Ford White House Sought to Block CIA Assassination Report, Documents Reveal
Documents show Ford administration tried to block 1975 Senate report on CIA assassination plots, amid renewed debate over US targeting of foreign leaders.
Category : Diplomacy
Diageo and Pepsi Drop Wireless Festival Sponsorship Over Kanye West Booking
Pepsi and Diageo withdraw sponsorship of Wireless Festival over Kanye West's antisemitic remarks, as PM Starmer criticises booking.
Rachel Zegler and Paddington Triumph at 50th Olivier Awards
Rachel Zegler wins Best Actress in a Musical at the 50th Olivier Awards, while Paddington Bear takes home multiple prizes including Best New Musical.
Monty Don Recalls Naked Cow Chase In Garden Mishap
Monty Don recalls chasing cows naked through his garden after they wandered in while he was bathing.
Billie Piper Condemns 'Man-Made Famine' in Gaza, Urges Action for Palestinian Children
Billie Piper urges public to demand action for Palestinian children amid Gaza famine, calling it 'man-made'.
Trump Dismisses UK Aircraft Carriers as 'Toys' in Latest Nato Jibe
Trump calls UK aircraft carriers 'toys', criticises Nato allies over Iran strikes, as Starmer attends JEF summit.
Trump’s video game war: AI, memes and a simplistic narrative have flattened the conflict
Analysis of Trump's portrayal of Iran war as a video game, using memes and AI, reducing conflict to a dopamine hit.
Craig Charles Leaves I'm A Celebrity After Brother's Death
Craig Charles leaves I'm A Celebrity jungle after his brother Dean dies of a heart attack at age 50.
Swinney Slams Trump's 'Unconscionable' Iran Threats
John Swinney calls Trump's threats against Iran 'unconscionable', urges de-escalation and diplomatic solution to the Gulf crisis.
Trump Appoints Rubio, Kushner and Blair to Gaza 'Board of Peace'
Trump appoints Rubio, Kushner, and Blair to a seven-member Gaza 'board of peace' to oversee reconstruction and governance.
Life in Greenland Under Trump's Shadow: A Strategic Prize in a Warming Arctic
Greenland's strategic importance grows as Arctic ice melts, with Trump's threats reshaping local politics and security priorities.
Jimmy Bullard Breaks Silence Over Adam Thomas Row, Accuses ITV of Editing
Jimmy Bullard breaks silence over row with Adam Thomas on I'm a Celebrity, accusing ITV of editing out the truth and vowing to tell all on Friday's live final.
Eurovision 2026: Date, Host City and UK Entry Revealed
Eurovision 2026 will be held in Vienna on 16 May. The UK automatically qualifies and will perform in the Second Semi-Final. Confirmed entries include Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Georgia, and the UK.
Malaysian Ships Granted Passage Through Strait of Hormuz After Iran Talks
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim says Iran has allowed Malaysian ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after talks, as limited traffic resumes amid ongoing blockade.
This Town review: Steven Knight's bold, brilliant band drama is worth the resistance
Steven Knight's This Town is a bold, brilliant series about an 80s new wave band, family, and IRA involvement. Despite early oppressiveness, it rewards with intelligence and heart.
Alan Cumming to Host 2026 BAFTA Film Awards
Alan Cumming will host the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards on Feb 22, succeeding David Tennant. Voting is underway.
Tunisia Summons EU Envoy Over Protocol Dispute
Tunisia's President Saied summons EU ambassador over alleged protocol breach after meeting with Nobel-winning unions.
Chris Evans Revives TFI Friday After Controversial Victoria Beckham Weigh-In
Chris Evans revives TFI Friday after controversial Victoria Beckham weigh-in moment; new episodes air on Virgin Radio UK's YouTube channel.
Starmer Set to Approve Controversial Chinese Super Embassy
UK PM Starmer expected to approve new Chinese super embassy in London despite espionage concerns, with MI5 and MI6 backing the plan.
Erdogan Vows to Continue Syria Offensive Until 'Safe Zone' Complete
Erdogan vows to continue Syria offensive until safe zone complete, rejects ceasefire calls, and will meet US VP Pence.
Trump Dismisses UK Aircraft Carriers as 'Toys' in Latest Nato Spat
Trump calls UK aircraft carriers 'toys' and slams Nato allies for lack of involvement in Iran strikes, as Starmer warns of Russian threat.
French 'Deep Dating' Ditches Small Talk for Sexual Fantasies
French 'deep dating' events skip small talk for discussions about sexual fantasies, aiming to foster openness and improve communication.
Henry VIII Portrait Sparks Steak Bake Time Travel Debate
Social media user claims Henry VIII's shoes in a portrait resemble Greggs steak bakes, sparking time travel debate online.
Acaster And Crouch Join Celebrity Traitors Series Two
James Acaster and Mel Giedroyc join 21 celebrities for The Celebrity Traitors series two on BBC One and iPlayer later this year.
Iran Threatens to Strike Gulf Water and Energy Facilities Amid US Tensions
Iran threatens to strike Gulf water and energy facilities if US attacks its power plants, risking mass disruption in desalination-dependent region.
Piers Morgan Storms Off Show After Guest Mocks Wife
Piers Morgan storms off his own show after influencer HSTikkyTokky mocks his wife Celia Walden during a heated interview.
Beverley Callard's Health Scare as She Returns to Hospital Amid Cancer Battle
Coronation Street star Beverley Callard reveals she is undergoing tests for a suspected blood clot amid her cancer battle, but remains positive about returning to work.
Bridgerton Star Lands Role in ITV Drama Adultery
Shelley Conn, Bridgerton star, joins ITV's Adultery, a provocative love story about two married parents whose affair impacts their families.
Hidden Assets Thriller Returns as Gladiators Final Airs Tonight
Hidden Assets returns for a third series; Gladiators grand final tonight. Also: musical bonanza, UK National Parks, The Dry finale, Have I Got News for You.
Coleen Rooney Celebrates 40th Birthday with Grand National Day at Aintree
Coleen Rooney celebrates her 40th birthday with husband Wayne at Aintree Racecourse for the Grand National, enjoying a private box and glamorous style.
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