Prosecutor furious as news leaks of Louvre heist gang arrests | World News

Two men have been arrested following a robbery at the Louvre museum in Paris which saw thieves escape with priceless jewellery, including part of the French crown jewels. Confirming arrests…

Dolly Parton says ‘I ain’t dead yet’ after health fears triggered by singer’s sister | Ents & Arts News

Dolly Parton has declared she “ain’t dead yet” after her sister raised concerns about the singer’s health by asking people to pray for her. “There are just a lot of…

Could Eurovision boycotts over Israel lead to a competition crisis? | Ents & Arts News

From soaring power ballads to novelty earworms, disco to metal and even “ouija pop”, there’s nothing quite like Eurovision – watched by millions around the world, tuning in to celebrate…

Graham Linehan arrest: Government ‘needs to look at whether police getting balance right’, says Wes Streeting | Politics News

The government needs to look at whether police are “getting the balance right”, Wes Streeting has said after the arrest of the co-writer of Father Ted over posts on social…

Comedian Milton Jones reveals he’s cancer free | Ents & Arts News

Comedian Milton Jones has revealed he is cancer free after being treated for prostate cancer. In April, the 61-year-old, who is known for his appearances on Mock The Week, announced…

Paul Gallagher, older brother of Oasis stars Noel and Liam, is charged with offences including rape | UK News

Paul Gallagher, the older brother of Oasis stars Noel and Liam, has been charged with multiple offences including rape. The Metropolitan Police said Gallagher, 59, of East Finchley, north London,…

Hermes Birkin handbag sells for £7.4m at auction | World News

A handbag has sold for €8.6m (£7.4m) – becoming the most valuable ever sold at auction. The orginal Hermes Birkin, which had belonged to and was named after British actor…

Festival season is here, but does politics have a place on the stage? | Ents & Arts News

Festival season is under way, and leading the charge: the Isle of Wight Festival – dubbed “Europe’s Woodstock” – with headliners including Sting and the Stereophonics. Former N-Sync star Justin…

Artwork referencing JK Rowling taken down by National Trust after being ‘tampered with’ | UK News

The National Trust says it has taken down a piece of art featuring JK Rowling’s name after it was “tampered with by a member of the public”. It has urged…

Austria wins Eurovision, as protesters ‘throw paint’ during Israel’s performance | Ents & Arts News

Austria has won Eurovision 2025, with Austrian-Filipino singer-songwriter JJ taking the glass microphone. The 24-year-old singer – whose real name is Johannes Pietsch – originally trained as a countertenor, and…