68 m. ago McDonald’s worker 'slaps' yob as huge brawl breaks out in front of shocked customers

Mobile phone footage captured the moment a gang of youths forced their way into a McDonald's restaurant and attacked a worker who was trying to keep customers safe

Economics

97 m. ago Windows smashed at BBC building and daubed with ‘Free Gaza’ graffiti

A clean-up operation had wiped off the graffiti by Tuesday lunchtime.

Politics

2 h. ago Universe was not formed in big bang but ‘bounced’ out of black hole – new study

Prof Gaztanaga explained that the theory developed by his team of researchers worked within the principles of quantum mechanics.

Politics

2 h. ago Urgent warning to UK travellers amid 'record high levels' of deadly Victorian disease

Cases of the "serious preventable illnesses" have reached record highs in Britain

Events

2 h. ago Ten dead after 'bullied pupil' launches shooting rampage at Austrian school, with 28 people seriously wounded

Ten people have been killed and dozens more injured after a pupil opened fire on an Austrian school, in what has been described as one of the worst mass killings in the country's history. 

Events

2 h. ago Madeleine McCann new 'evidence': Three horror finds in Christian Brueckner lair

According to a bombshell new Madeleine McCann documentary, grim evidence found at Christian Breuckner's property included images of children in swimming costumes, toddler toys, and sickening child kidnap stories

Events

2 h. ago Major warning as UK cases of Victorian 'bleeding disease' reach record high

Health officials warned the number of people in the UK with the highly contagious-and potentially deadly infection-is now at an all-time high.

Events

2 h. ago RHS expert issues 'do not' warning to Brits if insect invasion plagues your garden

Plant health experts at the Royal Horticultural Society say warm spring weather led to an early surge in aphids

Events

2 h. ago Three common herbs that keep house flies away and they're easy to grow at home

House flies are unwelcome guests in any home, but there are easy ways to deter them without resorting to harsh chemicals or fly swatters

Society

3 h. ago Los Angeles protests: California governor says marines ‘not political pawns’ as Donald Trump deploys more National Guard troops – live

Gavin Newsom says Trump’s threat to deploy marines to LA is ‘blatant abuse of power’ as state lodges a suit against administrationUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago LA protests: Trump sends thousands more troops in ‘authoritarian’ move

California leaders decry mobilization of 700 marines and 4,000 national guard members as tensions escalateLA protests – live updatesAbout 700 US marines were en route to Los Angeles on Tuesday after Donald Trump mobilized them the day before in response to protests over immigration raids. The president also doubled the number of national guard members to 4,000, in an extraordinary mobilization of troops against US residents that California leaders have called “authoritarian”.The Pentagon mobilized the 700 active-duty marines after tensions between the federal government and the nation’s second-largest city dramatically escalated over the weekend, with residents taking to the streets to demonstrate against a series of brutal crackdowns on immigrant communities. The raids have affected garment district workers, day laborers and restaurants, and agents also arrested the president of a major California union who was serving as a community observer during the raids. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Scene of destruction after car smashes into shop and bus stop with man killed

An elderly woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

Events

3 h. ago The common but often misunderstood gut condition you’ve probably never heard of

About 70 per cent of people will have developed diverticular disease by the time they reach 80

Politics

3 h. ago AD FEATURE: Former Arsenal star reveals why Royal Ascot is among the greatest sporting events

Ex-Gunner Ray Parlour won the FA Cup four times with Arsenal, but says Royal Ascot’s history and excitement makes it one of his favourite sporting occasions

Sport

3 h. ago The most beautiful pubs in Britain: From street corner locals to attractive village beer houses, Camra reveals the UK's best

From an 'industrial chic' refurbishment to a stunning 17th century timber-framed building, these are the winners of the Pub Design Awards 2025 run by the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra).

Politics

3 h. ago Former town centre pub in Oldham to be turned into Pilates studio

The pub and the four-bedroom apartment on the upper floors was listed for sale at £750k in 2024.

Politics

4 h. ago Arsenal enter new chapter with historic announcement on games at Emirates Stadium

The Women’s Champions League winners plan to play all 11 league games at the Emirates next season

Sport

4 h. ago How Long Does It Take to Draw a Picture of Every Pub in London?

How Long Does It Take to Draw a Picture of Every Pub in London?  The New York Times

Politics

4 h. ago 11 killed in school shooting with 28 injured and some 'shot in head' as hospitals crammed

Gunshots were heard in the school at 10am before a suspect was shot and eventually found dead in a toilet as the event is being described as the worst mass shooting in Austria's history

Events

4 h. ago 'Absolute masterpiece' period drama filmed in real historic royal palace

Sofia Coppola's 2006 period drama might not be historically accurate, but it's an absolute "masterpiece" in the eyes of many viewers, who are still raving about the film

Events