7 h. ago Tens of thousands defy Hungary’s ban on Pride in protest against Orbán

Crackdown on Pride is part of effort to curb democratic freedoms ahead of a hotly-contested election next yearTens of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Budapest in defiance of the Hungarian government’s ban on Pride, heeding a call by the city’s mayor to “come calmly and boldly to stand together for freedom, dignity and equal rights”.Jubilant crowds packed into the city’s streets on Saturday, waving Pride flags and signs that mocked the country’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, as their peaceful procession inched forward at a snail’s pace. Continue reading...

Events

13 h. ago At 100, this globetrotting Catholic priest still bakes pies, enjoys opera and performs daily Mass

The Rev. James Kelly baptized and married thousands of people, ministered to the ill at hospitals, and traveled the world

Politics

34 h. ago Be part of the thousands gathering in Westminster for the Act Now, Change Forever mass lobby

People from across the UK are being urged to take part in Act Now, Change Forever, a major mass lobby happening in Westminster on 9 July 2025. The event will bring together thousands of people demanding urgent political action on climate change, nature loss, and a fairer future.

Politics

42 h. ago ‘We don’t want to stay here’: UN accused of abandoning refugees in Niger

The west African country seems to be a dumping ground for thousands of people pushed back from north Africa after trying to reach EuropeThere is no shade from the sun nor protection from sandstorms in the deserts of Niger and so, for almost 300 days, the refugees stranded there have stood in protest with a single message: “We don’t want to stay here.”About 15km (8 miles) from the nearest town of Agadez, the 2,000 refugees in the camp feel they have been isolated from the world, kept out of sight and earshot and abandoned by those they feel should be helping them – the Nigerien government, the EU and the UN’s refugee agency, UNHCR. Continue reading...

Events

52 h. ago Keir Starmer in huge DWP benefit cuts climbdown as he offers deal to rebels

Hundreds of thousands of people will avoid losing their Personal Independence Payments after Keir Starmer was forced into major climbdown to avoid a humiliating Commons defeat

Economics

55 h. ago Keir Starmer prepares major DWP benefit cut concessions to welfare rebels

Leading rebels told The Mirror 'serious progress' has been made in crisis talks with No10 over the disability benefit cuts impacting hundreds of thousands of people

Politics

56 h. ago Israel closes the most direct route for aid to Palestinians in Gaza

Blockade will increase diplomatic pressure on Israel as Spain PM Pedro Sánchez describes situation as ‘genocide’Israel has closed crossings into northern Gaza, cutting the most direct route for aid to reach hundreds of thousands of people at risk of famine, as airstrikes and shelling killed dozens more people in the devastated Palestinian territory.The move to close the crossings on Thursday will increase diplomatic pressure on Israel as attention shifts from its brief conflict with Iran, back to the violence and grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Continue reading...

Politics

58 h. ago Building society’s mortgage change could help some people borrow thousands more

Leeds Building Society said its changes from Friday will benefit borrowers buying their first house, moving up the property ladder, or remortgaging.

Politics

65 h. ago Tropical storm slams into parts of southern China already reeling from deadly flooding

Latest storm raises fears of renewed flooding in areas still struggling to recover from impact of Typhoon Wutip, which killed at least five people and forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate just two weeks ago

Events

3 d. ago Eurostar chaos with thousands facing severe delays and cancellations after two people hit by trains and thieves steal vital cables from the track

Thousands of Eurostar passengers are facing travel chaos over train cancellations and delays for the second day in a row.

Events

3 d. ago Thousands of people 'banned from UK airports' by court order

The High Court ruling covers airports including Gatwick, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, Leeds Bradford, Luton, Newcastle, Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands

Events

4 d. ago Man who called himself ‘Kardashian of Cheshire’ admits luxury handbag fraud

Jack Watkin, who featured in Rich Kids of Instagram, lured people to invest large sums on designer bags that failed to materialiseA fraudster who described himself as the “Kardashian of Cheshire” persuaded people to invest thousands of pounds in luxury handbags that failed to materialise by flaunting his luxury lifestyle on social media.Jack Watkin, 26, of Alderley Edge, had gone on trial at Chester crown court on Monday, but on Tuesday – the second day of the trial – he changed his plea to guilty. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Man who branded himself ‘Kardashian of Cheshire’ admits luxury handbag fraud

Jack Watkin, 26, was accused of defrauding thousands of pounds from people who believed he would use it to buy and sell designer handbags.

Politics

4 d. ago Noise pollution harms health of millions across Europe, report finds

About 110 million people suffer stress and sleep disturbance that lead to tens of thousands of early deathsMore than 110 million people across Europe suffer high levels of health-damaging noise pollution, according to a report. The resulting physiological stress and sleep disturbance leads to 66,000 early deaths a year and many cases of heart disease, diabetes and depression.The report, from the European Environment Agency (EEA), focuses on noise from cars, trains and aeroplanes and found that 20% of the population of the European Economic Area (EEA) were affected. Separate research, using a slightly lower threshold for dangerous noise pollution, found that 40% of the UK population were exposed to harmful transport noise. Continue reading...

Science

5 d. ago New ‘sponge on a string’ trick could spare invasive cancer tests for ‘thousands of people’

Sponge test ‘could benefit thousands of people’ with Barrett’s oesophagus

Events

5 d. ago Man defrauded people out of thousands for ‘designer handbags’, court hears

Jack Watkin, 26, is standing trial at Chester Crown Court.

Events

5 d. ago Calls to ‘abandon’ new DWP benefit reforms and create a National Disability Strategy nears milestone

Thousands of people have signed an online petition calling for DWP reforms due to start next year to be scrapped.

Politics

5 d. ago Brits warned as every UK airport bans these items from hand luggage

For those planning on going abroad this summer, it's important to be up to date with all of the regulations around what you can bring with you in your hand luggage and suitcases

Events

6 d. ago 26 images from the Cardiff Triathlon with hundreds of competitors and even more spectators

Thousands of people flocked to Cardiff Bay in order to cheer racers who swam, cycled and ran towards the finishing line.

Politics

6 d. ago Cheapskate holidaymakers jetting from Stansted Airport are parking on our road and clogging it up for WEEKS... the council won't do a thing

Residents on North Road in Takeley, Essex, just eight minutes from the airport are calling for a ban on non-residential vehicles after 10 years of parking turf wars.

Transport