44 m. ago ANDREW PIERCE: Starmer's security chief Jonathan Powell is a shadowy figure with more influence than any minister

Buried in the depths of No 10, on the desk of national security adviser Jonathan Powell, sits a special phone for secure communications with his White House counterpart, writes ANDREW PIERCE.

Politics

2 h. ago One in six adults ‘are financial carers helping relatives to manage money’

Financial carers may help to manage bills and payments and protect older relatives from scams, according to the survey for L&G.

Economics

2 h. ago Charlotte Church says press ‘tried to paint me as a figure of sin’

The singer told The Big Issue that the level of press intrusion into her life had been ‘insane’.

Politics

2 h. ago Illinois is investigating after ICE raid left ‘nearly naked’ children zip

Neighbors recalled witnessing law enforcement zip-tie children together and separate them from parents during a middle-of-the-night immigration raid

Events

2 h. ago US struck another boat illegally carrying drugs off Venezuela coast, Trump says

President said US would turn attention to drug trafficking happening on land during speech at navy ceremonyUS forces on Saturday evening struck another vessel illegally carrying drugs off the coast of Venezuela, Donald Trump said on Sunday to thousands of sailors at a ceremony celebrating the US navy’s 250th anniversary. He added that the US would also start looking at drug trafficking happening on land.Trump made the comment during a speech at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, next to the Harry S Truman aircraft carrier. It was not immediately clear if he was referencing a strike announced on Friday by defense secretary Pete Hegseth. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Frauds review – Suranne Jones gives her best ever performance in this absolute triumph of a heist drama

Jones and Jodie Whittaker are astonishing as conwomen bent on pulling off one last job. It’s a wild, thrilling ride whose portrait of a toxic friendship is fantastically stylishWhat would you do if your most reckless friend from your teenage years got back in touch? What if you were dying of cancer and had nothing to lose? What if you felt guilty for landing your friend in the clink 10 years ago? If you were the one she landed in the clink and you were only being released to die of cancer in her care? If you used to be a nearly unbeatable pair of scam artists who still had a stash of disguises left over from your glory days and a longing to feel some excitement again?All this and more are the questions that Frauds, a new drama starring Suranne Jones and Jodie Whittaker, flings at us on a wild, thrilling six-part ride that follows two conwomen bent on pulling off one last job. As with 2023’s Maryland, Jones co-created this with Anne-Marie O’Connor – who wrote every episode – and it h...

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4 h. ago DHS chief Kristi Noem claims cartels have put $10,000 bounties on heads of specific ICE agents

Homeland Security secretary did not specify which ‘gangs’ or ‘cartel members’ had put a hit out for individual law enforcement agents

Events

5 h. ago Everything we know so far as four Scots delivering aid to Gaza detained by Israeli forces

Jim Hickey, Saddaqat Khan, Margaret Pancetta and Yvonne Ridley were onboard vessels bound for Gaza when their journeys were interrupted on Thursday.

Politics

6 h. ago Mount Everest rescue operation underway after snowstorm traps almost 1,000 hikers

The heavy snowfall also forced ticket sales and entry to the Everest Scenic Area to be suspended from late Saturday

Events

6 h. ago Jannik Sinner retires with cramp to give Griekspoor victory at Shanghai Masters

Heat and humidity force Italian out in third setAmanda Anisimova wins China Open in BeijingJannik Sinner was forced to retire from his third-round match at the Shanghai Masters against Tallon Griekspoor, the 27th seed, after ­suffering from cramps in humid ­conditions while trailing the Dutchman 6-7 (3), 7-5, 3-2.In the final weeks of a long, arduous season for all, the conditions in Shanghai have been severe this past week, particularly on Sunday as ­players tried to compete in 90% humidity. Many struggled badly. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Police to be given more powers to restrict protests after Palestine Action demo

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said forces will be able to factor in the "cumulative impact" of repeat protests, giving them more power to restrict demonstrations

Events

7 h. ago Jannik Sinner requires assistance leaving court after retirement in Shanghai

The world No 2 suffered severe cramp and was forced to pull out of his match against Tallon Griekspoor

Events

8 h. ago Kids in New York keep dying while 'subway surfing' on top of trains. Can they be stopped?

New York City is trying to deter dangerous “subway surfing” through education programs, but some transportation advocates and lawmakers say it's not enough

Events

8 h. ago BREAKING: Man City handed major Rodri injury blow vs Brentford

Rodri's injury issues are continuing after he was forced off for Manchester City in their Premier League clash at Brentford.

Events

9 h. ago Arsenal get mixed news on Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard after double injury scare

Arsenal midfielders Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard were both forced off the pitch with injuries in the 2-0 win over West Ham and the club has now found out the extent of the problems

Events

10 h. ago Tory conference 2025 live: Badenoch admits Tories have ‘mountain to climb’ to beat Labour and Farage Reform

Conservative leader is announcing a series of hardline policies including special task force to deport 750,000 illegal immigrants

Politics

10 h. ago Stephen Lawrence's dad accuses Met Police of failing to recognise 'racism problem'

Neville Lawrence, the father of knife attack victim Stephen Lawrence, has called on the Met Police to acknowledge issues within the force such as racism and corruption

Events

10 h. ago Arsenal issue Martin Odegaard injury update as captain set to miss Norway games

The Gunners skipper was forced off during the first half of Saturday’s win over West Ham

Sport

10 h. ago Tory conference 2025 live: Under pressure Badenoch takes stage for first conference speech as leader

Conservative leader set to announce series of hardline policies including special task force to deport 750,000 illegal immigrants

Politics

10 h. ago Home Secretary says ‘dark forces running amok’ as synagogue attack raises wider questions

She warned that there were "malign and dark forces running amok across our country", with antisemitism and "other forms of hatred" on the rise.

Society