69 m. ago Starmer backs Trump’s calls for Nato allies to boost defence spending in stirring speech ahead of US visit

Ahead of a meeting with the US president, Sir Keir Starmer said the UK and Europe ‘have to do more for our defence and security’

Politics

71 m. ago Stephen Fry warns of ‘cult of power’ sweeping across the world

Stephen Fry has warned of a growing global shift toward authoritarianism, calling it a “darkening shadow” over the world.

Events

71 m. ago Fury deepens over 'sinister' Thought Police targeting of a grandmother who criticised Labour as voters call for Starmer to go over 'abuse of power'

Furious Brits have slammed Manchester Police and Labour for 'shameful' behaviour targeting a grandmother exposed by The Mail on Sunday.

Events

90 m. ago Moment robber uses bright pink bubble gun hidden in bag to try to steal money from an upmarket hotel

Timothy Cooper, 42, of Flax Mill Park, concealed the toy weapon in a tote bag and demanded cash from the Castle Hotel tills.

Events

91 m. ago ‘Royal authority’: Jeffrey Toobin explores the US presidential pardon in his new book

In The Pardon, the bestselling legal author holds a master class on the controversial presidential power, focusing on Ford’s pardon of Nixon“When it comes to pardons, presidents are kings,” Jeffrey Toobin writes in his new book, The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy. “No other provision of the constitution replicates royal authority with such precision.”The constitution expressly confers upon the president the “Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment”.The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy is published in the US by Simon & Schuster Continue reading...

Culture

95 m. ago Crypto exchange seeks help in finding $1.5bn stolen from digital wallet

Bybit said attacker moved Ethereum currency to unknown address in what is thought to be biggest digital theftThe cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has called on the “brightest minds” in cybersecurity to help it recover $1.5bn (£1.2bn) stolen by hackers in what is thought to be the biggest single digital theft in history.The Dubai-based crypto platform said an attacker gained control of a wallet of Ethereum, one of the most popular digital currencies after bitcoin, and transferred the contents to an unknown address. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Starmer told that £200 million for Grangemouth must be ‘used correctly’

Roz Foyer, of the Scottish Trades Union Congress, said if the money is to be ‘transformative’ it must be ‘used correctly’.

Economics

1 hour ago Cambridge University academic trolled over her 'politics of smell' PhD thesis has the last laugh

Dr Ally Louks (pictured) divided opinion over her work, called Olfactory Ethics: The Politics of Smell in Modern and Contemporary Prose when she posted a photo of her clutching a hardback copy.

Politics

1 hour ago Ruben Amorim let slip Man Utd's biggest problem ahead of season

Manchester United head back to Old Trafford after their 2-2 draw at Everton - and Ruben Amorim knows he must address their dreadful form at home if he is to turn things around

Politics

1 hour ago Elon Musk will sack every US government employee if they don't do one thing in the next 48 hours

The richest man in the world has indicated he is ready to end the careers of millions of federal government workers if they can't reply to an email within 48 hours

Politics

1 hour ago Terminal cancer patient wins apology from health board after she was told of condition 'without any thought'

Samantha Robinson-Byrne, 54, said her life was 'destroyed' after a nurse told her she had an inoperable tumour during a short phone call last July.

Science

1 hour ago We are not Rangers anymore confess tearful and broken Hotline Bears as the doctor calls for Steven Gerrard

Graeme Young listened to a fanbase who are hurt beyond belief and want change in the dugout now.

Politics

2 h. ago Starmer announces ‘huge opportunity’ for Grangemouth with £200 million boost

The money will come from the UK’s National Wealth Fund, the Prime Minister told the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow on Sunday.

Economics

2 h. ago Major Wales v Ireland incident sparks controversy as Sam Warburton and Nigel Owens have say

While most seem to agree that the right call was made in upgrading Garry Ringrose's challenge from a yellow card to a red card, one prominent TV analyst has said the contact was accidental and was not reckless

Events

2 h. ago Former royal aide recalls Prince William's heartbreaking reaction during phone call following news that Kate had cancer

Jason Knauf has shared insights from the royal family as part of a new documentary for 60 Minutes Australia.

Politics

2 h. ago Alan Shearer calls out three players in "pathetic" moment which sums up Man Utd

A furious Alan Shearer took aim at Manchester United for their dreadful performance in the first-half of Saturday's draw against Everton, with three players in particular singled out

Sport

2 h. ago Robin van Persie lands new managerial job and avoids awkward Arsenal reunion

Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has been appointed as the new head coach of his boyhood club Feyenoord after leaving Heerenveen for the job

Society

2 h. ago Everton star breaks ranks to call out referee Andy Madley after Man Utd controversy

Everton were denied the chance to earn a thrilling win over Manchester United after referee Andy Madley overturned his decision to award the Toffees a stoppage-time penalty

Politics

2 h. ago Cyriel Dessers meets Rangers question about Clement head on and bares all on who is really being let down

Striker admits the sight of punters flocking out of Ibrox long before the final whistle of Saturday's defeat to St Mirren hurt.

Politics

2 h. ago As German voters head to the polls here’s what to expect next

German voters go to the polls on Sunday to elect a parliament that will hold power for four years

Politics