78 minutes ago US Embassy locked down after suspicious package found outside and 'loud bang' heard

Emergency services have raced to the United States embassy in Nine Elms, London and put the building in lockdown following a ‘security alert’ - police and fire engines have been spotted outside

Politics

78 minutes ago Police update as pensioner and teenager seriously injured after van hit shoppers in Caerphilly

Two people remain in hospital with serious injuries after a van hit pedestrians in Caerphilly

Events

82 minutes ago Laos methanol poisonings latest: Sixth tourist dies as police detain hostel owners over ‘tainted alcohol’

Holly Bowles was taken to a Thai hospital after consuming ‘tainted’ alcohol shots in the backpacking hotspot of Vang Vieng

Events

1 hour ago Mum's foot 'almost amputated by docs' after Turkey holiday tattoo became 'infected'

Kirsty Griffiths made a last-minute decision to have a tattoo on holiday but ended up in hospital for days

Politics

2 hours ago Hospital accused of staging a 'cover up' over death of newborn after midwives failed to spot vital clues

Eli Hoy, 38, and her partner, Tijl Deutekom, 40, had planned a home birth under the care of community midwives but due to a spike in her blood pressure she was told to go to a maternity ward.

Events

2 hours ago Arsenal told Paul Pogba transfer 'would benefit everyone' as Man Utd stance emerges

Paul Pogba has seen his doping ban reduced to 18 months following an appeal, meaning he will be able to return in March 2025 - and Bacary Sagna has urged Arsenal to sign him on a short term deal

Sport

2 hours ago Sixth tourist dies in Laos after 'toxic vodka shots' as hostel owner arrested

The family of 19-year-old Australian teenager Holly Bowles confirmed she had died in hospital in Bangkok on Friday, surrounded by her loved ones.

Events

2 hours ago Teen becomes sixth person to die in Laos mass 'vodka' poisoning that killed Brit

The family of Holly Bowles, 19, from Australia, confirmed she had died in hospital in Bangkok on Friday after being poisoned. She was surrounded by her loved ones

Events

2 hours ago Laos poisoning: Sixth person dies as teenage girl succumbs after 'toxic vodka shots'

The family of 19-year-old Australian teenager Holly Bowles confirmed she had died in hospital in Bangkok on Friday, surrounded by her loved ones - after suffering alleged methanol poisoning

Events

4 hours ago Warning over rise in winter virus that puts thousands of children in hospital

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is currently circulating at 'very high intensity' levels in children in Wales

Events