11 h. ago Mum's desperate plea after daughter, 23, is 'jailed for life' over 'stupid mistake' in Dubai

Mia O'Brien, 23, is being held in Dubai's central prison after she 'got mixed up' with 'so-called friends', her mum Danielle McKenna says, and has been given a life sentence

Events

17 h. ago Majorca issues desperate plea to UK tourists as visitors plummet

The European Union holiday hotspot in the Balearic Islands has been overrun with anti-tourism sentiment and overtourism protests in recent years

Politics

54 h. ago Dog rescue centre under several inches of water after torrential rain

The charity has made a desperate plea for help after it was again flooded following a period of torrential rainfall on Wednesday

Events

66 h. ago I haven't broken the economy, insists Reeves in desperate video plea amid bond market meltdown and fears of tax hike 'doom loop'... as she reveals Budget won't happen until November 26

Rachel Reeves attempted to calm markets by stressing her fiscal rules after interest rates on UK gilts crept up again this morning - having spiked to 27-year highs yesterday.

Economics

3 d. ago Family of terminally ill girl with rare genetic condition in desperate plea for specially adapted room

Little Eireann MacFarlane is one of just six people born with a genetic abnormality which requires 24 hour care.

Politics

3 d. ago Alan Kurdi’s father’s harrowing plea for refugee compassion resurfaces on 10

The father of Aylan Kurdi, the Syrian boy who drowned as his family tried to cross the Mediterranean to Europe, made a desperate plea for compassion for refugees in a resurfaced video.

Events

5 d. ago US Open tennis star issues desperate plea after revealing trophy has been stolen from her New York hotel room

Cirstea warmed up for the US Open by beating American Ann Li in the Tennis in the Land tournament final last Saturday, then bringing her trophy with her to the midtown Manhattan hotel.

Politics

7 d. ago Emotional Cheryl Ferguson's desperate plea as she shares stroke battle and money woes

EastEnders legend Cheryl Fergison, who starred as Heather Trott on the soap, made an emotional plea during a chat on This Morning as she opened up on her personal struggles

Events

7 d. ago Humza Yousaf makes desperate plea after family member killed getting milk for his hungry children in Gaza

Former first minister Humza Yousaf has issued a plea after his family member was killed getting milk for his young children in Gaza.

Events

8 d. ago Brits in Bali face 'spot checks' on the beach as authorities crack down on tourists

Authorities in Bali have warned that they will be carrying out spot checks on tourists in the popular holiday destination, with visitors urged to carry their passports

Society

8 d. ago Amy Dowden says her 'heart sank' after latest hospital visit and shares desperate plea

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has issues a desperate plea to her followers after her latest hospital appointment where her 'heart sank'

Politics

8 d. ago UK tourists warned as ‘strong storms’ forecast for Spanish holiday hotspots

Amber warnings have been issued for several destinations in Spain, including Majorca and Barcelona

Events

9 d. ago Gaza starvation death toll keeps rising as Pope issues desperate ceasefire plea

Deaths from starvation across the Gaza Strip soar at a terrifying rate, according to local health officials, even as Israeli troops prepare for a major offensive on Gaza City and warplanes pound the community

Events

1 week ago Panic as Brit tourists get stuck in sea after visitors park on sand at popular UK beach

Motorists parked on the sand at a Cornish beach could not believe their eyes when they discovered a rising tide had swamped the area - leaving vehicles partially submerged in the sea. 

Society

1 week ago Desperate plea for runaway fugitive Tom Phillips to return his three children

Tom Phillips has been on the run with his three children; Jayda, 12, Maverick, 10, and nine-year-old Ember for years and it is thought is hiding in wilderness in New Zealand

Politics

1 week ago Coronation Street favourite in tears as she issues desperate plea after exit news

Asha Alahan was left in tears at the end of Monday night's Coronation Street as she reached breaking point as part of a special flashback episode on the ITV soap

Politics

1 week ago Desperate 'end this tide of misery' plea as child held afloat in English Channel

Chilling photos show children being carried onto small boats ready to cross the Channel as campaigners say the images must shame politicians to act as pressure mounts over the asylum system

Politics

1 week ago Burner phones, wiped socials: the extreme precautions for visitors to Trump’s America

Horror stories about detainments at the border have also soured some from visiting during Trump’s second termKeith Serry was set to bring a show to New York City’s Fringe festival this year, but pulled the plug a few weeks out. After 35 years of traveling to the United States, he says he no longer feels safe making the trip.“The fact that we’re being evaluated for our opinions entering a country that, at least until very recently, purported to be an example of democracy. Yeah, these are things that make me highly uncomfortable,” said Serry, a Canadian performer and attorney. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Killer of Michael Jordan's father opens up on 1993 murder and makes desperate plea as he serves life sentence

Daniel Green, 50, has spent the last three decades behind bars over the July 1993 killing of Jordan, who was shot in North Carolina during what authorities believed was a botched robbery.

Events

2 w. ago Mystery slime washes up on shore of popular tourist hotspot and has 'fishy smell'

A strange slime-like substance washed up on the coast of a popular tourist spot, leaving both locals and visitors baffled, with one industry seeming to take accountability

Politics