30 m. ago Football matches in Italy are POSTPONED due to Pope Francis' funeral

'At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church,' Cardinal Kevin Farrell said.

Politics

31 m. ago Pope's touching last words to his personal nurse who convinced him to take one last ride in the popemobile on Sunday after the pontiff asked 'Do you think I can manage it?'

The pontiff appeared exhausted during Easter celebrations on Sunday, but nevertheless greeted the crowd and drove around St Peter's Square cheered by thousands of rapt worshippers.

Politics

33 m. ago JD Vance warns of 'very dark time for all of humanity' in 21st Century after death of Pope Francis

Vice President JD Vance warned of a dark future for the world if large countries like India and the United States were unable to work together, just days after Pope France died in Rome.

Events

40 m. ago When is the next Bank Holiday in the UK? Full list of remaining dates for 2025

Fresh off of a four-day break, we're looking ahead to the next long weekend

Politics

51 m. ago Italy's Olympic committee calls for sports events to be suspended on day of Pope Francis' funeral

The Italian national Olympic committee has asked for sports events to be suspended on Saturday, the day of Pope Francis’ funeral

Sport

59 m. ago IMF warns of rising US recession risk and defends Fed rate policy

Fund lowers outlook for G7 nations and major economies including China and India as trade conflict hits growth

Events

60 m. ago Gary Lineker insists he was 'right' to compare Suella Braverman's migrant crackdown to Nazi Germany

The 64-year-old has said his bosses at the BBC were 'silly' for taking him off air during yet another impartiality crisis of his own making, insisting it was a 'ridiculous overreaction'.

Events

63 m. ago Pope Francis' death sparks travel surge as tourists seek flights to holiest city in Europe

Bookings to Rome surged 400 per cent since Pope Francis passed on 21 April, according to On the Beach, as thousands of UK mourners set out on their plans to pay their respects to the pontiff. 

Events

68 m. ago Big Brother couple announce split in sad statements after falling in love in house

Big Brother couple Henry Southan and Jordan Sangha have announced they are going their separate ways in emotional statements, just days after they returned to the ITV show

Politics

69 m. ago Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell? The acting head of the Vatican who will orchestrate Pope Francis’s successor

Cardinal Kevin Farrell will orchestrate the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor

Politics

71 m. ago Vladimir Putin makes decision about attending Pope's funeral and meeting Donald Trump

Pope Francis' funeral is due to take place on Saturday with major world leaders set to descend on the city of Rome for the service, including Keir Starmer and Donald Trump

Politics

78 m. ago Cheapest flights to the Vatican City to see Pope Francis lying in state before funeral

Pope Francis' funeral has now been confirmed and mourners are set to travel from all over to see him lying in state before he is laid to rest - this is the cheapest way to get there

Politics

81 m. ago Big Brother couple announce shock split days after leaving iconic house

The Big Brother couple have announced they have split just days after they returned to the reality show house.

Events

83 m. ago Oaks excel at supporting the food web (including us). Arbor Day is a reason to plant one

The last Friday in April is national Arbor Day

Politics

84 m. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Kai Widdrington flooded with comments over 'day one' update after girlfriend reveal

The messages came flooding in as he counts down to his big solo move away from the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom

Events

91 m. ago Susan Boyle pays touching tribute to Pope Francis in emotional video address

Pope Francis, 88, sadly passed away on Easter Monday and the Britain's Got Talent star has shared an emotional video address following the news.

Culture

93 m. ago British tourist tells of sombre atmosphere in Rome following death of Pope

Antoni Bohdanowicz, from Berkshire, travelled to Rome with his wife and her family to see the Easter service in St Peter’s Square.

Events

1 hour ago Foreign Office issues travel advice for Brits going to Italy after Pope's death

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued advice for tourists heading to Italy

Events

1 hour ago Pope Francis' brutal reaction to Man United fan as he taunted her with jibe

As the world mourns the death of Pope Francis, one of his former colleagues revealed an amusing story concerning a Manchester United supporter he met

Politics

1 hour ago Royal fans notice King Charles' important change as he steps out for his first job after Pope's death

Despite it being a public holiday in the UK, the monarch, 76, was back at work on Monday morning as he welcomed New Zealand's premier Christopher Luxon to Windsor Castle.

Events