29+ min ago (1237+ words) The Monday letters page hears from one parent that tried to teach their kids to play "proper" games, as Neon Inferno is criticised for its gameplay. Games Inbox is a collection of our readers" letters, comments, and opinions. To join in with the discussions yourself email [email protected] Humanity is deadThe use of AI is a hot topic in all walks of life at the moment but surprisingly it seems like gaming is one of the places that"s resisting it the most. I"m all for that but I am surprised, given how high-tech gaming is by default. It"s turning up in all sorts of games at the moment. Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Arc Raiders have been the most high-profile that I"m aware of (little indie companies that can"t afford to pay a real artist,…...

52+ min ago (491+ words) A granddad who "tried to drown his daughter-in-law lover" in a Florida swimming pool has returned to the UK. Mark Gibbon has returned to his job as an electrical engineer to the stars after he avoided jail time in the United States. Gibbon, a granddad from Beaconsfield,Buckinghamshire, allegedly tried to push his daughter-in-law, Jasmine Wyld, 33, under the water, according to the Polk County Sheriff"s Office. He was staying with Ms Wyld at the Solterra Resort in Florida when an argument is said to have broken out over a will. His nine-year-old granddaughter attempted to save her mum and jumped into the pool, but Gibbon pushed her away, police said. He reportedly paid $26,000 to be released under bail and pleaded guilty to battery, with second-degree murder and strangulation charges dropped. On his return to Buckinghamshire the Daily Mail reported…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago (880+ words) Ian Wright is convinced Viktor Gyokeres should have taken charge of the situation late on against Chelsea after Arsenal missed a "massive opportunity" to win the game at Stamford Bridge. The London rivals settled for a 1-1 draw on Sunday evening with Mikel Merino equalising for the Gunners just before the hour mark after Trevoh Chalobah"s opener. Arsenal had a chance to win the game deep in injury time with Piero Hincapie clipping a cross in from the left with Gyokeres racing into the six yard area to get on the end of it. Jurrien Timber got there ahead of him, however, heading the ball wide. Timber opened the scoring in Arsenal"s Champions League victory over Bayern Munich midweek and may have felt was well placed to repeat the trick in west London. But Arsenal legend Wright believes Gyokeres…...

1+ hour, 28+ min ago (347+ words) Today, the Aries Moon is angled against Jupiter, spurring on mindful action. Practice kindness, patience and gratitude today " towards others and yourself. Aries, Pisces and Taurus, be led by your instinct today. Whether it's making a purchase solely for enjoyment, or avoiding overanalysis, don't second guess. Make the most of the resources you have to hand " though allow the cosmos to remind you that most of what you need is within. Ahead, you'll find all the star signs' horoscopes for today Monday 1, December 2025. Your quick instincts and social sparkle make you the first to spot an opportunity, especially in a lively group or event setting. A casual conversation or unexpected encounter could reveal a clever way to boost your income or turn an idea into profit. A lively aspect enhances your confidence and intuition while also fuelling initiative. What begins…...

2+ hour, 51+ min ago (369+ words) I'm A Celebrity 2025 has bid adieu to the second campmate as we enter the final week of jungle life. Co-hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly appeared from their treehouse to deliver who the public had voted out to follow in Lioness Alex Scott's footsteps across the rope bridge " with everyone in peril. In the end, it was comedian Eddie Kadi who got the chop with the least amount of votes. Of course, they had a post-eviction discussion with the ITV duo first, reflecting on their time. I'm happy and sad at the same time. I'm sappy. Honestly, what a great time I have had such an incredible time, made amazing friends, faced some fears. "It feels so surreal to be part of such an iconic show, but most of the of time you forget it is a show until you…...

3+ hour, 23+ min ago (844+ words) Strictly Come Dancing fans are convinced one of their favourite stars won't be returning next year. Tonight, Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe became the latest couple eliminated from the BBC dance show, losing in a dance-off against Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon. Their exit was as heartbreaking as you'd imagine, what with Alex having been in visible pain this weekend due to a rib injury and viewers previously championing her for the final. However, it wasn't just Alex's exit speech that got audiences choked up, as people also noticed Johannes seemed to be saying goodbye. Speaking to Tess Daly after the result was confirmed " three judges voted to save Balvinder, while only Anton Du Beke chose Alex " the Doctor Who actress, 62, heaped praise on her pro partner, 38. In response, Johannes said to her: "Thank you, because I have never grinned…...

3+ hour, 29+ min ago (480+ words) We're all on tenterhooks here waiting to find out when the big bombshell will drop on Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) and Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) about their baby. The two are set to become parents (or at least they think they are) and are engaged to be married, all with the knowledge that they have no idea how long Sarah will live for. Sarah has a life-limiting illness that means she is unlikely to live much past 40. With this in mind and the sense that life is slipping away from her, Sarah embarked on a quest to get pregnant and have her own family before she dies. Her plans were scuppered when she suffered a complication and had to have a hysterectomy, but her Gran Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) stood up and became her surrogate with Jacob being the sperm…...

3+ hour, 33+ min ago (712+ words) I'm A Celebrity" Get Me Out of Here has been rocked by yet another contraband controversy. The ITV reality series featured tense scenes as EastEnders star Shona McGarty was caught using some illicit butter " seemingly brought in from the last jungle smuggler, the recently-evicted Alex Scott " with tough consequences. The camp leader joined her fellow campmates " made up of stars like Aitch, Martin Kemp and Vogue Williams " with a laminate, as she warily told them: "Please don't hate me'. The star then explained how she had found some butter in the food trunk and although she wasn't "responsible for it' she "used it'. As she told the Bush Telegraph: "I don't know where it came from, but I saw it and my eyes lit up and I used it.' We know all too well the severe consequences that come with…...

4+ hour, 2+ min ago (406+ words) A 20ft-tall naked man is once again surveying the people of Wigan, after previously being banned by the council. The statue, nicknamed "Golden Balls, had been erected outside a vintage shop until 2022, but had to be removed after neighbours complained. Its not quite Brazils Christ the Redeemer, but the stores owner Grant Adamson, 60, said customers were "heartbroken when it had to be removed six months after appearing. He has now put it back up in order to spread some "Christmas cheer. Wigan Council said they were "aware of its reappearance, and are assessing whether they need to take any action. The striking gold statue is of a Roman Gladiator, and was once used to promote the Russell Crowe blockbuster on this theme in 2000. You can now see it at Bulldog Forge, in Ince, Wigan, Greater Manchester. There had been a…...

4+ hour, 4+ min ago (820+ words) Gianfranco Zola blasted Wesley Fofana's defending that led to Arsenal's equaliser against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The London rivals shared the points after a feisty affair at Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening. Moises Caicedo was shown a straight red card for a wild challenge on Mikel Merino in the first-half but it was the Blues who took the lead three minutes into the second period through Trevoh Chalobah. Arsenal responded just 11 minutes later with Merino, again filling in up front, in the right place to head home Bukayo Saka's cross. The Arsenal winger beat Marc Cucurella to lift the ball into the box to find Merino unmarked with Fofana failing to track his run into the six yard area. Reviewing the goal post-match, Arsenal legend Ian Wright identified Fofana as at fault for the goal. "Fofana as the central defender,…...