29 m. ago Police swoop after man spotted 'carrying crossbow' in Midlothian street

A man has been charged after being spotted 'carrying a crossbow' on a Scots street.

Events

33 m. ago FBI forms taskforce over rising reports of vandalism at Tesla dealerships

Amid protests, White House officials close ranks around the Tesla owner leading efforts to slash federal jobsEscalating reports of vandalism at Tesla dealerships and charging stations across the US have prompted the FBI to create a taskforce to target the perpetrators.The development, announced by Kash Patel, the bureau’s director, comes as White House officials close ranks around Elon Musk, the Tesla owner and world’s richest person who has been leading efforts to slash federal jobs and budgets as head of the “department of government efficiency” (Doge). Continue reading...

Economics

35 m. ago Influencer wannabe who filmed himself pouring a bucket of dog excrement and oil over subway passengers including a father and daughter is charged with assault

Alarming footage shows the self-styled prankster, YaNike, dropping the foul mixture on the heads of his victims before making a quick getaway.

Events

48 m. ago Peppa Pig toy and shopping trolley among haul of rubbish pulled from River Forth

Sixteen volunteers collected 15 bags full of rubbish from the River Forth, in Stirling, including a shopping trolley and a Peppa Pig toy.

Economics

71 m. ago Trump administration refuses to answer judge’s questions over El Salvador deportation flights, citing ‘state secrets’

Officials tell Judge Boasberg that ‘no further information will be provided’ after a weeklong standoff

Politics

85 m. ago Fire that led to closure of Heathrow no longer considered ‘potentially criminal’

Around 200,000 passengers were disrupted after the airport was closed to all flights on Friday until around 6pm after the fire.

Events

88 m. ago Counter terrorism police find 'no evidence' fire near Heathrow Airport was suspicious

Almost 300,000 passengers across more than 1,300 flights had their trips cancelled at Europe’s busiest airport

Events

89 m. ago Four arrested and thousands of pounds of cash and cocaine seized in organised crime squad drugs raids

Warrants were carried out across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside

Events

97 m. ago Laurence Fox faces criminal charge over 'upskirt X post of TV presenter Narinder Kaur'

Laurence Fox called the criminal charge ‘untrue, ridiculous, vexatious and malicious nonsense’

Events

97 m. ago Laurence Fox charged with allegedly sharing upskirting image of TV star

Laurence Fox has been charged with a sexual offence for allegedly sharing the image last year, following a police investigation.

Politics

1 hour ago UK retail sales slump in March; Lower Thames Crossing approval welcomed (and criticised) – business live

UK retailers gloomy, while tunnel to connect A2 and M2 in Kent to the A13 and M25 in Essex has been approved.Lower Thames Crossing plan for Essex and Kent approved by governmentEuropean stock markets are higher this morning, as investors cling to hopes that Donald Trump’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners could be more targetted than feared.The pan-European Stoxx 600 index has gained 0.57% this morning, with gains on the German DAX (+0.5%), French CAC (+0.9%) and Italian FTSE MIB (+0.7%).US markets are beginning to show some belief that President Trump’s strong arm negotiating tactics on tariffs might not be quite as punitive for the US economy as feared.There are growing hopes that if they are more targeted, as rumoured, they might helpshore up domestic industry, while securing better terms for the US on the global trading stage.Tesla currently faces a number of challenges in Europe, ahead of the launch of its new Model Y mid-size SUV this month. The EV maker ha...

Economics

1 hour ago Laurence Fox charged with sex offence as Met Police issue statement

Fox is alleged to have sharing an upskirting photo on social media

Events

1 hour ago Irish restaurant charge Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary with ‘priority seating’ fee

The airline exec saw almost €40 added to his bill

Society

1 hour ago Mum of three young kids 'pops to Alicante for lunch' for £100

A mum-of-three ventures around Europe never spending more than one day at a destination or more than £150 being there — including a £100 trip to Alicante for a day of eating

Economics

2 h. ago Joey Barton appears at court as he faces verdict over claims he 'kicked his wife in the head' while they children slept upstairs during drunken row

Joey Barton, 42, arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court today where he will receive a verdict over charges he kicked his wife in the head, leaving her with a 'golf ball sized' lump.

Society

2 h. ago Laurence Fox charged with sex offences after he allegedly 'shared upskirting pic' of TV star Narinder Kaur in online row

The three-time failed election candidate - once best known for his stint on ITV detective drama Lewis - allegedly shared an explicit image of the broadcaster on his X account in April last year.

Politics

2 h. ago Amanda Knox moans 'incredible fling' with Italian lover was 'cut short' by Meredith Kercher murder

In a new interview, the American gushed about her relationship with Raffaele Sollecito, who she was seeing at the time the couple were accused of killing the British exchange student

Events

2 h. ago Laurence Fox charged with sexual offence for allegedly sharing upskirt photo of GMB star

Narinder Kaur reported Laurence Fox to the Metropolitan Police in 2024 after he allegedly shared an ujpskirting photo of her online, and the former actor has now been charged with his court date set for next month

Culture

2 h. ago 'My husband says I embarrass him because of the name I picked for our son

A woman has been left hurt and embarrassed after her husband 'flipped out' at her for using their son's middle name, as he claimed she was being 'disrespectful'

Politics

2 h. ago Laurence Fox charged with sex offence for ‘sharing upskirting photo of TV star’

Fox is accused of posting the image of Narinder Kaur on his X account.

Culture