1 hour ago Film festival set to begin with Sir Sam Mendes as new patron

More than 30 venues will show films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival.

Culture

2 h. ago French PM Sébastien Lecornu names cabinet as he seeks to finalise a budget

Roland Lescure retained as finance minister as the far right threatens censure vote against premier

Politics

2 h. ago French prime minister names cabinet amid race to pass a budget

Sébastien Lecornu retains Roland Lescure as finance minister

Politics

3 h. ago Keir Starmer says Gaza peace summit 'crucial phase in ending war' as he jets to Egypt

Keir Starmer is expected to be joined by Donald Trump, Egypt's Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, UN Secretary General António Guterres and French President Emmanuel Macron

Politics

4 h. ago French prime minister names cabinet as he seeks to finalise a budget

Sébastien Lecornu retains Roland Lescure as finance minister

Politics

4 h. ago Ungrateful locals on Guernsey reveal they reasons they prefer French tourists to Brit holidaymakers

Guernsey has experienced an unprecedented influx of French tourists who they claim are far more desirable due to their deep pockets and polite attitude.

Politics

5 h. ago Kobbie Mainoo's behaviour speaks volumes as Man United star sends one

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has struggled for opportunities at Old Trafford this season under Ruben Amorim which led to him requesting a loan move in the summer

Politics

5 h. ago Reviving this African game reserve meant catching and transporting hundreds of wild animals

The Banhine National Park in Mozambique was a wildlife haven 50 years ago

Sport

5 h. ago Emma Watson admits she 'might never be worthy of marriage' as she reveals the emotional truth behind her diamond ring amid swirling engagement rumours

The actress wore an impressive, vintage-style ring on her engagement finger while attending a Miu Miu catwalk show in the French capital.

Politics

5 h. ago Pumpkin picking season begins as Welsh farms open for the first time this autumn

The countdown to Halloween has begun as many enjoyed picking their own pumpkins

Politics

5 h. ago South Korea deploys bizarre hologram cop to deter crime – but it's actually working

Seoul's latest police officer isn't human – it's a handsome and futuristic holographic cop with a great skincare routine, and statistics show he's succeeding at reducing crime in the capital city

Events

6 h. ago Penn State fire James Franklin after disastrous collapse – and with coach owed nearly $50m

Preseason No 2 team have suffered series of lossesCoach’s contract was guaranteed through 2031James Franklin is out at Penn State. The school fired their longtime head coach on Sunday, less than 24 hours after a 22-21 home loss to Northwestern all but ended whatever remote chance the preseason No 2 team had of reaching the College Football Playoff.Terry Smith will serve as the interim head coach for the rest of the season for the Nittany Lions (3-3, 0-3 Big Ten), who began the year with hopes of winning the national title only to have those hopes evaporate by early October amid a string of losses, each one more stinging than the last. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago Tragedy as two pupils from same primary school die within hours of each other

The children both studied at Carr Lodge Academy in the Woodfield Plantation neighbourhood of Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

Events

6 h. ago Antony names Manchester United player who asked him to stay before transfer

Manchester United winger Antony spent the second half of last season on loan at Real Betis before making the deal permanent in the summer transfer window

Sport

6 h. ago South Carolina ‘high school alumni party’ ends in tragedy after four killed and 20 injured in bar shooting, reports say

Hundreds of people were at the bar when shots rang out, police said

Events

6 h. ago Warren Abrahams dead at 43: Former Wales rugby coach passes away while at a tournament in Kenya

The South African-born coach, who also previously worked in Harlequins' academy, has been working with Belgium's women's team in Kenya, and died while he was with the team at a tournament.

Events

6 h. ago South Carolina bar mass shooting leaves multiple dead with 20 injured and four fighting for life

Four people were found dead at the scene on St. Helena Island, South Carolina, and 20 people were injured. Four of them were taken to hospitals in critical condition

Events

7 h. ago Zinedine Zidane breaks silence amid Man United links as next job ambition confirmed

Manchester United have been linked with the managerial swoop for Zinedine Zidane and the French icon has finally spoken out about his potential next move

Politics

7 h. ago South Carolina bar shooting leaves four people dead and 20 injured, officials say

Mass shooting occurred early on Sunday at Willie’s Bar and Grill on idyllic St Helena islandA mass shooting at a crowded bar on an idyllic South Carolina island has left four people dead and at least 20 injured, officials say.The shooting occurred early Sunday at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St Helena island, officials said. A large crowd was at the scene when sheriff’s deputies arrived and found several people suffering from gunshot wounds. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Two primary school pupils die within hours of each other as teachers left heartbroken

The two children, who attended Carr Lodge Academy in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, died within 24 hours of each other, with staff saying they will be supporting pupils in the coming days and weeks

Events