2 h. ago Norway’s oil fund calls for urgent reform of European capital markets

World’s largest sovereign wealth fund says ambitious action needed to improve competitiveness

Economics

9 h. ago Prince William calls for urgent action to save world’s oceans ‘diminishing before our eyes’

‘This challenge is like none we have faced before,’ Prince of Wales says in Monaco speech

Politics

15 h. ago Prince William's cousin Lady Marina Windsor reveals she's engaged in surprise post

The philanthropic executive and granddaughter of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, 32, shared the news with a series of sweet snaps of herself and now-fiancé Nico Macauley, also 32.

Politics

15 h. ago Revealed: Why the late Queen scolded Prince William during Trooping the Colour

Each year thousands of well-wishers gather around to catch a glimpse of the Royal Family as they crowd onto the Buckingham Palace balcony after Trooping the Colour.

Politics

16 h. ago David Attenborough came close to drowning due to faulty 1950s scuba diving equipment

‘I thought, ‘This can’t be right’. And by the time [the water rose to my nose], I thought, ‘I’m sure this is not right’

Events

18 h. ago Sir David Attenborough reveals to Prince William he nearly drowned while scuba diving in 1950s

The near-death experience took place on the Great Barrier Reef when the broadcaster was 31

Politics

19 h. ago Prince William calls for urgent global action to save oceans

‘The ocean is under enormous threat, but it can revive itself. Only if together, we act now’

Politics

19 h. ago Prince William calls for the world to 'act with urgency' to save the oceans in landmark speech

The Prince of Wales, 42, attended the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF) at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on Sunday.

Politics

19 h. ago Prince William calls for urgent global action on ocean protection

‘The ocean is under enormous threat, but it can revive itself. Only if together, we act now’

Politics

20 h. ago Prince William beams as he joins Prince Albert of Monaco at forum to help the world's oceans

The Prince of Wales, 42, attended the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF) at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on Sunday.

Politics

24 h. ago Kate Middleton's title 'almost went to another royal' before major switch up

Before Kate became the Duchess of Cambridge when she married Prince William in 2011, one other unlikely royal was also in the running for the prestigious title.

Politics

37 h. ago Prince William discusses David Attenborough's new documentary for World Oceans Day

The Prince of Wales is marking World Oceans Day this year with an interview with Sir David Attenborough ahead of the release of his new documentary, Ocean with David Attenborough.

Politics

37 h. ago David Attenborough tells Prince William he nearly drowned while scuba

Pioneering broadcaster recalls incident during discussion with royal about latest documentary, OceanSir David Attenborough almost drowned when testing a scuba-diving helmet for his 1957 dive on the Great Barrier Reef, the broadcasting veteran has revealed in a discussion with Prince William.Discussing his latest documentary, Ocean, the pioneering film-maker described the incident to the Prince of Wales. Continue reading...

Politics

37 h. ago Prince William given stark warning from 'appalled' David Attenborough on pressing issue

Prince William joined Sir David Attenborough for a chat about the importance of protecting the world's oceans ahead of William giving a speech urging action in Monaco tomorrow

Events

39 h. ago Germany plans rapid bunker expansion amid fears of Russian attack

Civil protection agency chief says country is ill-prepared for conflict and calls for urgent upgrades to cold war sheltersGermany is drawing up plans to rapidly expand its network of bomb-proof bunkers and shelters, the government’s most senior civilian protection official has said, warning the state needs to be prepared for an attack from Russia within the next four years.Ralph Tiesler, the head of the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK), said Europe’s largest economy needed to wake up to the reality of conflict, and that in its current state Germany was inadequately prepared. Continue reading...

Events

46 h. ago Prince William's 'one text' that sparked ceasefire with brother against King's orders

Prince William and Prince Harry's relationship has been a major talking point for years, with the royal siblings currently embroiled in a bitter feud that shows no signs of dissipating

Politics

48 h. ago Should you take your dog on holiday? We went on a European road trip with our border terrier to find out

Dogs have a sense of adventure, don’t they? We thought Missy would enjoy exploring France and Spain. She had other ideasPlus tips on travelling with dogsWhen, two years ago now, our dog sitters cancelled on us just 24 hours before we were due to go on our summer holiday, we felt more than a little put out. Aware that we couldn’t leave Missy, our border terrier, home alone with a tin opener, we sent out frantic texts and made urgent phone calls before at last finding someone, a friend of a friend of, I think, another friend, and simply hoped for the best. What else were we to do? The flights were non-refundable.It all turned out fine, but it was not an experience we were keen to repeat. And so, the following year, we took Missy with us. Dogs are portable, after all, and have a nose for adventure. Also, this was to be an extended holiday, away for a full month – working part time in order to fund it – and we couldn’t be apart from her for that long. Continue reading...

Politics

61 h. ago Jamie Oliver reveals how cooking saved him from prison and calls for urgent Dyslexia screening and teacher training reform

Jamie Oliver has revealed that if he had not discovered cooking, he might have ended up in prison.

Society

64 h. ago Prince William made sharp remark that was 'first sign of tension' with Prince Harry

Over a year before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's statement announcing they would be stepping back as 'senior' royals, Prince William made a comment that signalled the end of the 'fab four'

Politics

66 h. ago Prince William's hilarious reaction to a taste of gin on rare joint appearance with the Duchess of Edinburgh

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh arrived today in Wadebridge, Cornwall for a busy day of royal engagements at the Royal Cornwall Show.

Politics