19 m. ago Starmer hails Labour victory after surprise win in Hamilton byelection for Scottish parliament – UK politics live

PM congratulates Davy Russell but Reform also performed strongly, gaining third place with 26% of the voteScottish Labour win pivotal Holyrood byelectionHere is an extract from the full statement John Swinney, the SNP leader and Scottish first minister, issued after the byelection result was announced. He said it showed the need for the SNP to offer “a vision of hope and optimism”.Labour won by an absolute landslide in this area less than a year ago - we came much closer tonight but the people of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse have made clear that we still have work to do. Over the next few days we will take time to consider the result fully. When I became leader of the SNP last year I made clear my intention to bring the party together and focus more than ever on standing up for the people of Scotland. During this campaign we heard a lot of anger about the cost of living - and it is clearer than ever that Westminster control is making Scotland poorer, whether that is the damage ...

Politics

25 m. ago Transfer window updates, World Cup qualifying and more: football news – live

Men’s transfer interactive | Women’s transfer interactiveRead the latest edition of Football Daily | And mail BarryWomen’s Euro 2025: A glitzy, celeb-speckled Euro squad launch helped the feelgood factor around England’s Lionesses a month ahead of this summer’s Euros but there are still questions over squad harmony, strength in depth and player welfare. Words: Suzanne Wrack.Nations League semi-final: Down 5-1 after 67 minutes at the Stuttgart Arena, France scored three goals to reduce their deficit but it was Spain who advanced to Sunday’s final against Portugal. Sid Lowe reports Continue reading...

Sport

34 m. ago Madeleine McCann UPDATES: Bombshell new theory over disappearance of toddler

German prosecutors refused to probe a couple suspected of running over Madeleine McCann in a drink-drive accident, it was sensationally claimed today

Events

1 hour ago Foraged mushrooms, fatal doses and food binges: the week Erin Patterson told her story to triple murder trial

Accused told court the moment she realised she could be blamed for harming her in-laws came before they even diedAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn Erin Patterson’s telling, the moment she realised she could be blamed for harming her in-laws came before they even died.According to evidence Patterson gave at her triple-murder trial this week, she was in a Monash hospital room alone with her estranged husband, Simon, after their two children had left to buy food from a vending machine, when he asked her: “Is that how you poisoned my parents, using that dehydrator?”Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Nintendo Switch 2 – live updates on where to buy as stock sells out

From specs and price to where the console is in stock, here’s your rolling coverage of the Nintendo Switch 2

Politics

3 h. ago Australian navy ship accidentally blocks wifi across parts of New Zealand

Incident happened as one of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest ships was on its way to Wellington this weekAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian defence force (ADF) has conceded that one of its ships inadvertently blocked wireless internet and radio services across swathes of New Zealand’s North and South islands this week.The incident occurred on Wednesday morning as HMAS Canberra, one of the largest ships in the Royal Australian Navy, was on its way to Wellington, where it ultimately arrived on Thursday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago UIL state baseball live updates: London shuts door on Liberty

UIL state baseball live updates: London shuts door on Liberty-Eylau for 3A DI title  Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Politics

4 h. ago Families of children killed in Hillcrest jumping castle incident ‘shattered’ after not guilty verdict

Rosemary Gamble, owner of Taz-Zorb which set up the equipment in Tasmania, had pleaded not guilty to failing to comply with workplace safety lawsAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe families of the six children killed in a primary school jumping castle incident are angry after the operator who set up the castle was found not guilty of a workplace safety charge.Chace Harrison, Jalailah Jayne-Maree Jones, Zane Mellor, Addison Stewart, Jye Sheehan and Peter Dodt died after the incident at Hillcrest primary school in Devonport in December 2021.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial LIVE updates: Patterson reveals messages she 'regrets' sending about lunch guests

Follow Daily Mail Australia's live coverage of accused mushroom chef Erin Patterson's murder trial here.

Events

6 h. ago Australia mushroom trial live: Erin Patterson did not tell anyone about realisation foraged mushrooms may have been in lunch meal, court hears

Victorian woman, 50, has pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one of attempted murder after a fatal beef wellington lunch in Leongatha in 2023. Follow livePatterson denies telling ex-partner she had important medical news she wanted advice onRogers says Simon gave evidence that on 16 July 2023 – two weeks prior to the lunch – Patterson approached him after a church service and said she had some important medical news she wanted advice on and how to break it to the children. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago War of words between president and former adviser escalates – as it happened

This blog is closed. Musk calls for Trump to be impeached as extraordinary feud escalatesTesla share plunge amid Trump feud wipes $152bn off companyMusk says SpaceX will retire Dragon spacecraftPresident Vladimir Putin told US president Donald Trump that he was ready to use Russia’s close partnership with Iran to help with negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme, the Kremlin said on Thursday.Trump said after a phone call with Putin on Wednesday that time was running out for Iran to make a decision on its nuclear programme and that he believed Putin agreed that the Islamic Republic should not have nuclear weapons. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial LIVE updates: Patterson is quizzed over single word she used to describe her husband

Follow Daily Mail Australia's live coverage of accused mushroom chef Erin Patterson's murder trial here.

Events

8 h. ago Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial LIVE updates: Murder accused to be grilled under cross

Follow Daily Mail Australia's live coverage of accused mushroom chef Erin Patterson's murder trial here.

Events

9 h. ago UIL state baseball live updates: London faces Texarkana Liberty

UIL state baseball live updates: London faces Texarkana Liberty-Eylau in 3A DI championship  Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Politics

9 h. ago Beyonce London tour: Stadium littered with empty seats despite cut

LIVE UPDATES: Follow MailOnline's live coverage as Beyoncé kicks off the European leg of her Cowboy Carter tour at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Politics

11 h. ago Musk endorses Trump impeachment push as president and Tesla CEO’s fight explodes: Live

Elon Musk claims ‘the real reason’ Epstein files ‘have not been made public’ is because they include Donald Trump

Politics

11 h. ago Diddy judge explodes at rapper for 'absolutely unacceptable' attempts to sway the jury

A third alleged victim of Sean ' Diddy ' Combs will take the stand on Thursday in a federal court in Manhattan.

Events

11 h. ago Elon Musk escalates war of words with Trump after president threatens to terminate government contracts – live

In flurry of X posts, former adviser hits out at Trump - including threat to decommission Dragon spacecraft - as allies-turned-enemies spar on social mediaMusk calls for Trump to be impeached as extraordinary feud escalatesTrump and Musk trade barbs as rift over tax and spend bill erupts into openPresident Vladimir Putin told US president Donald Trump that he was ready to use Russia’s close partnership with Iran to help with negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme, the Kremlin said on Thursday.Trump said after a phone call with Putin on Wednesday that time was running out for Iran to make a decision on its nuclear programme and that he believed Putin agreed that the Islamic Republic should not have nuclear weapons. Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago Diddy trial recap: Judge threatened to remove Sean Combs for ‘unacceptable attempts’ to interact with jury

Long-awaited testimony of alleged Sean Combs sex-trafficking victim is expected after the defense wraps up its cross-examination of Cassie Ventura’s friend, Bryana Bongolan

Events

12 h. ago Spain vs France LIVE: Nations League match stream, latest score and goal updates today after Mbappe penalty

Two heavyweight European rivals clash in Stuttgart

Sport