Far from boring, the contest is the most wide open in a generation, with a potential to make history in November. Those yawning at the contest may be looking for …
Suspect in Venice samurai sword attack arrested after bloody assault
Police have arrested Justin Tucker on an attempted murder charge in a samurai sword attack in Venice. The victim suffered a near-severed arm during the bloody Thursday afternoon incident. Read …
Labour MP challenges ministers to move against Starmer
Catherine West threatens to challenge Keir Starmer herself, as minister Bridget Phillipson backs the embattled PM. Read full story Author:
Rayner delivers ‘last chance’ warning to Starmer
The prime minister’s former deputy warns that Labour faces its “last chance” after heavy election losses. Read full story Author:
Army parachutes onto remote island to help Briton with suspected hantavirus
The specialist team parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha, a remote British overseas territory, to treat them. Read full story Author:
Countries airlift nationals evacuated from from virus-hit cruise ship
Spanish passengers are the first to leave the MV Hondius, after an outbreak saw three people die and several infected. Read full story Author:
Iran sends response to US proposals to end war
No details have been released of Iran’s response – or the US proposals – designed to bring the war to an end. Read full story Author:
Can Starmer survive as PM? Seven scenarios for what might happen next
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on despite growing calls for him stand down from his own MPs and the threat of a leadership contest. Read full story Author:
How the winner-takes-all voting system has turned on Labour and the Tories
The first-past-the-post system favoured Reform in this English local elections Read full story Author:
Tories are still biggest party on the right, claims Cleverly
Leading Tory brands Reform a “cult of personality” but Reform deputy leader says its electoral success has shaken up politics. Read full story Author:
Plaid Cymru’s Rhun ap Iorwerth willing to ‘take the fight’ to Keir Starmer
The Plaid leader says he will “call out” the UK government, if that is needed, as first minister. Read full story Author:
Sarwar says he will ‘absolutely’ stay on as Labour leader
The Scottish Labour leader defended his party’s campaign after a poor result in Thursday’s election. Read full story Author:
Adolescence, Amandaland and Traitors stars ready for Bafta TV Awards
Big names and rising stars will be honoured on the biggest night in the British TV calendar. Read full story Author:
Another year, another controversy for Eurovision – but fans are sticking by it
Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel’s participation. Read full story Author:
Lidl says customers can turn points into pastries. But shoppers want the old app back
With food prices rising rapidly, do loyalty schemes still have any connection to loyalty? Read full story Author:
Our relationship with food is messed up – let’s sort it out, says Stanley Tucci
The new season of Tucci in Italy sees the actor travel the country finding out why there’s a lot more to food than you might think. Read full story Author:
How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026?
With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup, Simon King looks ahead to the weather’s potential to disrupt the tournament this summer. Read full story …
Two arrested over arson attack at former synagogue
The 45-year-old man and 52-year-old woman were arrested on Sunday and taken into police custody. Read full story Author:
Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards
Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa’s biggest night of film and fashion. Read full story Author:
Israel deports two activists detained on board Gaza flotilla
Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila were detained by Israel after sailing in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. Read full story Author: