Megan Fox expecting first child with Machine Gun Kelly
Megan Fox has announced she and US rapper Machine Gun Kelly are expecting their first child together.The Transformers actress tagged the musician in a
Rembrandt’s Night Watch: Major restoration begins
The largest restoration of Rembrandt’s masterpiece, The Night Watch, is under way at the Rijksmuseum, in Amsterdam.Following five years of research using techniques such
Frank Auerbach, artist who fled the Nazis as a child, dies aged 93
Frank Auerbach, the British-German painter who fled Nazi Germany as a child, has died aged 93, his representatives have announced.Considered one of the greatest
Unemployment rises as pay growth slows again
The UK’s unemployment rate has risen, official figures suggest, while pay growth continues to slow.The rate of unemployment stood at 4.3% in the three
DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers
The struggling genetic testing company 23andMe says it will cut 40% of its workforce, or 200 jobs, as it fights for survival.The once-popular DNA-testing
Spain braces for torrential rain as new weather system reaches Med coast
Two weeks after flash floods caused devastation in eastern Spain, several areas of the country are on alert, with a new weather front expected
Shell wins landmark climate case against green groups in Dutch appeal
Oil giant Shell has won a landmark case in the Dutch courts, overturning an earlier ruling requiring it to cut its carbon emissions by
Dozens killed in car rampage through Chinese stadium
At least 35 people have been killed in a car attack in southern China, believed to be the deadliest known act of public violence
India’s luxury airline Vistara flies into the sunset
Indian full-service carrier Vistara will operate its last flight on Monday, after nine years in existence.A joint venture between Singapore Airlines and the Tata
Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress
The price of bitcoin has risen above $80,000 (£62,000) for the first time ever, after Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the US election last
Mattel ‘deeply regrets’ porn site misprint on Wicked dolls
Toy manufacturer Mattel has said it “deeply regrets” a misprint on packaging for dolls inspired by the new Wicked movie which listed the address
Japanese PM Ishiba re-elected after run-off vote
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has won a run-off vote in parliament to stay in his post, after an election setback last month that
Jamie Oliver pulls ‘offensive’ children’s book from sale
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has pulled his new children’s book from the shelves after complaints that it stereotyped Indigenous Australians.The 400-page fantasy novel Billy
Starmer picks Blair aide Powell as security adviser
Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Tony Blair’s former chief of staff as his national security adviser.Veteran diplomat Jonathan Powell will begin the role next
Six D-Day veterans pay tribute on poignant Remembrance Day
Among the ten thousand men and women marching past the Cenotaph at this year’s Remembrance service, there were six surviving veterans of D-Day. They
Starmer set for Trump and Ukraine talks with Macron
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to discuss European security and the likely impact of a second Trump presidency as he holds talks
Dozens detained after protesters defy ban in Amsterdam
Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators have been detained by police in Amsterdam after defying a ban on public protests in the Dutch capital.Hundreds gathered in
‘Why I’m selling my 50-year collection of NMEs’
A former mayor is selling his 3,000-strong haul of NME magazines to free up loft space and turn it into cash for concert tickets.Tony
Grammy nominations 2025: Who’s up for the biggest prizes?
Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar and Chappell Roan will all be up for major honours at the 2025 Grammy Awards.The
Football project holds 1,500th coaching session
A football coach who used to work at top level London clubs is about to see his 1,500th free session for children in south-east