Man Utd sign seven stars with 24 exits confirmed after window
Manchester United signed seven players this summer, including Carlos Baleba for £65m, while 24 exits were confirmed after a quiet deadline day.
Category : Politics
Trump nominates Hung Cao as permanent navy secretary
Donald Trump has nominated acting navy secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job, elevating the combat veteran as concerns grow over sailor strain during the Iran war.
US defends Venezuela oil deal amid democracy concerns
Trump administration officials defend a contentious deal giving the US control of a significant chunk of Venezuelan oil reserves, arguing it will help stabilize and rebuild democracy in the country.
ICE agents could be sent to polling places, says homeland security chief
US homeland security secretary Markwayne Mullin said ICE officers could be deployed to polling sites if there is a threat or a warrant is being served, as Democrats warn of voter intimidation.
Army Secretary Resigns After Clashes With Hegseth
Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll resigned after 18 months, following clashes with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, prompting a Democratic senator to warn of 'hollowed out' leadership.
US may require parents to prove citizenship for child passports
The US state department has proposed requiring parents to provide proof of citizenship or immigration status when applying for passports for their children, as part of Trump's executive order targeting birth tourism.
King's royal work 'significantly increased', minister says
The King has significantly increased his public engagements, a Treasury minister said as MPs approved changes to royal funding, with core Sovereign Grant set to rise to £99.9m by 2027-28.
Deported Trump supporter Milo Yiannopoulos slams US policies
Deported Donald Trump supporter Milo Yiannopoulos says he didn't understand how 'brutal' America was until his arrest, renouncing his support for Trump's immigration crackdown.
Iran issues five-word warning after Trump's 'wiped out' threat
Iran has issued a five-word warning to the US in response to new American attacks on Iranian targets, following Donald Trump's threat that Iran would be "totally wiped out as a country".
Corrections: Ballantine obituary and Kew Palm House
The Guardian corrects Sheila Ballantine's birth year and age at death, and clarifies Kew Gardens' Palm House closure during renovation works.
Premier League summer transfer window 2026: Every done deal
The 2026 summer transfer window closed on Tuesday with Man City, Spurs and others sealing deadline day deals. Here is every confirmed Premier League transfer.
Miliband pledges UK reset on Israel, West Bank settlements
Ed Miliband has promised to reset UK policy on Israel, aiming to stop British companies helping build illegal settlements in the West Bank, despite Israeli warnings of repercussions.
House passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms
The US House approved a continuing resolution funding government until 11 December by 370-48, sending it to Trump and averting a shutdown before the midterms.
Burnham's upbeat debut overshadowed by Starmer's exit
Andy Burnham used his first Commons statement as PM to offer cooperation, not conflict, hours after Keir Starmer announced his resignation as an MP.
UK backs Germany after Russian drone attack at Leipzig airport
The UK has expressed full solidarity with Germany after Berlin blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig-Halle Airport, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham condemning the incident.
Burnham dodges tax rise question in first PMQs
Andy Burnham failed to rule out tax rises at the autumn budget in his first Commons statement as PM, despite a direct challenge from Kemi Badenoch.
Farage heckled on return to Parliament after Clacton win
Nigel Farage was heckled and mocked by MPs as he was re-sworn in as MP for Clacton after winning the by-election, which he triggered following questions over a £5m gift.
US libraries at 'breaking point' amid ideological attacks, report finds
PEN America study details verbal and physical threats to librarians, funding cuts and proliferation of book bans. Public libraries in the US are 'at breaking point' due to political interference, harassment and ideological censorship.
US Lawmaker Calls for Andrew's Prosecution Over Epstein Ties
Congressman Thomas Massie named Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor among 14 alleged Epstein co-conspirators he says should be investigated and prosecuted, as he pushes new legislation to force release of more files.
Keir Starmer to Stand Down as MP, Causing Byelection
Keir Starmer is stepping down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering a byelection in the London seat. The former prime minister's departure was announced today.
Trump: Israel 'would be gone' without him as US-Iran clashes
Donald Trump told Fox News that Israel 'would be gone' if he were not president, as the US and Iran traded strikes in the Middle East.
Burnham to address MPs for first time as PM in Commons statement
Andy Burnham will address MPs in the Commons for the first time as prime minister, six weeks after taking office, with a ministerial statement expected to focus on bringing services back into public control.
Swinney to axe NHS boards and cut quangos to plug £4.7bn hole
John Swinney will reveal plans to slash public spending over four years to fill a £4.7 billion blackhole, including axing multiple NHS health boards and reviewing quangos.
Daily Star Readers: Discipline, Royals, and More
Daily Star readers debate school discipline, royal security costs, foreign aid, and sports, plus jokes and TV commentary in the latest Text Maniacs roundup.
First black PCC launches bid for Tory London mayor candidacy
Festus Akinbusoye, Britain's first black police and crime commissioner, has launched his bid to become the Conservative candidate for London mayor in 2028, setting up a contest with Sir James Cleverly.
Swinney Pledges to End Violence Against Women in Scotland
First Minister John Swinney has pledged to put ending violence against women at the heart of his government's agenda, but campaigners question whether ambitious laws can be turned into real change.
Khan vs Cleverly: Tory heavyweight but Labour still mayoral frontrunner
Sir James Cleverly says he will kill the lazy narrative that London is a Labour city, but a recent poll shows Sir Sadiq Khan would still win the 2028 mayoral election.
Royal Lodge's shameful past deters royals as Andrew exits
Royal Lodge in Windsor faces a hard sell after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's exit, with no royals interested and a £400,000-a-year upkeep deterring new tenants.
Trump says US reviewing Falkland Islands support for UK
Donald Trump says the US is reviewing its support for the UK's sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, a move that could strain the special relationship.
Trump asks Apple to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America'
President Trump has signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' and has contacted Apple directly to implement the change on Apple Maps, amid escalating trade tensions with Canada.
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