Believe it or not, Thursday’s local elections aren’t just about the PM’s fate – there’s plenty more at stake. Read full story Author:
US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran. Read full story Author:
Celebrity Traitors line-up announced – 21 famous faces set to enter castle
Miranda Hart, Maya Jama, and Eastenders legend Ross Kemp are among the stars who will go head-to-head in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors. Read full story Author:
‘I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah’: Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack
British Jews tell the BBC they are agonising over whether to stick to their usual routine this Sabbath. Read full story Author:
My shopping addiction hijacked my life. Now I realise what caused it
Children’s author Sally Gardner finally found an explanation for her extravagant shopping sprees after hearing a podcast. Read full story Author:
Princess Charlotte beams in new 11th birthday portrait and video
Sharing the image on social media, Kensington Palace said: “Wishing Charlotte a very happy 11th birthday!’ Read full story Author:
These twins were born within minutes of each other – but have different dads
Lavinia and Michelle are the only case of twins with different fathers to be recorded in the UK. Read full story Author:
Five tips to get you through exam season
Teachers and tutors share tips for students to get through exam season. Read full story Author:
Meryl Streep’s key condition for agreeing to star in Devil Wears Prada 2
The sequel’s stars on what’s changed since the original, and why the film still resonates with women. Read full story Author:
Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?
A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII’s second wife – but not everyone is convinced. Read full story Author:
Australia wants to become the first country to eliminate a cancer – can it?
For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diganoses in women under 25. Read full story Author:
US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls
The warning comes as President Donald Trump said he was “not excited” by Iran’s latest proposal for a peace deal. Read full story Author:
Kemi Badenoch apologises after Bloody Sunday footage used in video
Foyle MP Colum Eastwood called on Badenoch to personally apologise after the video was posted online. Read full story Author:
Peter Kay show to go ahead after bomb hoax arrest
A teenage man remains in custody and police say no items of a suspicious nature were found. Read full story Author:
Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire. Read full story Author:
Chris Mason: PM seeks to draw contrast with critics within his party and beyond
In his interview with the Today Programme, Sir Keir Starmer addressed the whirlwind of recent events, from wars to rising antisemitism. Read full story Author:
Ex-F1 driver and Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59. Read full story Author:
Four injured in Brixton drive-by shooting
One man is in a life-threatening condition after the attack in the early hours of Saturday. Read full story Author:
Russell Crowe among Highlander stars bringing Hollywood buzz to Scotland
Henry Cavill, Karen Gillan and Russell Crowe are in Scotland filming a remake of the cult 1980s film. Read full story Author:
‘If we sleep, they bite’: Rats and weasels infest camps for displaced Gazans
In the Gaza Strip, the daily battles are now with rats, weasels, and other pests spreading diseases. Read full story Author: