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Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris wakes from coma
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris has woken from an induced coma he was placed into following a critical medical emergency on 6 August, just before the band’s scheduled concert with Lionel Richie in San Francisco, which was postponed as a result. His recovery has been marked by setbacks as well as progress: he…
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World’s oldest person celebrates her 117th birthday: Ethel from Surrey shares the secret to a long life – after living through six monarchs and 28 Prime Ministers
Ethel, a 117-year-old woman from Surrey, has been celebrated as the world’s oldest living person on her latest birthday, having lived through the reigns of six monarchs and the terms of 28 British Prime Ministers. Her milestone highlights the remarkable span of British and world history she has witnessed firsthand, from the early twentieth century…
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New rules, managers and pundits: what’s different this Premier League season?
The Premier League’s 2026-27 season, which kicks off on Friday, brings a raft of changes covering refereeing rules, an unprecedented turnover of managers, and shifts in broadcast coverage. The alterations are designed largely to reduce time-wasting and tighten VAR oversight, while the managerial changes reflect a period of major upheaval among the division’s clubs ahead…
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Silo’s Ashley Zukerman Confirms the End of an Era After Sci-Fi Hit’s Game-Changing Episode
In the latest episode of Apple TV+’s Silo, Congressman Daniel Keene faces a pivotal moral crossroads, prompting actor Ashley Zukerman to describe it as marking “the end of an era” for his character. With just two episodes remaining in the season, the show finally reveals the true purpose behind the silos and the nanotechnology threat,…
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Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street library
Sir Keir Starmer has donated a copy of his own biography, written by journalist and former Labour adviser Tom Baldwin, to the Downing Street library at 10 Downing Street. The collection, established in 1931 by the first Labour prime minister, Ramsay MacDonald, now holds more than 400 books and offers ministers and prime ministers a…
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Retail sales fall despite World Cup and hot weather boosting alcohol and drinks trade – business live
UK retail sales fell by 0.5% in July, according to the Office for National Statistics, reversing a 1% rise in June despite the World Cup drawing crowds to pubs and hot weather boosting drink sales in supermarkets. The dip suggests the resilience British shoppers have shown in the face of high energy costs and geopolitical…
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Apocalyptic waterspout in New York as three of America’s biggest airports crippled amid TORNADO and flood chaos
A dramatic waterspout was reported off New York as severe tornado and flood conditions swept through the region, causing significant disruption at three of America’s busiest airports. The extreme weather forced widespread delays and cancellations, highlighting the growing impact of intense storm activity on major transport hubs in the north-eastern United States. The full details…
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Man is charged with threatening to kill Pauline Hanson – after scare at her big speech: ‘Hunt her down’
A man has been charged with threatening to kill Australian senator Pauline Hanson after an alarming incident during one of her public speeches, with reports indicating he made a comment about wanting to “hunt her down”. The case has raised concerns about the safety of politicians at public events and the growing frequency of threats…
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Break-up of Villa’s Europa heroes leaves cracks for Emery to fill
Aston Villa’s Europa League-winning squad is being dismantled just months after ending a 30-year wait for a trophy, with up to six of the starting XI from May’s final against Freiburg potentially sold before the transfer window closes. Ezri Konsa’s imminent £51m move to Arsenal is the latest departure, following exits for goalscorers Youri Tielemans…
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Gruesome history of site where Mark Zuckerberg and his wife have bought 200-year-old GOTHIC castle
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have purchased a 200-year-old Gothic castle, according to reports, with the site said to have a dark and gruesome past. The story has attracted attention because of the couple’s high profile and the striking contrast between the Facebook founder’s modern tech empire and the historic, macabre property he…