59 m. ago Trump appoints Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as top prosecutor in DC

The pick comes as Trump announced he was pulling support from Ed Martin

Politics

85 m. ago ‘Small but positive’ rise in retail footfall as sunny April encourages shoppers

Figures for March and April suggest high street footfall increased by 0.2% on last year.

Politics

85 m. ago Sadiq Khan announces London's Green Belt to be built on to tackle homes crisis

London Mayor Sadiq Khan will announce plans to build on London's Green Belt - saying this is the only way enough affordable homes can be delivered in the next decade

Events

85 m. ago UK announces fresh wave of Russia sanctions ahead of military coalition meeting

Officials have said the Government will take action against up to 100 oil tankers that have been carrying cargo in defiance of sanctions.

Events

1 hour ago Catholic Chicagoans celebrate as native son Pope Leo XIV becomes first American pope

Catholic Chicagoans gathered in churches, cheered from classrooms and celebrated from their homes as the historic decision was announced that a native son, Cardinal Robert Prevost, had been elected pope

Culture

2 h. ago People are only just realising the bizarre reason why Asda got its name

Despite having been trading as Asda for six decades, shoppers in the UK are only just realising what the acronym actually stands for.

Politics

2 h. ago Trump says talking to Fed boss Powell is like ‘talking to a wall’ in latest attack

Attack comes day after Federal Reserve announced it won’t be lowering interest rates

Politics

3 h. ago ‘Deep dish eucharist’: internet reacts to US pope with jokes and Chicago pride

Some users wonder whether new pope has had Chicago’s favorite liqueur Malört while others reference The BearThe internet exploded with humor and Chicago pride on Thursday following the historic announcement that Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old American clergyman from Chicago, has been named the new pope.Now known as Pope Leo XIV, Prevost has become the first clergyman from the United States to lead the Roman Catholic church, ending the Vatican’s longstanding opposition to the idea of a US pontiff. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Martin Lewis says big announcement will hit your pocket in these four ways

He says people with mortgages, savings accounts, loans and credit card will be affected

Events

4 h. ago Man United Europa League final suspension rules as Noussair Mazraoui impact explained

Noussair Mazraoui was booked for Manchester United in their Europa League semi-final second leg clash against Athletic Bilbao

Sport

4 h. ago The desperate search for a father disappeared by Trump to El Salvador: ‘We don’t know anything’

Jerce Barrios told his family he might be transferred from a California detention center – no one’s heard from him sinceThe last time Joregelis Barrios heard from her brother Jerce, the call had lasted just one minute.Immigration officials had moved Jerce from the detention center in southern California where he had been for six months to another one in Texas. He sounded worried, as if he had been crying. He told his sister he might be transferred somewhere else soon. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Donald Trump gushes over British ambassador’s ‘beautiful accent’ during trade deal announcement

Donald Trump praised British ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson's "beautiful accent" as the pair met in the White House as a UK-US trade deal was announced on Thursday, 8 May.

Politics

5 h. ago Flattery gets Starmer somewhere as The Donald stays awake to toot tariff deal | John Crace

Sycophancy stops Trump from dozing off as PM and co hail victory – or at least getting what they could getThree days ago, Donald Trump promised an announcement that would be very possibly the greatest announcement in the whole history of announcements. Come Thursday morning, he said the US and the UK had reached a full and comprehensive trade deal.I guess a lot depends on what you mean by the words “greatest announcement” and “full and comprehensive”. As details of the deal began to emerge, it rather looked as if the UK had managed to negotiate a worse deal with the US than we had even two months ago. One that was hardly transformative. Just reversing some of the damage that had been done to the UK by the US starting a global trade war. Tariffs as a protection racket. Continue reading...

Economics

5 h. ago Aldi shoppers 'running' to stores to get hands on new £2.99 treat

Shoppers are excited to try Aldi's new sweet treat after it went viral on social media

Economics

5 h. ago Trump slashes tariffs for UK cars and steel as Britain opens up its markets to more US beef in trade deal

The US president said it was a 'very big and exciting day' for America and Britain

Economics

5 h. ago Who is Robert Francis Prevost? What we known about new Pope Leo XIV so far

The Vatican has announced the first ever American leader of the Catholic Church - Robert Francis Prevost - who will be known as Pope Leo XIV

Politics

6 h. ago White Stuff's linen blazer 'perfect to dress up or down' now 50% off in sale

Thrifty shoppers will have to be quick, as UK sizes 12, 14, 16 and 18 are the only ones available in blue

Events

6 h. ago Trump fans rejoice over first US cardinal as Pope Leo XIV gives President 'MAGA mascot'

The new leader of the Catholic Church was elected this afternoon as Trump soon revealed what he was 'looking forward to' the most following the announcement

Politics

6 h. ago BBC viewers 'furious' as they spot issue during coverage of Pope Leo XIV announcement

The first American Pope is the 267th person to be appointed the Catholic leader

Politics

6 h. ago Keir Starmer denies Donald Trump 'bounced' him into announcing US trade deal on VE Day

After months of negotiations, it finally came down to an unexpected phone call from the US President, while Mr Starmer was watching the second half of Arsenal's defeat to Paris san Germain

Politics