1 hour ago Selling the Royal Mail to a shadowy foreign billionaire is an act of economic vandalism that savages our nation's heritage and breaches the public interest, says ALEX BRUMMER

It would take a real Scrooge of a post office boss not to rejoice at Christmas, a time of year when mail delivery services across Europe typically enjoy bumper revenues.

Economics

3 h. ago Power supply in Spain and Portugal gradually being restored after huge blackout

Millions of people across western Europe were left without electricity as major airports were shut down

Politics

4 h. ago Spirited Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal fans to ‘bring their boots’ against PSG

Manager said club ‘feel’ lack of Champions League trophyMikel Merino could replace Thomas Partey in midfieldMikel Arteta has told the Arsenal support to “bring your boots” and a can-do attitude for the Champions League semi-final first-leg at home against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night, as he radiated conviction that the club was primed to make history.The manager described the game as the biggest of his career and one of the most significant hosted by the Emirates Stadium, which opened for the 2006-07 season. It is Arsenal’s third appearance in the last four of Europe’s elite competition, after the victory against Villarreal in 2005-06 and the defeat by Manchester United in 2008-09. Continue reading...

Sport

5 h. ago Bring your boots – Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal fans to ‘play every ball’ vs PSG

Arsenal will contest their first semi-final on Europe’s grandest stage in 16 years when they host Paris St Germain.

Sport

6 h. ago EastEnders’ Queen Vic pub to reopen to mark VE Day 80th anniversary

It comes after the pub exploded during the BBC soap’s 40th anniversary celebrations.

Politics

6 h. ago Channing Tatum goes Instagram official with new girlfriend six months after Zoë Kravitz split

The ‘Magic Mike’ alum called off his engagement with Kravitz in October

Politics

6 h. ago Athletic Club have new secret weapon to call upon for Man United Europa League semi

The latest Manchester United news as eyes turn to the first leg of the Europa League semi-final vs Athletic Club.

Society

6 h. ago Trump’s 100 days pushes the world toward instability, economic decline and diplomatic crisis

Donald Trump has gutted American diplomacy, disparaged NATO allies, cosied up to autocrats, floated wild ambitions to annexe Greenland, and even suggested Canada should become the 51st state

Politics

7 h. ago The Latest: America’s allies and partners approach China to hedge their bets

As President Donald Trump’s trade war locks the world’s two largest economies on a collision course, nations are being forced to choose between China and the United States

Politics

7 h. ago The hottest April for seven years: Temperatures set to hit 29C by Thursday as Britain enjoys first taste of summer as warm air moves up from Europe

Britain is set for an early summer's day this week as temperatures could hit 29C by Thursday, bringing high UV and pollen levels across the country.

Events

7 h. ago Ange Postecoglou left in no man's land as Tottenham boss fights to save season

Tottenham have endured a rotten 2024-25 campaign and Ange Postecoglou knows that only victory in the Europa League will do amid the growing scrutiny on the ex-Celtic chief

Politics

8 h. ago Europe fears Trump preparing to walk away from Ukraine talks

Officials are worried US president will use minor progress in talks as ‘excuse’ to disengage

Politics

8 h. ago Spain and Portugal power cut live: Spanish PM hopes power will return soon and tells public to minimise travel and not speculate

Electricity consumption in Spain gradually going back up as grid operator restores energy in more parts of the countryExplainer: what happened and what caused it?Have you been affected by the power outages?We are just getting a line from Reuters news agency saying that the Conclave to elect new pope will start on 7 May, according to its source.We have not independently verified this report. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Message in a bottle from UK school almost 50 years ago washes up on Norway beach

A young Norwegian girl found the message while playing on the beach with her family, and hopes to find the sender who dropped the message into a bottle and left it floating in the ocean

Politics

8 h. ago Dear Jobs Guru: ‘I broke my arm at work. Is it too late to make a personal injury claim?’

Worker Mike is still in chronic pain from a workplace injury three years ago – and now he’s been told he needs surgery. Our Jobs Guru James Innes is here with some much-needed advice

Events

8 h. ago Starmer says ‘I don’t trust Putin’ as Russian leader promises 72

Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral three-day ceasefire to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Politics

9 h. ago Spain and Portugal power outage live: Spanish electricity supply slowly returning as officials rule out cyber

Electricity consumption in Spain gradually going back up as grid operator restores energy in more parts of the countryHave you been affected by the power outages?We are just getting a line from Reuters news agency saying that the Conclave to elect new pope will start on 7 May, according to its source.We have not independently verified this report. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Arsenal urged to make complaint to Uefa about PSG ticket allocation row

Club given 2,000 tickets for Paris semi-final second legSupporters’ Trust request Arsenal join them in appealArsenal have been urged by their supporters’ trust to make an official complaint to Uefa as a row about ticket allocations for the Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain escalates.It is understood the Arsenal Supporters’ Trust plans to lodge a complaint with European football’s governing body after they were given only 2,000 tickets for next week’s second leg in France. That is 500 below the 5% away teams are entitled to by Uefa in European competitions, although PSG were given special dispensation to reduce that to 4.1% before the start of the season owing to a request from local police. Continue reading...

Sport

9 h. ago Everything currently broken in Spain and Portugal’s mass power outage

The two countries have been brought to a standstill by the power outage which could last for many more hours

Politics

10 h. ago Police intervene as protesters target tourists with new tactic in Spanish hotspot

Tourist aboard a sight-seeing bus in Barcelona were blocked and squirted with water by protesters.

Events