2 h. ago Newly hired cop from New York encounters baby alligator in Florida and leaves internet roaring in laughter

The cop’s frightened reaction during his first-ever gator call has amassed more than 1.4 million views on Facebook.

Politics

4 h. ago Spanish PM apologises to voters after MP resigns over corruption allegations

Pressure grows for snap election as judge finds ‘firm evidence’ of Santos Cerdán’s possible role in kickbacksSpain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has apologised to voters but ruled out a snap election after a senior member of his Spanish Socialist Workers’ party (PSOE) resigned hours after a supreme court judge found “firm evidence” of his possible involvement in taking kickbacks on public construction contracts.Sánchez, who became prime minister in 2018 after using a motion of no confidence to turf the corruption-mired conservative People’s party (PP) out of government, is already contending with a series of graft investigations relating to his wife, his brother, his former transport minister, and one of that minister’s aides. All deny any wrongdoing. A former PSOE member was recently implicated in an alleged smear campaign against the Guardia Civil police unit investigating the corruption allegations. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Full list of road closures as Greater Manchester town faces delays

There are numerous road closures across the borough in the coming weeks

Politics

6 h. ago Diddy trial live: Jane testifies about Las Vegas trip with famous rapper following chaotic morning in court

Court was delayed this morning after a lengthy conversation between the lead attorneys and the judge

Society

7 h. ago Ryanair says passengers are ‘suffering’ in 2.5 hour queues due to Portuguese border control delays

The low-cost airline says passengers are missing their flights due to wait times at airports including Lisbon, Porto and Faro

Politics

7 h. ago Space station leak concerns will delay visit by astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary

A chartered spaceflight for India, Poland and Hungary's first astronauts in decades has been delayed indefinitely because of leak concerns at the International Space Station

Technology

8 h. ago Diddy trial live: Combs looks visibly upset during chaotic morning in courtroom as Jane’s testimony delayed hours

Prosecutors are seeking to dismiss a juror at Sean Combs’s sex trafficking trial

Events

9 h. ago Woody Johnson makes £190m bid for Textor’s Crystal Palace shares as Uefa delays decision

Forest may go to Cas if Palace cleared for Europa LeagueNew York Jets owner is former US ambassador to the UKThe New York Jets owner, Woody Johnson, has offered £190m to buy John Textor’s stake in Crystal Palace. The move comes with Uefa expected to delay until the end of the month a decision on whether the club will be allowed to compete in next season’s Europa League.The offer from Johnson, the former US ambassador to the UK, has the backing of Palace’s co-chair Steve Parish and is believed to be under consideration by Textor despite falling significantly short of his valuation of about £240m for his 44.9% stake. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago Popular Edinburgh bakery hires 'queue bouncer' as children 'forced onto road' by 'oblivious' customers

Award-winning Scottish bakery Lannan has come under fire from the local school due to ‘oblivious’ people that queue for hours to buy pastries.

Economics

10 h. ago Popular Edinburgh bakery hires 'queue warden' as children 'forced onto road' by 'oblivious' customers

Award-winning Scottish bakery Lannan has come under fire from the local school due to ‘oblivious’ people that queue for hours to buy pastries.

Economics

11 h. ago Government urged not to weaken ‘Hillsborough Law’ as MPs demand Bill is passed

Labour MPs have insisted that the law that would ensure a duty of candour on public bodies and workers must not be watered down amid further delays.

Politics

12 h. ago X Factor star delayed holiday to join Robbie Williams on stage in Manchester in 'career defining moment'

Lucy Spraggan joined Robbie Williams on stage at Manchester's Co-op Live

Politics

12 h. ago Danny Dyer says new series of Disney+ Rivals has so many sex scenes it 'hired every intimacy coach in the UK'...but admits, 'it's OK if you fancy it'

Danny Dyer, who plays Freddie Jones in Rivals, which also stars David Tennant, Emily Attack and Alex Hassell, said: 'It is brilliant but it is a mad thing to do a sex scene.

Sport

12 h. ago Keely Hodgkinson’s return to racing delayed after injury setback

The Olympic 800m champion had been due to return to racing in Stockholm

Events

12 h. ago The surprising continent where you're most likely to lose your luggage revealed

According to aviation technology company Sita, 33.4 million bags were mishandled in 2024 - but which continent has emerged as the leading culprit for lost or delayed luggage?

Politics

12 h. ago Waxahatchee at London’s Eventim Apollo was a night of musical brilliance with no room for chaos

Katie Crutchfield’s band delivered a superlative set on Wednesday night, bringing the American songwriter’s remarkable material to life with steady excellence

Events

13 h. ago Air India flight to UK crashes in Ahmedabad in India shortly after takeoff – latest updates

At least 242 people were on board the London-bound Air India flight AI171, say policeThe London-bound flight took off from Ahmedabad at about 1.47 pm, slightly delayed from schedule. Officials say it crashed nine minutes after being given clearance for take off.India’s directorate general of civil aviation just gave this statement to Indian media:Captain Sumeet Sabharwal is an LTC with 8,200 hours of experience. The co-pilot had 1100 hours of flying experience.As per ATC, the aircraft departed from Ahmadabad at 1339 IST (0809 UTC) from runway 23. It gave a mayday call to ATC, but thereafter, no response was given by the aircraft to the calls made by ATC. Continue reading...

Events

13 h. ago 3 killed and scores injured as Russia targets Ukraine with new attacks

Russian forces have pummeled Ukraine with drones and other weapons, killing three people and injuring scores of others despite international pressure to accept a ceasefire

Events

16 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Severe delays on Mildmay and Windrush lines

The capital’s latest travel updates

Politics

19 h. ago Treasury gains £500mn to pay off UK debt from Barings banker’s 1927 fund

Windfall in form of ‘patriotic gift’ comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves strives to balance the books

Economics