50 m. ago How Christmas presents could make you miss your flight home for the holidays

People across the UK - and across the globe - will be heading to the airport in the coming days to jet home to meet family for Christmas.

Politics

63 m. ago M20 traffic LIVE: Man hospitalised in crash with major oil spillage on motorway

The M20 is closed eastbound between J8 (Hollingbourne) and J9 (Ashford) due to a single vehicle collision which led to a large oil spillage, National Highways confirmed

Events

1 hour ago Court backs ruling that UK unlawfully detained Tamils on Diego Garcia

British Indian Ocean Territory commissioner’s appeal against decision last year rejected by judges in LondonAppeal court judges have backed a decision that dozens of asylum seekers were unlawfully detained on one of the world’s most remote islands, rejecting an appeal on Tuesday by the commissioner for the territory.Exactly a year ago, on 16 December 2024, a judge ruled that Tamils who arrived on the island of Diego Garcia, a UK and US military base, after a shipwreck while they were trying to reach Canada to seek asylum, were unlawfully detained there for three years in conditions described as “hell on Earth”. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Spanish beach city that’s the birthplace of paella to get new budget flights from the UK from £20

A POPULAR Spanish beach city is set to get new flights from the UK. Valencia is known for its vibrant culture and being the birthplace of paella, and soon the city will get new Wizz Air flights from London Gatwick Airport. The new flights will be daily and launch on March 29, next year. Return...

Economics

2 h. ago Hegseth is planning massive overhaul of US military commands and shrink presence in Europe: report

The proposal would mark one of the most significant reorganizations of the Pentagon’s senior leadership in decades.

Events

2 h. ago Apple warns all iPhone users to install iOS 26.2 update now to prevent bugs

Apple recently launched its iOS 26.2 update and anyone with an iPhone should check their settings now

Events

2 h. ago Aer Lingus passengers ‘devastated’ as more Manchester to New York flights cancelled

The airline has issued an apology to passengers, stating the cancellations are due to 'technical and operational issues'

Politics

2 h. ago Nearly 90 flights linked to Epstein ‘came to or from UK airports’ with victims onboard

Flight logs reveal three alleged Epstein victims were onboard some of the flights, which a lawyer said arrived at airports easier for the sex offender to get in and out of the UK with trafficked women

Events

2 h. ago Former flight attendant reveals the disgusting reason you should NEVER eat plane food that's been unsealed

Planes are not always known for their gourmet food. However, a former flight attendant has issued advice to passengers that one type of food should never be eaten.

Politics

3 h. ago The festive fruit that could boost heart health and prevent cancer

Cranberries are often described as a superfood with several potential health benefits

Science

3 h. ago Vote to shut down military strikes on drug boats comes as senators demand to see video of distressing September attack

Top Trump administration officials are expected to brief Senators on Capitol Hill on Tuesday about September's strikes on Venezuelan drug boats.

Events

3 h. ago Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is matter of national security

Court filing was response to lawsuit asking judge to halt project until it goes through independent reviews and wins approval from CongressUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s administration argued Monday in a court filing that the president’s White House ballroom construction project must continue for reasons of national security.The filing came in response to a lawsuit filed three days earlier by the National Trust for Historic Preservation asking a federal judge to halt the ballroom project until it goes through multiple independent reviews and wins approval from Congress. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Hegseth and Rubio to brief members of Congress on boat strikes as questions mount – live

On Monday night, the US military said it attacked three more boats believed to have been smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing eight peopleUS military says eight killed in strikes on three boats in eastern PacificAcross the pond today, Keir Starmer’s office has said that any legal action against the BBC was a matter for the broadcaster but the UK government supported its independence.It comes after Donald Trump finally filed his lawsuit demanding damages worth up to to $10bn for the way a BBC Panorama documentary – which aired over a year ago – edited a speech he gave to supporters on 6 January 2021 before they attacked the US Capitol. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Estonia ferry disaster in 1994 caused by bow failure, report confirms

Investigators say latest studies of wreckage reveal no sign to back up alternative theories of a collision or an explosionEurope live – latest updatesThe sinking of the Estonia ferry more than 30 years ago was caused by the failure of its bow section, not an explosion or collision as claimed by some, authorities have said, in a report aimed at finally closing the case on Europe’s worst civil maritime disaster since the second world war.“The MV Estonia sank as a result of the collapse of its bow construction,” Estonian, Swedish and Finnish investigators said. “There is, therefore, no reason to start a new full-scale investigation of the accident.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Estonia ferry disaster in 1994 caused by bow failure not explosion, report confirms

Investigators say latest studies of wreckage reveal no sign to back up alternative theories of a collision or a blastEurope live – latest updatesThe sinking of the Estonia ferry more than 30 years ago was caused by the failure of its bow section, not an explosion or collision as claimed by some, authorities have said, in a report aimed at finally closing the case on Europe’s worst civil maritime disaster since the second world war.“The MV Estonia sank as a result of the collapse of its bow construction,” Estonian, Swedish and Finnish investigators said. “There is, therefore, no reason to start a new full-scale investigation of the accident.” Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Mother slams 'Santa's airline' for refusing to feed 'starving' son after eight

A parent has slammed an airline for not providing food to her child 40 minutes before landing after an eight-hour flight.

Politics

4 h. ago Vet says 'don't make same mistake' after seeing 'most heartbreaking case ever'

Dr Lisa Chimes spoke about the case in a bid to prevent pet owners from making the same tragic mistake

Politics

5 h. ago How Enzo Maresca created a problem for himself at Chelsea with cryptic complaints

Maresca has put himself on collision course with Blues owners

Politics

5 h. ago What World War Three could look like in UK as NATO chief warns of Russia threat

NATO chief Mark Rutte has warned the UK faces the "greatest military threat of a generation" as expert predicts three stages of potential conflict from Russian sabotage to occupation

Events

5 h. ago Council approves plans for popular Cardiff deli to open on a Sunday despite concerns

Owners say the move would bring them in to parity with other local businesses and help them to secure their long-term future

Politics