16 m. ago Oil tanker collision in North Sea creates 'fireball' off Hull coast: Everything we know

Dozens of casualties after crash creates fireball off Yorkshire coast

Events

32 m. ago Risk of ‘Trumpcession’ rising, economists say, as global markets fall

Donald Trump’s brinkmanship and stop-start approach to tariffs rattle investorsBusiness live – latest updatesThe risk that the US economy will enter recession this year is rising, according to economists, as Donald Trump’s chaotic approach to tariffs continued to hit markets.Shares on Wall Street fell sharply on Monday as investors bet the president’s unpredictable tariff trade war and handling of the economy would hit growth, amid a recent plunge in business and consumer confidence. Continue reading...

Politics

76 m. ago What the world needs now is more fossil fuels, says Trump’s energy secretary

Chris Wright signals abandonment of Biden’s ‘irrational, quasi-religious’ climate policies at industry conference The world needs more planet-heating fossil fuel, not less, Donald Trump’s newly appointed energy secretary, Chris Wright, told oil and gas bigwigs on Monday.“We are unabashedly pursuing a policy of more American energy production and infrastructure, not less,” he said in the opening plenary talk of CERAWeek, a swanky annual conference in Houston, Texas, led by the financial firm S&P Global. Continue reading...

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78 m. ago Stricken oil tanker is 'essential for US national security': US

Dozens of people have been rescued and brought ashore after the MV Stena Immaculate exploded into a 'massive fireball' off the Yorkshire coast today.

Events

1 hour ago Mikel Arteta 'to sell four Arsenal players' to fund transfers for summer revamp

Arsenal face a hectic summer transfer window as Mikel Arteta looks to overhaul his squad - and several first-team players are expected to be shown the door

Sport

2 h. ago Keir Starmer to lead fresh talks with 'coalition of the willing' allies on shoring up Ukraine's defence in frantic week of global meetings

The Prime Minister will host a virtual meeting with around 20 largely European and Commonwealth countries to end another week of frantic diplomatic activity.

Politics

2 h. ago Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi as Ukraine expected to push for air and sea ceasefire during US talks – Europe live

Ukrainian president will be holding talks with Mohammed bin SalmanThe UK rejected Russian allegations that two British diplomats were suspected of carrying out espionage activities (9:04) as “malicious and baseless,” saying it is not the first time Russia made similar accusations.Visitors from around the world have been flocking to the Pompidou Centre in Paris this weekend, seizing the last opportunity to enjoy Europe’s largest temple of modern and contemporary art before it closes its doors for a five-year overhaul. Continue reading...

Society

2 h. ago Experts warn Americans ‘should bank on’ having more pandemics in the future

It’s been five years since Covid gripped the globe. Experts say the next global pandemic is coming

Events

2 h. ago Bannatyne Health Clubs in Scotland launch fundraising week for Operation Smile

Bannatyne health clubs across Scotland are gearing up for an exciting week of fundraising activities in support of Operation Smile, a global charity that provides life-changing cleft surgery for children in need.

Society

3 h. ago North Sea collision latest: Dozens of casualties after ‘massive fireball’ rips through Stena Immaculate tanker

HM Coastguard say a rescue helicopter, multiple lifeboats and a fixed wing aircraft have been deployed after MV Solong collides with Stena Immaculate

Events

3 h. ago Warning over popular garden structures which could land homeowners with £2,500 fine

Your kids playing in the garden could see you fined

Events

5 h. ago KPMG to merge dozens of partnerships in overhaul of global structure

Consolidation of subscale operations comes as Big Four firms re-examine operating model

Politics

5 h. ago Nicky Henderson and Nico de Boinville interview: 'Last year's Cheltenham was brutal, but we'll put it right'

Celebrated trainer and jockey partnership come out fighting after last year’s Festival, where they were a ‘no-show’ from the start

Politics

5 h. ago US aid cuts could create untreatable TB bug ‘resistant to everything we have’

Projects to detect, treat and research new ways to fight TB among those disrupted by sudden funding freeze Dangerous new forms of tuberculosis (TB) for which there is no treatment could emerge as a result of US aid cuts, a top doctor has warned.Dr Lucica Ditiu, who heads the Stop TB Partnership, said she feared that interruptions to people’s treatment would allow the airborne bug to mutate into a new, untreatable form. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago USAid cuts could create untreatable TB bug ‘resistant to everything we have’

Projects to detect, treat and research new ways to fight TB among those disrupted by sudden funding freeze Dangerous new forms of tuberculosis (TB) for which there is no treatment could emerge as a result of US aid cuts, a top doctor has warned.Dr Lucica Ditiu, who heads the Stop TB Partnership, said she feared that interruptions to people’s treatment would allow the airborne bug to mutate into a new, untreatable form. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago New World Rugby rankings announced as table changes for first time in weeks and Wales to be frozen out

An eventful weekend in the Six Nations has seen a big shift at the top of the global standings

Politics

6 h. ago Global stocks fall as Wall Street heads for further declines

Treasuries rally amid continuing investor gloom over outlook for US economy

Politics

6 h. ago Nearly one in five UK care workers feel unsafe while on shift, survey finds

Exclusive: ‘Wake up call’ as healthcare workers detail abuse and harassment amid fears of global staff shortages

Politics

7 h. ago Debenhams 'luxury' watch worth £572 that looks 'better in person' is now £88

The watch has been praised by dozens of shoppers that felt the investment was 'worth it'

Economics

7 h. ago Households near pylons to get hundreds off energy bills under planning overhaul

The scheme is expected to be in place from 2026 and apply to new onshore, above-ground transmission cables and substations, as well as some upgrades.

Science