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April 24, 2025

'THE TRUTH IS HE DOESN'T HAVE THE BALLS!!

Kemi's blast at Starmer for lacking 'moral courage' to express his views on gender row

3 mins

Gappy birthday, Louis!

PRINCE Louis shows off a toothless grin in a photograph released to mark his seventh birthday yesterday.

1 min

The joy of Sussex...Meghan's at her happiest

THE Duchess of Sussex revealed she’s “the happiest I've ever been” while speaking at the prestigious Time100 Summit in New York.

1 min

Findlay's fury over summit 'charade'

SCOTTISH Conservative leader Russell Findlay blasted his pro-UK rivals for falling for a “political charade” organised by John Swinney to tackle the rise of the so-called 'hard right'.

1 min

'Trans women can run marathon as females'

TRANSGENDER women will be allowed to participate in this weekend's London Marathon as females — despite the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman.

1 min

Musk hits brakes on his role in Washington

ELON Musk has vowed to spend less time in Washington slashing government costs in order to focus on his Tesla empire after a big drop in profits was revealed.

1 min

Chancellor's borrowing Is 'eye-watering ...and you are paying for it'

LABOUR'S economic woes deepened yesterday, as figures showed a surge in Government borrowing.

2 mins

Big pension boost thanks to small pots

RETIREMENT savers could get a boost from a \"pension consolidator\" to scoop up smaller pots.

1 min

High spending season looms for 4 in 10 Brits

MORE than four in 10 of us expect to spend more in the next six months — mainly due to higher utility bills, a poll reveals.

1 min

'Weeks to save jobs in car industry'

MINISTERS were yesterday warned they have just weeks to save thousands of jobs in the car industry as manufacturers issued a plea for a Covid-style package of support.

1 min

20,000 queue to see Pope's coffin

CROWDS of tearful pilgrims formed a huge queue yesterday and patiently waited for hours in blazing Rome sunshine to pay their last respects to their beloved Pope Francis.

2 mins

Joanna adds Addams family glam

JOANNA Lumley looks Add Fab as Grandmama when Netflix comedy Wednesday brings the Addams Family back to life.

1 min

VE Day stamps are delivered

A SET of special stamps is being issued to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on May 8.

1 min

Police hunt for escaped killer

POLICE have issued a “Do Not Approach” warning after a convicted murderer went on the run.

1 min

Teen killed as jet ski hits pier

A TEENAGER has died after a jet ski crashed into a pier in Shetland.

1 min

Oasis fans scammed

OASIS fans have lost more than £2million to scams since tickets for the band’s reunion tour went on sale last year.

1 min

Zoe's sad tribute to mum Julia a year on

ZOE Ball yesterday said she misses her mother “beyond words” as she marked the first anniversary of her death.

1 min

Fergie in plea for more teenage cancer support

THE Duchess of York yesterday called on the Government to provide more support for teenagers with cancer.

1 min

Here's to 125 years of championing the British people

TODAY marks a remarkable milestone in British journalism: the 125th anniversary of the Daily Express.

3 mins

Outcome is well worth the weight

IT IS reported that using weight loss drugs are destroying the \"body positive\" movement: good.

1 min

Solid gold option to hedge bets

FEW assets have stood the test of time like gold. First minted around 550 BC, it has long been seen as a symbol of wealth and a safe place to put money during times of crisis. And right now, many investors are once again turning to gold as a haven amid rising global tensions and volatile stock markets.

1 min

Paint will cool rails

UP to 1,500 litres of white paint will be applied to rail tracks to stop them from buckling in summer heat.

1 min

Freddie: I thought 'My face has come off!'

FREDDIE Flintoff can remember every horrific detail of the Top Gear crash that left him scarred for life.

1 min

Southport murders 'inspired' knifeman

A MAN who stabbed a nine-year-old girl three times has been jailed for 30 years for her attempted murder.

1 min

Ex-cop jailed for 10 years over paddleboard deaths

A FORMER police officer who ran a paddleboarding company has been jailed for 10 years after four people drowned during a river excursion.

1 min

Vow to put brakes on £300 driving test black market

TRANSPORT Secretary Heidi Alexander yesterday vowed to end a driving test black market which sees motorists pay up to £300 in a bid to lose L-plates.

1 min

Passion is the fashion for 'lovers' Kate and Ray

WHO says that a rolling Winstone gathers no Moss? Veteran actor Ray Winstone seems to be doing pretty well with catwalk queen Kate Moss in this string of sizzling shots - but it's not what you might think.

1 min

Nine dead after Russian 'suicide drone' hits bus

NINE people were killed and 30 wounded when a Russian \"suicide drone\" blew up this workers' bus in the Ukraine city of Marhanets, writes Will Stewart.

1 min

Peace deal at 'critical moment'

FOREIGN Secretary David Lammy yesterday warned a deal to end the war in Ukraine was at a “critical moment” as the US said it could walk away from talks.

1 min

Low iron in mum is baby risk

BABIES whose mothers have low iron levels during early pregnancy are 47% more likely to have heart disease, experts say.

1 min

E.coli clue to cancer in young

A POISON produced by the E.coli bacteria may be driving increasing cases of bowel cancer in young people.

1 min

Peanut fear erased by tolerance trial

A MAN who had a life-threatening peanut allergy now eats four for breakfast every day after taking part in a groundbreaking study.

1 min

'Smart vapes with in-built video games are a threat to our children'

EXPERTS have issued a warning over vapes with built-in video games that have been branded a “flagrant attempt to target kids”.

1 min

Prison being prosecuted over inmate Covid death

ONE of the two private prisons in Scotland is being prosecuted following the death of an inmate.

2 mins

Greer's proposal to double holiday home tax would 'destroy' tourism

GREEN MSP Ross Greer is lodging plans to DOUBLE the tax on holiday home owners already the highest in the UK.

2 mins

Bid to ban bus music

PLAYING music out loud on buses and trains should be made illegal, the Lib Dems say.

1 min

TV Katie acid man in bid for freedom

KATIE Piper faces new agony as the man behind her acid attack makes a bid to be freed from jail.

1 min

Train crash inquiry 'could last 9 weeks'

Probe into deadly derailment in 2020 due 'within 18 months'

2 mins

One million in big bank switchover

MORE than one million people have switched their bank current account in the past year.

1 min

Apple and Meta fined millions for breaching EU competition rules

APPLE has been fined £428.5million and Meta £171.4million for breaches of the EU's digital competition rules.

1 min

Mealtime scrolling is 'top tiff'

USING phones during mealtimes is the number one “tech tiff” between couples, research shows.

1 min

Hero dad saved daughter after pigeon caused horror smash

A DOCTOR saved his daughter's life after a horror motorcycle crash caused by a pigeon.

2 mins

Stroke of luck turns up treasures on golf course

GOLF bosses found a 3,500-year-old urn and chariot wheel as they built a course.

1 min

The grand old duel of York!

Gladiator was killed by lion

1 min

Airport megadeal is cleared for take-off

GLASGOW Airport is to see the \"comprehensive transformation\" of its departure terminal as part of a massive £350million investment in three UK hubs.

1 min

After saving 10,000 animals Barby, 90, shuns retirement

A 90-YEAR-OLD sanctuary owner who has saved at least 10,000 animals insists she has no plans to retire.

1 min

Dead victim helped cage sex attacker

A SEX attacker who raped two women has been jailed for almost eight years - thanks to the evidence of one victim from beyond the grave.

1 min

MY DAZZLING, MISCHIEVOUS GREAT UNCLE WOULD HAVE APPLAUDED BREXIT

As the Daily Express marks its 125th anniversary today, former cabinet minister Jonathan Aitken fondly recalls the paper's mercurial ex-proprietor Lord Beaverbrook, who turned it into the world's most famous publication

6 mins

The real reason why you're feeling hungry

GP Dr Camilla Stokholm reveals the surprising factors that increase our appetite, from childhood memories and drinks to our gut microbiome and even where we live

4 mins

Can the 'Zoe Ball treatment' trim my tum?

The radio host made jaws drop when she posted pictures after a body contouring session. Niamh Kirk put it to the test

3 mins

Going round the houses

ON THIS week's INTERIOR DESIGN MASTERS WITH ALAN CARR (BBC1, 8pm), the contestants have a bunch of retirement flats to tart up.

2 mins

Super bowl! Record returns for ten-pin specialist

THE operator of the UK and Canada's largest ten-pin bowling brands reported record revenue of £129.2million for the first half of 2025 — up 8.4%.

1 min

Global military tension lifts defence contractor's profits

BABCOCK had a major jump in full-year profit and revenue as heightened tensions propped up defence contractors.

1 min

HENDERSON SUB PLOT

Walsh bags ride on Jonbon

1 min

Zebre a different beast now

EWAN ASHMAN reckons Edinburgh will face a tough task tomorrow night against a Zebre side who he reckons are \"a quality outfit now\".

1 min

Warriors land Craig at last

SMITH FINALLY GETS HIS MAN

1 min

Olazabal says yes to Ryder Cup invitation

JOSE-Maria Olazabal admits he had New York trepidation before agreeing to extend his incredible run at the Ryder Cup.

1 min

Kipchoge's farewell tour

TRIBUTES will be paid to Eliud Kipchoge when he lines up in Sunday’s London Marathon — but race organisers are not ruling out the veteran returning next year.

1 min

ROCKET FIRES UP HIS HOPES

RONNIE O'Sullivan announced himself to this year's World Championship despite fears he could \"implode\" in the Crucible cauldron.

1 min

MIKEL JUST ABLE TO KEEP SLOT WAITING

Gunners grateful for point as Mateta steals the show

2 mins

Scousers could give pelters to goading United fan Littler

LUKE LITTLER will run the gauntlet of a hostile Liverpool crowd tonight - and Stephen Bunting fears he's brought it on himself.

1 min

Wimmer: Show me you want to remain at Fir Park

MICHAEL WIMMER has told his Motherwell players they're playing for their futures over the next five games.

1 min

MIKEL JUST ABLE TO KEEP SLOT WAITING

Gunners grateful for point as Mateta steals the show

2 mins

BUT ONLY AFTER SECURING THIRD PLACE FOR HIBS

SEVEN long years have passed since Chris Cadden made his two Scotland appearances in end-of-season friendly matches against Peru and Mexico.

3 mins

McMenamin's keen to stay a Buddie

CONOR McMENAMIN is hoping St Mirren trigger a clause to extend his contract after his recent return following a four-month injury lay-off.

1 min

Vardy's mapped out international route, says hitman Murray

SIMON MURRAY is a fan on a mission to keep his boyhood club in the top flight.

2 mins

Summer Scotland call is dream for Cadden

BUT ONLY AFTER SECURING THIRD PLACE FOR HIBS

3 mins

Gueye pride for ex-Dons talent spotter Mowbray

FORMER Aberdeen head of recruitment Darren Mowbray has expressed his pride at watching several of the gems he brought to the club shining bright on the big stage at Hampden.

2 mins