77 m. ago Ukraine war briefing: Maritime drone shoots down Russian fighter jet for first time, says Kyiv

Ukrainian military intelligence claims Su-30 destroyed over waters near Russian port city of Novorossiisk, drawing no comment from Moscow. What we know on day 1,166See all our Ukraine war coverageUkraine has destroyed a Russian Su-30 fighter jet using a missile fired from a seaborne drone, according to Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, in what it said was the world’s first downing of a combat plane by a maritime drone. The GUR’s statement on social media on Saturday said the fighter had been shot down by a military intelligence unit called Group 13 on Friday over waters near Novorossiisk, a major Russian port city on the Black Sea. The Russian defence ministry did not comment on the Ukrainian claim, but an authoritative Russian blogger believed to be close to the ministry said the jet had been shot down. “The pilots ejected and were picked up by civilian sailors,” the blogger, who goes by the name Rybar, said on Telegram. Meanwhile, the mayor of Novorossiisk declared a state o...

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3 h. ago Small plane crashes into Simi Valley neighborhood in Southern California, killing 1 person

Authorities say a small plane crashed into a neighborhood in Simi Valley, killing a person aboard the aircraft and damaging two homes

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4 h. ago Donald Trump fired national security adviser Mike Waltz for 'plotting with Israel's leader to bomb Iran'

Mr Waltz, 51, was thought to have been fired because he accidentally added a journalist to a group chat about plans to attack Yemen's Houthi terrorist group.

Politics

4 h. ago Calls for Labour minister to resign for 'disgusting' rape gang comments after she suggested Channel 4 grooming gangs documentary was a 'dog whistle' issue

Lucy Powell, the leader of the House of Commons, was speaking on BBC Radio 4's Any Questions to Tim Montgomerie, the founder of ConservativeHome.

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4 h. ago Farage: Reform UK has ‘supplanted’ Tories after local elections sweep

The Reform leader said the Conservatives will ‘never recover’.

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4 h. ago First Minister John Swinney to focus on making Scots ‘healthier and wealthier’

The SNP leader will set out his plans for the coming year in his Programme for Government statement on Tuesday.

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5 h. ago Now British drone troops destined to aid Ukraine's war effort face new enemy: Health and safety!

Troops have been told to stop flying drones that weigh more than 250g (9oz) - the weight of a cucumber - over their comrades while training on Salisbury Plain.

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5 h. ago Kemi Badenoch urged to be bold as critics warn she has a year to restore Tory hopes from the 'existential' threat of Reform UK

The Tory leader is lining up a set of proposals, including on sentencing and social media, after criticism she has been too slow to develop policies.

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6 h. ago DWP announces £230 payment for state pensioners with specific codes this May

The basic and new State Pensions have been uprated by 4.1% for the new tax year

Economics

6 h. ago Talk of replacing Kemi Badenoch is a distraction from the Tory party’s real problems

Editorial: Yet another change of leader would only make the Conservative Party’s predicament worse

Politics

8 h. ago UK Eurovision hopefuls Remember Monday reveal special tactic to avoid Rylan Clark

EXCLUSIVE: UK's Eurovision entry, pop group Remember Monday plan to avoid host Rylan Clark for one particular reason as part of plan for winning at the contest's finals later this month

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8 h. ago CBB's Danny Beard says he still has time for Mickey Rourke despite controversial stint

Danny Beard believes that the brief time he spent with Mickey Rourke in the Celebrity Big Brother house made a big impact, and he could have helped the Hollywood star be more mindful of others if he hadn't been removed

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9 h. ago Motherwell boss hails character of 10 men in Dundee and says Maswanhise can be important part of his tenure

The Steelmen grabbed a vital victory in Dundee that secured their top-flight safety for the 40th conescutive season

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10 h. ago McLaren’s Norris wins chaotic Miami sprint race as Hamilton grabs third

Championship leader Oscar Piastri finishes second Kimi Antonelli drops to 10th after claiming historic poleLando Norris took advantage in a dramatic sprint race in tricky, changeable conditions at the Miami Grand Prix to claim victory from his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, with Lewis Hamilton enjoying a well-timed strategy call by his Ferrari team to take third place.The defending world champion Max Verstappen, however, had a shocker, demoted from fourth to 17th after he was penalised for an unsafe release in the pit lane by his Red Bull team. Continue reading...

Sport

11 h. ago The 1% Club contestants are left baffled by a basic yoga pose

The ITV hit, hosted by Lee Mack,  saw 100 contestants attempt to win a huge cash prize.

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11 h. ago ITV Emmerdale Robert Sugden's brutal murder 'exposed' after surprise return

Emmerdale fans are convinced that Robert Sugden will face a brutal death twist following his brief return to the soap

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12 h. ago Jeremy Vine reveals why he decided to give up cycling videos

BBC Radio 2 presenter has been sharing videos of his commute to work in London for years, using his platform to call out dangerous drivers and campaign for better road safety for cyclists

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12 h. ago Australia's socialist leader Anthony Albanese cruises to election victory thanks to anti

Anthony Albanese, 62, has become the first Australian prime minister to win a second consecutive three-year term in 21 years. He revived his campaign by offering stability against the backdrop of Trump.

Politics

12 h. ago Death Row inmate cleared of tot's bathtub murder after case was 'built on junk science'

Jimmie Duncan spent nearly three decades on death row after being jailed for raping and drowning his girlfriend's toddler, but his conviction was overturned over questionable 'bite mark evidence'

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12 h. ago Drivers urged to remove four items from their car within hours

With scorching Bank Holiday temperatures sweeping the UK, motorists are being urged to remove four everyday items from their vehicles to avoid interior damage and safety risks

Transport