77 m. ago Teenager charged with murder after death of girl, 17, in South Wales

Gwent police name victim as Lainie Williams and have charged Cameron Cheng, 18, a British nationalA teenager has been charged with murder after a 17-year-old girl was killed in South Wales.The girl, named as Lainie Williams, was pronounced dead at the scene, Gwent police said. Continue reading...

Events

80 m. ago Keir Starmer facing calls to 'stand up for Britain' after Trump vows to sue BBC for up to $5billion in taxpayers' money

The BBC has apologised but declined to pay Trump damages, setting the scene for a high-profile legal showdown. Trump said he planned to call Sir Keir this weekend and talk to him about the issue.

Economics

1 hour ago UK government set to make support for asylum seekers ‘discretionary’

Home secretary expected to change system to deny help to those who can work or who have assetsShabana Mahmood is expected to announce changes to Britain’s asylum system on Monday in an attempt to quell rising fears about immigration.The home secretary plans to amend laws that guarantee housing and financial support to asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Ireland v Australia: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – as it happened

Hansen a revelation at fullback as Ireland dismantled the Wallabies8 mins. A clumsy breakdown effort from Ireland on the restart allows the Wallabies to win the ball back. However, their attack on the 22 is in about three minds and none of them have a discernible plan, which leads to O’Connor spilling the ball after a big hit from Prendergast. Yes, Prendergast, you read that right.6 mins. Ireland work back into the 22 and the pressure coming from the pace of the recycling forces Williams to drift offside. The ball is tapped by Gibson-Park and some quick hands find Hansen free under the posts to walk in. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Safe routes and temporary status for refugees among plans for asylum reform

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to unveil plans to tackle illegal immigration and reform the asylum system on Monday.

Events

3 h. ago Martin Kemp reveals his plans for the infamous Jungle shower ahead of his I'm A Celeb stint

Martin Kemp, 64, has revealed he will 'not be avoiding that Jungle shower' on this year's I'm A Celebrity.

Politics

3 h. ago BBC has had ‘no further contact’ from Donald Trump’s lawyers ‘at this point’

Following an apology from the BBC, the US president said he still plans to sue the corporation.

Politics

4 h. ago Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’s had ‘warnings for my safety’ after posts by Trump

One-time Maga loyalist diverges with Trump on issues including Epstein, so US president has withdrawn supportMarjorie Taylor Greene, a longtime Republican ally who previously fiercely defended Donald Trump and his Maga movement, said on Saturday she had been contacted by private security firms “with warnings for my safety” after Trump announced on Friday he was withdrawing his support for and endorsement of the Georgia representative.In a post on X, Greene said that “a hot bed of threats against me are being fueled and egged on by the most powerful man in the world”, without referring to Trump by name, adding it was “the man I supported and helped get elected”. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Pride and loyalty... and a protest against Labour's 'barracks' plan

The Highland capital with the motto 'concordia et fidelitas' - harmony and faithfullness - is no stranger to historic conflict and has always nurtured its military roots.

Events

5 h. ago Sport Minister launches new sports concussion programme in West Lothian

The programme will be trialled through Active Schools during the current school year, initially starting in West Lothian at Deans Community High School and Winchburgh Academy with the aim to roll it out over the coming years across the Active Schools network which includes all 32 local authority areas.

Politics

7 h. ago Boy, 2, 'strangled to death' in nursery tragedy as manslaughter probe launched

Leonardo Ricci, two, was found unresponsive in the garden of the nursery after getting tangled in a tree - he was strangled by his own jumper and pronounced dead at the scene

Events

7 h. ago Chris Eubank Jr's huge net worth, rematch fee and secret girlfriend announcement

Chris Eubank Jr's net worth, fight fee and family plans ahead of his rematch with bitter rival Conor Benn

Politics

7 h. ago Boy dies at nursery after he was 'strangled by his own jumper'

An air ambulance was dispatched but the boy was pronounced dead at the scene before it arrived.

Events

7 h. ago LIZ JONES: The only beings in the world who love me have fur. One more can't hurt

In which I say goodbye - and hello.

Politics

7 h. ago Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta's 'difficult' chat over transfer as Bukayo Saka plan clear

Mikel Arteta had to have a "difficult" conversation with one of his Arsenal squad as the club's plans for talisman Bukayo Saka have become clear

Sport

7 h. ago Two arrested over phone hidden in Commons to reportedly play sex noises during PMQs

Police believe device was deliberately planted near frontbench to disrupt proceedings, prompting heightened security in parliamentPolice have arrested two men in connection with a mobile phone hidden in the House of Commons that was reportedly planted there to play sex noises during prime minister’s questions.The phone was found near the frontbench during a routine sweep of the chamber. It is believed to have been intended to interrupt the keynote weekly showdown between Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch in September. Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago Adam Peaty 'agrees with' Holly Ramsay over wedding plans amid family feud

Adam Peaty's fiancee Holly Ramsay has opened up about their upcoming wedding, which is set to take place next month, as the couple continue to be at the centre of a family feud

Society

9 h. ago ‘Death by a thousand cuts’: the people who could face deportation under Reform

As party’s rise fuels fears over future visa rules, people share how the lives they have built are in jeopardyAs Reform UK soars in the polls, Britain’s migrant communities are facing an uncertain future.The party has announced a swathe of hardline immigration policies, including its plans to abolish indefinite leave to remain – the right to settle permanently in the UK after five years of residence. Continue reading...

Events

10 h. ago Pope Leo XIV celebrates cinema with Hollywood stars and urges inclusion of marginal voices

Pope Leo XIV has welcomed Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett, Greta Gerwig and dozens of other Hollywood luminaries to a special Vatican audience

Culture

10 h. ago Alan Titchmarsh says 'plant these bulbs now for an amazing spring display'

It never ends for gardeners does it? Alan Titchmarsh says you need to get planting now if you want the bright colour sof tulips, alliums or hyacinths in your garden next spring

Politics