24 m. ago Majority of teens still believe a university degree is critical to success

Eight in 10 teenagers believe a university degree is critical to success - despite 75 per cent harbouring dreams of starting a business.

Culture

35 m. ago Teenager wins university place after poolside chat led to life

Former competitive swimmer-turned rower, Felix Merritt, 18, gained a 110% bursary to attend Millfield School in Somerset.

Politics

37 m. ago Woman ‘kidnapped’ from Vue cinema and man in 20s ‘attacked’ as two arrested

Two men, aged 22 and 37, have been arrested following an alleged kidnapping of a woman and an alleged attack on a male at a Vue cinema in Blackburn as police investigate the incident

Events

67 m. ago Met Police officer who ‘took selfies at scene of sex attack’ faces sack

PC Max Haywood allegedly shared images and videos taken on his mobile phone with others in June last year

Events

68 m. ago Teenage fisherman rescued by lifeboat after being cut off by tide on Scots coast

The teenager raised the alarm after being left stranded at Southerness in Dumfries and Galloway.

Events

2 h. ago Good Morning Britain host says 'my mum hated me' after teenage decision

Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley made a surprising confession about his time at school during Thursday's instalment of the ITV show.

Politics

2 h. ago Paul Merson says Liverpool have major title problem after 'something he'd never seen before'

Liverpool get the defence of their Premier League crown underway this weekend but former Arsenal star Paul Merson has concerns over the Reds this term that could end up costing them

Politics

2 h. ago Female Fuerteventura tourists left covered in blood as police arrest teen

Police on the holiday island of Fuerteventura have arrested a teenager accused of horror attacks on two female holidaymakers in their hotel rooms in separate incidents

Events

2 h. ago Israeli airstrikes on Tehran killed inmates in ‘apparent war crime’ – report

Human Rights Watch also finds that Iran abused survivors of June attack, which killed 80 peopleIsraeli airstrikes on Tehran’s Evin prison in June killed scores of detainees, visitors and staff in what Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called an “apparent war crime”. Iranian authorities have since subjected survivors to abuse, enforced disappearances and inhumane detention conditions, the rights group said on Wednesday.HRW’s investigation, based on satellite imagery, videos and witness accounts, found the 23 June Israeli airstrikes destroyed visitation halls, prison wards, the central kitchen, the medical clinic and administrative offices. No evident military targets were identified in the facility, which held more than 1,500 prisoners at the time, many of whom had been jailed for peaceful activism. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Man Utd deliver Sekou Kone update after young star's head injury sees match abandoned

Manchester United's U21 side saw their game at Tamworth called off due to a head injury to Sekou Kone but the teenager is now stable after receiving treatment and requiring an ambulance

Events

3 h. ago Manchester United can do something they haven't done for five years with new £194m attack

Man United have spent almost £200million on new signings to strengthen their attack ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Economics

3 h. ago She flew into Manchester Airport to 'celebrate her birthday', it ended in horror

Aimee Betro took part in a plot to attack a 'rival family'

Events

4 h. ago In juvenile detention, these students say they're not learning — and it's keeping them incarcerated

Florida shifted to virtual learning for youth in juvenile detention — and parents and students say it's been a disaster

Politics

4 h. ago 'Painless' symptom in one eye could indicate dangerous high cholesterol

This lesser-known symptom could mean you are at greater risk of a heart attack or stroke

Politics

4 h. ago As Ukraine battles to hold lines, Trump may find Putin difficult to persuade

Despite huge numbers of casualties, Russian leader believes he is slowly winning war – so he can afford to string talks outFor Ukraine, the break in the frontline is unfortunately timed. Lightly armed Russian saboteur groups – three on one count – cut though Ukrainian positions in the Donbas countryside east of the key junction at Dobropillia. Though one group has been eliminated, as of Tuesday two were thought to remain at large – and although their numbers are small for now, perhaps 20 to 30, the breach is significant.At the beginning of the year it was safe to visit Dobropillia, which had become a bustling market centre busy with soldiers and locals, nearly 15 miles north of the frontline in Pokrovsk. But since then the town, where once busy supply roads from Pokrovsk to Kramatorsk split, has come under sustained attack with glide bombs, while FPV (first person view) drones strike targets on the move. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Maroon 5 former bassist Mickey Madden's wife files for divorce after accusing rocker of abuse and sexting teens

Kate Bowman, the wife of former Maroon 5 bassist Mickey Madden, has filed for divorce form the musician, weeks after accusing him of abuse and sexting teenagers.

Events

8 h. ago Gardeners told to place spoonful of 'sugar water' in garden this weekend

Bees and bumblebees can often end up exhausted and in dire need of a boost in hot weather, so gardeners are being urged to use a spoonful of sugar water in their gardens this weekend

Politics

9 h. ago Bleeding schoolboy asked for napkins after daylight knife attack left him with head wound

Police were called to Duke Street in Liverpool city centre at around 4.20pm today

Events

11 h. ago Simon Murray primed for Dundee injury return as Steven Pressley confirms friendly double header

The influential striker is set for a return to action this weekend after injury

Politics

11 h. ago Transfer roundup: Liverpool close on £26m Leoni deal to boost Slot’s defence

Calvert-Lewin undergoing medical at LeedsBournemouth sign Diakité from Lille for £30mLiverpool are close to signing Parma’s teenage centre-back Giovanni Leoni for an initial fee of £26m. The 18-year-old was a target for several Italian and Premier League clubs after impressing for Parma last season but Liverpool look to have beaten off the competition as they attempt to increase Arne Slot’s defensive options.Manchester United were among the Premier League clubs to register interest in the defender. Inter had hoped to reunite Leoni with the former Parma coach Cristian Chivu but were unable to match the financial offer from Liverpool. Continue reading...

Economics