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Eritrean migrant who had a protruding Adam’s apple and five o’clock shadow is a child, court rules
A court has ruled that an Eritrean migrant is a child, despite officials noting the individual had physical characteristics associated with adulthood, including a protruding Adam’s apple and visible five o’clock shadow. The ruling highlights the ongoing difficulty faced by UK authorities in verifying the age of asylum seekers who arrive without documentation, a process…
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Britain’s ‘Leaning Tower of Pisa’ church is set to lose famous wonky spire over ‘serious structural issues’
A historic English church renowned for its dramatically twisted spire, often likened to Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa, is set to lose the crooked feature after inspectors identified serious structural problems. The spire’s unusual lean has long made the church a notable tourist attraction and local landmark, so its removal would mark a significant change…
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So much for the ‘special relationship’! Ed Miliband becomes Britain’s top diplomat despite having branded Trump a ‘racist and misogynist’ and after he blocked strikes against Syria
Ed Miliband has been appointed Foreign Secretary in a reshuffle by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, a move that raises eyebrows given Miliband’s past criticism of US President Donald Trump and his role in blocking military action against Syria. The appointment puts him at the centre of UK-US diplomacy despite previously branding Trump “racist” and…
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Tate brothers appear in US court for extradition proceedings
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have appeared before a federal court in Miami, marking the start of extradition proceedings to the UK to face 59 charges, including rape and sex trafficking, brought by the Crown Prosecution Service. The brothers, dual British-US citizens who deny all wrongdoing, have been held in a Florida jail since…
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Is Scotland home? I think it’s somewhere I used to live, says star John Hannah
Actor John Hannah, best known for Four Weddings and a Funeral and Sliding Doors, has spoken about his ambivalent relationship with Scotland, describing it as “somewhere I used to live” rather than straightforwardly calling it home. The comments touch on themes of identity and belonging that often surface for public figures who have spent long…
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Beastie Boys’ Mike D adds more UK dates to 2026 solo tour – including headlining Mutations alongside Fat Dog
Beastie Boys member Mike D has expanded his 2026 solo tour with additional UK dates, ahead of the release of his debut solo album ‘Thank You’ on 28 August. The new run includes a headline slot at Brighton’s Mutations Festival, marking his first live appearance in the city since Beastie Boys played there with Run-DMC…
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Man from Rotherham charged over murder of Ann Widdecombe
Joshua Kerry, a 28-year-old man from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, has been charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, the former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman, who was found dead with serious injuries at her home in Haytor, Devon, on 9 July 2026. Counter-terrorism police said establishing his motive, including any possible political motivation, remained…
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Tate brothers due in Miami court as UK seeks extradition on rape, trafficking charges
Andrew and Tristan Tate are due to appear in federal court in Miami after being arrested over the weekend, as British authorities pursue their extradition to the UK to face charges including rape and human trafficking. The case marks a significant escalation in the long-running legal saga surrounding the controversial influencers, who have amassed millions…
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3 Pop Rock Songs From 1977 That Still Define the Genre Today
American Songwriter has revisited three pop-rock songs from 1977 that the publication argues still shape the genre today, drawing on archival interviews with the artists about how each track came to be written. The selection spans hits from Daryl Hall & John Oates, The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac, all released within months of one another…
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Andy Burnham names John Healey as chancellor in first major reshuffle appointment – UK politics live
Andy Burnham has begun appointing his first Cabinet after being confirmed as UK prime minister, with John Healey named chancellor in the initial announcement of his reshuffle. The choice marks a significant shift, given Healey resigned as defence secretary last month in protest at Keir Starmer’s defence investment plan, arguing it fell short of what…