Peer heard swearing during coronavirus debate
A health minister could be heard swearing in the House of Lords after suffering technology problems during a Covid-19 debate.
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Covid-19 testing sites unstaffed while others in ‘absolute pandemonium’
Dozens of people who booked a coronavirus test in England were met with an unstaffed site on Thursday, while others faced long queues and were turned away as the system struggles to cope with soaring demand.
Volunteers strip to their masks for art installation
Volunteers have stripped naked – apart from their masks – for a socially distanced art installation.
Jury discharged in case of teaching assistant accused of having sex with pupil
A jury has been discharged in the trial of a teaching assistant accused of having sex with a 15-year-old student, moments after convicting her of sending topless Snapchat pictures to the teenager.
Jedward suggest fans use JK Rowling book as firewood as they wade into trans row
Jedward have waded into the JK Rowling transphobia row, suggesting their fans use her new book as firewood.
Robbie Coltrane defends JK Rowling in trans row
Robbie Coltrane has defended JK Rowling from accusations of transphobia, saying he does not find her views offensive.
Gunman sought as two Los Angeles police officers fight for life
The shooting of two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies in an apparent ambush prompted a manhunt for the gunman, reaction from President Donald Trump and protests outside the hospital where the wounded deputies were being treated.
Jean Todt reveals Michael Schumacher saved his Ferrari career
Jean Todt will go down in history as Ferrari’s most decorated team principal – but the remarkable Frenchman revealed Michael Schumacher’s threat to quit spared him from being sacked.
Netflix responds to criticism of film Cuties over sexual portrayal of children
Netflix has defended the controversial film Cuties as “a social commentary against the sexualisation of young children”, and encouraged people to watch the movie before passing judgment.
Kate Winslet admits regret at working with Woody Allen and Roman Polanski
Kate Winslet has admitted she regrets working with Woody Allen and Roman Polanski, describing Hollywood’s regard for the directors as “disgraceful”.
Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding addresses Bond rumours
Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding has said it is an honour even to be considered as a contender for the role of James Bond.
South African party rejects alleged Trump comment on Mandela
A report that US President Donald Trump made crude, disparaging remarks about Nelson Mandela has drawn an angry response from South Africa’s ruling party.
City to rename sewage plant after comedian if ‘specific condition’ met
A city in Connecticut will not waste an opportunity to get a sizeable donation from comedian John Oliver arising from a weeks-long joke pertaining to the name of a sewage plant in the area.
‘Smirking’ knifeman was ‘so cold’ after stabbing woman in the throat – witness
A Birmingham knifeman repeatedly stabbed a woman in the throat before “smirking” at bar staff who bravely tried to follow him, an eyewitness said.
Leeds leader calls for increased powers to stem Covid-19 rise
The leader of a city added to the Government’s Covid-19 watchlist has called for the council to be granted greater powers to intervene in order to stem the spread of the virus.
All or Nothing: Series captures summit between Danny Rose and Jose Mourinho
Tottenham defender Danny Rose summoned Jose Mourinho for showdown talks to discuss his lack of playing time in the side before his January exit.
Donald Trump says reported remarks about US troops were ‘made up Fake News’
President Donald Trump is angrily denying a report that he made disparaging remarks about US service members who have been captured or killed, including that he described US war dead at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in France in 2018 as “losers” and “suckers”.
Trump dismissed US war dead as ‘losers’ and ‘suckers’ – report
Donald Trump made multiple disparaging remarks about members of the US military who had been captured or killed, and referred to the American war dead at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in France as “losers” and “suckers”, according to reports.
Double murderer who hid bodies in freezer must serve at least 38 years
A double murderer has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 38 years after killing two women and storing their bodies in a freezer in his flat.
John Boyega accuses Disney of pushing his Star Wars character aside
John Boyega has accused Disney of marketing his character in Star Wars as an important figure before pushing him aside.
Lewis Hamilton sets track record in securing pole for Belgian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton continued his dominance of the Formula One season by putting his Mercedes on pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Stunned Hollywood pays tribute to Marvel star Chadwick Boseman
Tributes have poured in for Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, following his death at the age of 43.
Mother who killed two of her children was seen as ‘loving, caring and competent’
A woman who murdered her two eldest children and plotted to kill the other four was seen by professionals involved with the family as “a loving, caring and competent mother”, a serious case review (SCR) has found.
Kevin Hart hits out at NBC after it confused him with Usain Bolt
Kevin Hart has criticised NBC News after it used his image alongside a story about Usain Bolt.
The Crown and Chernobyl score Edinburgh TV Festival Awards nominations
The Crown, Chernobyl and Sex Education are among the nominees for the Edinburgh TV Festival Awards.
Sir David Attenborough represents good in everything he has done – rapper Dave
Rapper Dave has said Sir David Attenborough means a lot to him because “he represents good in everything that he has done”.
Protesting students demand Williamson’s resignation
Students have gathered outside the Department for Education to demand the resignation of the secretary of state, Gavin Williamson.
Comedian Seann Walsh quits Twitter and labels site ‘poisonous’
Comedian Seann Walsh has said he is quitting Twitter, and that the platform had helped make the last few years of his life “absolute hell”.
Golden State killer will die in prison after string of rapes and murders
A former California police officer who became known as the Golden State Killer told victims he was “truly sorry” before he was sentenced to life imprisonment for a decade-long string of rapes and murders across a wide swath of California.
Man knocked unconscious at London railway station amid row over face masks
A man was knocked out amid an argument over face masks at a London railway station.