spent two days discussing the script for the section of the project focusing on him. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Was Thatcher right to ban ‘video nasties’? I binged Zombie Flesh Eaters and Slaughtered Vomit Dolls to find out

The ‘obscene’ movies once banned in the UK are now mostly freely available. Are these tales of cannibals and the undead antiquated schlock or genuinely repellent?Later this month, the cult film service Arrow will do something that would once have plunged the UK into screaming fits of utter chaos. That’s right, it’s going to stream Zombie Flesh Eaters.The film comes with a tremendously confusing backstory. In Italy, George A Romero’s Dawn of the Dead was recut by Dario Argento and retitled Zombi. Zombi, no relation to Bambi, was such a success that a sequel was commissioned, using the script of an unmade movie entitled Nightmare Island. This film became Zombi 2. In the UK, Zombi 2 was renamed Zombie Flesh Eaters. And then it was banned. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Dentist claims breakthrough in 'real Da Vinci Code' using TEETH

The Vitruvian Man - a famous drawing by Rennaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci in 1490 - depicts a nude male figure with his arms and legs spread inside both a circle and a square

Politics

4 h. ago Billions of flies to be bred and released in battle against flesh

Despite the plan sounding like something out of a horror movie, it is part of the government's bid to protect the US from a bug that could decimate its beef industry, wildlife, and kill household pets

Economics

5 h. ago Diogo Jota’s identity confirmed by police after finding key piece of evidence at crash site

Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva both lost their lives in the early hours of Thursday morning in a horror car crash in Spain, with police confirming their identities

Events

5 h. ago Diogo Jota had to be identified by heartbroken wife after horror car crash

Liverpool star Diogo Jota had to be identified by his childhood sweetheart Rute Cardoso, just days after their wedding ceremony when the love-up couple tied the knot in front of family and friends

Events

5 h. ago Diogo Jota and brother's identity confirmed by police by key evidence found at car crash

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva died in a fire following a tragic car accident in Spain in the early hours of Thursday morning, with their identities being confirmed

Events

6 h. ago US economy adds 147,000 jobs in June, surpassing expectations amid Trump trade war

Economists anticipated drop, but 8,000 new positions were added in June compared with May, with unemployment rate down to 4.1%The US economy added 147,000 jobs in June, a sign of continuing strength in the labor market amid Donald Trump’s trade war.The number of jobs added surpassed expectations, as economists largely anticipated a drop in openings. Instead, 8,000 more jobs were added in June compared with May, according to new job figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The unemployment rate actually decreased to 4.1%, down from 4.2% in May. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Diogo Jota's wife had to identify tragic Liverpool star after horror crash

The football player and his brother, Andre Silva, died in crash in Zamora in Spain this morning.

Events

6 h. ago DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP or other benefits using a mobile phone

DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial date.

Events

6 h. ago Forgotten TV thriller with Harry Potter and Bridgerton stars available to stream for free

The series boasts actors from a range of the UK's biggest movies and shows

Politics

6 h. ago Darwin Nunez's moving message to Diogo Jota and Liverpool star's family – 'so much pain'

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has taken to social media to pay tribute to his former Reds team-mate Diogo Jota, who was tragically killed in a car accident in Spain on Thursday morning

Society

6 h. ago Heaven must be like this: D’Angelo’s greatest songs – ranked!

As his debut album Brown Sugar turns 30 this week, we look back on the relatively slim but astoundingly rich catalogue of the architect of neosoulFor an artist no one could describe as prolific, D’Angelo has contributed a surprising number of exclusive songs to films. Good songs too, as evidenced by this, from the Space Jam soundtrack: a fine, funky, faintly Stevie Wonder-ish, mid-tempo example of his initial retro-yet-somehow-modern approach to soul. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago 'You're not able to function normally at home': Why Kate's deeply personal insight into her recovery is a reminder that she is still on a 'rollercoaster' after cancer treatment

During a moving visit to a cancer wellbeing centre in Colchester, Kate opened up about the 'very scary, very daunting experience' and the pressure of putting on a 'brave face'.

Science

7 h. ago Brits urged to check pockets for rare 1p coin that could sell for £200k

A coin collecting expert on social media has identified a rare 1p that could be worth a small fortune

Economics