Sir Keir Starmer described a Russian warship's warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel as reckless, but noted the MoD assessment suggests it was a drifting vessel rather than a deliberate act.
GB News Chief US Correspondent Ben Leo branded the FIFA 2026 World Cup the 'wokest ever' after FIFA announced a review of England flags for political messaging at matches.
Andy Burnham, favourite to win the Makerfield by-election, has faced accusations of being anti-London. Here are four things he has said about the capital.
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Andy Burnham, Mayor of Manchester, has faced accusations of being anti-London. Here are four things he has said about the capital, from transport funding to discrimination claims.
Rwanda sues UK over cancelled asylum deal, potentially costing taxpayers £50 million; dispute at Permanent Court of Arbitration.
Donald Tusk claims 'increasing majority' of Britons oppose Brexit, but crowd and petition figures are disputed by experts and critics.
John Swinney says backing the SNP in the Aberdeen South by-election is a vote against Westminster's energy 'rip off', as the contest focuses on oil and gas.
Wes Streeting says he has the backing of 80 MPs to stand in a Labour leadership contest and urges Sir Keir Starmer to set a departure timetable after the Makerfield by-election.
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A British couple on a yacht in the English Channel describe Russian warship warning shots as 'scary' after the incident near the Isle of Wight.
Trump tells UK to exploit own oil amid North Sea row, stokes feud with Starmer over Greenland and Chagos.
Iran's World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles saw political tensions flare as fans booed the anthem and waved banned flags, highlighting deep divisions.
US overdose deaths fell 21% through August 2025, continuing a two-year decline, with possible causes including China's fentanyl crackdown and end of stimulus payments.
Angela Rayner warns the Makerfield by-election is a 'line in the sand' for Labour, urging the party to listen to voters and deliver change before it's too late.
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Parents were kept from their children for hours after an alleged poisoning at a Stathern summer camp, prompting an IOPC investigation.
Keir Starmer's ambition to rejoin the EU faces a setback as former European Commission President Jean Claude Juncker dismisses the possibility, citing lingering wounds and UK's closeness to the US.
Reform UK's Makerfield candidate Robert Kenyon called Brexit 'nationalistic pish' in 2016 forum posts, raising doubts about his support for the policy.
The Ministry of Defence is investigating after a Russian warship fired warning shots at a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel, about 20 nautical miles off the Isle of Wight. No injuries or damage reported.
Treasury minister Lord Livermore says UK rejoining EU is inevitable, citing economic damage from Brexit, while Conservative peers defend Brexit benefits.
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Labour figures call Brexit a 'catastrophic mistake' and push to rejoin EU, but face hurdle of euro adoption demand from Brussels.
Dr Michael Richardson criticises Gareth Southgate's documentary for avoiding political roots of young men's struggles, while Lucy Kellaway highlights male teachers as role models.
A letter details the forced eviction of a Romanian family in Belfast, highlighting dangerous indifference and recalling Heine's warning about burning books and people.
The EU and UK have announced a summit aimed at resetting their post-Brexit relationship, focusing on trade, security, and cooperation.
Kemi Badenoch contrasts the Makerfield by-election with Aberdeen South, emphasizing the latter's impact on thousands of oil and gas jobs during her campaign visit.
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First Minister John Swinney expressed disappointment as Dundee University announces 190 job cuts, adding to 645 losses. The university seeks £20M savings amid financial crisis.
A British holidaymaker was turned away at Birmingham Airport due to a post-Brexit passport rule, costing him nearly £1,000 in extra fees and a disrupted trip to Tenerife.
Polly Toynbee proposes capital grants for young people to counter wealth inequality. Dr Rajiv Prabhakar and Jeremy Galtress debate the age for grants and redistribution.
The UK government announces a potential ban on social media for under-16s, sparking debate on child safety, privacy, and tech regulation. While details are unclear, the shift marks a tougher stance.
The Trump administration's 'remigration' policy aims to make life unbearable for immigrants, pushing them to leave. Journalist Paola Ramos discusses the impact on the American Dream.
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Nestory Irankunda's stunning goals for Australia against Turkey ignite celebrations, but a writer warns against burdening the 20-year-old with the weight of multiculturalism amid rising One Nation support.
