15 minutes ago Sarah McBride is in the eye of the storm – and there may be no way out

A vicious bullying campaign from her Republican colleagues-to-be about women’s bathrooms in the Capitol has put America’s first openly transgender member of congress in an impossible position, writes Io Dodds

Events

50 minutes ago 'Putin isn't bluffing we are walking into disaster', Serbia's president warns, as Poland says 'threat of global conflict is real'

Aleksander Vucic's ominous comment comes after Ukraine carried out its first strike on Russian territory with a US-supplied long-range missile on Tuesday

Events

65 minutes ago UK will stand by Ukraine despite Putin’s ‘irresponsible rhetoric’, vows minister

Maria Eagle said: ‘We can’t allow ourselves to be put off from supporting Ukraine, and we won’t be.’

Politics

68 minutes ago Once ‘elite’ Russian units becoming ‘obsolete’ due to Putin’s strategy in Ukraine, war analysts say

On Thursday, Russia used a new ballistic missile in Ukraine

Politics

77 minutes ago A Christmas Carol (ish) at @sohoplace review: a festive hit in waiting

Despite opening night being derailed by technical problems this play balances silliness with sophistication in a way that should make it a Christmas favourite

Events

80 minutes ago Europe's best Christmas market is just hours away from the UK with £51 flights

Wroclaw Christmas Market has been tipped as one the best to visit in Europe for a last minute festive getaway

Economics

90 minutes ago Greater Manchester fire festival cancelled at last minute due to 'severe' weather

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected with Storm Bert and are predicted to cause disruption across the region this weekend

Events

90 minutes ago Greater Manchester fire festival cancelled at the last minute due to 'severe' weather

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected with Storm Bert and are predicted to cause disruption across the region this weekend

Events

1 hour ago Tesco in new bid to provide millions of meals to households facing winter hardship

Britain's biggest supermarket is about to kick off its 12th Winter Food Collection, allowing a different way for shoppers to donate items to those in need ahead of the festive period

Politics

2 hours ago Top UK military chief says British Army is ready to fight Russia 'tonight'

Sir Rob Magowan said Britain would never shy away from defending an ally

Events