64 m. ago Man in his 30s dies after being stabbed outside luxury hotel and casino in Knightsbridge

The murder victim died outside the £1,650-a-night 5-star Park Tower Hotel and Casino, which is directly across the road from the Harvey Nichols department store in Knightsbridge.

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72 m. ago Texas floods latest: Hundreds gather at high school to honor the 120 dead while 170 still remain missing

More than 170 people still missing in Kerr County and Texas Governor Greg Abbott fears more could soon be ‘added to that list’

Events

82 m. ago Police swoop on Knightsbridge after 'murder' outside luxury hotel and casino

Pictures from the scene show a tent erected on the road outside the five-star Park Tower Knightsbridge hotel

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91 m. ago Lead in ammunition to be restricted to reduce toxic pollution

Environment Minister Emma Hardy said the measures will ban shots containing more than 1% lead and bullets with lead content of more than 3%.

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2 h. ago Wildfire drills held by London Fire Brigade at Richmond Park

Wildfire drills held by London Fire Brigade at Richmond Park  BBC

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2 h. ago Texas floods latest: NASA joins search with specialised aircraft as death toll rises to 119 and 170 still missing

More than 170 people still missing in Kerr County and Texas Governor Greg Abbott fears more could soon be ‘added to that list’

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3 h. ago Texas floods latest: NASA joins search with specialised aircraft as death toll rises to 119 with 170 still missing

More than 170 people still missing in Kerr County and Texas Governor Greg Abbott fears more could soon be ‘added to that list’

Events

3 h. ago First step to take if your passport is lost or stolen while on holiday

You might also need to apply for an emergency travel document to get home

Politics

3 h. ago ‘One too many’: rapper’s arrest sparks protests against Togo’s ruling dynasty

At least 10 people killed and 100 young people arrested since protests began in west African country in JuneOn the night last month that he and 34 other young people were arrested in the Togolese capital, Lomé, for coordinating an anti-government demonstration, Bertin Bandiangou said gendarmes beat him with ropes and slapped him. The next morning he was tortured while a commanding officer filmed proceedings.He was lucky to get out alive: at least 10 people have been killed by security officials since protests began in June calling for the resignation of the small west African country’s president, Faure Gnassingbé. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Why focusing on ‘empty homes’ is a convenient distraction for ministers

The Scottish Government might want to look like it’s doing something, but the only way to solve the housing crisis is to build more homes, writes David J Alexander

Politics

4 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Latest on Gyokeres deal as club contacts rivals over £50m target

Arsenal are working on deals for some big summer targets including Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke as they continue their efforts to bolster Mikel Arteta's playing squad

Economics

7 h. ago TOM HARRIS: Yet again it's patients who will be the casualties in a battle over who really runs Britain

The battle lines have been drawn. We know who the combatants are in the latest pay row in the NHS - the doctors and the Government. And, sadly, we know who the casualties will be...

Science

7 h. ago Lord Hermer gives himself an 'effective veto' over government policy, documents show

Documents seen by The Telegraph suggest he has watered down instructions issued by Suella Braverman in 2022 to prevent lawyers from 'blocking' plans.

Politics

7 h. ago Trump administration reportedly planning to fire 2,145 Nasa employees

Cuts further the push to slash federal government through early retirement, buyouts and deferred resignationsThe Trump administration is reportedly planning to cut at least 2,145 high-ranking Nasa employees with specialized skills or management responsibilities.According to documents obtained by Politico, most employees leaving are in senior-level government ranks, depriving the agency of decades of experience as part of a push to slash the size of the federal government through early retirement, buyouts and deferred resignations. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Trump administration reportedly planning to cut 2,145 Nasa employees

Cuts further the push to slash federal government through early retirement, buyouts and deferred resignationsThe Trump administration is reportedly planning to cut at least 2,145 high-ranking Nasa employees with specialized skills or management responsibilities.According to documents obtained by Politico, most employees leaving are in senior-level government ranks, depriving the agency of decades of experience as part of a push to slash the size of the federal government through early retirement, buyouts and deferred resignations. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Starmer’s hopes of ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal hanging in the balance as talks with Macron continue

Government sources describe reports a deal has already been agreed as mere ‘speculation’

Economics

8 h. ago Macron state visit live: Starmer hopes for ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal at summit with French president

Government sources dismiss reports an agreement has already been reached as ‘speculation’

Politics

8 h. ago Almost 400 UK pubs set to close in 2025 due to ‘high taxes and business rates’

An industry body has urged the government to reform business rates for the sector

Economics

8 h. ago Starmer hopes of ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal hanging in the balance as talks with Macron continue

Government sources describe reports a deal has already been agreed as mere ‘speculation’

Economics

8 h. ago Private parking firms issued record 1,640 tickets every hour in 2024

Ruthless firms issued 14.4million tickets to drivers in the 12 months to April this year - more than 27 every minute.

Economics