2 h. ago Trump demands a ‘Thank You’ from Newsom after appeals court delays bid to boot military from Los Angeles

A late-night decision by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dealt a blow to California Governor Gavin Newsom

Events

4 h. ago Love Island's Blu dealt crushing blow just hours before brutal show dumping

Blu Chegini's time in the Love Island villa was at risk as he and bombshell Shea were left single and face being dumped from the ITV Island in the latest episode

Economics

4 h. ago WW3 'close' as Israel and Iran at war – military might, true allies and who could die

The world is constantly on the brink of World War 3 it seems, and with Israel and Iran now exchanging missiles, the Daily Star has compared the two nations' military might to see if we are on the brink of a global war

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4 h. ago ‘He stole a piece of our souls’: Christian music star Michael Tait accused of sexual assault by three men

Tait posted on Instagram days ago that for 20 years he lived a ‘double life’ but is working on ‘repentance and healing’The Christian music legend Michael Tait, whose hit song God’s Not Dead became an anthem for Donald Trump’s Maga movement, has been accused of sexually assaulting three men, two who believed they were drugged by the rock star in the early 2000s, according to a months-long Guardian investigation. Four other men have alleged that Tait, a founding member of DC Talk and later a frontman for the Newsboys, engaged in inappropriate behavior such as unwatched touching and sexual advances.The Guardian is publishing these allegations days after Tait posted an extraordinary confession on his Instagram account, admitting that for 20 years he had been “leading a double life”, abusing alcohol and cocaine, “and, at times, touched men in an unwanted sensual way”, according to his statement. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Two schools in lockdown as 'man with knife' seen as police swarm

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

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5 h. ago Private schools, pupils and parents lose High Court bid to stop Labour introducing VAT on school fees

Private school families have been dealt a devastating blow after they lost a High Court challenge to Labour's VAT on fees.

Events

6 h. ago British 'miracle man' who survived Air India crash tells of 'flickering' final moments

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Events

8 h. ago Michael Johnson explains why he cancelled Grand Slam Track meet in LA

Organisers of Grand Slam Track remain confident the new athletics competition will continue in 2026 despite the premature end to its inaugural season

Politics

11 h. ago The stars and stripes fly, in photos, as Flag Day approaches

More than 75 years after Flag Day became U.S. law, the stars and stripes grab our gaze these days in constant portraits of how Americans see their country's promise — sometimes dotted along historic graves of military veterans, draped upside down over a protester, or painted on a barn.

Culture

14 h. ago BREAKING Explosions heard in Tehran as Israel says it has launched attack on Iran

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

Events

18 h. ago South Africa have ‘massive belief’ they can stun Australia, insists David Bedingham

Batter confident despite 218-run deficit in WTC finalPat Cummins hails ‘brilliant’ Alex Carey for rescue actThe destiny of the mace may still be in the balance but David Bedingham admitted Australia’s bowlers had already “shown they’re the best in the world” in bowling South Africa out for 138 on the second day of the World Test Championship final. Pat Cummins claimed six wickets to put his team in the ascendancy but on a whirligig day of constantly oscillating fortunes, the Proteas promptly bowled themselves back into contention, with Australia reaching stumps on 144 for eight, nursing a lead of 218.“It’s an amazing chance, and we’re all excited about the opportunity to win,” said Bedingham. “It could go either way but us as a team are very, very excited and there’s a lot of belief in the dressing room. We’re very confident. When they started batting in their second innings we would definitely have taken this score. So very confident, there’s massive belief in this team.” Continue ...

Politics

19 h. ago Air India confirms one survivor with 241 dead as airline 'offers deepest condolences'

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

Events

19 h. ago F1 bosses told they've 'ruined motorsport Christmas' with major change to iconic race

The 2026 Formula 1 race calendar resolves one problem with the current schedule, but creates an awkward clash which is sure to irritate motorsport fans the world over

Sport

21 h. ago Two women dead after 'incident' at Eryri National Park after cops pull them from water

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

Events

22 h. ago RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: The BBC wants to win over Reform voters... and I've got a sneak preview of the new schedule

BBC director-general Tim Davie and his senior managers, alive to constant and entirely accurate allegations of Left-wing bias, are drawing up plans to win over Reform UK voters.

Politics

23 h. ago Michael Johnson cancels Grand Slam Track’s LA meet amid financial concerns

Organisers of Grand Slam Track remain confident the new athletics competition will continue in 2026 despite the premature end to its inaugural season

Politics

26 h. ago Judge warns those involved in Ballymena violence will be dealt with ‘robustly’

Three teenagers appeared in court on rioting offences.

Events

26 h. ago David de Gea and Bruno Fernandes send Marcus Rashford message amid Man United transfer talk

The latest Manchester United news as the forward is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer after spending the second half of last season on loan with Aston Villa.

Politics

27 h. ago Transfer news live: Liverpool ready Wirtz medical, Arsenal talk to Gyokeres, Man Utd plan Osimhen swap

Follow all the latest transfer news as the rumour mill whirs despite the end of the summer’s first transfer window

Sport

27 h. ago Stacey Solomon posts stunning solo holiday snaps amid 'constant battles' with Joe Swash

Stacey Solomon is currently enjoying a solo work trip to Italy as she continues to make the most of the sunshine

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