57 m. ago Mum sues for £10m after nightmare childbirth left son disabled

The child developed cerebral palsy after negligence by hospital staff during his birth

Economics

86 m. ago Danny Boyle to curate celebration of youth culture at Southbank Centre

Goalhanger, the podcast production company co-founded by Gary Lineker, will record live editions at the site during the arts venue’s 2026 season.

Culture

88 m. ago Lewis Capaldi new single Something In The Heavens out now as 2026 live presale sells out

Lewis Capaldi’s new track, written with Connor and Riley McDonough, reflects on loss and hope, with lyrics promising love until his last breath.

Politics

2 h. ago Uefa and Atletico Madrid set to investigate alleged ‘spit’ during Liverpool chaos

A member of Atletico Madrid’s coaching staff appeared to spit into the crowd as manager Diego Simeone was sent off

Events

2 h. ago UN needs to cut $500m from 2026 budget and lose 20% of staff after US funding reductions

Job losses and global reorganisation expected amid Trump administration’s slashing of funding and ‘UN80’ reviewThe UN will need to cut $500m (about £370m) from next year’s budget and lose 20% of its staff as it struggles to cope with a massive reduction in funding by the Trump administration.The plan, in gestation since Donald Trump started cutting his foreign aid budget, is likely to involve an initial minimum 3,000 job cuts out of a 35,000-strong main workforce. The overall UN core or regular budget would be cut from $3.7bn to about $3.2bn next year. It means reductions of 15.1% in resources and 18.8% in posts in the regular budget compared with the 2025 budget. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago UN faces $500m budget cut and 20% job losses after big drop in US funding

Core budget to fall to $3.2bn next year and initial minimum 3,000 job cuts expected amid streamlining processThe UN will need to cut $500m (about £370m) from next year’s budget and lose 20% of its staff as it struggles to cope with a massive reduction in funding by the Trump administration.The plan, in gestation since Donald Trump started cutting his foreign aid budget, is likely to involve an initial minimum 3,000 job cuts out of a 35,000-strong main workforce. The overall UN core or regular budget would be cut from $3.7bn to about $3.2bn next year. It means reductions of 15.1% in resources and 18.8% in posts in the regular budget compared with the 2025 budget. Continue reading...

Economics

3 h. ago UEFA set to investigate after member of Atletico Madrid staff 'SPAT' at Liverpool fans following Diego Simeone's furious outburst at Anfield

One man wearing a long club-issue coat with slick dark hair pretended to move away before racing back in and spitting in the direction of the Liverpool fans.

Events

3 h. ago ‘If you don’t make a stand now, when would you?’: inside the Together for Palestine concert

Palestinian musicians were joined by stars including Neneh Cherry and Louis Theroux for a massive four-hour fundraising concert in London. Their artistry revealed the strength and breadth of a culture under siegeIt’s a muggy midweek afternoon when a trail of people draped in black and white keffiyeh scarves, Palestine flags and Free Palestine slogan T-shirts begin to trickle into Wembley Arena. In the foyer of the venue, 56-year-old Kiran has just arrived from her home in Milton Keynes.“I’d never protested in my life before October 2023,” she says. “It’s been so horrific to see what’s happening in Gaza, I felt I had to do something since if you don’t make a stand now, when would you ever? Things might feel futile but this is a way to show the world we care and that we stand together more than we are torn apart.”Neneh Cherry performs with Greentea Peng Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Arizona State football team reportedly headed to London in 2026 to play Kansas

Arizona State football team reportedly headed to London in 2026 to play Kansas  The Arizona Republic

Politics

3 h. ago The village to be 'cut off' from Greater Manchester amid Bee Network bus strikes

The bus strikes would see the village on the edge of the city-region cut off from all public transport options

Events

3 h. ago Strike action across France as hundreds of thousands march to demand PM rethinks budget cuts

Sébastien Lecornu, who has recently taken office, faces pressure to act on wages, pensions and public services as disruption is caused across the countryHundreds of thousands of people have marched in street demonstrations across France as trade unions held a day of strike action to pressure the new prime minister Sébastien Lecornu to rethink budget cuts and act on wages, pensions and public services.There was disruption to public transport as train, bus and tram drivers went on strike, hospital staff joined protests and nine out of 10 pharmacies were closed as pharmacists protested pricing policies. Around one in six teachers at primary and secondary schools went on strike, as well as school canteen staff and monitors. Several high schools from Paris to Amiens and Le Havre were blockaded by students. Protesters held more than 250 demonstrations and marched in cities from Paris to Marseille, Nantes, Lyon and Montpellier. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Strike action across France as hundreds of thousands join protests

Disruption seen across country as PM Sébastien Lecornu urged to rethink budget cutsHundreds of thousands of people have marched in street demonstrations across France as trade unions held a day of strike action to pressure the new prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, to rethink budget cuts and act on wages, pensions and public services.There was disruption to public transport as train, bus and tram drivers went on strike, hospital staff joined protests and nine out of 10 pharmacies were closed as pharmacists protested against pricing policies. About one in six teachers at primary and secondary schools went on strike, as well as school canteen staff and monitors. Several high schools from Paris to Amiens and Le Havre were blockaded by students. Protesters held more than 250 demonstrations and marched in cities from Paris to Marseille, Nantes, Lyon and Montpellier. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago London Calling: Big 12 Conference Taking Its College Football Show To Wembley Stadium In 2026

London Calling: Big 12 Conference Taking Its College Football Show To Wembley Stadium In 2026  OutKick

Politics

3 h. ago Fury over 'insulting' message to bus drivers encouraged to urinate in bottles

'If Stagecoach had even the slightest care for the welfare of its staff it would be making sure there are facilities throughout a route so bottles aren't needed. Its attitude towards its staff is disgusting'

Transport

3 h. ago Cracker Barrel saw a massive drop in customers and warns more is coming after failed logo redesign

An earnings report shared Wednesday by the Tennessee-based company predicted that traffic could decline 4 percent to 7 percent for the full 2026 fiscal year

Events

3 h. ago Trump urges Starmer to ‘drill, baby, drill’ in the North Sea to cut energy bills

US President Donald Trump encouraged the Prime Minister to exploit the ‘great asset’ of the North Sea.

Politics

4 h. ago Drill, baby, drill! Donald Trump piles pressure on Keir Starmer to U

The US President took a swipe at the Prime Minister's Net Zero goals as he suggested ramping up the production of fossil fuels would cut Brits' energy bills.

Politics

4 h. ago Will KU Jayhawks play 2026 football opener in London? Talks underway, per report

Will KU Jayhawks play 2026 football opener in London? Talks underway, per report  Kansas City Star

Politics

4 h. ago Strikes and marches against budget cuts cause disruption across France, with 141 arrests – Europe live

At least 476 separate demonstrations are taking place over public services and wages, a week after the appointment of new PM Sébastien LecornuPeople in France: share your views on the strikeFull report: France’s biggest strike in years under way amid political crisisI am keeping an eye on the EU’s midday briefing just now, but there is no substantial update from the EU on the 19th package of sanctions against Russia.The European Commission’s deputy chief spokesperson, Olof Gill, repeated that “we expect to present [them] soon”, as he asked journalists to “please bear with us on that”, without offering more detail. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Israel cuts funding for its own national film awards after Palestinian story wins top prize

The Sea, which follows a 12-year-old Palestinian boy, won several awards at The Ophirs

Politics