34 m. ago Teen speaks of shock after surviving lightning strike in New York’s Central Park

"I was so scared to lose him because it was looking very, very bad,” the teen’s mother said

Events

51 m. ago The 'greatest piece of television' is completely free to watch on BBC iPlayer

The BBC comedy series is available to stream in its entirety

Sport

52 m. ago We work in a bookshop — these are our 5 favourite books of all time

Looking for your next read? Five booksellers from across the UK have shared their favourite books of all time - and there's something for everyone.

Economics

52 m. ago Inside Man United under Ralf Rangnick and the remarkable story of a coach you probably haven't heard of

Former Manchester United coach Ewan Sharp, who will be part of the Canada staff at the 2026 World Cup, speaks exclusively to the Manchester Evening News.

Politics

93 m. ago 'MAGA Mark' Zuckerberg leaves Meta staff horrified after Joe Rogan chat

The billionaire tech mogul has been dubbed 'MAGA Mark' by staffers following his January appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience.

Politics

1 hour ago Yoga in a Zimbabwe tavern is the latest mental health outreach in a struggling country

Before dawn in a tavern can be an unlikely time and place for a yoga session

Politics

2 h. ago Trump whines he won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize while weighing US strike on Iran

Trump said he plans to decide whether the U.S. will attack Iran within the next two weeks

Politics

2 h. ago US evacuates 79 staff and family from embassy in Israel as more Americans ask how to leave

The U.S. evacuated 79 staff and families from the U.S. Embassy in Israel on Friday as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies

Politics

2 h. ago Johnny Depp feared Amber Heard would knife him. They looked like 'f****** zombies' on their wedding day. The butler found a body part in their room: For first time, full jaw

Waves lapped gently on the white sandy beach of Johnny Depp 's private Bahamian island as he waited for his bride Amber Heard

Politics

2 h. ago Trump turns against Fox News after shock poll and singles out anchor Jessica Tarlov for 'soiling' evening broadcast

The reacted to Tarlov - the most consistent Trump-hating voice on the show and network - discussing negative polling numbers on Friday's show.

Politics

3 h. ago Holly Willoughby cosies up to pal Christine Lampard in hysterical throwback snap from the pair's kooky girls' night

The former This Morning presenter, 44, and Loose Women host, 46, appeared to be having a wonderful time as they playfully posed with crisps in their mouths as fangs.

Politics

3 h. ago Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo enjoy 'slice of heaven' vacation... nearly three years after 'sexting' scandal

Adam Levine and wife Behati Prinsloo seemed to be having the time of their lives in new photos the model posted of their luxury yacht vacation.

Politics

3 h. ago ‘Justice prevailed’: Columbia University student activist Mahmoud Khalil speaks after release from ICE detention

The case is at the center of the Trump administration’s attempts to combat dissent against Israel’s war on Gaza on campuses

Society

3 h. ago Accidental foraging, reasonable doubt and ‘lies upon lies’: Erin Patterson jury hears week of closing submissions in triple

Jurors must find accused not guilty if ‘reasonable possibility’ mushroom poisoning was an accident, defence says, while prosecution points to ‘calculated deception’What the Erin Patterson jury heard in the eighth week of her triple-murder trialColin Mandy SC, Erin Patterson’s barrister in her triple-murder trial, was into the final minute of a closing submission that spanned three days when he started repeating one phrase, almost like a mantra, over and over.It was the last time the jury would hear from anyone in the case other than Justice Christopher Beale, a coda after the prosecution’s closing argument and evidence from more than 50 witnesses. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Bruno Fernandes given shock verdict despite Manchester United's worst

Bruno Fernandes was the only shining light in a dark season for Ruben Amorim's side, one which saw Manchester United finish the campaign down in 15th place

Events

4 h. ago Texas may soon enact restrictions on when and how students can protest

Proposed legislation comes less than a decade after state passed law enshrining campus protest protections

Events

4 h. ago 'I was in a coma and nearly died after dismissing toxic shock syndrome symptoms'

When Shannon Turner woke experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, a fever and fatigue, the young woman was taken to hospital where her blood pressure was dangerously low

Events

4 h. ago Tourists urged to do one thing to toiletries before packing them into suitcase

This one simple trick can save you a lot of time and effort when you open your luggage in your hotel and it only takes a matter of minutes to complete

Politics

4 h. ago Opponents of assisted dying vow to fight on as MPs back Bill

Kim Leadbeater’s Bill passed what could be its final Commons hurdle by 23 votes.

Events

4 h. ago Middle East situation ‘perilous’, says Lammy amid calls for more talks

David Lammy flew from Washington to Geneva on Friday to meet Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi.

Politics