Woman, 95, spared jail for fatal petrol station crash that killed dog walker
A 95-year-old driver who killed a dog walker in a petrol station crash has been spared jail. Joan Barwick was sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court.
Category : Politics
Schools gender guidance step forward but not foolproof, says Cass
Proposed schools gender guidance welcomed by Cass but criticised by Spielman and Trott; consultation opens.
New BBC chief Matt Brittin faces first MPs' grilling in sweltering committee room
New BBC director-general Matt Brittin faced a hot first committee grilling, covering licence fee reform, funding and the corporation's future.
Farage announces BBC boycott over 'biased' Question Time audience
Nigel Farage boycotts the BBC over a 'biased' Question Time audience as Reform UK complains about a Channel 4 investigation into racist remarks.
Rayo Vallecano's historic European final: a triumph for the barrio
Rayo Vallecano face Crystal Palace in their first European final, a historic moment for the working-class Madrid club and its Vallecas barrio.
Russell Brand’s new book dismissed by critics as ‘an offence against God’
Critics pan Russell Brand's new book 'How to Become a Christian in Seven Days', calling it an 'offence against God' and a display of hubris.
Helmand ambush survivor backs son's potential Army career
Twenty years after a Helmand ambush left him with burns to 75% of his body, Martyn Compton says he would support his son if he joined the Army.
Burnham set to scrap digital ID scheme in 'reset of priorities'
Incoming PM Andy Burnham plans to scrap Keir Starmer's digital ID card scheme, redirecting resources to cost-of-living measures.
Crossings top 2,000 since Burnham became PM
More than 2,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister, the latest figures show.
Peking duck and Tchaikovsky: Inside Xi and Putin’s lavish Beijing banquet
Xi and Putin's Beijing banquet features Peking duck, Tchaikovsky, and trade deals, but no final deal on Power of Siberia 2.
PPE firm linked to Michelle Mone misses £122m repayment deadline
Government to pursue PPE Medpro after it fails to pay £122m plus interest for unusable gowns, total now nearly £146m.
Poll: Most Americans oppose Trump-named buildings while he is president
Pew poll: only 9% of Americans support Trump naming federal buildings after himself in office; 70% oppose or want delay until after presidency.
Family at risk of separation under new UK passport rules
A British-Danish couple fear separation from their UK-born children under new Home Office passport rules for dual nationals.
Seventeen Americans repatriated from hantavirus cruise ship to Nebraska
Seventeen Americans from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship M/V Hondius repatriated to Nebraska; one tests positive, another shows symptoms.
Four killed in US strike on suspected drug boat in Caribbean
US Southern Command says four killed in Caribbean strike on suspected narco-trafficking vessel, bringing total deaths to 163 since September.
Two dead as Iran protests escalate into violent clashes
Two people confirmed dead as anti-government protests in Iran enter a fifth day, with reports of live fire by security forces in Lordegan and arrests in Tehran.
Trump to Avoid London During UK Visit, Itinerary Shows
Trump's UK working visit itinerary keeps him out of London except one night, with events at Blenheim, Chequers and Windsor Castle.
Asylum hotel numbers rise despite government pledge to restore order
Home secretary says asylum action restoring order as hotel numbers rise 8% to 32,059 and backlog falls below 100,000 for first time in four years.
Albanese softens stance on Bondi royal commission amid mounting pressure
PM softens resistance to royal commission into Bondi attack as Law Council and others urge inquiry.
Albanese dismisses Netanyahu link between Palestine recognition and Bondi attack
Australia's PM rejects Israeli PM's claim that recognising Palestine contributed to the deadly Bondi beach attack, urging national unity.
Assassination of Charlie Kirk Deepens Fears of American Civil Strife
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination at a Utah university intensifies fears of American political violence and civil conflict, as reactions split along partisan lines.
Joseph Fiennes recalls fatal horse riding accident in Costa Rica
Joseph Fiennes has described witnessing a fatal horse riding accident in Costa Rica, where he comforted a newlywed woman as she died.
Indian airlines on 'verge of closing down' as jet fuel costs soar
India's aviation industry is on the verge of collapse due to soaring jet fuel prices, the Federation of Indian Airlines warns, urging government intervention.
UK Likely to Abstain on UN Vote Criticising US Over Maduro Arrest, No 10 Indicates
No 10 suggests UK will abstain on UN vote criticising US arrest of Maduro, as government faces pressure over its response.
FBI worker sues over Pride flag dismissal
Former FBI intelligence specialist David Maltinsky sues over dismissal following Pride flag display, alleging political retaliation.
Orange County evacuates 40,000 over chemical tank fears
40,000 evacuated in Orange County, California, over a chemical tank containing methyl methacrylate at a GKN Aerospace facility that threatens to spill or explode.
MP Dan Norris denies rape and sexual assault allegations after second arrest
Dan Norris, independent MP, denies rape and sexual assault allegations after second arrest. Police continue investigation into offences alleged between 2000s and 2020s.
Trump mixes Easter Bunny and Iran war threats in press conference
Trump marks Easter with bunny appearance then warns Iran could be 'taken out in one night' at press conference.
Three Americans killed in Syria ambush blamed on Islamic State
Two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in an Islamic State ambush in Syria on Saturday, the first American casualties since Assad's fall.
Peter Mandelson released on bail after arrest over Epstein-related misconduct claims
Peter Mandelson released on bail after arrest over allegations he passed sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein while in office.
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