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Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book
# Royal Household Clashes with Earl Spencer Over Diana Biography Claims Buckingham Palace has entered a public dispute with Earl Spencer, Princess Di…
Ed Sheeran asked me to donate $2m in aid, Robert Kraft says after Macklemore backlash
Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots, attributed his $2 million donation pledge to Palestinian humanitarian causes to a dir…
Watch: BBC crew catch thieves in act while filming shoplifting report
# BBC Film Crew Stumbles Into Live Crime Scene During Shoplifting Investigation A BBC film crew documented suspected shoplifters in real time while s…
How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career
Ed Sheeran's carefully cultivated image as pop music's most apolitical figure has become his liability rather than his shield. The singer's consistent…
All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour quit after Macklemore dropped
Ed Sheeran's US tour support acts have all withdrawn from the remaining dates after Macklemore's removal from the billing sparked a cascade of solidar…
Three dead after LA news helicopter crashes while covering deadly bus collision
A news helicopter operated by NBC's Los Angeles affiliate crashed Tuesday while covering a fatal bus collision, killing all three people aboard and in…
'Luck and timing': Matthew Rhys on his historic Emmy Awards double win
Matthew Rhys made television history at the Emmy Awards, becoming the first actor ever to win two lead acting prizes in a single night. The Welsh perf…
Former England footballer Raheem Sterling admits dangerous driving on motorway before crash
Raheem Sterling, the former England international winger, has admitted to dangerous driving on a motorway before his May crash involving a Lamborghini…
Ed Sheeran says it was 'not my decision' to drop Macklemore from tour
Ed Sheeran has pushed back against criticism surrounding Macklemore's removal from his European tour dates, claiming the decision rested with promoter…
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win
Matthew Rhys etched his name into Emmy history on Monday, becoming the first performer ever to win two lead acting Emmys in a single night. The Welsh …
Burnham cancels engagements after death of his father
Bo Burnham, the comedian and musician, has cancelled upcoming performance engagements following the death of his father. The cancellation comes as Bur…
Andy Burnham among Great North Run finishers
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, crossed the finish line at this year's Great North Run alongside an unprecedented crowd of 63,000 parti…
Oscar-winning film producer Jeremy Thomas dies aged 77
Jeremy Thomas, the Oscar-winning British film producer behind some of cinema's most audacious international projects, died at 77. His death marks the …
Harry and Meghan 'surprised' by King's letter making clear they remain non-working royals
The Palace and the Sussexes face another clash over communication and protocol. King Charles sent a letter clarifying that Prince Harry and Meghan Mar…
Renoir paintings worth millions stolen in French museum heist
# Renoir Paintings Worth Millions Stolen in French Museum Heist Thieves have stolen multiple paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir from a French museum …
Monty Don to leave Gardeners' World after more than 20 years
# Monty Don Steps Down From Gardeners' World After 22-Year Tenure Monty Don is leaving Gardeners' World, the BBC's flagship horticultural program, af…
Prince George attends first day at Eton College
Prince George, eldest son of William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, began his education at Eton College on Thursday as a new Year 9 student. The 13…
King makes clear Harry and Meghan remain non-working royals
King Charles III has formally clarified that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not return to working roles within the Royal Family, according to a l…
Oasis fans say cryptic codes in chip shop video point to Glasgow gigs next year
Oasis reunion fever has reached peak detective mode. Fans dissecting every frame of the band's recent chip shop video spotted cryptic numerical codes …
Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies, aged 92
Gloria Steinem, the pioneering feminist activist and journalist who reshaped American culture and politics across seven decades, died at her home in N…
King hails 'unprecedented' Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London
King Charles III will attend the opening of the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum, marking a watershed moment for one of history's most…
Woman charged with juror intimidation in Lindsay Clancy trial
# Woman Faces Juror Intimidation Charges After Photographing Jury Members at Clancy Trial Dawn Light stands accused of a serious breach of courtroom …
Ex-gang boss found guilty in 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
# Ex-Gang Leader Convicted in 1996 Tupac Shooting: A Quarter-Century Cold Case Closes A former gang leader has been found guilty in the 1996 murder o…
Messi retires from Argentina duty with 'nothing left to give'
Lionel Messi has ended his Argentina career, closing one of football's greatest chapters. The Barcelona legend announced his departure from internatio…
The trial of Lindsay Clancy has gripped the US for weeks - here's what the jury must consider
# The Lindsay Clancy Trial: What Jurors Must Weigh in High-Profile Case The jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial faces a stark choice across five distinc…
Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville
Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose catalog of hits and cultural influence shaped American music for decades, was laid to rest in a private fam…
This actor was told he had Alzheimer's, now he's performing a one-man show
# Actor Peter Marinker Transforms Alzheimer's Diagnosis Into Beckett Performance Peter Marinker faces Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" solo on a …
Man Utd pay tribute to 'proud Red' officer who died in A66 crash
Manchester United held a moment of tribute on Sunday as the sons of PC Matthew Blades, a police officer killed in an A66 crash, led the team out at Ol…
British heavyweight Moses Itauma stretchered out after shock defeat in gruelling world title fight
Filip Hrgovic dealt British heavyweight Moses Itauma a shocking defeat in a gruelling world-title bout at London, forcing the Briton to leave the ring…
Sarah Ferguson expected back in the UK 'shortly', source says
Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, is expected to return to the United Kingdom shortly, according to sources cited by BBC News. Reports indic…
Paul Heaton scores first number one album as Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 finally reaches top 40
Paul Heaton has landed his first number one album with "Jenius!" marking a rare chart victory for the veteran singer-songwriter at this stage of his c…
What we know after the big Grand Theft Auto 6 preview
# Grand Theft Auto 6 Preview Delivers on Rockstar's Ambitions Rockstar Games unveiled its first official gameplay footage for Grand Theft Auto 6, and…
Uefa preparing criminal legal action against Infantino
UEFA's governing body has initiated criminal legal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over a failed attempt to monetize World Cup ass…
Dame Jenni Murray died days after car crash, inquest hears
Dame Jenni Murray, the legendary BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour presenter who shaped decades of British broadcasting, died on June 22, 2024, just eight days…
Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80
Tim Curry, the British actor and singer who defined generations of midnight movie screenings and theatrical excess, died at age 80. His family confirm…
Prince Harry and Meghan land in UK days after announcing move
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to the United Kingdom following their announcement of a significant relocation from California, landing p…
Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy
Dolly Parton's death earlier this week marks the end of an era in country music. The icon, who passed away at 79, left behind a catalog that redefined…
How Dolly Parton told her life story through six iconic songs
Dolly Parton's catalog spans six decades of unflinching storytelling. Six tracks stand as the most direct portraits of her life, each one a chapter in…
Why Pride is facing a backlash - from inside and outside the LGBT community
# Corporate Pride Month Faces Internal and External Pressure Major corporations once treated Pride Month as a straightforward cultural moment to cele…
Snooker champion Graeme Dott guilty of child sex abuse
Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty of lewd and libidinous behavior toward a girl and boy, according to a verdict delivere…
ECB investigating England bowler Brydon Carse for 'nightclub incident'
The England and Wales Cricket Board has launched a formal investigation into England fast bowler Brydon Carse following viral videos that appear to sh…
Lucy Davis 'grateful' for support over cancer diagnosis
Lucy Davis returned to public life with a message of gratitude, appearing at a London convention less than two weeks after revealing her cancer diagno…
As they return to the UK, Harry and Meghan search for a brand that sticks
# Harry and Meghan Pivot Away From Royalty as They Rebuild UK Presence Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face a branding challenge as they contemplate a…
Ofcom investigating Sky News over Farage harassment claims
Ofcom has launched an investigation into Sky News after Reform UK leader Nigel Farage alleged the broadcaster sent reporters to harass his adult daugh…
Meghan could return to acting once back in UK
Meghan Markle is being linked to a potential acting comeback during visits to the United Kingdom, according to sources near the Duke and Duchess of Su…
Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK later this month
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are relocating their family back to the United Kingdom later this month, according to BBC News. The move comes as their…
Harry and Meghan are experts in surprise - but is their UK return forever?
Harry and Meghan's unannounced UK visit has reignited speculation about the permanence of their California exile and their relationship with the Royal…
Witness gets combative in Tupac murder trial - 'I don't want to send him to prison'
A key witness in the Tupac Shakur murder trial turned combative on the stand, refusing to answer prosecution questions about Duane "Keffe D" Davis, th…
Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says
A witness to Tupac Shakur's fatal 1994 shooting testified that chaos erupted immediately after the rapper was gunned down in Las Vegas. The officer re…
Tributes to actress Hayden Panettiere as coroner finds 'no signs of trauma'
Hayden Panettiere, the 36-year-old actress best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died. The Los Angeles County coroner's office complet…
Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36
Hayden Panettiere, the actress best known for playing Claire Bennet in the NBC superhero drama Heroes, has died at age 36. Her death marks the loss of…
Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum
Four Renaissance masterworks vanished from an Italian museum overnight without triggering any alarms, suggesting a coordinated theft by seasoned profe…
Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland
Poland unveiled Europe's tallest statue of the Virgin Mary in a rural area, standing 55.6 metres tall and surpassing Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redee…
Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK
Ariana Grande kicked off the UK leg of her Eternal Sunshine tour with the first of 10 London dates, marking a major checkpoint before she announces a …
Hunt wins third gold as Asher-Smith makes history
Amy Hunt extended her medal haul to three golds at the European Athletics Championships, pushing closer toward an unprecedented quadruple that would c…
I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me
# Mobile Game "No 10: Full Confidence" Climbs UK Charts, Lets Players Manage Cabinet Chaos A satirical mobile game about running the British Prime Mi…
Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets as coffin taken to Swansea home
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh rock legend behind the 1983 power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart," received a send-off befitting her four-decade career as…
Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead
Jason Arday, a former Cambridge University professor who faced plagiarism allegations in recent months, has been found dead in London. The academic's …
Britain's Finlay Tarling dies in Volta a Portugal accident
Finlay Tarling, a 19-year-old British cyclist, died in a crash during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal on Thursday. The accident occurred duri…