Friday, July 24, 2026 6:40 AM ET
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Ex-Coronation Street actor to receive 'substantial' libel damages from the Sun publisher -- Qasim Akhtar is to receive "substantial" damages to settle a High Court libel claim from a story last eyar.21 hours ago
Alan Turing short story sheds new light on WW2 codebreaker -- Prof Sarah Dillon says the short story, Pryce's Buoy, offers fresh insights into the codebreaker.58 minutes ago
King and Queen emerge from Tardis to open Glasgow Commonwealth Games -- The Royal couple drew gasps and cheers from the audience at the Hydro as they appeared on stage in Glasgow. -- Glasgow & West Scotland1 hour ago
Seinfeld actor apologises to reality star for 'inappropriate' sketch when she was 17 -- Jason Alexander said he "truly regrets" the Funny Or Die sketch he appeared in with Courtney Stodden. -- Culture16 minutes ago
Former River City actor Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rape -- The 45-year-old, played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC soap, was convicted of five offences against the women between 2004 and 2019.12 hours ago
Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more -- A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".20 hours ago
Bonnie Tyler's funeral to be broadcast online to fans around the world -- The service in Swansea on 17 August will be live streamed on the star's official website.22 hours ago
Love Island: All Stars winners Molly Smith and Tom Clare marry -- The couple won the first series of the spin-off edition of the hit dating show in 2024.9 hours ago
Fatboy Slim helps to save 'lifeblood' music venue -- The DJ is among investors including Andy Burnham helping to buy the Brighton home of The Pipeline.21 hours ago
How a singer's chance encounter led to an alien experience in Hollywood -- Winnie Ama couldn't believe her luck when she had the chance to sing her original song in the new Supergirl movie - but there was a catch.2 days ago
How different is watching a film in IMAX? -- BBC Verify examines viral claims the new film will be distorted if not seen on a dedicated screen2 days ago
Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS perform at colourful World Cup half-time show -- Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson also performed, with Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet among the celebrities in the crowds.3 days ago
Bruno Mars has an unexpected opening before Wembley party starts -- After an eight-year absence from UK stages, Bruno Mars returned to Wembley Stadium with a polished, hit-filled show.5 days ago
16 World Cup viral moments - from Posh Spice's nonchalance to Haaland's bromance -- We look at some of the most memorable scenes during the 2026 World Cup that set the internet alight.5 days ago
10 of the best films to watch this August -- From Jacob Elordi in Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic thriller, to a wacky NYC romcom, here are the films to watch at the cinema and stream at home this month.16 minutes ago
Liverpool artist on using Rubik's Cubes for artwork -- Local artist Fai McCabe creates pieces of art from hundreds of Rubik's Cube squares16 minutes ago
Decoding Charli XCX's new album, Music, Fashion, Film -- The star's new album strips away artifice to examine her life after the phenomenal success of Brat.10 hours ago
Oldest Odyssey manuscript taken from Manchester for film stars to see -- The oldest version of The Odyssey was flown from Manchester for the film's stars to see15 hours ago
Actress Jaime Winstone joins Strictly line-up -- Winstone, known for EastEnders and Made in Dagenham, is the eighth celebrity to be confirmed.19 hours ago
Why 2026's buzziest book is dividing readers -- Caro Claire Burke's Yesteryear is the book of the season – and quite likely the year, too. Here's why the satirical novel about tradwives and womanhood has everybody talking.1 day ago
'Not really a pathway' for state school pupils into opera -- A new organisation to help young people from working-class backgrounds get into opera1 day ago