47 m. ago Huge Edinburgh high rise blaze causes six casualties as emergency crews race to scene

A fire at a block of flats in Edinburgh saw a huge emergency services response in the early hours of Sunday morning, with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirming six casualties.

Culture

48 m. ago Inside the brazen 'Death in Paradise' hit squad attack on two Aussies at luxury Bali villa

A manhunt is underway for two gunmen suspected of shooting dead a Melbourne dad in Bali and blasting his gangland mate as it emerged the victim's family had links to Sam 'The Punisher' Abdulrahim.

Events

56 m. ago A £2.5m dud? Fresh doubt cast on authenticity of National Gallery Rubens

Former curator’s comments, later withdrawn, reignite debate over attribution of Samson and Delilah paintingIt is an unwelcome question, but an important one: did the National Gallery buy a £2.5m dud?This has remained the suspicion of many experts since one of Britain’s premier cultural institutions acquired Samson and Delilah, a long-lost masterpiece by the Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens, in 1980. Continue reading...

Economics

64 m. ago ‘We love you!’: William’s children share message and new photos on Father’s Day

Two new photographs of the Prince of Wales and his three children, George, 11, Charlotte, 10, and Louis, seven, were released on Sunday.

Politics

65 m. ago Weather map reveals where temperatures will hit 24C today as balmy summer conditions continue

On Saturday crowds flocked to beaches and parks across the country to make the most of the fine June weather. And the rest of the weekend looks set to be no different.

Events

68 m. ago ‘Who else can we annoy with our show?’: Such Brave Girls, Britain’s most gleefully offensive comedy returns

Despite its twisted characters and unremitting plotlines, the Bafta-winning sitcom has become an unlikely hot property for the BBC. The secret, says creator Kat Sadler: dealing with things in ‘the most unenlightened way possible’Few writers take criticism well, fewer actively court it. Kat Sadler, however, has an insatiable appetite for negative feedback. When crafting her BBC sitcom Such Brave Girls, the 31-year-old frequently runs the scripts past her younger sister and co-star Lizzie Davidson – but she isn’t looking for praise. Instead, “she wants you to tear it to pieces”, says Davidson. “She loves it.”“I get off on it,” confirms Sadler, with matter-of-fact melancholy. Continue reading...

Culture

68 m. ago Electrolyte sachets are everywhere – but will they cure a festival hangover?

Marketed to ‘party people’ and touted as a faster route to hydration than water, electrolytes are in the middle of a boomThe tickets are bought, the line-ups have been announced and it’s nearly time to drag last year’s tent out of the cupboard for a wipedown – and to evict a few dead earwigs. And this summer, there’s one more festival accessory that partygoers won’t be travelling without: electrolyte tablets.Touted as a faster route to rehydration than water, and a way to replace vital salts lost during heavy drinking and partying, the focus on festivals is the latest twist in a global boom for electrolytes, as everyone from triathletes to YouTubers sings the praises of these super-hydrating mineral supplements. Continue reading...

Politics

68 m. ago Britain ‘not at war’ despite sending more RAF jets to the Middle East, Reeves says

Rachel Reeves said Britain may play a military role in helping Israel as the conflict intensifies

Events

68 m. ago Soap stars reveal huge storylines ahead: Epic returns, unexpected twists and sad goodbyes

Cast members from all your favourite soaps Emmerdale, Coronation Street, EastEnders and Hollyoaks, have been spilling secrets and spoilers about what's ahead to The Mirror

Politics

1 hour ago WW3 edges closer as Iran sends HUGE missile shower over Israel: Tower block turns to rubble with at least 10 dead and hundreds more injured amid retaliation strikes that leave Tehran 'burning'

Children are among the at least 10 people who have died in Israel following Iran barrage of missiles it sent in the latest round of escalating strikes between the two nations. 

Events

1 hour ago Life in the 'death zone': Locals in Sheerness SHOULD be worried about living next to shipwrecked WW2 boat filled with bombs, experts say

EXCLUSIVE: Experts fear in the event of a detonation, Sheerness would be levelled by a shockwave and then drowned under a tsunami which could be 30-40ft high.

Events

1 hour ago Max Verstappen hits out at driving criticism as George Russell seals Canada pole

Russell snatched top spot with a brilliant final lap at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve to leave Verstappen trailing by 0.160 seconds

Events

1 hour ago Turkey balloon ride crash UPDATES as one dead and 19 injured in holiday hotspot

More than a dozen people were left injured after two balloons crashed near the Ihlara Valley in Turkey's Aksaray province, with the cause of the collision currently unknown

Events

1 hour ago Turkey balloon ride crash UPDATES as one dead and 31 injured in holiday hotspot

More than a dozen people were left injured after two balloons crashed near the Ihlara Valley in Turkey's Aksaray province, with the cause of the collision currently unknown

Events

1 hour ago Prince William receives heartfelt Father’s Day tribute from his children

Two new pictures capture candid moments between the future king and his young family

Politics

2 h. ago Is this what your dad drove? Ten family car favourites from the 1970s to the 1990s and what they're worth today

Everyone remembers the cars their parents had when they were kids. On Father's Day, we celebrate the motors dads across Britain were driving in the 1970s, '80s and '90s.

Politics

2 h. ago Man dead and girl, 8, in hospital after massive flat blaze destroys top floor and roof

Around 40 people were evacuated from their homes due to the fire, which has left one man dead.

Events

2 h. ago Love Island couple announce major life update as star talks 'wedding bells and babies'

EXCLUSIVE: Love Island stars Will Young and Jessie Wynter have got some big plans this year as the pair plan to buy their own farm and hint at some huge relationship milestones

Politics

2 h. ago Mysterious 'flying saucer' in the Sahara Desert is discovered on Google Maps

Keen-eyed internet sleuths have spotted what they claim is a 'flying saucer' buried in the Sahara Desert.

Politics

2 h. ago Is this what your dad drove? Ten family car favourites from the 1970s

Everyone remembers the cars their parents had when they were kids. On Father's Day, we celebrate the motors dads across Britain were driving in the 1970s, '80s and '90s.

Politics