67 m. ago British children living in 'unbearable poverty' as students make school breakfast plea

More than three-quarters of children’s doctors say poverty-related illness has increased over the last two years, as they warned of an 'unbearable level' of hardship among kids

Society

97 m. ago Scientists uncover why man was paralysed after catching the flu as a toddler

Timothy Bingham was two years old when he had a mild flu-like illness which left him unable to walk

Science

2 h. ago Fake doctor jailed for carrying out unsafe and illegal circumcisions

Among the operations fraudster Mohammed Alazawi performed was the circumcising of a two-week old baby on a coffee table

Events

2 h. ago Keir Starmer to hold major meeting with German Chancellor in UK

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will welcome Berlin's plans to criminalise facilitating illegal migration to the UK by the end of the year as he meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday

Politics

2 h. ago Mum of missing Brit receives chilling mystery messages year after son vanished

Michael Frison, 26, vanished while camping in Sardinia, Italy - and his mum believes he was with Jersey-born Niomi Orlandini, who he met online in July 2024.

Events

3 h. ago Survivors' lawyers say Illinois has one of nation's worst records on sex abuse in juvenile detention

Illinois has one of the nation’s worst problems with child sex abuse at juvenile detention centers

Events

3 h. ago Daniel Dubois trainer Don Charles on war, florist life and how Chisora made him a coach

Daniel Dubois trainer Don Charles is a character of many careers but now finally at the top of the heavyweight division as a leading coach of the IBF champion

Events

5 h. ago The Itoje legacy: Nigerian roots shaped the Lions captain who has inspired a new generation

Maro Itoje’s rise to the very top of his sport brings both pride and idolisation from the British-Nigerian communityIt is 2017 and Maro Itoje has just been selected as the youngest member of the British & Irish Lions squad. He is asked for his favourite Lions memory and his response is illuminating. “Ugo Monye scoring his try in the third Test [against South Africa in 2009]. When you’re young and growing up, you look at players that look like you. And, by that, I don’t mean eyes, ears, nose, I mean who have the same skin colour, who you can identify with. Ugo is one I could identify with, as we’re both of Nigerian descent. To see him score that amazing try resonated with me.”On Saturday, when the Lions begin their series against Australia, Itoje will win his 100th Test cap. He is England captain, the first black captain of the Lions and the country’s most prominent rugby player. And you cannot help but wonder to what extent he himself has passed the torch. For there can be littl...

Politics

5 h. ago Coronation Street's Theo unrecognisable in legendary kids TV show

A former star of Tracy Beaker has undergone a dramatic transformation and is now unrecognisable as a Coronation Street heartthrob

Culture

7 h. ago Size of illegal cosmetic surgery trade unknown, health regulator admits

Andy Morling, a director of criminal enforcement at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, said they 'don't have a baseline to understand how big this trade is'

Events

7 h. ago UFC 318: Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier time, card and how to watch

In Poirier’s retirement fight and third clash with Holloway, he aims to win the ‘BMF’ title

Politics

7 h. ago Newsboy’s horseracing tips for Thursday’s five meetings, including Epsom Nap

Newsboy fancies his nap, Suzuka, to win at Epsom and also hopes Duke's Command can score at Hamilton and complete his Daily Double

Politics

8 h. ago Kentucky restaurant sued and accused of starting ‘beaver fever’ outbreak that has sickened 23

The woman fell ill with diarrhea and abdominal pain before she was diagnosed with Giardia, also known as “beaver fever.”

Politics

8 h. ago Illegal work crackdown: London businesses fined £1m a month as latest raids reveal workers in UK for 16 years

During Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, Sir Keir Starmer said the rollout of eVisas would help tackle illegal working

Economics

8 h. ago Mother of Brit who vanished in Italy a year ago during trip with woman he met online says she has received mystery messages

Michael Frison, 26, from Chard, in Somerset, disappeared in rural Luras on July 13, 2024 while staying with friend Niomi Orlandini, 27, from Jersey.

Politics

8 h. ago Daniel Dubois told exactly what he must do against Oleksandr Usyk

'Triple D' is hoping to become the first fighter to ever beat Usyk on fight night - and a former world champion has sent the Brit some advice ahead of the Wembley showdown

Politics

8 h. ago Florida attorney general identifies wrongful charges under halted immigration law

At least two people have been wrongly charged under a Florida law that outlaws people living in the U.S. illegally from entering the state since a federal judge halted its enforcement

Society

9 h. ago PDC world champion at darts 'crossroads' as he opens up on wife's incurable illness

Two-time world darts champion Adrian Lewis admits he’s at a ‘crossroads’ as he considers a return to darts after opening up about his private life and his wife's incurable illness

Politics

9 h. ago Tyson Fury wants to be next in line for Oleksandr Usyk, says Frank Warren

Fury has all but announced his return from retirement and intends to fight again in 2026

Events

9 h. ago Shirtless disabled Brit hoping for foursome gets robbed by Thai women and ladyboy

Wheelchair user Chris John Glennon picked up three sex workers in Thailand's infamous Pattaya resort despite needing to communicate over Google translate because of a speech impediment

Events