7 minutes ago About sharing Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter speaking in New Delhi in 2006 Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the wife of ex-President Jimmy Carter, has died at the age of 96. The Carter Center confirmed in a statement that she died peacefully with her family by her side. On Friday,…
Comedian Russell Brand has been questioned by the Met Police over three allegations of historical sex offences
The tremor was felt by people across west Cornwall, who say it was like thunder or an avalanche.
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final, Ahmedabad: India 240 all out (50 overs): Rahul 66 (107), Kohli 54 (63); Starc 3-55 Australia 241-4 (43 overs): Head 137 (120), Labuschagne 58 (110) Australia won by six wickets Australia stunned hosts India in Ahmedabad to win the men’s Cricket World Cup for a sixth time. Australia quietened…
57 minutes ago About sharing Protesters have gathered in cities around the world calling for the release of hostages taken by Hamas By Natasha Preskey BBC News The Israeli ambassador to the US says he is hopeful a deal for the release of a significant number of hostages will be reached “in the coming days”….
The black bicorne felt hat was a trademark of the French emperor, and was sold above estimates.
Those who missed out will now have to wait for re-sale dates for the world-famous festival.
1 hour ago About sharing Watch: Rachel Reeves says pressure put on MPs by ceasefire protests is “concerning” By Sean Seddon BBC News Some of the protests targeting MPs over the Israel-Gaza war are “crossing the line” into intimidation, the shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has said. She made the comments after a demonstration was held…
Max Verstappen fought back from a five-second penalty and dropping to fifth to win a gripping Las Vegas Grand Prix. He complained on Wednesday it was “99% show” but the show was all on track in one of the best races of the season. Verstappen, his team-mate Sergio Perez and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc swapped and…
9 hours ago About sharing Joaquin Phoenix as the ruthless Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte By Katie Razzall Culture and media editor Sir Ridley Scott is famously forthright. The director of celebrated films including Gladiator, Alien, Thelma & Louise and Blade Runner certainly speaks his mind. Does he seek out advice? Asking someone what they think is…