57 m. ago Passport prices to rise again – with astonishing 25 per cent increase in just two years

Cost of document will increase by more than twice the rate of inflation

Economics

67 m. ago Major airline is offering bargain £15 flights to one of Europe's best stag do destinations

Ryanair has announced its plan to launch a new seasonal route to one of the most popular short-stay destinations in Europe - and tickets start from as low as £15. 

Economics

69 m. ago Google's Pixel 9a is here and Apple can't beat its cheaper price tag

Google has added a new smartphone to its Pixel line-up with a budget-friendly version of the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro that beats the latest Apple iPhone 16e prices

Politics

72 m. ago Storm Martinho: Warnings for rain, wind and travel chaos in Spain after deadly Storm Laurence floods

The Canary Islands government has warned against unnecessary travel ahead of Storm Martinho’s arrival on Thursday

Events

79 m. ago A list of the Social Security offices across the US expected to close this year

Twenty-six Social Security Administration offices across the country are expected to close this year, due to actions taken by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency

Events

82 m. ago Ryanair, Jet2, TUI and easyJet rules on drinking on flights this Easter holiday

It is a criminal offence to enter an aircraft when drunk and airlines have varying rules on bringing booze onboard and when you can consume it.

Politics

84 m. ago Democrats plead with Trump to reconsider ‘reckless’ proposed travel ban targeting 43 countries

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Nationality is simply not correlated with threats to our security,’ reads a letter by Arizona Rep. Yassamin Ansari to the president, signed by 33 House Democrats

Politics

90 m. ago I travelled to Stockholm and back in 24 hours with just my passport. This is how my crazy day went

Travelling to a European city and back within 24 hours - without checking into a hotel - may sound completely bonkers, but this is what a new tribe of tourists is doing.

Politics

1 hour ago Gardening expert's 55p kitchen item that will 'kill patio weeds for good'

A new viral TikTok hack claims to prevent weeds from growing in between concrete areas such as patios and driveways. However, an expert has warned against using it too much

Events

1 hour ago Judge grudgingly extends deadline for Trump administration to give details on deportation flights – live

US government has until noon ET Friday to either provide details of the flights or to invoke a doctrine shielding information on national security groundsDemocratic congressman Glenn Ivey told constituents at a town hall meeting in his Maryland district that Chuck Schumer, the Senate’s Democratic minority leader, should step down from his position after a bitter intraparty fight over government funding last week, HuffPost reports.Ivey is the first member of Congress to say Schumer should leave his leadership position, after the leader supplied enough votes to pass a Republican-backed government funding bill through the Senate. House Democrats had near-unanimously rejected the measure, and many in the party believe Schumer, who argued the bill was better than allowing a shutdown that could be exploited by Donald Trump and Elon Musk, gave up leverage he could have used against the administration. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Mother of woman killed by suspected methanol poisoning demands Laos be put on no

Exclusive: Simone White died along with five others at a popular stop on the southeast Asia backpacker trail

Events

1 hour ago Grangemouth workers need action now to secure jobs not 'fig leaf' Project Willow report

John Swinney said he was "confident" public and private money could create new jobs and opportunities at Grangemouth.

Politics

1 hour ago UK’s best ten swimming spots for a scenic wild dip including lakes and waterfalls

Experts have revealed the most scenic wild swimming spots across the country, including picturesque waterfalls in Wales and serene lakes stretching miles in Scotland

Politics

1 hour ago Trump 'tricked' into 'blank cheque' deal as Putin 'laughs his backside off'

Vladimir Putin is 'laughing his backside off' after securing a 'blank cheque' peace deal with Donald Trump following their peace talks phone call, one expert has claimed

Politics

2 h. ago 'Reckless' arsonists spared jail after stealing car and torching it under Gatwick monorail

Instead of flying to Peru for charity work, the duo went on a drunken rampage near the airport

Events

2 h. ago Luxury cruise wars intensify as Four Seasons poaches celebrity Captain Kate McCue

Hotel groups including Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton and Orient Express are taking their brands to sea

Events

2 h. ago Trump says call with Zelenskyy ‘very good’ and ‘we are very much on track’ as Russia and Ukraine exchange PoWs – live

Zelenskyy and US president holds talks after a night of Russian attack on UkraineOpening the press conference, Finland’s Stubb says Europe faces “one of those moments of choices between two different worlds: Yalta or Helsinki; in other words, spheres of influence or equal rights and duties for all states.”He stresses that Ukraine has “an undeniable right to defend itself on its own and supported by its partner,” a right that “cannot be restricted in any way,” dismissing Russian demands to halt help for Kyiv.The principles of international law and the European security order have not changed, and there is no need to start changing them.Independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. These are the principles of the UN Charter and the Helsinki charter. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Hearts ace stakes claim for Celtic clash with four goal blitz in closed doors friendly

Neil Critchley watched his fringe men beat St Johnstone 4-1 at the Oriam as they kept ticking over during the international break ahead of next week's trip to Celtic Park.

Politics

2 h. ago 'World's best airport' lets passengers drink coconuts and relax under palm trees

Samui Airport, located on the idyllic Koh Samui island in Thailand, has been dubbed the 'best airport in the world' thanks to its tropical charm and unique facilities

Politics

2 h. ago The 10 types of plane passengers revealed, from the lazy parent to the flying bladder

From the lazy parent to the non-stop talker and flying bladder, we reveal every type of air passenger. Which one seems the most similar to you? Vote in our poll...

Politics