No casualties were reported and the base sustained "minimal damage", the Ministry of Defence said.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:37:36 (Source: BBC News)Foreign Office sources say no evacuation was imminent but the government is preparing for potential scenarios.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:34:31 (Source: BBC News)McDonald’s has come up with a new way to get you to part with your hard-earned pounds, and pile on a few at the same time, with their Big Arch burger – weighing in at a whopping 1,057 calories and costing £8.79. Ahead of its launch in the US, the president, chairman and CEO of […]
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Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:04:58 (Source: The Poke)The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will "not join offensive action now".
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:38 (Source: BBC News)Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:56:32 (Source: BBC News)Armed police have locked down an Edinburgh neighbourhood amid reports of a "man with a bladed weapon".
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:50:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Kuwait's ministry of defence confirmed "several American fighter aircraft came down this morning", with crews "unscathed".
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:43:33 (Source: BBC News)Sarina Wiegman says England have been told there are no safety concerns over their World Cup qualifier in Turkey despite the conflict in the Middle East.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:36:54 (Source: BBC News)In a newpaper renowned for right-wing opinion pieces so unhinged that they come across as parody, Allister Heath has somehow managed to carve out a reputation for being particularly over the top. His opinion pieces sit squarely in the once-seen-never-forgotten category, with nuggets like these making it clear how he earned his reputation. Ah, the […]
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Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:46:53 (Source: The Poke)Russian TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov has threatened Europe following the death of Iran's supreme leader in US airstrikes, as terror map shows catastrophic damage to UK cities
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:45:47 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A worker who was bitten three times by an eight-year-old boy wants more support from the council.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:12:03 (Source: BBC News)There is an exponential growth of AI 'slop' involving players and football clubs. Is there anything that can be done to stop it?
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:48:48 (Source: BBC News)Republican congresswoman and Trump loyalist Lauren Boebert has built herself quite the reputation for being what our American cousins call ‘a dumbass’. She’s the absolute genius who suggested that there are space aliens living in the oceans and confidently predicted that Americans would eat their pet dogs if the government banned guns. In 2023, she […]
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Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:24:34 (Source: The Poke)The first American flag-draped coffin to arrive home will land with greater force than any Iranian missile.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:10:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)The company brought in consultants AlixPartners last month, after failing to make a profit in recent years.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:04:32 (Source: BBC News)Sinners triumphed at this year's Actors Awards, with the vampire horror winning best ensemble and best actor for Michael B Jordan.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:59:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)As Formula 1 steps into a new era with new rules, cars, engines and the addition of an 11th team, BBC Sport breaks down the changes for 2026.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:52:20 (Source: BBC News)Many hope the vote could bring change after protests last year, and shatter decades of political paralysis.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:34:28 (Source: BBC News)A poll carried out for the BBC examines the issues which will influence how people plan to vote on 7 May.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:28:21 (Source: BBC News)Known as "corridor care", patients are lining up on trolleys or sitting on chairs due to a lack of beds.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:27:59 (Source: BBC News)Jack O'Sullivan disappeared after attending a house party in Hotwells, Bristol in March 2024.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:18:57 (Source: BBC News)The Reform camp is up in arms following the victory of the Green Party’s Hannah Spencer over Matt Goodwin (and everyone else) in the Gorton and Denton by-election, after Democracy Volunteers reported seeing people in voting booths together. Neither police nor staff saw any such irregularities. The rumours were enough, however, for Nigel Farage to […]
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Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:18:26 (Source: The Poke)Ben Youngs, England’s most-capped men's player, looks into concussion and brain injuries in rugby.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:16:41 (Source: BBC News)The C31 slipped into the river in January 2023 and residents want the council to finally fix it.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:14:04 (Source: BBC News)The process - called alkaline hydrolysis - will offer families a third option instead of burial or traditional cremation.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:10:44 (Source: BBC News)Ex-England captain Lewis Moody tells former team-mate Ben Youngs he was "very aware" of the risks posed during his career.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:09:29 (Source: BBC News)Iran's retaliatory strikes have killed three US service members
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:41:00 (Source: BBC News)The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:08:35 (Source: BBC News)Emma Stone, Wunmi Mosaku and Timothée Chalamet were among the stars posing for pictures in Los Angeles.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:33:24 (Source: BBC News)The RAF base Akrotiri in Cyprus has been hit by a one-way attack drone, amid a fresh conflict in the Middle East that started on Saturday.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:22:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)There are fresh concerns at one of Britain's biggest hospitals after a Sky News investigation discovered mould and dirty water ingress have forced the partial closure of a cancer ward - despite Scotland's first minister insisting the scandal-hit building is safe.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:01:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)The government wants to know if you want to ban young people from social media.
Published on: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:01:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Donald Trump warned of more US deaths after three US service members have been killed in action on the second day of US-Israel attack on Iran.
Published on: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:18:27 (Source: BBC News)Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman, identified by some media outlets, also shot dead.
Published on: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:17:32 (Source: BBC News)Kim Jue Ae is becoming more visible alongside her father, but much about her remains a mystery.
Published on: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:11:11 (Source: BBC News)Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.
Published on: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:35:18 (Source: BBC News)Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US military but also civilian infrastructure.
Published on: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:19:03 (Source: BBC News)Arsenal move five points clear in the Premier League title race but is their reliance on set-pieces an issue?
Published on: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:08:02 (Source: BBC News)From Monday, asylum seekers granted refugee status in the UK will be offered only temporary protection.
Published on: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:04:54 (Source: BBC News)And will Trump's Republican MAGA base support his strikes on Iran?
Published on: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:44:00 (Source: BBC News)It is an image that will haunt very many people across Israel. A corner of Beit Shemesh, flattened by an Iranian missile; a synagogue destroyed; people killed while they sought refuge in a bomb shelter.
Published on: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:35:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Israel and the US continue strikes on Iran, while Iran steps up attacks across the region in retaliation for the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Published on: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:58:36 (Source: BBC News)What does the US conflict with Iran mean for what was already set to be a highly politicised World Cup this summer?
Published on: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:27:34 (Source: BBC News)What's the plan Mr President? The clamour for an explanation for what comes next is building. Anxious allies across the region are demanding the Trump team shows it has a strategy.
Published on: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:43:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Vows by Iran to punish the US and Israel for killing its supreme leader and starting a war have yet to translate into decisive military action despite the first American casualties.
Published on: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:42:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)The UK has seen its first major involvement in Iran's retaliation attacks after an RAF Typhoon jet was tasked with taking down a drone that was reportedly heading for Qatar, where the aircraft is based
Published on: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:11:03 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Iran's surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue.
Published on: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:05:06 (Source: BBC News)The Foreign Office has mounted an unprecedented operation to support British citizens in the Middle East, as airstrikes throw travel in the region into chaos.
Published on: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:48:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)RFK Jr isn’t just a man who works out in his jeans and who doesn’t understand how a baby gestates. He’s also a food budgeting expert. Take this clip that has gone viral this weekend where Kennedy advises Americans struggling with their food bills how to improvise. RFK Jr. suggests Americans can more easily afford […]
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Published on: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:17:32 (Source: The Poke)Naked murder mystery fans wanting to be their own Miss Marple will be able to leave the deer stalkers at home to solve crimes at a Hampshire pub — all whilst having no clothes on
Published on: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:40:04 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The tide could finally be turning for the often snubbed good guys out there, as findings revealed ladies love a chivalrous man over someone who treats them badly
Published on: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:38:24 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)They say the first casualty of war is the truth. Well, in our era, you might say the first casualties of war are old anti-war tweets that totally contradict your new bellicose positions. Such is the case with many people in the Trump administration this weekend following the attack on Iran, up to and including […]
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Published on: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:05:22 (Source: The Poke)FIFA Peace Prize recipient and Board of Peace chairman-for-life Donald Trump this weekend committed US troops to an attack on Iran, in a joint operation with Israel. As bombs started falling in Tehran and across the Middle East, Trump delivered a statement on Friday night announcing the US role in the attack. President Donald J. […]
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Published on: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:20:41 (Source: The Poke)Following strikes by US and Israeli forces in Iran and the country's retaliation in the Middles East, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed the UK has taken action as British planes “are in the sky today”
Published on: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:52:39 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Some people like to pore over facts, take advice, sleep on it, sleep on it again, and then consult their horoscope before making a decision about pretty much anything. Those people are really annoying, and often annoyingly successful because of all that advice and fact-finding and whatnot. Some decisions, however, have to be made in […]
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Published on: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:24:11 (Source: The Poke)Several streets in Nottingham have been closed with police officers and vehicles swarming the area as CSI teams and other emergency services crews are behind a large cordon
Published on: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:07:22 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)An update on the condition of Soham child killer Ian Huntley has been given by Durham Constabulary following an attack that reportedly saw his 'head split in two’ by a fellow inmate
Published on: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:34:52 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Two Qatar Airways flights from UK airports to the Middle East has been forced into a U-turn mid-flight after explosions were reportedly heard in popular holiday destinations
Published on: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:09:36 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)You don’t need us to tell you that Robert Kennedy Jr is a very odd man. And you probably won’t have missed that the US Health and Human Services Secretary has very strange habits when it comes to the gym and exercise. Last week, RFK Jr posted a bizarre exercise video of himself and Kid […]
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Published on: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:28:57 (Source: The Poke)Donald Trump likes to make a lot of exaggerated and unsubstantiated claims about his achievements – but, even for him, this might be a first. The president made a stop in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Friday to rally support for Republicans in advance of next week’s primaries for November’s crucial midterm elections. Trump went off […]
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Published on: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:51:24 (Source: The Poke)It has been another brutal week for Keir Starmer and the Labour Party, losing a once-safe seat in Gorton and Denton to the Green Party in an historic byelection. Amid fresh calls for the prime minister to change tack and/or resign, two old clips have started going viral on social media of Starmer talking about […]
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Published on: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:00:39 (Source: The Poke)Donald Trump has confirmed "major combat operations" have commenced in Iran, joining forces with Israel to "prevent the wicked state from threatening the US"
Published on: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:00:05 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The Samsung Galaxy S26 series has been officially unveiled and pre-orders are live across multiple retailers.
Published on: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:11:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Malcolm Fairley, dubbed The Fox, attacked men and women, often violating wives in front of their partners as they were tied up and unable to intervene
Published on: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:00:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Evil child killer Ian Huntley was allegedly battered with a metal spike in jail - his mum, Lynda Richards, travelled to see him in hospital and said he was 'unrecognisable'
Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:56:16 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Having the courage of your convictions is one thing. But being ridiculously stubborn about a belief even when it’s obviously completely baseless, well… that’s something else entirely. Being stupidly pigheaded has been a hot topic of conversation on the AskReddit page after JumpyBend8035 asked this: What’s something you defended for years before finally admitting you […]
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Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:38:41 (Source: The Poke)When you’re a kid you dream of having parents who will let you stay up late, watch telly until your eyes turn square and eat Mars Bars for breakfast. And when you’re an adult you humbly realise why they didn’t. They’ve been discussing the wisdom of our elders on the AskUK subreddit after TTNNBB2023 asked […]
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Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:31:43 (Source: The Poke)Scientists say the large size of women’s breasts aren’t needed for milk and can cause health issues, while previous theories don’t fully explain why they stay permanently enlarged
Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:00:26 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)New emails show how the ex-duchess tried to wangle flight upgrades from the shamed financier as soon as he was released from prison for child sex offences in 2009
Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:15:21 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Soham killer Ian Huntley remains in a serious condition after he was attacked by a fellow inmate during a prison workshop at HMP Frankland yesterday morning (February 26)
Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:06:51 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Samsung research finds two thirds of Gen Z office workers say they can’t do their jobs without headphones.
Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:44:06 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)RFK Jr. is known for many things: his grating voice, his extramarital affairs, his brain worms. Now we know him as an action figure. Unfortunately for the United States, none of those things apply to his day job as head of the Department of Health and Human Services and the country continues to circle the […]
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Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:45:26 (Source: The Poke)Soham killer Ian Huntley remains in a serious condition after he was attacked by a fellow inmate during a prison workshop at HMP Frankland yesterday morning (February 26)
Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:14:11 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Magas took their first step towards getting to the center of any wrongdoing exposed in the Epstein Files and they are looking in some very unusual places. For starters, the first person they decided to drag in for 6-hours of questions was Hillary Clinton, who didn’t even know Jeffrey Epstein. Republicans refused to make the […]
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Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:06:05 (Source: The Poke)Donald Trump’s biggest crush visited the White House again and the results were just as startling as the first time. NYC Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, proud Socialist, met with the President in his office to discuss a potential housing project in New York City. New York is seeking to secure $21 billion in federal grants for […]
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Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:48:43 (Source: The Poke)Spare a thought – only kidding – for the good people of GB News, who presumably had the cider on ice for Thursday night’s be-election only for their man Matt Goodwin to go down fighting, sorry, crying to the Green party’s Hannah Spencer. And it’s fair to say Nigel Farage’s news channel wasn’t taking it […]
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Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:29:24 (Source: The Poke)KP Snacks is considering discontinuing Tyrrells vegetable crisps following a sustained decline in demand, which could trigger closure of its Uttoxeter site and put jobs at risk
Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:20:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Donald Trump, JD Vance, and the rest of the current White House administration rode into town on a wave of momentum. It was all based on one thing: anything’s better than Joe Biden. Well, here we are over a year later, and they’re still trying to ride that wave, but it looks like JD Vance […]
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Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:55:24 (Source: The Poke)We’ve uncovered another politician who thinks he was a part of the gold medal-winning US Men’s hockey team. First, Kash Patel showed up in the locker room to crush beers with the bros. Then Trump trotted out the whole team and made them stand in the stairways while he took credit for America’s winning. Now, […]
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Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:39:58 (Source: The Poke)If you’ve ever heard Donald Trump speak, you can probably guess his take on education. If that doesn’t do the trick, look no further than his repeated attempts at dismantling the US Department of Education. That ornery relationship might explain this recent post from the Department of Ed’s official Twitter account. Clearly, they’re trying to […]
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Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:15:15 (Source: The Poke)Khayla Borchin, 22, forked out more than £250 on a pet Emu named Melvin nine months ago and has watched him grow from a tiny week-old bird into a 5ft winged giant
Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:02:50 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A 13-year-old boy who is alleged to have stabbed two children at Kingsbury High School in Brent in front of teachers and other pupils reportedly filmed the events on a mobile phone, the court heard
Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:18:40 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A Durham Constabulary have issued an update on the condition of Soham child killer Ian Huntley after he was left with serious injuries following an attack by a fellow inmate in prison
Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:37:05 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)New research from The Famous Grouse shows Brits spend just 80 minutes or less a week with their closest friends, despite 56% saying their mood improves instantly when they spend time together
Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:32:17 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Multiple schools in the UK have been warned after 'deeply concerning' social media messages promoting 'school wars' have been circulating to encourage people to split into groups of red and blue
Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:49:53 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The King was given a lesson in how to wipe out drones during a visit to an army base on Thorney Island. The unmanned machines are increasingly being used in Russia's war with Ukraine
Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:23:20 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Asif Vali, 56, once had the ‘trappings of a successful life' said the judge, but ruined it with inappropriate acts which have since led to his arrest and subsequent jailing.
Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:01:20 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Jamie, Ruth's son, threatens to kill his parents if they don't give him part of the farm.
Published on: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 (Source: BBC News)An undercover cop pursuing a gang of bank robbers is seduced by the LA surf scene.
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