5 h. ago Terrifying day Margaret Thatcher nearly died in missile attack as her plane flew over Mozambique: Newly released papers reveal how officials covered up bombardment

Lady Thatcher was was visiting Africa on a six-day diplomatic mission, flying in a RAF Vickers VC-10 across the civil war-torn region when several missiles were launched towards the aircraft

Events

10 h. ago Chernobyl radiation fears as Russian drone strikes damage nuclear facility

A structure designed to prevent radioactive leakage at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine is no longer operational after Russian drones targeted it earlier this year

Events

10 h. ago Chernobyl leak fears as nuclear radiation shield BROKEN by Russian strikes

A drone strike hit the protective outer shell of Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear plant in February - and while Ukraine blamed Russia, the Kremlin denied it was responsible

Events

12 h. ago Millionaire Tory donor Malcolm Offord defects to Nigel Farage's Reform UK and launches campaign for Holyrood

Offord has refused to say if he plans to donate to Reform UK, as he has not yet paid his membership to officially join his new party.

Politics

12 h. ago Plane's horror plunge which injured 20 passengers blamed on 'exploding star's cosmic rays'

An exploding star in a distant galaxy is getting the blame for a plane's horrifying plunge that left 20 passengers injured - and these 'cosmic rays' could fry the kit on your next flight too

Events

14 h. ago Panicked passengers are told to 'leave everything' and flee plane as it is engulfed by smoke from airport fire

Footage shows panicked travellers pushing their way to the exit of the LATAM Airlines aircraft as flames burn nearby.

Events

23 h. ago Three plants to prune in December for 'healthy growth' next spring

Pruning certain plants when dormant during the colder months can help reduce stress and create "vigorous and healthy growth" in spring

Politics

28 h. ago Families of people killed in UPS cargo plane crash sue carrier for wrongful death

The crash in Kentucky of an MD-11 cargo plane killed 14 people and injured 23 others on November 4

Events

30 h. ago Major UK city reveals secret plan to keep women and girls safe this winter

Extra police - including undercover officers - will be drafted in to help protect women and girls in Manchester as the city's nightlife gears up for the festive season

Politics

31 h. ago France intercepted drones flying over nuclear submarine base, defence minister says

Europe on high alert for foreign interference as Irish police probe drone incursion against Ukrainian president’s plane

Politics

31 h. ago France intercepted drones flying over nuclear base, defence minister says

Europe on high alert for foreign interference as Irish police probe drone incursion against Ukrainian president’s plane

Politics

31 h. ago Starmer sets out plans to cut child poverty by 550,000 during visit to Wales

The prime minister has launched a child poverty strategy with the UK government aiming to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030

Politics

33 h. ago Woman told she can't sue employer on environmental grounds because she uses planes to go on holiday

Hilary Bannerman attempted to sue her employer, the Land Restoration Trust, over claims that she was discriminated against for her belief in social and environmental justice.

Politics

34 h. ago BORIS JOHNSON: What the mysterious rise in the numbers demanding wheelchairs to get to their plane tells us about the ever spiralling cost of the welfare state

Getting off a plane in the US the other day, I noticed a lot of people waiting at the plane door. They were all tabarded airport staff, and they all had wheelchairs.

Politics

35 h. ago Bank of England and FCA reveal plans to boost 'vital' mutuals sector

City regulators have revealed a package of measures designed to boost Britain's mutuals sector including building societies and credit unions.

Politics

37 h. ago Southwark Council approves plans for major refurbishment to Dulwich's Champion Hill stadium

Alongside the sporting improvements, the broader redevelopment will deliver 219 new homes in the surrounding area

Events

37 h. ago Stirling 'tourism tax' plans set for crunch vote as full proposals revealed

A full meeting of Stirling Council will discuss the mooted plans - which will see a three-per-cent charge added to accommodation stays during the peak season between April and October.

Politics

39 h. ago Britain could deport failed asylum seekers to North Macedonia under plan to open 'return hubs' in the Balkans

The Balkan country entered formal talks with the UK about hosting a migrant 'return hub' in the autumn, according to new reports.

Events

39 h. ago DWP issues update on plans to tackle 100,000 Work Capability Assessments backlog

Work Capability Assessments are required from people claiming certain benefits

Politics

39 h. ago Inside the EU’s plan to use £80bn of Russia’s frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s war effort

Ukraine’s allies in Europe are trying to find support for harnessing frozen Russian assets again

Economics