12 minutes ago Honeytrap plots, fake protests and love triangle: Russian spy ring trial gets underway

A Bellingcat journalist who investigated the Salisbury Novichok poisonings and the downing of Malaysia flight MH17 was put under surveillance by Russian spies

Events

22 minutes ago Actor hits £25k goal for leg treatment with help from friend Russell Crowe

‘I’ve never pressured him for anything so against my wishes he donated anyway,’ said Charlie Allan.

Economics

28 minutes ago London trio paid to watch targets as part of Russian spy ring, trial hears

Katrin Ivanova, 33, Vanya Gaberova, 30, and Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev, 39, deny conspiring with a Russian agent to pass information to the country

Events

29 minutes ago Watch: Two major protests descend on Scottish Parliament as tractor driven to Holyrood steps

Both Unite and the NFU took to Holyrood to pressure the Scottish Government

Politics

34 minutes ago Four Lions revealed to be part of group suing authorities over brain injuries

Lawyers withdraw anonymity application for 43 playersWorld Rugby, RFU and WRU want end to delays in caseFour more former British & Irish Lions have been revealed to be part of the group of players participating in legal action against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union, and the Welsh Rugby Union over allegations they sustained brain injuries playing the sport. Lee Byrne, Gareth Cooper, Harry Ellis and Phil Greening, who toured with the Lions between 2001 and 2009, are among a group of 43 who can now be identified when their lawyers withdrew their application for anonymity after a hearing to discuss the matter last week.Also among the 43 are the England World Cup-winner Heather Stirrup, and a number of former internationals including Scotland’s David Denton, Wales’s Jonathan Thoma...

Events

37 minutes ago Joan Armatrading: ‘I love The Beano – in fact, I was in it, having a slap

The singer-songwriter answers your questions on the bank robber that inspired her, playing with Bob Dylan and Clarke Peters, and her love of classic comicsI’m not sure we have been in a more depressing, hope-bashing time since 1945. What can the ordinary person do? eamonmccWell, the title of my new album is How Did This Happen and What Does It Now Mean. I have no answers and I haven’t met anybody who has, but I hope we get rebooted to something a bit more balanced. I think we’ve become polarised because when you’re face to face with somebody, things such as body language and eye contact stop us doing certain things. That doesn’t happen on social media, then it spills into the real world. We’re not going to get rid of all wars and disagreements, but the album title is asking how on earth...

Politics

46 minutes ago Scotland's 'best pub' crowned ahead of winter at prestigious VisitScotland awards

VisitScotland has revealed the winners of its Scottish Thistle Awards, with one Scottish Borders inn being crowned the "best pub" in the county at the prestigious awards.

Events

48 minutes ago Gary Neville admits being ‘selfish’ with his comments on Man City boss Pep Guardiola

Manchester United icon Gary Neville has given his thoughts on Pep Guardiola's new Manchester City contract and the club's future without the mastermind - who he admittedly hoped would have left by now

Politics

57 minutes ago Qatar ‘compromised’ High Court case ahead of hosting 2022 World Cup, court told

Lawyers for eight Syrians claim that Qatar and its agents ‘derailed’ a multimillion-pound legal case in London.

Events

61 minutes ago 'If I'm being honest' – Omer Riza makes Cardiff City job claim and brings up his competitors

The interim Bluebirds boss has outlined the changes he's made since taking the reins more than two months ago

Sport