THE news that a former Rolls-Royce engineer has been held on suspicion of spying for China on Britain’s new stealth fighter sounds like the stuff of the Cold War. But to those of us who know the country well, if true, it would come as little surprise. We are already in the midst of a […]
Rodrigo Bentancur will hope to make a big impact in the World Cup. The former Boca Juniors midfielder is no stranger to the big stage, having started again European champs Real Madrid in the Champions League. Who is Rodrigo Bentancur and where does he come from? BENTANCUR impressed hugely at the Under-20 World Cup, playing […]
HOLLAND might not be at this year’s World Cup – but they’ve still sent their top ref to Russia to join the party. The Netherlands failed to qualify after a disastrous campaign, with Sweden and France qualifying from Group A, but Bjorn Kuipers is a familiar face to fans around Europe. CLAIM YOUR FREE £30 […]
GIVEN there are 135 countries with a bigger population than Uruguay, the South Americans undoubtedly punch above their weight in world football. Twice World Cup winners and sixteen-time Copa America victors. Plus a squad of players that would be the envy of most national teams. Not bad for a country squeezed between footballing giants Brazil […]
MEN might have dipped into their partner’s stash of beauty products in the past but research reveals they now spend an average of £40.90 a month on their own creams and balms. Here, Sophie Bronstein reveals the six essentials they should go for. Bulldog original face wash, now £2.99 from £4.49 (Superdrug): Wash away the […]
RICK ASTLEY’S comeback has caught the public imagination. From a No1 album and sold-out dates to joining Foo Fighters on stage and the Rickrolling phenomenon, the Eighties star was welcomed back by fans with open arms. Beautiful Life proves that his previous album, 2016’s 50, was no fluke. Astley still has more to give. Again, […]
AFGHANISTAN will join the cricket big boys this week when they become the 12th Test-playing nation. Rashid Khan and Co face the mighty India in their inaugural historic Test match in Bangalore. Here is how to watch the action. What time does it begin? Play begins at 5am BST every day in Bangalore. India is […]
AFTER months of build-up, the World Cup 2018 is finally here. 32 teams are vying to emulate Germany four years ago in Rio and lift the famous trophy following the final on July 15. Coverage of the tournament is completely free-to-air and we’re here to ensure you won’t miss a minute. What World Cup games […]
Rodrigo Bentancur will hope to make a big impact in the World Cup. The former Boca Juniors midfielder is no stranger to the big stage, having started again European champs Real Madrid in the Champions League. Who is Rodrigo Bentancur and where does he come from? BENTANCUR impressed hugely at the Under-20 World Cup, playing […]
A HEARTBROKEN daughter has blamed hospital parking charges for her dad’s death. Brian Akers, 57, died hours after leaving a hospital car park because he did not have any change to buy a ticket. His grieving daughter Kerry, 32, claims the “stealth tax” killed the heating engineer, of South Woodham Ferrers, Essex. Mr Akers drove to hospital […]
LABOUR’S Janet Daby has won the Lewisham East by-election – with just 33 per cent of voters turning out at polling stations. The newly-elected MP told constituents she felt “humbled” and “delighted” after the results were announced in the early hours of this morning. In her acceptance speech she said her victory in south east […]
MOTOGP returns with the riders heading to Catalunya. Home favourite Marc Marquez is looking to deliver another race win after coming a lowly 16th in Italy last time out. When is MotoGP Catalunya? The Catalan MotoGP will take place on Sunday, June 17. It will begin at 1pm. Before that, practice one will be held […]
AFGHANISTAN will join the cricket big boys this week when they become the 12th Test-playing nation. Rashid Khan and Co face the mighty India in their inaugural historic Test match in Bangalore. Here is how to watch the action. What time does it begin? Play begins at 5am BST every day in Bangalore. India is […]
THE 72 EFL clubs are set to enter the Carabao Cup. Man City won the competition last year and the first step on the road to Wembley is imminent as the draw for round one takes place. When is the Carabao Cup first round draw? The Carabao Cup first round draw will take place on […]
BBC bosses shelled out thousands on a business class ticket TV presenter Gary Lineker – but fellow pundit Terry Butcher was forced to slum it in economy on the same flight. The former England heroes were on the same 10.55am BA 235 service from Heathrow to Moscow on Tuesday morning. But the Daily Mirror claim […]
ANNIE is a miniature-model artist who we first meet when she gives a eulogy at the funeral of her secretive but overbearing mother Ellen. After Ellen’s grave is desecrated, strange things begin happening to Annie’s family, also including her husband Steve (Gabriel Byrne), son Peter (Alex Wolff) and daughter Charlie (Milly Shapiro). A horrible event […]
ONE of the most eye-opening books I read as a child were the Andy Warhol diaries (yes, I was quite pretentious) and Studio 54, the legendarily hedonistic Manhattan nightclub, was it’s heartbeat. The photos in the middle showed snapshots of partying unlike anything I’d ever seen – and this documentary, following the rise and almighty […]
THE new series of Big Brother will launch in Mid-August, according to new reports. But the reality show will begin with Celebrity Big Brother directly followed by the normal Big Brother in September. The show was delayed from its normal early summer slot as Channel Five bosses wanted to avoid a clash with ratings hit […]
A CASH-STRAPPED primary school has left parents “in tears” after begging for their help to buy basic teaching material – and toilet roll. St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School in Maidenhead, Berks., sent a desperate email to families with a link to its Amazon ‘Wish List’ page. It has 17 essential items it says it cannot […]
SOMETIMES the stars align and an actor finds a role that isn’t so much meant for them as you can’t understand how they could ever play anyone else. I’m thinking Hannibal Lecter/Anthony Hopkins, Sigourney Weaver/Ripley and the man who has written, directed and stars in The Happy Prince – Rupert Everett. To say he was […]
KATIE Price doesn’t know when Princess and Junior are coming home after moving in with their dad Peter Andre, a close friend has claimed. The glamour model’s ex-husband has banned her from seeing her two eldest children over her non-stop partying. He is refusing to hand the kids back until she “sorts out” her lifestyle. An insider […]
Fifty Shades Freed (18) Out June 18 Freed must be what Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson must be feeling now that their shackles to this clunking S&M franchise have been loosened. The concluding part of the trilogy is about as sexy as a trip to the stationery department of a WH Smith. In Skegness. The […]
PETER Andre and his medic wife Emily look happy and relaxed at the star-studded Butterfly Ball Their night out comes as the pop-star banned ex-wife Katie Price from seeing their kids. The TV personality looked dapper in a classic velvet tux and bow-tie. And accompanying him was his ever-gorgeous doctor wife Emily who wowed in […]
LOVE Island’s Alex George has been labelled “a bit of a player” after he allegedly sent a girl he met online pictures of his car and boasted about how much earned as a doctor. The reality star, 27, who is competing on the current series of the show, never met the 23-year-old woman in person […]
LOOKING for work? We are hitting the road to help. Starting on Monday June 25, our super Sunemployment Roadshows are back, with more than 30,000 jobs on offer. Hosted by telly star Jeremy Kyle, the free-to-attend events have already helped thousands of Sun readers to land new jobs. Whether you are out of work, fancy […]