15 minutes ago NATO and the US are 'at full war with Russia' and have crossed 'all red lines' by allowing Ukraine to use long

Medvedev, a close Putin ally who now serves as the Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, said every Ukrainian strike on Russian territory with Western weapons would be met with a response

Events

20 minutes ago UK lottery ticket holder makes claim for whopping £177m Euromillions jackpot

If the prize is confirmed they will be the third biggest National Lottery winner of all time

Economics

21 minutes ago Vladimir Putin vows to incinerate Ukraine 'to dust' with new super missile 'as strong as a nuke'

The Russian dictator said he would use the new Oreshnik missiles to turn areas of Ukraine “to dust” in blasts “comparable to nuclear weapons” during a speech in Kazakhstan

Events

38 minutes ago Not just dessert: how sweet potato pie became a tool of Black American resistance

From the civil rights movement to the killing of Michael Brown, the deep orange dish has gained cultural power in the US – and comforted generations of Black familiesThe pastry chef David Benton grew up in a pumpkin pie family; they always bought the dessert for Thanksgiving dinner.So he was thrilled whenever someone gifted them a sweet potato pie. “Sweet potato pie has a richer, more authentic homemade taste to it, and you could never find them in the store so people must have made those,” says Benton, of Sugarsweet Oakland, an online bakery in California. He grew up before Patti LaBelle’s sweet potato pies became a staple at Walmart. Continue reading...

Politics

42 minutes ago Keir Starmer’s great ‘reset’ win as he is invited to meeting of EU leaders for first time since Brexit

Prime minister has pledged to repair damaged relations with the European Union for the benefit of ‘generations to come’

Politics

42 minutes ago Lakeland launches 'biggest ever' Black Friday with deals on Ninja, Shark and more

Lakeland's "biggest ever" Black Friday sale has reduced the cost of top-rated products for your home and kitchen.

Economics

55 minutes ago First wave of cold weather council payments to support pensioners start this weekend

Estimates suggest some 8,000 people in Manchester who are entitled to the benefit are missing out

Economics

56 minutes ago EuroMillions jackpot scooped by lucky Brit as National Lottery confirms new claim for £177m prize

This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated. Please return to this page for further updates as the story develops

Economics

62 minutes ago Sadiq Khan gives Aslef union boss Mick Whelan a massive hug at launch of London Overground's 'woke' rebranding that cost the public £6.3million

The Mayor of London attended the event today as six new rail lines and colours were launched, with names such as Lioness, Mildmay, Windrush, Weaver, Suffragette and Liberty.

Economics

68 minutes ago St Mirren Charitable Foundation announced as women team's training kit sponsor

The club's foundation held an official launch at the SMiSA Stadium where players from the women's team and the academy were pictured in the new gear.

Politics