1 hour ago In Charlie Kirk’s name: Trump officials signal move to limit free speech

White House shifts from defending dissent to vowing crackdown on ‘hateful’ rhetoric in wake of killing

Politics

2 h. ago Fresh anguish for the grieving Duke of Kent as his son splits from his wife of 19 years

RICHARD EDEN: King Charles and the Prince and Princess of Wales were among the senior members of the Royal Family to attend the Duchess of Kent's funeral on Tuesday.

Politics

2 h. ago Prisoner charged with murder after inmate found dead in cell at HMP Exeter

James Desborough, 39, has been charged with the murder of 65-year-old Steven Kempster, who was found dead in his cell at HMP Exeter on Monday, September 15

Events

3 h. ago Report told Sadiq Khan's officials that Low Traffic areas FAIL to reduce car use... so they shelved it in secret

The results come in stark contrast to Sir Sadiq's earlier claims that LTNs are good for the environment and reduce traffic.

Politics

3 h. ago Death row inmate's chilling final words before execution for killing wife's family

David Joseph Pittman was put to death by lethal injection just after 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday at the Florida State Prison near Starke under a death warrant signed by DeSantis

Events

4 h. ago Witness describes continuous gunfire with more than 30 shots in deadly ambush on cops

Three officers were killed and two others were left in critical condition from an apparent ambush in rural Pennsylvania Wednesday afternoon.

Events

4 h. ago Three officers fatally shot and two injured in Pennsylvania shooting, police say

Governor says ‘we grieve the loss of life of three precious souls’ as two injured in critical condition in hospitalThree police officers were killed and two were injured in a shooting on Wednesday in the southern part of Pennsylvania, state police said.“We grieve for the loss of life of three precious souls who served this county, served this commonwealth, served this country,” governor Josh Shapiro said. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Florida puts man to death in state record 12th execution this year

David Pittman, 63, convicted in 1991 of killing three people, executed after final appeal rejected by US supreme courtA Florida man convicted of killing his estranged wife’s sister and parents and setting their house on fire was put to death on Wednesday evening, a record 12th execution in the state in 2025.David Pittman, 63, was pronounced dead at 6.12pm local time following a lethal injection at Florida state prison near Starke, under a death warrant signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. Florida’s Republican governor has signed more death warrants this year than any of his predecessors. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd 'is back behind bars' 18 months after being freed from jail for killing Tinder date in booze

Jack Shepherd, 37, was initially sentenced to six years in prison after killing his 24-year-old date Charlotte Brown in December 2015.

Events

5 h. ago Prime suspect in Madeleine McCann’s disappearance celebrates freedom with McDonald’s

Christian Brüeckner was driven out of German prison after being released from a seven-year sentence for rape committed two years before the Madeleine McCann vanished in 2007

Politics

5 h. ago Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner displays ankle tag while smoking and scoffing on McDonald's

The prime suspect in the case of Madeleine McCann's disappearance was spotted wearing an ankle tag just hours after his release from prison in Germany today. 

Politics

5 h. ago Madeleine McCann suspect celebrates freedom with McDonald's after prison release

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner, 48, enjoyed a McDonald's cheeseburger hours being released from prison at the end of his sentence for raping a pensioner

Events

5 h. ago ‘Shame on Them’: Listen to Mehdi’s Powerful Speech at London’s ‘Together for Palestine’ Concert

‘Shame on Them’: Listen to Mehdi’s Powerful Speech at London’s ‘Together for Palestine’ Concert  Zeteo

Politics

7 h. ago Record 12th execution set in Florida this year for man convicted of killing family

David Pittman to get lethal injection under DeSantis-signed warrant for killing estranged wife’s sister and parentsA Florida man convicted of killing his estranged wife’s sister and parents and setting their house on fire was scheduled to be put to death on Wednesday evening, which would be a record 12th execution in the state in 2025.David Pittman, 63, was scheduled to receive a lethal injection starting at 6pm at Florida state prison near Starke under a death warrant signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. The Republican governor has signed more death warrants this year than any of his predecessors. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Olympic 100m medallist Fred Kerley joins Enhanced Games weeks after ban

World champion from 2022 is first American man to joinKerley provisionally banned by Athletics Integrity UnitThe Olympic 100m silver and bronze medallist Fred Kerley will compete in the inaugural Enhanced Games, the event’s organisers revealed on Wednesday, weeks after the Athletics Integrity Unit handed the American a provisional suspension for whereabouts failures.The 2022 100m world champion is the first track athlete and American man to join the event that permits athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs that are banned in official competition. Continue reading...

Sport

8 h. ago Madeleine McCann's dad asks detective heartbreaking question as lead suspect freed

As the lead suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance is freed from prison, a new ITV documentary sheds light on her parent's heartbreak during their 18-year search for answers

Politics

8 h. ago Woman’s decaying body found in Georgia prison cell sparking investigation

Sheqweetta Vaughan, 32, had possibly been dead for over 24 hours in her cell at the Lee Arrendale State Prison

Events

9 h. ago RFK Jr’s actions risk restricting children’s access to vaccines, say ousted CDC officials

Former officials testify before US Senate, saying the CDC under Kennedy is ‘supporting policies not based in science’US politics live – latest updatesTop former officials at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) accused Robert F Kennedy Jr of hobbling the country’s ability to respond to outbreaks and disease threats.The two officials testified at a hearing on Wednesday before the Senate HELP (Health, Education, Labor and Pensions) committee. Susan Monarez, the CDC director chosen by Kennedy, was fired after less than a month. Debra Houry, chief medical officer at the CDC, resigned after serving under six CDC directors during both Republican and Democratic administrations. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago 'A shame': Eddie Howe delivers verdict as injury blow confirmed before Newcastle vs Barcelona clash

Talented youngster has not travelled for the Champions League showdown

Events

10 h. ago ITV dealt major blow as shows rack up almost 20,000 Ofcom complaints amid cuts

ITV has suffered a major blow after several of its shows received official complaints to Ofcom, with Love Island and This Morning and Celebrity Big Brother amongst them

Economics