18 m. ago Revealed: Covid inquiry evidence which criticised MI6 for denying Wuhan lab leak theory was censored by security officials

The inquiry stifled any discussion of the origins of Covid, with lawyers shutting down Michael Gove when he tried to tell them 'a significant body of judgment' believed the virus was man-made

Politics

41 m. ago Hungry bear getting ready to hibernate broke into Nevada home and attacked elderly couple inside

The bear was searching for food near Lake Tahoe before going into a den for the winter, say officials

Events

45 m. ago Moment Ukrainian deep strike drone shoots down Russian helicopter in attack that ‘changes rules of war’

THIS is the moment Ukrainian forces down a prize Russian helicopter with a brutal new tactic for the first time. Troops shot down an £11million Mi-8 helicopter with a deep strike drone inside Russia, Ukraine's Special Forces said. Scope-view footage of the incredible take down shows the helicopter wavering in the bottom of the shot,...

Events

46 m. ago Reeves pledges to ‘grip cost of living’ in Budget as tax hikes expected

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is grappling with weak economic growth, persistent inflation and an expected downgrade to official productivity forecasts.

Economics

2 h. ago Cheaper rail travel boost as fares to be frozen for first time in 30 years

Commuters on the more expensive routes will save more than £300 a year

Politics

2 h. ago Ruben Dias fumes at VAR as Man City star calls for rule change after Newcastle controversy

Manchester City were furious that referee Sam Barrott and the VAR did not rule out Harvey Barnes' second goal for Newcastle after Gianluigi Donnarumma was pushed

Politics

3 h. ago BBC's Michael McIntyre issues apology as he shares 'bad news' to The Wheel hopeful

BBC One's The Wheel saw host Michael McIntyre interrupt the game show to share some 'bad news'

Politics

3 h. ago BBC The Wheel's Michael McIntyre says 'I'm sorry' to player minutes into new episode

The Wheel was back on our screens with a brand new episode, but host Michael McIntyre had some 'bad news' to share with viewers

Sport

3 h. ago Bolsonaro claims after arrest he tampered with ankle tag from ‘curiosity’

Ex-president says he used soldering iron on device and is now in custody because of fears he was going to abscondBrazil’s former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro has claimed he tried to damage his electronic ankle monitor “out of curiosity” after he was arrested at his villa owing to suspicions he was poised to abscond.In a video released by the supreme court, Bolsonaro – who was recently sentenced to 27 years in prison for masterminding a military coup – can be heard admitting to a security official that he had used a soldering iron to tamper with the black tag. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Michael McIntyre delivers 'bad news' minutes into BBC's The Wheel

The Wheel viewers were left in shock as host Michael McIntyre shared some 'bad news' during the latest instalment of the hit BBC game show

Politics

3 h. ago Michael McIntyre interrupts BBC gameshow The Wheel to share 'bad news'

More hopeful players took on Michael McIntyre's The Wheel in a bid to win a cash prize

Politics

4 h. ago The dozens of strict rules Curtis Warren must stick to or risk going back to prison

Interpol's former 'Target One' is subject to the most restrictions of any criminal under the NCA's ancillary orders

Events

4 h. ago London officials address ongoing investigation into Doug Harless death

London officials address ongoing investigation into Doug Harless death  LEX18

Events

4 h. ago 'It's a tragedy that should have been avoided': Survivors of Patagonia blizzard disaster that killed British woman tell how officials' 'failures' forced trekkers to become rescuers

Multiple survivors of the Patagonia tragedy have alleged that failings by park authorities and managers of the campsites forced them to become their own rescuers and healers.

Events

5 h. ago Liverpool 'nerves' lead to 'very bad' Nottingham Forest defeat, Virgil van Dijk admits

The Reds’ skipper held nothing back in his assessment of another heavy defeat

Politics

5 h. ago Strictly star La Voix forced to withdraw completely due to injury

News was confirmed on Saturday’s live Blackpool show following advice from medical experts

Events

5 h. ago Arne Slot offers no excuses and vows to plot route out of Liverpool malaise

Nottingham Forest leave Anfield as 3-0 winnersSlot: ‘I should look at myself first and my team’Arne Slot said he needed to “look at myself” after Liverpool suffered a sixth defeat in seven Premier League games at home to Nottingham Forest and insisted he would find a way out of the champions’ slump.Forest, in the relegation zone before kick-off, produced the biggest win at Anfield in their history as Liverpool slipped to an eighth loss in 11 matches in all competitions. The British record signing, Alexander Isak, was again anonymous and Liverpool argued Murillo’s opener should have been ruled out for similar reasons to Virgil van Dijk’s disallowed effort against Manchester City before the international break. But Slot admitted the buck stopped with him and made no excuses. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago The moment I knew: he presented me with my hearing aids like they were a little gift

When Lynda Leigh and David started dating, his small, silent gesture spoke volumes about how much he caredFind more stories from the moment I knew seriesIn 2013 I was a divorcee in my early 40s in need of some financial advice. I was living in Canberra and a friend recommended a polite, plain-speaking accountant who came to town from time to time. That’s how I met David. He was a handsome, jovial fellow with sparkling blue eyes, not quite a silver fox then, but a few years my senior. At 6 foot 3 and dressed in a smart suit and tie (a weakness of mine), he certainly made an impression.At some point between sorting out my taxes and asking where I wanted to be financially in 10 years, he noticed I was wearing hearing aids and went on to tell me what a hard time his ex-wife and stepson gave him about his hearing, and anyway, wasn’t I far too young to need them? I explained, perhaps a little curtly, that I’d worn them since I was eight so he shouldn’t be so silly as to think they’d make ...

Politics

6 h. ago Vinnie Jones' plans for a country shooting retreat scuppered by barn owl experts

The actor and former Premier League star hopes to transform farm buildings at his West Sussex estate into accommodation for shooting events, but wildlife officials say it could harm barn owls

Events

6 h. ago UK dog owners are raising pets wrong way as top trainer says follow his 'crazy' method

A world champion gundog trainer with 25 years of experience has some useful advice for dog owners

Politics