18 m. ago Woman, 21, charged after crash in Falkirk area left three dead

A young woman has been charged after a fatal crash in the Falkirk area left three men dead.

Events

20 m. ago Woman charged with murder of film director sister in missing Rolex case

Jennifer Abbott, aged 69, was pronounced dead at her home in Camden on Friday evening

Events

39 m. ago Renfrewshire incident: Two charged after woman and four horses killed in crash on A737

Two charged over incident which saw woman and horses killed in crash

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85 m. ago ICE detains green card holder on return from Japan where he was visiting his Air Force member son

A 66-year-old green card holder is in custody in Bakersfield, California, after he was apprehended by ICE last month following a trip to Japan.

Politics

2 h. ago Kevin Nisbet on Hearts transfer radar as Lawrence Shankland alternatives eyed and McInnes makes admission

The Jambos are desperately trying to get their captain tied down on a new contract but might be forced to look elsewhere

Events

2 h. ago Pair charged as woman and four horses die after early morning crash on A737

The crash last September involved a Mercedes A-Class car and a MAN box van as a "number of calls around that time also reported six horses running loose on the A737".

Events

2 h. ago Rabies: What you need to know about the disease before going abroad

The recent death of a British woman from rabies is a sobering reminder of the risks posed by the fatal disease

Politics

2 h. ago ‘How did I get here?’: GB basketball captain Temi Fágbénlé’s journey from shy London teen to WNBA

Britain’s driving force on EuroBasket prospects, playing alongside Caitlin Clark and the importance of a team mentality at the highest level“It’s great to be back with Great Britain,” Temi Fágbénlé says, her voice carrying the quiet confidence of a seasoned international basketball player. “I come from the WNBA but I’m glad I was able to make both work.” For the captain of GB’s women’s basketball team, balancing the demands of the world’s premier league with national team duties is a familiar tightrope walk. “I’m thankful teams see European competition as a priority for some of us. They’ve accommodated where they could.”EuroBasket, a biennial competition, is one of the biggest international tournaments in the game. It is also a qualifying metric for the Women’s World Cup and the Olympics. With the 2025 edition under way, Fágbénlé’s presence is crucial as one of the leading WNBA players choosing to play in an international tournament during the season. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago 'My dad tried the Harrods chicken Kiev and was floored by cost'

A woman bought her dad a chicken Kiev, also known as a chicken Kyiv, from Harrods and he gave his honest verdict on the meal - and he was floored by the price of it

Politics

2 h. ago Executions, forced labour and starvation persist in North Korea, UN official says

North Korea has intensified domestic repression in the post-Covid era, says UN official James Heenan

Politics

2 h. ago London council confirms two more schools to close leaving eight shut in three years in single borough

London schools being forced to close as they battle funding issues amid exodus of families from parts of capital

Politics

3 h. ago Experts share simple 49p plant that will keep wasps out of your garden this summer

Wasps will be out in force over the weekend as soaring temperatures will see a surge in insects. Garden experts have shared a simple 49p plant that will keep them at bay this summer

Science

3 h. ago Woman, 69, charged with murder of film director found stabbed at home near Regent’s Park

Corgi owner Jennifer Abbott, 69, discovered by her niece and neighbours who broke her door down

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3 h. ago Mötley Crüe recruit Dolly Parton for new version of Home Sweet Home

The rock legends have joined forces with none other than country music icon Dolly on a 40th anniversary version of the power ballad originally released on the 1985 album Theatre of Pain, and again in 1991 for the Decade of Decadence 81-91 compilation album.

Politics

3 h. ago America made a catastrophic mistake with the Iraq war. Is it about to repeat it in Iran? | Stephen Werthheim

If the United States joins Israel’s fight to try to finish Israel’s job, it will enter into a war of unknowable scope against a country of 90 million peopleTwo decades ago, as Americans debated whether their country should invade Iraq, one question loomed the largest: did Saddam Hussein possess weapons of mass destruction? If so, the implication was that the United States should disarm and overthrow his regime by military force. If not, Washington could keep that option in reserve and continue to contain Saddam through economic sanctions and routine bombings.In time, the implications of the Iraq war far exceeded the boundaries of the original debate. Saddam, it turned out, had no weapons of mass destruction. But suppose he had possessed the chemical and biological agents that the war’s advocates claimed. Invading his country to destroy his regime would have given him the greatest possible incentive to use the worst weapons at his disposal. The war would have been just as mistaken — ...

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3 h. ago Calvin Harris privacy fears for £3.6m Cotswold mansion as local bus passengers can see inside

Scots DJ Calvin Harris has been forced to install privacy glass throughout his luxury Cotswold mansion because a busy bus route thunders by.

Economics

4 h. ago Voices: Of course my water stopped working during a heatwave

This week, poet and artist Frieda Hughes was forced to forgo showers and clean water when her neighbour accidentally turned off her stopcock

Politics

4 h. ago Amazon fan deal offers powerful pocket cooler for just £6.99

A limited-time Amazon deal has reduced a powerful, ultra-portable fan to just £6.99 – and it's small enough to carry in your bag or stash in a drawer for summer emergencies.

Economics

4 h. ago Footballer who 'pooed in kit bag' was tragically found dead after drug binge

Although his short career was memorable, Robin Friday's lifestyle ultimately took its toll after he retired.

Events

4 h. ago 'I found a way to get £39 Medik8 serum for £4.50 in beauty deal that saves £100'

The Glossybox Summer Bag Limited Edition is back for 2025 and shoppers can snap it up now - but they'll need to be quick as it's expected to sell out

Economics