10 m. ago Donald Trump's handshake with Macron proves subtle tactic in peace talks with dictator Putin

Emmanuel Macron became the first EU leader to meet US president Donald Trump since his return to power as the pair discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine with Russia in the White House

Politics

20 m. ago Major road closed for hours after serious crash involving cyclist on busy roundabout

Police and paramedics were called to the incident near Wilmslow Road

Events

23 m. ago Zoe Ball returns to TV in major new role after stepping down from BBC Radio 2 show

Former BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show host Zoe Ball is set to make a return to television after leaving the station earlier this year, as she delves into her family history in a new series.

Culture

25 m. ago MAFS UK fans fuming as most popular star is missing from reunion after being uninvited

Married At First Sight UK fans were far from impressed when it emerged that Emma Barnes wasn't taking part in the reunion episode and she has no idea why she was cut

Events

30 m. ago Huw Jones reveals frustrations of Scotland Six Nations 'salvage' job and pride at tying record

Scotland centre says Wales match in round four is ‘must win’

Politics

30 m. ago Dan Ashworth joins new club in first role since Man Utd admitted £4.1m blunder

Dan Ashworth has taken on his first role following the end of his short-lived spell at Manchester United and is lending his expertise to another sporting world, albeit on a freelance basis

Economics

35 m. ago Pictures show raging fire at derelict bingo hall as clouds of smoke seen for miles

Dramatic pictures from the scene showed black plumes of thick smoke billowing overhead

Events

39 m. ago Inside MAFS UK 2025 reunion as popular couple come to blows over 'fake showmance'

The one-off special of Married At First Sight UK: The Reunion served up some major drama as popular contestants from previous series came together for one last dinner

Culture

43 m. ago EastEnders fans 'work out' Ruby Allen's next romance after Martin Fowler death

BBC One soap EastEnders viewers are convinced that a new romance is on the horizon for Ruby Allen and Zack Hudson in the wake of Martin Fowler's tragic death

Events

44 m. ago 5ive confirm reunion after Abz Love makes return to band 11 years after quitting

Abz Love has confirmed he is re-joining 90s boyband 5ive, 11 years after he quit and fans have gone wild over the news.

Politics

45 m. ago Unknown illness kills more than 50 people in just HOURS as doctors admit it's 'really worrying'

Serge Ngalebato, the medical director of the Bikoro Hospital, a regional monitoring centre in the Democratic Republic of Congo, said the situation was "really worrying"

Events

71 m. ago Fire crews tackling huge blaze at derelict bingo hall with area covered in smoke

Nearby roads were cordoned off by police

Events

84 m. ago Erik ten Hag huge net worth and family life as first interview since Man United sacking set to air

The latest Manchester United news as the Dutchman speaks for the first time since leaving Old Trafford back in October.

Society

94 m. ago Federal workers return to offices amid threat from Elon Musk

Many federal employees across the country are back at agency offices under President Donald Trump's return-to-office mandate

Events

95 m. ago Lerone Murphy set for huge UFC opportunity as Josh Emmett fight confirmed

Manchester's Lerone Murphy will fight against Josh Emmett in April at a UFC Fight Night in Vegas.

Sport

96 m. ago Trump says Europe must take ‘central role’ in Ukraine’s security as Macron says peace agreement ‘must not mean a surrender’ – live

US and French presidents touted productive talks at the White House amid concerns over US position on UkraineThe EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier said that she would be travelling to the US tomorrow to meet with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, adding that what she called the “Russian narrative” is “strongly represented” in comments being made by the second Donald Trump administration.She told reporters “I think it’s good that we have as many interactions with the new administration in US as possible. I’m also travelling tomorrow to the US to meet Marco Rubio and others there to discuss these issues, because it’s extremely important.” Continue reading...

Politics

97 m. ago Roberta Flack exposed Killing Me Softly With His Song to the world – songwriter

The soul singer has died at the age of 88.

Events

1 hour ago Does Julie die on Coronation Street? Devastating secret revealed ahead of Eileen exit

Coronation Street fans learned what Eileen Grimshaw's sister Julie Carp was hiding on the ITV soap on Monday night after her mystery return, leading to some devastating news

Events

1 hour ago Second time lucky? Everything we know about Fyre Festival 2, from sky

Convicted fraudster Billy McFarland said the second iteration of his Fyre Festival is ‘my dream finally becoming a reality‘

Politics

1 hour ago Taliban to 'release arrested British couple as soon as possible’

Mr and Mrs Reynolds have run school training programmes for 18 years and remained in the country after the Taliban takeover in 2021.

Events