News
Latest stories
More stories
-
103.6k Views
Novak Djokovic Establishes Masters 1000 Record in Miami, Diverts Attention from Being World No. 1
Novak Djokovic has again proved that he is a long way from being written off by his critics. Yesterday, the Serbian tennis great became the first to win 411 times in ATP Masters 1000 matches, breaking a new record. This remarkable achievement followed a dominant 6-1, 7-6(1) triumph against Argentina’s Camilo Ugo Carabelli during the […] More
-
159.4k Views
BYD Tops Tesla in 2024 Revenue, Heating Up the EV Market Competition
Chinese electric car maker BYD has made a huge splash by overtaking Tesla in annual revenue for 2024. The Shenzhen-based company posted a staggering 29% rise in revenue to 777 billion yuan ($107 billion; £83 billion). This was mainly driven by the strong sales of its hybrid cars, making BYD top Tesla, which posted $97.7 […] More
-
-
159.4k Views
Meghan Markle Launches Tastefully Curated E-Shopper Offering Her Style Choices
Meghan Markle launched a new e-shopping experience, where her favourite fashion, accessories, and jewellery pieces can be bought by her loyal fans. The Duchess of Sussex, who regularly discusses her method of mixing high-end designer items with budget-friendly clothing, announced the news on Instagram to her 2.6 million fans. In an offering presented through the […] More
-
103.6k Views
The Lottery Winners Set Sights on Another Chart-Topping Success with KOKO
The indie-pop group from Leigh, The Lottery Winners, are set to achieve their second UK Number 1 album, as KOKO (Keep On Keeping On) leads the Official Chart Update. Consisting of Thom Rylance, Robert Lally, Katie Lloyd, and Joe Singleton, the band took the number one position for the first time in 2023 with their […] More
-
143.4k Views
From Filters to Feelings: The New Era of Online Authenticity
Social media, once a realm of unblemished perfection, where every post was a carefully crafted tableau of life’s best moments, has undergone a profound transformation. The era of polished feeds, immaculate filters, and aspirational highlights has faded into the background. As we step into 2025, a refreshing shift is sweeping across our screens – a […] More
-
98.9k Views
Dig! XX: An Engrossing Revisit of the Dandy Warhols and the Brian Jonestown Massacre’s Rollercoaster Ride
Two decades on from its initial release, Ondi Timoner’s seminal documentary *Dig! * has been re-released with extra footage and a new perspective on the legacy of two of the most fascinating psych rock bands of the 90s: the Dandy Warhols and the Brian Jonestown Massacre. The movie, now expanded by 40 minutes of additional […] More
-
197.7k Views
Thousands of Jobs Threatened in UK Government’s Planned Overhaul of Trains
The UK government’s plan to re-engineer the rail industry has the potential to result in mass job losses, with it being reported thousands of jobs could go as part of the revamp. The shake-up, to boost the efficiency and operation of the rail network, is likely to see the removal of “duplication” in teams and […] More
-
-
98.9k Views
England and Wales Housing Affordability Comes Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels as Wages Grow at a Much Greater Rate Than Property Prices
The affordability of housing in England and Wales has come back to pre-pandemic levels, mostly because wages are growing at a much greater rate than property prices, official data shows. In 2023, the median value of a house in England was £290,000, or 7.7 times the median salary of a full-time employee. This represents a […] More
-
197.7k Views
Liam Lawson’s Red Bull Future Under Cloud as Yuki Tsunoda Leaps as Possible Replacement
After Red Bull team boss Christian Horner refused to rule out speculations that Yuki Tsunoda would be used to replace Liam Lawson for the next Japanese Grand Prix, the Formula 1 paddock became abuzz with speculation. Lawson and Max Verstappen’s inaugural season as a team has not been good. The New Zealander crashed out of […] More
-
200.4k Views
Ed Sheeran Challenges Keir Starmer to Get £250m for Music Lessons: ‘The Time to Act is Now’
Ed Sheeran has written an impassioned open letter to Sir Keir Starmer, appealing to the UK government to commit immediately and in the long-term to music education. The Grammy-winning singer is backed by over 600 other high-profile voices from the music industry, including Harry Styles, Stormzy, Robert Plant, and Eric Clapton, all demanding a £250m […] More