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TV host resigns after falsely claiming Messi’s dad had died during World Cup
Lionel Messi’s family were forced to release a statement. (Image: Getty) Argentine television presenter Florencia Pena has resigned mid-World Cup after falsely claiming that Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, had died following the football icon’s emotional display after netting the first of his three goals against Algeria. Pena made the assertionContinue Reading
Shania Twain: ‘I did not want to be in the spotlight. I was petrified of it’
Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This The Shacklewell Arms is one of London’s best small music venues, emerging mercifully unscathed from the great GastroContinue Reading
Starmer ‘to weigh up his future as PM this weekend’ after ministers tell him to step down – latest
Labour grandee warns against Burnham ‘coronation’ John Hutton, who served in both Blair and Brown’s cabinets, told The Independent there “shouldn’t be a coronation”. Lord Hutton said ”we need to know what any new leader is actually going to do. Governing from within our own comfort zone would be aContinue Reading
Gary Lineker’s dig over BBC decision as he returns for ITV World Cup role
Gary Lineker will reportedly appear on ITV’s coverage of the World Cup (Image: Getty) Everything you need to know about Gary Lineker and the 2026 World Cup…. BBC departure details: Gary Lineker severed all connections with the BBC in 2025, drawing the curtain on his 26-year association with the broadcaster.Continue Reading
Ismael Kone injury update after leg break as three top surgeons drafted in
Referee Cristian Garay initially brandished a yellow card for the tackle, but later reversed that decision and dismissed the Qatar player. Three surgeons, specifically brought in to treat the Sassuolo player, attended to Kone upon his arrival at the hospital. An update on his condition has now been issued followingContinue Reading
New UK strike weapons can hit targets up to 500km away – and they could be sent to Ukraine within a year
Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email Britain has tested new long-range strike weapons, with the government hoping for delivery to Ukraine within months. TheContinue Reading
Scientists are exploring ways to make sure your office isn’t making you sick
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Scientists are exploring ways to make sure your office isn’t making you sick by focusing on tiny particles that can’t beContinue Reading
James Burrows, co-creator of Cheers, dies aged 85
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter James Burrows, the co-creator of the enduring classic sitcom Cheers, has died at the age of 85. Also aContinue Reading
BBC forced to edit World Cup highlights after ‘sickening’ moment included
Ismael Kone suffered a serious leg break during Qatar vs Canada (Image: Getty) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The BBC have confirmed that they have edited highlights of Canada’s game against Qatar following a serious injuryContinue Reading
Amazon drops Sam Altman movie after announcing OpenAI partnership
Amazon MGM is no longer partnering with Italian auteur Luca Guadagnino on his forthcoming Sam Altman biopic, Artificial. The nearly completed film, starring Andrew Garfield as the controversial OpenAI founder, was originally slated for release in early 2027. The premiere date, however, is now in limbo after the film wasContinue Reading