2 h. ago This electric SUV set a world record for longest journey on a single charge... here's how far it went

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor was driven 581.3 miles on a single charge, setting a world record for electric SUVs and proving range anxiety is a thing of the past.

Politics

3 h. ago It's not our fault! Ministers try to dodge blame as number of small

Keir Starmer was slammed for 'incompetence' over the handling of the Channel crisis.

Politics

3 h. ago Demand for power set to surge in the next 18 months. Here’s what it could mean for your bill

According to a new report from the Energy Information Administration, the demand is largely fueled by data centers – some of which power online use of AI

Politics

3 h. ago Man arrested after police firearm discharged inside Sydney domestic airport

Airport spokesman said no injuries resulted from the incident at terminal twoFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has been arrested after an incident at Sydney airport this morning that involved a police firearm being discharged inside the T2 domestic terminal.An Australian federal police spokesperson said the agency has launched an investigation into the incident and a crime scene had been established. There was no ongoing threat to the public. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Starving boy, 14, crushed to death by Gaza aid drop as he ran toward food

Muhannad Zakaria Eid, 14, was running towards the heavy aid packages as they dropped near in central Gaza on Saturday - when one landed on him and crushed him to death

Events

5 h. ago Taylor Swift announces new album and teases huge collaboration

Taylor Swift announced her twelfth studio album The Life Of A Showgirl during an appearance on Travis Kelce's podcast. She gave plenty of clues as to what to expect including a possible Sabrina Carpenter collaboration

Politics

5 h. ago Putin races to grab territory in Ukraine with lightning advance days before meeting with Trump

Battlefield reports claim Russian sabotage and reconnaisance teams have breached weak points in eastern Ukraine, advancing up to six miles past the front line in two days

Politics

6 h. ago Spirit Airlines warns it could soon go out of business as Americans shy away from trips

Spirit Airlines may not make it past 2026, the company said in its quarterly report on Monday

Events

6 h. ago Netanyahu hints that Gaza ceasefire talks now focus on the release of all hostages at once

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hinting that ceasefire efforts are now focused on a comprehensive deal that would release the remaining hostages in Gaza all at once

Events

6 h. ago Jets' Justin Fields says his focus on his faith the past 6 months has helped him shake off criticism

Justin Fields has learned to ignore outside opinions about his performance

Politics

7 h. ago Huge sculpture taller than Angel of the North to be built beside the M62

The Bolt of Lightning will pay tribute to the area's past

Politics

7 h. ago Travis Kelce reflects on how past two NFL seasons ‘haven’t been to my standard’

Travis Kelce has made cameos in movies and television shows and kept busy with other off-field pursuits alongside his NFL career

Politics

7 h. ago If stopping the boats were simple, it would have happened by now

Editorial: With the number of people who have crossed the Channel on small boats since Keir Starmer came to power passing 50,000, it is a reminder that, during the election, Labour gave the impression it had a plan to fix the problem of irregular migration. But that is not to decry their efforts so far

Politics

8 h. ago Thousands evacuated in Spain as deadly heatwave fans Mediterranean wildfires

Boy, four, dies of heatstroke in Rome as scientists say high temperatures and fires are reminder of climate emergencyThe deadly heatwave fanning wildfires across the Mediterranean region has claimed at least three lives and forced thousands of people from their homes.Firefighters continued to battle blazes on Tuesday and authorities braced for further damage as temperatures in some areas surged well past 40C. In Spain, a Romanian man in his 50s died after suffering 98% burns while trying to rescue horses from a burning stable near Madrid on Monday night. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago UK demands Israel stop 'unimaginable' Gaza famine as children starve to death

The UK, Australia and other European states demanded Israel allow unrestricted aid into Gaza, describing the humanitarian suffering as "unimaginable" as another five Palestinians die of starvation

Politics

8 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Joe Sugg sends message to 'brilliant' George Clarke as fellow YouTuber joins series

Joe is one of Strictly's most popular participants from the past decade

Culture

9 h. ago Wrecked houses and 26 dead horses: residents return to Madrid suburb after wildfire

Families in Tres Cantos and Soto de Viñuelas take in scene of destruction after blaze and pay tribute to man who diedAdolfo López plunged his head and hands into his parents’ swimming pool early on Tuesday afternoon, keen to wash off the soot and dirt he had acquired from the gutted house his mother and father had called home for the past 25 years.The wildfire that would devour 1,000 hectares of land, consume their house, destroy some neighbouring properties and kill a man trying to rescue horses from a local stables was just a column of smoke when López saw it approaching Soto de Viñuelas at 7.45pm on Monday. Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago Emma Raducanu most confident about US Open chances since 2021 slam win

World No 34 yet to win match in New York since titleBriton has impressed on hard court circuit this yearEmma Raducanu said she will return to New York feeling calmer and more confident about herself and her prospects at the US Open than she has since she won the title there four years ago after a positive summer on the North American hard courts.Raducanu put together a brilliant performance against Aryna Sabalenka in the third round of the Cincinnati Open on Monday, narrowly losing 7-6 (3), 4-6, 7-6 (5) after three hours and nine minutes. Her impressive level was a reflection of the significant progress she has made over the past few months. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago Apple’s huge student deal – free AirPods 4 or AirPods Pro 2 for £50 with Macs and iPads

Apple’s student giveaway knocks up to £150 off, with free AirPods or £50 AirPods Pro 2 when you buy a Mac or iPad from the Education Store.

Economics

10 h. ago Britain's ballooning benefits bill: Universal Credit claimants hit record high of eight million people

The capital, which has the highest rate of unemployment in the UK, has more than 364,000 people claiming benefits, a 2.8% rise in the past year

Economics