4 h. ago Royal security scare as intruder, 39, with 'heavy rucksack' is arrested after breaking into Kensington Palace grounds twice just days before Christmas

An intruder with a 'heavy rucksack' is alleged to have twice climbed into the grounds of Kensington Palace in the days leading up to Christmas.

Events

7 h. ago Intruder 'breaks into William and Kate's home with heavy rucksack' twice before Christmas

An intruder was apprehended after twice gaining entry to Kensington Palace in London, in incidents a policing expert claimed were a 'serious cause for concern'

Politics

11 h. ago Blackpool: Boy, 16, arrested as potential explosives found and 999 crews swarm

Police in Blackpool have arrested a teenager after finding 'a quantity of items of concern' at a property

Events

34 h. ago Minnesota hospital security guard dies days after fleeing patient pinned her to the ground during Christmas Day attack, police say

The fleeing patient allegedly told police, ‘I didn’t mean to hurt her,’ prosecutors said

Events

63 h. ago BREAKING: Two teens arrested after man found with stab wound near village hall

Two boys, aged 16 and 17, were arrested on suspicion of affray after police were called to reports of a stabbing at a village centre in the Freshbrook area of Swindon

Events

5 d. ago Boxing Day Test 2025: Australia v England fourth Ashes Test, day two – live updates

Australia edge England in wild opening to Boxing Day Test Over-by-over updates from Melbourne Cricket Ground Live scorecard | Geoff Lemon on Australia’s bowlers“Dear Rob,” writes Robert Wilson. “I’ve got skin in the game as I am trying to arrange an all-night viewing sesh for day (night) three in an unexpectedly swish Aussie backpacker hostel near Stalingrad (in Paris). Logistically, it’s quite a lot of ducks to get in a row and punters fagging all the way in from below-zero Versailles or somesuch only to catch four overs while nursing a lukewarm Newky Brown might have views.“But seeing the highlights, I didn’t feel the pitch was as mega-jalapeno as some claimed. Yesterday’s turnstile innings seemed a perfect mix of often tack-sharp bowling, tasty pitch and Ballymena Academy Third Eleven batting (I watched the Duckett dismissal frame-by-frame and I still don’t even understand). Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Kensington Palace teases 'special duet' on piano ahead of Kate's Christmas carol concert

‘Catherine and Charlotte?’ one fan questioned

Politics

7 d. ago Whose hands are these? Kensington Palace teases 'special duet' in teaser clip showing fingers on keys of piano ahead of Kate's Christmas carol concert

The exciting video, posted to the Prince and Princess of Wales' joint X account this morning, pans across a festively decorated room to show two hands, one with a large ring, resting on a piano.

Culture

7 d. ago Kensington Palace teases cryptic image of a piano on social media ahead of Kate's Christmas carol concert on ITV tonight

The Prince and Princess of Wales posted a cryptic image of a piano this morning - in what Kensington Palace described as a small 'tease' for something 'exciting'.

Culture

9 d. ago Woman arrested for 'murder' over death of Dublin boy, 3, family didn't know existed

Three-year-old Daniel Aruebose mysteriously vanished in the summer of 2021 - and it later emerged that relatives never even knew he had existed

Events

1 week ago Couple arrested over 'having sex on raft' after beachgoers heard woman moaning

WARNING, EXPLICIT CONTENT: A Danish tourist and a Thai woman have been arrested after their alleged sexual acts on a raft platform in the sea drew the attention of people on a popular nearby beach in Pattaya

Events

1 week ago BREAKING: Teen arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead in home

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Events

1 week ago The Great Flood ending explained as Squid Game star's thriller lands on Netflix

The Great Flood, a South Korean sci-fi disaster film, has been likened to Groundhog Day, Inception and Edge of Tomorrow.

Events

1 week ago Celtic vs Aberdeen: Hoops hope to turn form around as Dons aim to pile the agony on Wilfried Nancy – latest team news

IT could be make or break for Wilfried Nancy as Celtic look to arrest their alarming decline in form against Aberdeen. The Hoops have lost their last four games making it their worst run since 1978 under Jock Stein. They have only suffered five defeats in a row on two occasions in the club's history:...

Politics

1 week ago Macron's chief butler arrested after tableware used to entertain King Charles stolen

Much of it was from a porcelain factory in Sèvres, which was founded in 1756 by Madame de Pompadour, the mistress of King Louis XV, and had been used to dine world figures like King Charles

Events

1 week ago Prince William and Kate release family's 2025 Christmas card featuring George, Charlotte and Louis

The family picture, taken by Josh Shinner in Norfolk in April, was posted on Kensington Palace's social media with the caption: 'Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas.'

Politics

2 w. ago Rob Reiner's children break silence after parents' deaths and brother's arrest

Rob Reiner's children Romy and Jake have spoken after Rob and Michele Reiner were sadly found dead at their home.

Events

2 w. ago Nick Reiner's siblings Romy and Jake describe 'unimaginable pain' as they break silence after brother's arrest and parents' murder

Nick Reiner's two siblings Jake and Romy have released a statement, saying 'words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day'.

Events

2 w. ago Rob Reiner's other children break silence after parents' deaths and brother's arrest

Rob Reiner's children Romy and Jake have broken their silence following the death of their parents and the arrest of their brother Nick

Events

2 w. ago Dreaming of a white Christmas? Met Office gives verdict on how likely Britain is to have one this year

Met Office data covering a period between 1991 and 2020 shows snow has settled on the ground for an average of three days in December, compared to 3.3 days in January and 3.4 days in February.

Events