23 m. ago SAS accused of executing handcuffed children and murdering unarmed people in their sleep in shocking new eyewitness claims of UK 'war crimes'

UK Special Forces veterans have come forward to describe seeing SAS soldiers executing a handcuffed child and Taliban suspects while they were asleep.

Events

47 m. ago Bride and groom branded 'icky' over 'cash grab' method of controlling the music at their wedding

A US-based bride and groom has sparked a heated debate online after a wedding guest shared a photo showing a controversial sign from their wedding on Reddit.

Economics

77 m. ago Pharmaceutical stocks slide as Trump vows to cut US prescription drug prices ‘by 30

President plans to use executive powers, saying US should pay ‘same price as nation that pays the lowest price’Donald Trump has promised to use his executive powers to cut the price of prescription drugs in the US in an attempt to bring them more in line with other countries.The US president has said he will sign an order on Monday that will reduce prescription drug and pharmaceutical prices “almost immediately” by “30% to 80%”. Continue reading...

Politics

84 m. ago Keir Starmer to announce new measures to ‘tighten up’ immigration system – UK politics live

Prime minster to unveil immigration white paper that he claimes will be ‘clean break from past’What change in rules means for migrants and employersThe Conservatives have rejected suggestions that Keir Starmer is being tough on immigration. In a statement released overnight in response to the briefing about the white paper plans, Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, said:Keir Starmer pretends to be tough, but just weeks ago his MPs voted against our 10-year residency and economic contribution test for indefinite leave to remain. Now he says that immigrants who make no contribution should still be allowed to stay.He is trying to take steal credit for recent substantial reductions in visa numbers that resulted from Conservative reforms in April 2024.International recruitment is a lifeline for the homecare sector, enabling us to provide vital support to older and disabled people in their own homes. Care providers are already struggling to recruit within the UK. We are deeply concern...

Politics

1 hour ago Doctors warn these seemingly small health symptoms should not be ignored

With modern trends of overworking, poor sleep routines, or general life stress, exacerbating a wide variety of symptoms, Mike Bedigan spoke to two medical professionals about the ones that they think you really should be getting a second opinion on

Events

1 hour ago Arla confirms best place to store milk and it's not in the fridge door but the back

If you've been storing the milk in the fridge door, you've been doing it wrong. Arla Foods has just revealed the best place to maximise its quality and taste, and it's right at the back.

Politics

2 h. ago Tough new rules to make it harder for immigrants to become British

Migrants will have to wait up to 10 years in a series of changes designed to reduce immigration

Events

2 h. ago India and Pakistan militaries set to resume talks after ceasefire holds for ‘first calm night in days’ in tense borders

India says it killed 100 militants in its pre-dawn strikes on ‘terror infrastructure’ in Pakistan

Events

2 h. ago All the savings rates that have been slashed since base rate cut, including Chip and Plum

Rate cuts are usually bad news for savers, as banks reduce the interest paid on their savings accounts. We look at some of the rates which have taken a hit.

Politics

2 h. ago Climate crisis threatens the banana, the world’s most popular fruit, research shows

Fourth most important food crop in peril as Latin America and Caribbean suffer from slow-onset climate disasterThe climate crisis is threatening the future of the world’s most popular fruit, as almost two-thirds of banana-growing areas in Latin America and the Caribbean may no longer be suitable for growing the fruit by 2080, new research has found.Rising temperatures, extreme weather and climate-related pests are pummeling banana-growing countries such as Guatemala, Costa Rica and Colombia, reducing yields and devastating rural communities across the region, according to Christian Aid’s new report, Going Bananas: How Climate Change Threatens the World’s Favourite Fruit. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Le Film de Mon Père review – father’s videotape legacy sparks intergenerational dialogue

A Swiss film-maker’s parent leaves behind a visual diary that raises questions about the limitations of art in a fascinating documentary debutThe genesis of Jules Guarneri’s documentary – his first – comes from an unusual gift. Having made more than 20 hours of a filmed diary, his father, Jean, entrusted the material to the budding director, hoping that it would form the building blocks for his son’s first feature. These visual journals, in which the older man addresses the camera – and ultimately Guarneri – with recollections from his past, are awash with nostalgia and regret. As Jean’s recordings are interspersed with Guarneri’s own footage of his family, what starts out as a monologue gradually transforms into an intergenerational dialogue between father and son.Filmed with a fixed camera, Jean’s diaries have a static quality that echoes the stagnancy of his life story. Christabel, his wife and Guarneri’s mother, was an heiress, and the couple lived as idle rich in the Swiss vill...

Culture

2 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Reduced Thameslink and Southern service

Thameslink and Southern services are running fewer services

Politics

3 h. ago After days of heavy firefights, calm reported along Indian and Pakistan borders

Indian and Pakistan authorities say there are no reported incidents of firing along the heavily militarized region between their countries overnight, the first time in recent days that the two nations have not been shooting at each other

Events

4 h. ago UK beach once loved by Brits shamed with unwanted Brown Flag Award

Despite being surrounded by a lush 140-acre woodland and 'striking' castle, this secluded stretch of golden sands has been named and shamed due to its 'poor' water quality

Events

8 h. ago The five sleep positions you should NEVER ignore and what they reveal about your personality

How do you sleep in bed? Like a T-Rex with arms bent in front of you? Or a mountain climber, with one knee almost touching your chest?

Politics

9 h. ago Trump to sign executive order to reduce cost of prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals up to 80%

President Donald Trump has made an announcement he describes as one of the most conesequential in American history - and it will have global impacts.

Politics

9 h. ago Pioneering mapping data shows 80% of England’s peatlands are dry and degraded

As vital carbon sinks, healthy peatlands can help tackle climate change, reduce flood risk, improve water quality and support rare wildlife.

Politics

9 h. ago NHS programme to reduce brain injuries in childbirth to be rolled out nationally

The Government programme will begin from September and follows a development phase and pilot scheme.

Events

13 h. ago Raducanu sets up Gauff meeting with fightback win, while Draper progresses

Raducanu beats Kudermetova 5-7, 6-0, 6-1 in RomeDraper struggles but sees off Kopriva 6-4, 6-3 At the end of a tense, high-quality opening set on Sunday in Rome, Emma Raducanu had plenty of reason to despair. Despite how she had elevated her level to wrestle control of the contest, offering herself an opportunity to serve for the set, it ended in misery. She returned to her seat one set away from defeat.Instead of allowing frustration to consume her, Raducanu maintained her composure and plotted her path to victory with an impressive exhibition of her problem-solving abilities. She recovered to defeat Veronika Kudermetova 5-7, 6-0, 6-1 and reach the fourth round of the Italian Open. Continue reading...

Events

15 h. ago Fat Face shoppers are rushing to buy £59 summer sale dress for £35 because it's a 'real bargain'

"A beautiful dress that is true to size. Bought in sale so it was a real bargain. As always with fatface the garments are always very good quality."

Economics