39 minutes ago King of Saudi Arabia urges citizens to 'pray for rain' amid severe weather warnings

The prayer for rain, known as Salat al-Istisqa, is typically performed amid a drought or delayed rainfall and has been issued by the Saudi Arabian King on previous occasions

Events

42 minutes ago Hiker found alive one month after going missing in Canada’s Rocky Mountains

The hiker told authorities he’d sheltered in a ‘dried-out creek bed’ before managing to wave down the walkers

Events

43 minutes ago Chilling photo shows 'ET' sitting in plane seat – and people are terrified

A plane passenger was left feeling unnerved after spotting what they thought was an alien in one of the seats - but people have now realised what was actually going on

Culture

44 minutes ago Female BBC newsreaders including Martine Croxall appeal against ruling they cannot sue the broadcaster for equal pay

Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Kasia Madera and Annita McVeigh launched an employment tribunal against the BBC in a bombshell case, which included the claim they had not been paid equally.

Economics

56 minutes ago Ferry sailings between Troon and Brodick to resume after day of cancellations

Sailings between Troon and Brodick are to return tomorrow (Friday, November 29) following repairs to the MV Alfred, but services from Ardrossan may be affected by weather conditions.

Politics

66 minutes ago London Overground: Mayor Sadiq Khan reveals his favourite line after £6.3m rebranding of train network

‘Like naming children, not everyone agrees,’ says TfL chief tasked with turning hundreds of suggestions into a shortlist

Economics

72 minutes ago Owners of empty second homes in affluent London borough face massive council tax hike

There are no existing premium charges on second homes in Richmond

Politics

78 minutes ago Cadbury fans claim 'Christmas is cancelled' and launch a petition after confectioner confirms festive treat has been axed

Cadbury is facing backlash after confirming a popular festive biscuit will not be returning to supermarkets in the UK this Christmas, as furious fans took to social media to express their disappointment.

Politics

1 hour ago Drunk solicitor who caused two crashes in her Jaguar after boozy lunch must pay £20,000 fine but is not struck off

Elizabeth Thomson caused two crashes after she got behind the wheel of her Jaguar XS following an afternoon lunch where she had been drinking wine, a tribunal heard.

Economics

1 hour ago I had to pay £250 a month to take my little boy for cancer treatment because of Sadiq Khan's Ulez scheme

Jasmine Sarll had to pay £250 in Ulez fees to take her four-year-old boy to hospital for cancer treatment and slammed the system for making the situation more stressful.

Economics