William Mata

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William Mata is a writer for The Standard covering news, entertainment and sport. He lives in London and has also written for the Times, Metro and Independent

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William Mata is a writer for The Standard covering news, entertainment and sport. He lives in London and has also written for the Times, Metro and Independent

Tech

Is ChatGPT down? Users report being unable to use AI chatbot

ChatGPT users reported being met with a white screen on Tuesday

10 Jun 2025
Showbiz

Who is Tina Knowles and who are all of her children?

The stars’ mother reveals details of her life with cancer and shares memories of her daughters’ lives in her memoir, Matriarch

25 Apr 2025
World

When is Anzac Day 2025 as Australia and New Zealand mark occasion

The day of remembrance for Australians and New Zealanders is a time to honour those they have lost in combat since the Gallipoli campaign in 1915

24 Apr 2025
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Tech

London Marathon joins those boycotting X/Twitter

The organisers of this weekend’s event have said the platform has ‘descended into a gutter’

24 Apr 2025
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Music

Glastonbury: when will the resale be? What we know so far

Olivia Rodrigo, Neil Young and The 1975 to top the bill at the Worthy Farm festival of music and culture

24 Apr 2025
UK

Laurence Fox: from actor to Reclaim Party leader

From TV fame in Lewis to a failed mayoral bid, GB News sacking and ongoing legal woes — Laurence Fox has reinvented himself as a headline-grabbing ‘anti-woke’ crusader with a flair for controversy

23 Apr 2025
Athletics

Who are the favourites for this year's London Marathon?

Alex Yee and Eilish McColgan, both making their London Marathon debuts, are among the top British contenders for the 26.2-mile race

23 Apr 2025
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TV

Celebrity Big Brother 2025: who’s been evicted and who remains?

Three out in one night: CBB’s first triple eviction leaves six stars vying for the crown in Friday’s grand final

23 Apr 2025
UK

St George’s Day 2025: Who was England’s patron saint?

The celebrations in honour of a warrior saint have begun

23 Apr 2025
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World

The top 20 most viral videos as YouTube turns 20

Nursery rhymes and Ed Sheeran? Just what the internet was made for

22 Apr 2025
Showbiz

Will there be a Celebrity Traitors and who could take part?

England rugby hero is the latest star believed to have entered the castle

22 Apr 2025
Education

London schools offering free breakfast clubs: full list

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer describes the introduction of free breakfast clubs in England as a ‘game-changing moment’ for families

22 Apr 2025
UK

Everything you need to know about lead football anchor Gary Lineker

BBC’s highest-paid star set to leave show after 25 years as lead football anchor

22 Apr 2025
World

Who could be the next Pope

Pope Francis died on Monday hours after he had greeted more than 35,000 people on Easter Sunday at the Vatican

21 Apr 2025
UK

Nationwide cashback: Are you eligible for £750 return?

The Mortgage Works reveals plans to roll out new buy-to-let products that come with a free valuation and a generous cashback

17 Apr 2025
UK

Where is JD Sports closing branches?

Leisurewear giant confirms closure plans alongside intention to open 150 new shops

17 Apr 2025
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Showbiz

Who have Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas dated? Pair sparks dating rumors

The A-listers were spotted together on a helicopter ride weeks after Soho dinner on Valentine’s Day

17 Apr 2025
World

The best Easter images from around the world in 2025

From chimpanzees finding treat-filled eggs to the Pope visiting inmates in a Rome prison, here are this year’s best Easter moments in pictures

17 Apr 2025
London

Everything you need to know about Arsenal hero Declan Rice

England midfielder has also played for Ireland and was at West Ham before record transfer to Arsenal

17 Apr 2025