35 m. ago Jimmy Lai’s landmark trial delayed by Hong Kong rain warning

Closing arguments were scheduled to be heard from Thursday

Events

53 m. ago Fundraising campaign aims to secure future of vital Dumfries and Galloway rescue service

Fleet Bay Inshore Rescue Boat needs to make changes so it can once again be called out by the Coastguard.

Events

89 m. ago 'Sloth virus' arrives in UK for first time as deadly Oropouche symptoms revealed

The latest figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show a surge in travel-related chikungunya infections across England, with 73 cases recorded between January and June 2025

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3 h. ago Urgent warning as cases of mosquito virus causing 'sudden fever' rise in UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also detected the first cases of the emerging disease oropouche virus in the UK, all of which were linked to travel from Brazil

Events

5 h. ago Photos of the National Guard and federal agents in Washington

After President Donald Trump's announcement that his administration would take over Washington’s police department for at least a month, hundreds of members of the National Guard began to arrive in the capital.

Culture

9 h. ago Deadly Oropouche virus found in UK for first time after sweeping through Europe

The latest statistics, released today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), disclose three cases of Oropouche virus among travellers returning to the UK from Brazil

Events

11 h. ago UK's first secure school for youngsters in custody is forced to close after weapon

Staff at Oasis Restore in Medway, Kent complained prisoners have kicked down every internal door and now practically have 'free rein around the building'.

Events

15 h. ago Little League security worker ‘threatened mass casualty event after being fired’: report

Isaiah Randall, of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, allegedly threatened Little League International, ESPN and Securitas

Events

17 h. ago Trump gives assurances to Europeans over talks with Putin on Ukraine

US president indicates before Alaska summit he will not make territorial concessions without Kyiv’s involvementDonald Trump told European leaders on Wednesday he would be seeking a ceasefire in Ukraine at his summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday and gave reassurances that he would not make any territorial concessions without Kyiv’s full involvement.Trump’s approach at the video conference, disclosed by France’s Emmanuel Macron, appeared to reassure some of the leaders, who were making a final collective plea to the unpredictable US president that he had a duty to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty – and European security – at the talks in Alaska. Continue reading...

Politics

18 h. ago JD Vance sparks outrage as security detail takes over disabled parking bays at farm shop in Cotswolds

The US Vice President’s huge entourage reportedly occupied all the bays reserved for people with mobility issues when he visited Daylesford Organic, near Chipping Norton

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20 h. ago First day at school for Lanarkshire youngster who was Scotland's youngest Covid patient

Peyton Maguire was just three weeks old when she was diagnosed with Covid in the early days of the pandemic - but has bounced back and is now heading for Primary One

Science

24 h. ago Hacker reveals the top 10 riskiest passwords Brits should never use

Ethical hacker Brandyn Murtagh has disclosed how easy it is to find a person's password online - and it's often a matter of minutes

Events

33 h. ago Your security check at the airport might get faster — just need to scan your face first

A new bill in the Senate would require any facial scans collected at airports to be deleted after they’re used for verification

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40 h. ago Best home security system 2025: Top alarms tried and tested by an expert

These are the best smart, connected systems for keeping your home secure

Events

46 h. ago Security services descend on UK’s poshest farm shop as JD Vance visits with family

British armed counterterrorism officers debating who gets the chocolate-flavoured ice cream among unusual sights seen in sleepy Cotswolds village

Events

48 h. ago Amber health warnings in place as heatwave temperatures set to hit 34C

The UK Health Security Agency has amber warnings in place for the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England, London and the South East.

Events

50 h. ago EU leaders say Ukraine should have freedom to decide its future ahead of Trump

Statement on Ukrainian sovereignty endorsed by all European Union leaders except for Hungary’s Viktor OrbánRead all our coverage of the Ukraine warAll but one of the European heads of state and government have said that Ukrainians must have the freedom to decide their future, ahead of a high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.“Meaningful negotiations can only take place in the context of a ceasefire or reduction of hostilities,” the leaders said, adding that “we share the conviction that a diplomatic solution must protect Ukraine’s and Europe’s vital security interests.” Continue reading...

Politics

61 h. ago Manchester United can secure Rasmus Hojlund replacement without spending a penny

Rasmus Hojlund looks set to leave Old Trafford this summer as Manchester United revamp their attack.

Politics

69 h. ago Hot weather alert as common medications put millions of Brits at risk

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned that people taking certain medications could be at greater risk of heat-related illness as temperatures are set to soar this week

Events

3 d. ago Eerie £3m mansion with sprawling treehouse in back garden is patrolled 24/7 by security dog team... despite being abandoned for years

A car parked outside, a treehouse connected by a rope bridge - the mystery shrouding an abandoned mansion in Bristol has puzzled internet sleuths for years.

Economics