2 h. ago British woman facing execution in Bali for drug smuggling to be repatriated

Lindsay Sandiford, 68, has been on death row in Indonesia since 2012, after authorities found 3.8kg of cocaine in her suitcaseA British woman will avoid execution for drug smuggling in Indonesia under an agreement between the two nations to repatriate her and another Briton serving a life sentence.Lindsay Sandiford, 68, has been imprisoned in Bali since 2012. She was arrested at the resort island’s airport after authorities found 3.8kg of cocaine worth $2.5m hidden in the lining of her suitcase. During the trial, she said she was forced to carry the drugs by a gang that threatened her children. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Grooming gangs inquiry in chaos: Labour probe into child sex abuse falling apart as potential chairman and three victims pull out amid 'cover

In a farcical development, a candidate to lead the child sexual abuse review pulled out at a late stage. Three victims have also resigned from an advisory group, labelling it a 'cover-up'.

Events

3 h. ago Starmer's digital ID cards won't work and will be costly, voters say

Focus groups carried out by pollster Lord Ashcroft found that voters of 'all political backgrounds' oppose the policy announced by the Prime Minister last month.

Politics

3 h. ago Starmer to host Western Balkans leaders as UK seeks to stem flow of migrants

The UK is already working with partners in the region, comprised of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo.

Politics

4 h. ago Grooming gangs inquiry in chaos: Labour probe into child sex abuse falling apart as potential chairman and three victims pull out amid 'cover

In a farcical development, a candidate to lead the child sexual abuse review pulled out at a late stage.

Events

5 h. ago The secretive and corrupt strategy behind grooming gangs probe is designed to conceal the truth yet again: MAGGIE OLIVER

The grooming gangs scandal is one of the darkest episodes in modern British history. What has rightly outraged the public is not just the scale of the abuse by predatory gangs.

Society

5 h. ago Keir Starmer announces major law change to honour young brothers burnt alive by their own dad

PM Keir Starmer has promised to end grieving mum Claire Throssell's an 11-year fight for justice - telling her: 'I don’t know if I would have had the courage to do what you have done'

Society

5 h. ago Keir Starmer announces major law change to honour young brothers killed in a house fire

PM Keir Starmer has promised to end grieving mum Claire Throssell's an 11-year fight for justice - telling her: 'I don’t know if I would have had the courage to do what you have done'

Events

6 h. ago King hosts creatives from Western Balkans at special reception

Charles was joined by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in celebrating the success of the region’s creative sector at the event in central London.

Politics

6 h. ago London grooming gang victims ‘killing themselves’ while Sadiq Khan 'turns a blind eye'

London grooming gang victims ‘killing themselves’ while Sadiq Khan 'turns a blind eye'  Daily Express

Events

7 h. ago Driver forces another vehicle to stop in motorway road rage incident – video

The 38-year-old driver of the truck was caught on camera pulling in front of another vehicle in the third lane before slowing to a complete stop.

Transport

7 h. ago MAFS UK star Rebecca has huge confession for groom Bailey after 'wake

Married At First Sight UK star Rebecca and Bailey had a few ups and downs in the last week, with the bride revealing her 'wake-up call' to the experts during the commitment ceremony

Politics

7 h. ago Strictly's Stefan Dennis suffers fresh blow as he's barred from Australia return after injury

Stefan Dennis has been forced to pull out of BBC Strictly Come Dancing after ripping his calf muscle

Events

8 h. ago Death row gran Lindsay Sandiford dodges execution 'after Keir Starmer plea'

The drug mule spent 12 years behind bars.

Events

9 h. ago Louvre heist losses put at almost €90m as museum’s head prepares to face MPs

Police continue to search for the criminal gang behind the brazen robbery targeting France’s crown jewelsThe financial loss from France’s most dramatic heist in decades has been put at nearly €90m as the head of the Louvre prepared to face difficult questions over how thieves were able to steal priceless jewellery in broad daylight.As police continued to search for the criminal gang behind the brazen robbery on Sunday, the Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau told the broadcaster RTL that the museum’s curator had estimated the losses at about €88m (£76m). Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Southport killer's 'risk to others' was not properly assessed and he was signed off by mental health services just six days before attack, inquiry hears

The public inquiry investigating Axel Rudakubana's crimes today heard it was 'unacceptable' that he was signed off with such an inadequate assessment.

Events

9 h. ago Death row gran Lindsay Sandiford dodges firing squad in Bali 'after plea from Keir Starmer'

Indonesian authorities said they agreed to transfer drugs mule Lindsay Sandiford back to the UK after an application by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper

Events

9 h. ago Grooming gangs inquiry in disarray as potential chairwoman steps down and third survivor quits panel

The resignations have triggered renewed calls for the inquiry to be scrapped and replaced with a fully independent, judge-led process

Events

9 h. ago Putin accused of ‘stalling’ over Ukraine peace talks as Trump meeting postponed

European leaders including Sir Keir Starmer said Vladimir Putin was not serious about the prospect of an end to the war with Ukraine.

Politics

9 h. ago Sheku Bayoh inquiry chairman stands down over private meetings

The Scottish Police Federation (SPF) had earlier asked for Lord Bracadale to recuse himself.

Politics