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The Muppet Show revival brings nostalgia and naughtiness, critics say

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 13:19
The one-off special features fan favourites Kermit and Miss Piggy, with guest stars Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen.

Is Guardiola right about Man City's lower net spend?

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 13:18
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his team only sit seventh on net spend over the last five years. Is he right?

The F1, football and NFL figures who kept Epstein links after conviction

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 13:11
Senior figures in sport maintained personal contact with Jeffrey Epstein, while others were discussed regarding potential deals.

Details of Jeffrey Epstein post-mortem released in latest files

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 12:59
Twenty new photos released on Friday show Epstein in the immediate aftermath of his death.

Andrew and Epstein asked exotic dancer for 'sex acts,' legal letter claims

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 12:56
Lawyers for the unnamed woman claim she was 'treated like a prostitute' at Jeffrey Epstein's home.

Palestine Action group cleared of Elbit burglary

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 12:55
The group are cleared of aggravated burglary over the alleged raid at an Elbit Systems warehouse.

Son of Norway's crown princess chokes back tears giving evidence at rape trial

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 12:36
Marius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.

Wegovy maker warns of 'painful' price cuts as shares plunge

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 12:27
Novo Nordisk is facing "unprecedented" price pressures, "intensifying competition" and patents expiring.

Inquests open into babies killed by Lucy Letby

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 12:23
The five babies were murdered at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016.

Starmer to release files on Mandelson appointment

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 12:00
It comes ahead of a Commons vote to disclose documents about the ex-minister's appointment as US ambassador.

Nintendo Switch becomes gaming giant's best-selling console in history

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 11:51
The Super Mario maker said 155 million units of the console have now been sold overall.

Nintendo Switch becomes gaming giant's best-selling console in history

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 11:51
The Super Mario maker said 155 million units of the console have now been sold overall.

Claire Foy says she had parasites for five years

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 11:50
The Crown star had to change her diet due to the bug which she thinks she caught in Morocco.

Find out how your local hospital is doing on cancer waits

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 11:42
Is your local hospital service meeting the NHS waiting time targets in England?

Russian attacks on Ukraine energy sites 'particularly depraved', UK PM Starmer says

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 11:29
The UK leader's comments came after Russia renewed its attacks on power plants and critical infrastructure in Ukraine.

Gold rebounds above $5,000 after US downs Iran drone

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 11:27
Precious metal price voliatility continues as geopolitical tensions push investors to safe-haven assets.

Three quarters of patients will survive cancer by 2035, government promises

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 10:42
There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff.

'Lots of dark moments' – Draper now ready for Davis Cup

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 10:35
Jack Draper says he has had to overcome "lots of dark moments" during his injury lay-off as he prepares to make his long-awaited return in Great Britain's Davis Cup qualifier against Norway in Oslo

Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 09:50
John Virgo, who co-presented TV show Big Break and commentated on the BBC for 47 years, has died.

Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 09:50
John Virgo, who co-presented TV show Big Break and commentated on the BBC for 47 years, has died.

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