15 m. ago Shadow Home secretary Chris Philp has 'curved machete' pulled on him during visit to French migrant camp

The Croydon South MP and his entourage were confronted by a man brandishing a knife near Calais

Society

17 m. ago Emmerdale fans 'work out' who gets framed for Mack's 'death' in sick revenge

Emmerdale viewers fear a character is going to be set up for the reported murder of Mackenzie Boyd amid claims the character will bow out of the ITV soap at the hands of John Sugden

Events

18 m. ago Russia and Belarus to practice joint nuclear drills during tests with 'up to 150,000 troops' in Europe next month

Russia and its ally Belraus are set to stage nuclear missile drills next month close in Europe next month. 

Events

19 m. ago Lucy Mecklenburgh admits she sleeps in separate bed to Ryan as she fumes over wedding planning

Lucy Mecklenburgh has spoken about her relationship with Ryan Thomas, including revealing their sleeping arrangements at home and an update on them planning their wedding

Politics

25 m. ago Alaska’s Juneau orders evacuations as record glacier flood looms

Mendenhall Glacier outburst threatens homes, with scientists warning events are intensifyingAlaska’s capital city of Juneau is urging many residents to evacuate, bracing for the arrival of what could be record floodwaters flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the area’s Mendenhall Glacier, with the event being driven by climate change amid glacial retreat, according to a federal agency.Summer glacial flooding, known as a glacial lake outburst flood, or GLOF, threatens parts of the city due to a combination of rainwater and snowmelt. Continue reading...

Events

25 m. ago Sadiq Khan could give Londoners flexible working hours during heatwaves as southern England set to sizzle with highs of 34C

Sir Sadiq Khan is looking at whether to provide Londoners with flexible working hours during heatwaves as parts of Britain are set to swelter with temperatures forecast to hit 34C.

Politics

26 m. ago Bipartisan group plans to bring Epstein victims to capital to speak out on files and push Congress to release them

GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna announced they will hold a press conference with Epstein survivors

Events

28 m. ago Mum feels 'abandoned' and 'forgotten' in horrible East Lothian home

Shannon Stewart was placed in temporary accommodation in Ormiston, East Lothian, before claiming she was 'forced' into an unfit home in Macerry in November 2024.

Politics

28 m. ago Astonishing moment playful dolphin joins family on their morning swim in Dorset

Lynda MacDonald, 50, and her partner, son and his girlfriend, set out for their 6am morning swim at Lyme Bay, Dorset on August 3 when they were greeted by the bottlenose dolphin.

Politics

38 m. ago Footage shows chaos on board UK Ryanair flight as 'brawl sparked by crying baby sees police called and passengers held on the plane for an hour after landing'

Dramatic footage shows the chaos onboard a British Ryanair flight after a fight sparked by a crying baby broke out. 

Events

39 m. ago We know that cosy games have big audiences – so where’s my epic Call the Midwife sim?

In a world overwhelmed by noise and with more players looking for solace, it’s time the triple-A developers pay attentionI am 85 hours into Death Stranding 2, an apocalyptic nightmare about Earth becoming infected with death monsters, and I’ve realised that I’m playing it as a cosy game. For hours at a time, I trundle along the photorealistic landscapes in my pick-up truck, delivering parcels to isolated communities and building new roads. The only reason I complete the main story missions is to open new areas of the map so that I can meet new people and build more roads. I find it blissfully enjoyable.Of course, I am far from alone in playing video games this way. “Cosy games” have become a thriving cottage industry over the past five years, led by crossover successes such as Minecraft, Stardew Valley and Untitled Goose Game, but also housing hundreds of smaller titles that appeal to highly engaged communities. On Steam this month you’ll discover Catto’s Post Office, a delightful g...

Events

49 m. ago Scots comedian Suzie McCabe to perform headline set at Airdrie Town Hall

Joining Susie on stage will be the hilarious Iain Hume and Mick Murphy, and master of ceremonies for the evening is none other than Billy Kirkwood.

Politics

51 m. ago Urgent reminder issued to millions of households on benefits set to get £150 off energy bills this winter

Millions of household on means-tested benefits will receive a discount on their energy bills this winter

Economics

55 m. ago Avison Young names capital markets head; Cushman shuffles London leasing pack; New Homes England chief

Avison Young names capital markets head; Cushman shuffles London leasing pack; New Homes England chief  CoStar

Politics

69 m. ago Strictly Come Dancing star's mum almost died after terrifying brain condition

Social Media star George Clarkey is set to compete on this year's Strictly Come Dancing alongside the likes of Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Dani Dyer

Events

75 m. ago Fears Alaskan capital could disappear underwater as melting GLACIER sends torrents of floodwater rushing towards homes

Thousands of Americans are set to evacuate their homes due to what could be a record surge of water. Officials warned that entire neighborhoods at risk of potentially catastrophic flooding.

Events

75 m. ago Boost for homeowners as average UK mortgage rate hits ‘turning point’

Mortgage rates hit a peak of 6.65 per cent following a disastrous mini-budget in 2022

Events

78 m. ago BREAKING Major UK high street retailer Claire's on brink of collapse with 281 shops set to close

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

Politics

78 m. ago Major UK high street retailer Claire's on brink of collapse with 281 shops set to close

A spokesperson for the accessory shop Claire's said 'this decision, while difficult, is part of our broader effort to protect the long-term value of Claire's across all markets'

Politics

79 m. ago I went to the UK's poshest farm shop — one thing stood out well before I set foot inside

The farm shop is in the news again this week because US vice president JD Vance arrived with a huge entourage of security and police — I visited earlier this summer and one thing was glaring long before I got inside

Politics