Prince Andrew reportedly insisted Virginia Giuffre sign a one-year gag order to prevent her allegations overshadowing the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, according to claims in her upcoming memoir. The revelations come just hours after Andrew relinquished his Duke of York title and remaining honours, following discussions with King Charles and the Prince of Wales. Both are said to have pushed for an end to the scandal that has dogged the […]

Sam Fender has won the 2025 Mercury Prize for his album People Watching. The announcement was made in his hometown of Newcastle, marking the first time the ceremony has been held outside London. Crowds at the Utilita Arena erupted in celebration as the North Shields singer beat off competition from Britpop icons Pulp, Irish artist CMAT, and post-punk favourites Fontaines DC. The event was hosted by DJ Lauren Laverne, with […]

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the military has received the bodies of two hostages, handed over to the Red Cross by Hamas in Gaza. The remains are being transferred to a specialist centre in Israel for formal identification, though Hamas hasn’t confirmed the names of those returned. Netanyahu said all hostage families have been informed and added that efforts to bring everyone home “continue relentlessly and will not stop […]

England have secured their place at next summer's World Cup with a dominant 5-0 victory over Latvia in their latest qualifier. Thomas Tuchel’s side have been imperious in Group K, winning all six of their matches so far and not conceding a single goal. Tonight in Riga, the Three Lions were already 3-0 up at half-time thanks to Anthony Gordon opening the scoring and Harry Kane adding two, including a […]