39 m. ago Hegseth orders new strike that kills 4 on alleged drug boat amid ‘double tap’ controversy

Attack comes just hours after Admiral Frank ‘Mitch’ Bradley briefed concerned lawmakers about the September ‘double tap’ strike

Events

85 m. ago Pentagon announces it has killed four men in another boat strike in Pacific

Strike comes amid congressional turmoil over legality of US attacks on suspected drug smugglersThe Pentagon announced on Thursday that the US military’s southern command had conducted another deadly strike on a boat suspected of carrying illegal narcotics, killing four men in the eastern Pacific.Video of the new strike was posted on social media by the US southern command, based in Florida, with a statement saying that, at the direction of Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, “Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel in international waters operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization”. Continue reading...

Events

92 m. ago NHS is facing the worst flu season ever... yet doctors are still planning their 'cruel' strike

The number of beds occupied by infected patients is already higher than ever for this time of year and rates are expected to pass the all-time high within days - with 'no peak in sight'.

Science

2 h. ago Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James

The Justice Department has failed to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump

Economics

3 h. ago Ruben Amorim slams Man Utd flops in furious rant after West Ham lapse

Manchester United let an opportunity to move up the table slip on Thursday evening after being held by West Ham and Red Devils fans were far from happy come the final whistle

Politics

3 h. ago Greece floods: 'Red alert' as storm kills two and turns streets into rivers

Greece is being battered by heavy rain and strong winds from Storm Byron, causing severe flash flooding, and more showers are to come with red warnings in place

Events

4 h. ago Maryland dad praised after building daughters $200,000 apartments in his own home as NYC rent is too high

Two adult women with remote jobs opted to leave New York City’s surging rent rates behind for free, brand-new apartment units at their childhood home in Potomac, Maryland

Society

4 h. ago Former Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan reveals how BBC professionals 'struggle' after being brutally axed by bosses with just a month's notice

The dancing professional, 47, competed on Strictly for eight years between 2006 to 2013 - alongside his wife Ola, 43, who left in 2015.

Politics

4 h. ago Georgia ethics panel decides a GOP candidate for governor can loan $10M to his campaign

Georgia’s Ethics Commission says Lt. Gov. Burt Jones can loan $10 million loan to his campaign committee

Politics

5 h. ago Russia blocks Snapchat and restricts Apple’s FaceTime, state officials say

Latest effort to control communications comes as regulator claims apps being used to ‘conduct terrorist activities’Russian authorities blocked access to Snapchat and imposed restrictions on Apple’s video calling service, FaceTime, the latest step in an effort to tighten control over the internet and communications online, according to state-run news agencies and the country’s communications regulator.The state internet regulator Roskomnadzor alleged in a statement that both apps were being “used to organize and conduct terrorist activities on the territory of the country, to recruit perpetrators [and] commit fraud and other crimes against our citizens”. Apple did not respond to an emailed request for comment, nor did Snap Inc. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago US admiral defends second strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean

Briefing to lawmakers over September 2 mission comes as Trump and Hegseth seek to distance themselves

Events

5 h. ago Alan Carr appears to rule himself out as Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly's Strictly Come Dancing replacement as he announces huge UK tour

Strictly bosses have been eyeing up the comic as the perfect host to replace Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly on its flagship show.

Transport

5 h. ago Strictly's Amy Dowden says recovery 'going to plan' after mastectomy surgery

Amy Dowden spoke to Janette Manrara about her recovery on Thursday's instalment of Strictly Come Dancing's It Takes Two

Politics

6 h. ago EastEnders legend makes sinister return in twisted bid for revenge

One iconic EastEnders character made a shock comeback to the BBC soap, and fans are convinced she's returned to 'get back' at another Walford resident over a crime that is two decades old

Politics

6 h. ago Teacher sacked over OnlyFans account which offered to 'rate penis sizes' and send pants

Ex-teacher Leanne Wilson set up an OnlyFans account under the name "Sophie Palmer" where she offered sexually explicit services to subscribers while employed at a school for autism

Politics

6 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden gives health update after surgery

On Thursday’s instalment of Strictly Come Dancing’s It Takes Two, Amy Dowden spoke to Janette Manrara about her recovery

Politics

6 h. ago 'Alien spaceship' 3I/ATLAS shows signs of mystery second tail as it hurtles towards Earth

Harvard professor Avi Loeb insists the mysterious object flying through the solar system is part of a mission launched billions of years ago and not, as most other boffins believe, a comet

Events

7 h. ago How can Max Verstappen win F1 title at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?

Red Bull’s reigning champion will hope to pip McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after remarkable late-season comeback

Sport

7 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star flooded with support after landing new role away from BBC

A Strictly Come Dancing professional has shared a major career announcement away from the BBC hit show

Events

7 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing announces return of former contestant with very special guest

It comes after those who follow the BBC One dance show were thrilled last month when they saw the return of four Strictly legends

Culture