41 m. ago 'I went to McVitie's factory to see how Britain's favourite biscuit is made'

EXCLUSIVE: Senior Features Writer Layla Nicholson goes behind the scenes of McVitie's to get a sneak peek of how they make Britain's favourite biscuit - just in time for the Chocolate Digestive's 100th birthday

Politics

89 m. ago Mob chased Brooklyn woman after mistaking her for protester at speech by Israeli security minister

A New York City woman says she feared for her life as she was chased, kicked and pelted with objects by a mob of men who mistook her as a participant in a protest against Israel’s far-right security minister

Politics

2 h. ago Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid wows in dress fans say is 'absolutely gorgeous'

Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid wowed viewers on Friday's show in a vibrant floral maxi dress from Boden, which she teamed with some light pink heels

Politics

2 h. ago Europe must boost space investment to secure autonomy from US, says ESA boss

Investing in space vital for sustaining quality of life amid ‘volatile geopolitical’ landscape, says Josef AschbacherDonald Trump’s return to the White House has prompted a shift away from ties with America by European political leaders and a rapid increase in defence spending as the continent’s security reaches a “turning point”. The ripples from Europe’s newfound desire for self-reliance could go even further: as far as space.Europe’s drive for more autonomy means it must also increase its invesment in space technology, according to Josef Aschbacher, director general of the European Space Agency (Esa), the intergovernmental body tasked with overseeing the space exploration ambitions of European countries including much of the EU and the UK. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago In Poland, we know all about fighting illiberal regimes. Here are our lessons for the Trump age | Jarosław Kuisz and Karolina Wigura

Our political history is one of catastrophe, communism, and developing powerful antibodies against oppression In 2016, one year after the rightwing populist Law and Justice party won an overall majority in Poland, there was a knock at a door. The mother of a young journalist opened it. To her astonishment, it was the security services looking for her son. No details were provided. Thus began an informal campaign by the authorities against the media and civil society in Poland, including our thinktank, Kultura Liberalna. After hearing the news about the journalist, we called Aleksander Smolar. The legendary anti-communist dissident, who ran his own NGO, told us that the security services were also trying to arrange “informal” meetings with his staff. And he comforted us: “Don’t worry, we’ve had a playbook for this kind of situation since the 1960s.”At that moment, we almost travelled back in time. We spoke about responding to this new regime as if we were once again under communism. ...

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2 h. ago UK weather: Britain forecast 'very warm' heat blast with red hot 28C in just days

The Met Office said we will see temperatures 'climbing notably above the seasonal average' on Wednesday, with some places experiencing highs of 28C or possibly 29C

Society

3 h. ago Tragic family history of suspect in Vancouver festival attack revealed

The driver who fatally plowed down at least 11 festival goers has been identified as Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30.

Events

4 h. ago Man Utd news: Sir Jim Ratcliffe sent damning reality check as Ruben Amorim lets rip at stars

Manchester United could only watch from afar as their bitter rivals Liverpool secured a record-equalling 20th domestic title to cap another sobering weekend for fans

Politics

5 h. ago Don't charge your phone in a Chinese electric car, UK defence firms warn amid 'security data fears'

Bosses at two of Britain's top defence companies have said the sector is taking a 'cautious' and 'belt and braces' approach to the possibility that the Chinese state could be spying on cars.

Events

6 h. ago Two suspects arrested for theft of Kristi Noem’s purse, Secret Service says

Noem’s purse was nabbed on Easter Sunday and reportedly contained about $3,000 in cash, her keys and identificationTwo suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft last week of the US homeland security secretary Kristi Noem’s purse as she ate at a Washington DC restaurant, officials said Sunday.Noem’s purse was nabbed on Easter Sunday and reportedly contained about $3,000 in cash and her keys, driver’s license, passport and homeland security badge. The homeland security department said Noem had cash in her purse to pay for gifts, dinner and other activities for her family on Easter. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago British Paralympian, 35, vanishes while on holiday in Las Vegas and has been missing for more than a week

Sam Ruddock (pictured), 35, who has represented Britain in shot put, cycling and sprinting, had gone alone to the American city to watch the annual WWE WrestleMania event.

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6 h. ago The killer Victorian women and the torturous methods they used to murder the men (and women) who crossed them

As policewoman turned historian Blessin Adams reveals in her latest book, members of the fairer sex in Early Modern Britain were more than capable of committing heinous deeds.

Events

7 h. ago UK military security breach as identities of elite soldiers mistakenly leaked for decades

It has been discovered that two publications associated with the British Army have been leaking secret information on the identities of soldiers for years and terrorists could have easily got their hands on it

Events

7 h. ago Britain's property wealth age gap revealed! Over 60s hold NINE times more than under 35s

Owner-occupiers aged 60-plus now hold a record estimated £2.89 trillion of all owner-occupier housing wealth across the country, according to Savills.

Politics

7 h. ago Ministers launch resilience academy to prepare for future crises such as Covid

The UK Resilience Academy will train more than 4,000 people working in both public services and the private sector each year to deal with crises.

Politics

7 h. ago Alexis Mac Allister's reaction speaks volumes after Liverpool secure the Premier League title

Alexis Mac Allister claimed a Premier League winners’ medal to add to his World Cup crown over the weekend and the Argentinian midfielder had an incredibly humble reaction to his achievement

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8 h. ago Liam Gallagher bursts out of seat as Manchester City secure FA Cup final place

Liam Gallagher will soon be reuniting with Oasis for the long-awaited tour, but in the meantime seemed to be having the time of his life as he watched Rico Lewis score for Manchester City

Sport

9 h. ago Suspect arrested in alleged theft of Kristi Noem’s purse is in U.S. illegally, official says

Secretary of Homeland Security’s bag stolen from D.C. restaurant on Easter Sunday

Events

9 h. ago Louis Theroux: The Settlers paints a grim picture of life in the West Bank

Fourteen years after his first trip to the illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine, Theroux returns to find entrenched hostility, tacit government endorsement and a worsening security situation

Politics

10 h. ago SAS security scare: Identities of 20 of Britain's most elite soldiers

In total, 13 soldiers with links to UK special forces were identified in the documents, which were intended for the eyes of military personnel but ended up on the internet.

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