16 minutes ago Liam Payne revealed plans for the day in final social media post before tragic death

Former One Direction star Liam Payne shared his plans for the day in Argentina in a series of social media posts on Snapchat before his tragic death aged 31

Events

37 minutes ago Asylum backlog would've spiralled due to Tory policies including Rwanda plan, report shows

A major report from the Refugee Council has found Labour inherited an asylum system in 'meltdown' that had been brought to a 'near-standstill' due to Conservative mismanagement.

Events

37 minutes ago Funding applications open for primary schools to deliver nurseries in England

It forms the first stage of the Government’s plan to open an additional 3,000 school-based nurseries.

Culture

97 minutes ago Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years

Landmark review says urgent action needed to conserve resources and save ecosystems that supply fresh waterMore than half the world’s food production will be at risk of failure within the next 25 years as a rapidly accelerating water crisis grips the planet, unless urgent action is taken to conserve water resources and end the destruction of the ecosystems on which our fresh water depends, experts have warned in a landmark review.Half the world’s population already faces water scarcity, and that number is set to rise as the climate crisis worsens, according to a report from the Global Commission on the Economics of Water published on Thursday. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Liam Payne addressed wild rumours and insisted 'It's not true' days before tragic death

Liam Payne has addressed recent speculation that he may have been in a relationship with one of his friends – despite dating his girlfriend Kate Cassidy

Events

1 hour ago NWSL expansion team BOS Nation FC apologizes for 'Too Many Balls' campaign

The National Women’s Soccer League expansion team in Boston has apologized for a “Too Many Balls” marketing campaign that draw a harsh reaction from the transgender community and others

Politics

1 hour ago Plans to extend caravan and campervan storage facility approved by Renfrewshire Council

The brownfield site is located just off West Lodge Road in Renfrew – near the town's Blythswood Retail Park.

Politics

2 hours ago ‘I am not a cheater’: Paul Pogba plans comeback after doping ban reduced

Midfielder’s ban cut from four years to 18 monthsJuventus future uncertain despite contract to 2026Paul Pogba has insisted he is not a cheater after his doping ban was reduced this month and says he is targeting a return to the France national team when his suspension expires in March.The former Manchester United midfielder was banned for four years last February after being provisionally suspended since September last year after he tested positive for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). After a lengthy appeal process, the 31-year-old had his ban reduced to 18 months by the court of arbitration for sport (Cas) on 4 October. Continue reading...

Politics

2 hours ago FA’s Mark Bullingham defends English coaching system after hiring Thomas Tuchel

Tuchel will become England’s third overseas head coach of the men’s team when he starts work next year.

Sport

2 hours ago Thomas Tuchel defends decision to wait until January to start England job

The German’s 18-month contract runs through to the 2026 World Cup.

Politics