53 m. ago Greta Thunberg Gaza flotilla latest: Climate campaigner breaks silence after landing in Paris following deportation by Israel

Greta Thunberg says world 'needs more angry young women' after criticism from Donald Trump

Politics

66 m. ago SNP opposition to new nuclear power stations ‘makes no sense’, says Miliband

The Energy Secretary accused the party of ‘sticking their heads in the sand’ on the subject.

Events

1 hour ago Explosion in Welsh town sees pub and chippy shut and people left without power

People reported a 'big bang' and smoke was seen rising

Events

2 h. ago New call to give older people free bus travel between all UK nations

The Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 includes a power to allow for mutual recognition of bus passes across the UK.

Transport

2 h. ago Kate Middleton has awkward moment in power suit as she makes surprise visit

The Princess of Wales has visited the newly-opened V&A East Storehouse in East London, where she was given a behind-the-scenes tour and spent time viewing the incredible objects stored there

Politics

2 h. ago Former Most Haunted Live! presenter David Bull named new chairman of Reform UK

His appointment comes after businessman Zia Yusuf resigned from the position last week.

Politics

3 h. ago Beyond the apathy: the Manchester City and Chelsea fans off to the Club World Cup

Many were put off by sky-high prices for the month-long tournament but some found themselves unwilling to miss itThe Club World Cup, it is fair to say, has not captured the imaginations of domestic Manchester City and Chelsea supporters. Very few are talking about the tournament and, it appears, only true diehards will make the trip to the USA for the month-long end-of-season endurance test.Fifa slashed the prices of match tickets after poor uptake from fans and the UK broadcaster showing the tournament will be Channel 5, the home of World Seniors Snooker. Meanwhile, many, if indeed not most, players taking part are not overly enamoured by the prospect of losing five weeks of time off to recover from another gruelling campaign. Continue reading...

Sport

3 h. ago As Harry Potter star Tom Felton doubles down on backing JK Rowling, how other stars have been rather less grateful to the woman who made their careers

Most of the criticism for Rowling has come from actors born into the millenial generation, with older actors proving quicker to back the series' creator. But Felton has now bucked this trend.

Politics

3 h. ago Key questions answered on Sizewell C after Reeves confirms nuclear investment

The major £16 billion investment in nuclear power comes ahead of the Government spending review.

Economics

3 h. ago Social media giants can ‘get on’ and tackle fraud cases, says City watchdog

The Financial Conduct Authority said fraud was set to become one of the most ‘profound issues’ facing regulators.

Politics

3 h. ago How South Africa can finally shed ‘chokers’ tag against Australia to shake up Test cricket

South Africa’s path to Lord’s has been criticised by some, but, as Harry Latham-Coyle writes, the imperfect World Test Championship final against Australia brings a chance to rejuvenate a format under siege

Politics

3 h. ago Diet mistake could trigger deadly Parkinson's, study suggests

The researchers studied 88 Parkinson's participants and found they had a less diverse gut microbiome-the community of 'friendly' bacteria that live in the gut and communicate with the brain.

Events

3 h. ago Starmer: Support for nuclear power is ‘statement of intent’ from Government

The Government has committed £14.2 billion to build the Sizewell C plant.

Politics

4 h. ago Spending review latest: Starmer says ‘no more dithering’ over nuclear power amid £14bn Sizewell C plan

Chancellor signs off on £14.2 billion of investment to build the new Sizewell C nuclear plant

Economics

4 h. ago Voices: Could ‘going nuclear’ finally end Ed Miliband’s career?

The energy secretary is one of politics’ great survivors – but his plan to build a £14bn power station on the Suffolk coast could leave a toxic legacy, says Sean O’Grady

Events

4 h. ago MPs attempt to block 'blasphemy law' by exempting criticism of religion from harassment legislation after conviction of man who burned Koran

Nick Timothy, the Tory MP for West Suffolk, will introduce a private member's bill to the House of Commons in a bid to expand protections to insult religions.

Events

4 h. ago Los Angeles protests: California governor says marines ‘not political pawns’ as Donald Trump deploys more National Guard troops – live

Gavin Newsom says Trump’s threat to deploy marines to LA is ‘blatant abuse of power’ as state lodges a suit against administrationUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Ofcom investigates 4chan and porn site over suspected child safety breaches

The watchdog is also probing seven file-sharing sites over illegal content concerns.

Events

6 h. ago How Not to Be a Political Wife by Sarah Vine review – a bitter memoir of power and betrayal

She was Michael Gove’s wife and Samantha Cameron’s best friend. But then Brexit happenedPolitics is awful.If you want the digested read of Sarah Vine’s memoir on life as a Westminster WAG, that’s it: politics, she writes, is a hateful business that ruined her marriage to Michael Gove, her health and happiness. (Don’t ask what the Cameron years did to anyone else: this book is absolutely not about anyone else.) But like many a passionate hatred, this one started out as love. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Man gets life for ‘senseless’ murder of talented footballer, 32, in south London car park

Theo Porteous was stabbed multiple times outside a block of flats near Battersea Power Station

Events