96 m. ago Blundering council dig up mum and dad's grave as grieving daughter hits out

Gillian Carlon, 31, was left horrified after being told the council had dug up her mother and father's grave in error last month.

Events

3 h. ago Countries that could require your photo and fingerprints from next month

The European Union's (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) will begin next month, which will change requirements for British citizens travelling to the Schengen area

Culture

4 h. ago Venezuela starts days of military and ‘electronic warfare’ drills after US strikes on alleged drug boats

Armed forces say ‘special naval militia’ involved in Caribbean deployment as defence minister cites ‘threatening, vulgar voice’ of WashingtonVenezuela says it has begun three days of military exercises on its Caribbean island of La Orchila as tensions soar amid US military activity in the region.Forces deployed for what Washington called an anti-drug operation have blown up at least two Venezuelan boats and a combined 14 people allegedly transporting drugs across the Caribbean this month – a move slammed by UN experts as “extrajudicial execution”. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Starmer to recognise Palestinian statehood this weekend, reports suggest

The Prime Minister has previously said he plans to recognise Palestinian statehood ahead of the United Nations general assembly this month.

Politics

7 h. ago Chelsea player ratings vs Bayern Munich: Cole Palmer back to his best as defence struggles

Scored one and had another ruled out on his first start in a month

Sport

8 h. ago Eddie Hearn labels Chris Eubank Jr an 'a***hole' after boxer interrupts and refuses to allow him to pay tribute to Ricky Hatton after boxer's death at 46

The promoter and the fighter were gathered at a press event in London ahead of next month's rematch between Eubank Jr and Conor Benn on what has been a hugely sad week for boxing.

Events

8 h. ago Robins will keep coming back if you feed them 1 food in September

September can be a quiet month for garden birds for many reasons but there's one food in particular that will keep robins coming back to your garden

Politics

9 h. ago Legendary BBC quiz show confirms return to screens 23 years on from first ever episode with all

The latest instalment of beloved series will be hitting screens next month, much to the delight of die-hard fans.

Politics

10 h. ago Olivia Attwood admits she went 'mental' at husband Bradley Dack after going through his phone as she reflects on 'embarrassing' past antics

The couple tied the knot in June 2023, however their relationship hit the headlines last month after Olivia was pictured cosying up to longtime pal Pete Wicks during a messy trip to Ibiza.

Politics

11 h. ago Irish police find child remains in hunt for boy not marked as missing for four years

Gardaí believe body is that of Daniel Aruebose, whose 2022 disappearance was not noticed by authorities until last monthIrish police investigating the fate of a boy who disappeared four years ago but was only registered by authorities as missing last month have found the remains of a child on Dublin wasteland.Gardaí named the missing boy as Daniel Aruebose, who is thought to have vanished in 2022 aged three, after they discovered the remains on Wednesday in the Donabate area of north Dublin. Continue reading...

Events

11 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

12 h. ago Google DeepMind claims ‘historic’ AI breakthrough in problem solving

Version of company’s Gemini 2.5 AI model solved complex real-world problem that stumped human computer programmersGoogle DeepMind claims it has made a “historic” artificial intelligence breakthrough akin to the Deep Blue computer defeating Garry Kasparov at chess in 1997 and an AI beating a human Go champion in 2016.A version of the company’s Gemini 2.5 AI model solved a complex real-world problem that stumped human computer programmers to become the first AI model to win a gold medal at an international programming competition held earlier this month in Azerbaijan. Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago Labor statistics chief fired by Trump sounds alarm over White House’s ‘dangerous’ interference

Erika McEntarfer says Americans should be concerned about independence of key economic institutionsThe former chief US economics data statistics who Donald Trump fired last month called her sudden removal “dangerous” and said Americans should be concerned about the independence of key economic institutions.“Markets have to trust the data are not manipulated,” said Erika McEntarfer, former head of the Bureau Labor of Statistics, on Tuesday in her first remarks since her firing. “Firing your chief statisticians for releasing data you do not like, it has serious economic consequences.” Continue reading...

Events

12 h. ago Salt drives England past Ireland in first T20 as Bethell’s big day goes to plan

First T20: England, 197-6, beat Ireland, 196-3, by four wktsSalt has rollicking opening stand with Buttler and hits 89Jacob Bethell’s big day began awkwardly and ended with England dominant. After Ireland put up 196, some serious work was required as the 21-year-old became his country’s youngest men’s captain.Enter Phil Salt, ready to make headlines once again. The opener followed his 141 not out against South Africa last Friday with 89 off 46 balls as England secured victory in the first of three Twenty20 internationals with 14 balls to spare. Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's life from famous family to rarely

Ex-professional footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is set to take to the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor this month, but what do we know about the star's life off screen?

Politics

12 h. ago Photo highlights from Day 5 of the world athletics championships in Tokyo

This photo gallery, curated by AP photo editors, features highlights from Day 5 of the world athletics championships in Tokyo.

Culture

13 h. ago Work to convert Falkirk high street landmark stops as application 'going round in circles'

The applicants hoping to convert the historic building now have two months to provide the information required

Politics

13 h. ago Ukraine expects $3.5 billion fund for US weapons to sustain fight against Russia, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine expects to have a $3.5 billion fund by next month to buy weapons from the U.S. and sustain its fight against Russia's invasion

Economics

13 h. ago Victoria Beckham breaks down in tears as she makes admission in Netflix series trailer

Victoria Beckham has made a startling admission in the first trailer for her upcoming Netflix documentary series, which will be released next month

Events

14 h. ago African nationals deported by US to Ghana have all been sent to their home countries

Ghana has sent 14 West Africans deported from the U.S. to their home countries

Politics