3 h. ago Tourists urged to 'prepare for worst' and pack two items in hand luggage

No one wants to be delayed, or for their flight to be suddenly cancelled, but in such 'worst case' events travel experts urge passengers to store two items in their hand luggage

Politics

4 h. ago Stormzy to star in first project from new Merky Films venture

Brit Award-winning rapper and entrepreneur says film ‘Big Man’, directed by Oscar winner Aneil Karia, is about ‘the joy, spirit and fearless energy of youth’

Events

5 h. ago Major road opens to traffic after most expensive upgrade in Welsh history

The £2 billion project to upgrade the A465 Heads of the Valleys road began in 2002 and has now been fully completed

Politics

6 h. ago School counsellor fights tears as she's jailed for abusing 'defenceless' student

Emily Nutley admitted to having 'crossed a line' and said she had lost her marriage, home, friends after she had sexual relations with a pupil at her school meant

Events

6 h. ago Judge says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil

A federal judge has ruled that the government cannot deport and must release Mahmoud Khalil, the student whom the Trump administration jailed over his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University

Events

9 h. ago Kagiso Rabada lays down marker of excellence with fiery spells for South Africa | Simon Burnton

Teammates say he is the world’s best bowler and judging by his first-day display against Australia he is not far offGiven there was a certain scepticism in advance of this game about South Africa’s suitability for a place in this final, their spot having been secured through a run of good results, mostly at home, in short series that notably did not involve either of the two sides currently ranked ahead of them, perhaps they needed an early marker of excellence, a demonstration of merit. Fortunately they had just the man.At 10.30am the pre-match pyrotechnic mist cleared with Kagiso Rabada at the nursery end, ball in hand. Perhaps Usman Khawaja’s personal fog lingered a while longer, the first ball of the day zinging past his outside edge and sending the Australian opener into survival mode. Rabada started his day with a maiden, and then another, and then another. Khawaja faced every delivery, including a couple more that he barely survived. And then, two balls into Rabada’s fourth o...

Events

9 h. ago Former gym teacher accused of sexually assaulting elementary student in storage closet in the middle of class

Registered sex offender Michael Pipp, 57, has been charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child and child enticement.

Society

9 h. ago Married teacher had sex with pupil in school cupboard at top private school

Philip Culling's actions were said to be an 'open secret' and he was allowed to quietly resign after having an affair with a student.

Politics

9 h. ago Best celebrity whisky: Top names shaking up the spirits scene

As Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter show storms the capital, we take a look at her whiskey brand and other famous names with a hand in the dram

Politics

9 h. ago Married deputy headteacher had sex with 'love of his life' girl in cupboard at UK school

A deputy headteacher at one of the UK's top schools claimed one of his students was the 'love of his life' after he engaged in sexual relations with her in a cupboard

Politics

10 h. ago Married teacher, 53, had sex with pupil in school cupboard and sent Valentine's card

Philip Culling was allowed to quietly resign after having an affair with a student but thanks to a whistleblower, the disgraced teacher has been held to account years later

Politics

10 h. ago Three Virginia high school students seeking $10M in lawsuit over principal’s accusation of ‘racist harassment’

The students claim they were falsely accused of racism over a birthday card and gift they gave a fellow student

Politics

11 h. ago South Ayrshire Council chief executive recorded appearing to break strict contract rules

A recording has emerged of Mike Newall, who is currently on a leave of absence from the council, discussing potential contracts.

Politics

11 h. ago Shocking moment jobless fare dodger hurls abuse at rail inspectors after refusing to buy a ticket

The man was confronted by a revenue protection officer on a South Western Railway train from London to Weymouth, in the latest incident shown in Channel 5 series 'Fare Dodgers: At War With The Law'.

Events

11 h. ago Ofsted delays setting out final plan for school inspections until September

Unions have criticised the watchdog’s new proposed timetable for publishing its reforms as ‘ridiculous’ and ‘bordering on reckless’.

Politics

11 h. ago Ryan Reynolds urged to splash out and hand bumper contract to £3.5m Premier League star

Wrexham's Hollywood owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, are being encouraged to bolster their squad with a Premier League talent after securing a third consecutive promotion

Politics

11 h. ago Peter Kay reveals very different project months after booting heckler out of his show

Comedian Peter Kay has announced a very different new project after being hit with bullying claims on his UK tour when he decided to boot hecklers out of his show

Politics

12 h. ago Ayrshire revealed as contender for new Raymond Blanc cooking or gardening school

Raymond Blanc, an ambassador for The King's Foundation, is hopeful he can work with the charity to create new cooking and gardening schools.

Politics

13 h. ago Rachel Reeves gives nod towards new Manchester to Liverpool railway line

The Chancellor promised to set out plans to 'take forward' Northern Powerhouse Rail

Events

13 h. ago Aston Martin make decision on replacing Lance Stroll at Canadian Grand Prix

Lance Stroll missed the Spanish Grand Prix to undergo surgery to relive pain in his hand and wrist, which was related to the injuries he suffered in a 2023 pre-season training accident

Sport