57 m. ago Abandoned UK airport to reopen as bosses eye cheap Ryanair and easyJet flights

Manston Airport in Kent, which was once used by the Royal Air Force, is currently being refurbished and is expected to reopen in 2025 - but it will initially be a cargo airport

Transport

1 hour ago US judge blocks Trump plan to bar international students from Harvard

President’s proclamation had barred foreign students from studying at top university, citing national security concernsA federal judge on Monday blocked Donald Trump’s administration from implementing his plan to bar foreign nationals from entering the United States to study at Harvard University.US district judge Allison Burroughs in Boston issued an injunction barring Trump’s administration from carrying out its latest bid to curtail Harvard’s ability to host international students amid an escalating fight pitting the Republican president against the prestigious Ivy League school. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago The beautiful Italian city that's the country's 'treasured secret' with flights for under £20

The destination is home to one of Europe's largest medieval centres as well as being the birthplace of one of the world's most iconic pasta sauces...

Economics

2 h. ago Pretty UK beach near seaside town among the quietest to visit in Britain

A hidden and 'unspoilt' beach offers one of England's most tranquil summer escapes - a far cry from the crowded sands of nearby Weymouth in Dorset

Politics

2 h. ago Major UK airline could ban bottled water from flights and add one replacement

British Airways could be about to ditch plastic bottled water from its in-cabin selection after launching a trial earlier this month on some of its major routes

Politics

3 h. ago Man says he's 'ghost of who he used to be' after being raped twice by farmer

Thomas "Tossy" Nyhan, a married man with four children, subjected his victim to the "twisted and inhumane" rapes, for which the 60-year-old famer now likely faces a prison sentence

Events

3 h. ago Joke book created in memory of hockey player who died from meningitis

Big Eddie’s Joke Book is a tribute to Eddie Rosen, son of children’s author and poet, Michael Rosen.

Sport

3 h. ago NSPCC reveals record level of calls about children at risk of domestic abuse

Around a third of child welfare contacts about domestic abuse ended in a referral to authorities such as police and children’s social services.

Events

4 h. ago BBC drops another Wynne Evans project as it cuts ties after Strictly drama

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans left the live tour and his radio show earlier this year, and the BBC has now confirmed it has 'no plans' to renew a travel show he did

Events

4 h. ago British rock legend dead at 81: Tributes pouring in for '70s icon

A message on the band's official website said he is 'survived by the love of his life, Susie Chavasse, his two children, three step-children'.

Events

5 h. ago Dermot Mulroney files for divorce from Prima Apollinaare after 15 years, requests spousal support

Mulroney and Apollinaare share two children and three dogs

Politics

5 h. ago US strikes on Iran add to global travel disruptions and flight cancellations

The U.S. entry into Israel’s war with Iran has caused travel disruptions to pile up globally

Events

5 h. ago Woman who 'nearly died' while flying took common pill that caused 'weird' chest pains

Emily Jansson, 34, was on a flight from Canada to Dubai for a girls' trip when she suddenly began experiencing 'weird chest pains' and coughing fits

Events

6 h. ago Love Island fans rumble Helena's true feelings for Harry after split

Helena ended things with Harry after she found out he had kissed Yasmin three times in the Hideaway behind her back, but after she pulled him aside for a difficult discussion viewers think they know how she really feels about her former flame

Politics

7 h. ago Lanarkshire youngsters can feel safer over school summer holidays thanks to new Fearless campaign

Initiative focused on encouraging pro-social choices, preventing violence and raising awareness about the risks of illegal off-road biking.

Politics

7 h. ago Ben Stokes loses his magic touch but will still believe in an England special | Andy Bull

Captain tried everything but could not stop Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul driving India into control of the TestThe trouble with captaining by magic is that sooner or later there’s going to be a moment when you reach into your hat and instead of pulling out a rabbit you come up with a fistful of silk lining. We’ve become so used to seeing Ben Stokes conjure up something extraordinary when a Test match is on the line, whether it’s a blizzard of sixes, a tumble of wickets, a spectacularly acrobatic catch, an intuitive decision to put an unorthodox fielder in just the right position, it was a surprise to watch him scrabbling around trying to make a breakthrough as India batted on, and on, and on, through Monday afternoon.England looked well in this game when Rishabh Pant walked to the crease, and looked well out of it when he left again, four hours and 118 runs later, on the far side of a 195-run partnership with KL Rahul. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Sleep chart gives suggested bedtime for children from age two to 18

Parents remain unconvinced by the bedtimes being suggests

Politics

8 h. ago Emmerdale meets Breaking Bad plot revealed as Joe Absolom to make dramatic entrance

The actor makes an astonishing entrance as a drug dealer on Emmerdale next week, 25 years after his last soap role on EastEnders - and his three children approve

Events

8 h. ago The Donald’s bunker busters leave Lammy dreaming of his duvet | John Crace

The foreign secretary was trying to catch up, unsure whether it would be better to have been in on the plan, or have deniabilityThe situation was, said the foreign secretary, “fast-moving”. Fast-moving as in totally suboptimal. Fast-moving as in completely out of his control. Fast-moving as in he would rather have pulled the duvet over his head and pretended the whole thing had been a bad dream. That he could go back to sleep for a while and wake up to the world as it was.Maybe we all wish we could do that. These are the days that many of us would rather had never happened. Does the world feel any safer to you today? Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Liam Delap: New Chelsea striker hints 'old school' play style could be his edge over Nicolas Jackson

Jackson handed Delap an early advantage in their battle for striker supremacy when he was sent off against Flamengo

Events