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Another attempted arson attack on synagogue reported

A synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight, a Jewish community body said.

Published on: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:52:00 (Source: BBC News)

Starmer would have blocked Mandelson over vetting failure, ministers say

The prime minister says he only learned of security concerns around the ex-US ambassador earlier this week.

Published on: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:44:41 (Source: BBC News)

Spring flowers bloom early due to warmer weather and a wet winter

Warmth after a wet winter has led to brilliant, early displays of UK spring flowers, as Sarah Keith-Lucas explains.

Published on: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:14:11 (Source: BBC News)

Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon

Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.

Published on: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:46:34 (Source: BBC News)

Reform's Richard Tice 'happy to put things right' over reported £100,000 tax error

Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice said he is "always happy to put things right" after reports he failed to pay nearly £100,000 in corporation tax.

Published on: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:05:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)

Bodies of 50 infants dumped at Trinidad graveyard

Police say a preliminary investigation shows it may be a case of an "unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses".

Published on: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:49:45 (Source: BBC News)

'It terrified me': Richard Gadd on his follow-up to Baby Reindeer

Gadd's new six-part drama explores the breakdown of the "unshakable" bond between two young Glaswegian men.

Published on: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:31:07 (Source: BBC News)

Stephen Miller’s wife Katie thought she was being clever by saying “liberal men aren’t attractive” and it blew up spectacularly in her face

We’ve covered Katie Miller’s social media output here before. The wife of White House deputy chief of staff for policy, Stephen Miller, Katie has previously tried to troll people with jokes about ice coffee, as well as posting an ominous picture of Greenland during that brief moment that Donald Trump had that country in his […]

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Published on: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:20:02 (Source: The Poke)

Max Verstappen pays tribute to driver killed on track he was about to race on

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has paid tribute to a driver who died on a track he was preparing to race on. 

Published on: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:03:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)

Australia's most decorated soldier denies Afghan war crimes

Australia's most decorated soldier, charged with war crimes related to Afghanistan deployments over a decade ago, has publicly denied the allegations ‌against him.

Published on: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:42:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)

Wireless headphones with 'brilliant sound' drop below £5

The headphones have been branded 'brilliant for the money' as shoppers say they're 'worth the price'

Published on: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:31:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Maura Higgins stops by London pop-up as Gen Z ditch clubs for afternoon tea

The majority of young adults now prefer low-key socialising over traditional nights out, with gym sessions, afternoon tea and board games becoming the new go-to activities

Published on: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Women caught on CCTV blatantly stealing £300 of sirloin steak in farm shop heist

Two women were caught on CCTV allegedly stealing meat from a quaint farm shop before fleeing through the back door and leaving in a silver Honda CRV driven by an accomplice

Published on: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

North Korea launches missiles in latest show of force

North Korea has been urged to "stop the provocative acts" after firing missiles from its east coast early on Sunday morning.

Published on: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:55:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)

Why Man City 'leg-beaters' can make difference against Arsenal - Pulis

Tony Pulis explains why Manchester City's attacking players could prove to be their match-winners in Sunday's Premier League title showdown with leaders Arsenal.

Published on: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:37:04 (Source: BBC News)

Police respond to attempted 'firebomb attack' at northwest London synagogue

An attempted arson attack has been made on synagogue in northwest London - the second suspected antisemitic hate crime in as many days.

Published on: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:17:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)

Australia's most-decorated soldier vows to fight war crime charges

Ben Roberts-Smith has given his first statement since he was charged with five counts of the war crime of murder last week.

Published on: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:12:40 (Source: BBC News)

Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer accused of Mandelson cover up' and 'Time for Strait talking'

Criticism of Downing Street's handling of Lord Peter Mandeslon's vetting scandal remains prominent on Sunday's front pages.

Published on: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:15:40 (Source: BBC News)

Rude names, railways and a mass trespass - how the Peak District became a tourist attraction

It became the UK's first national park 75 years ago, but has been attracting visitors for longer.

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:36:46 (Source: BBC News)

Public warned not to approach 'dangerous' missing man after woman's 'suspicious' death

Police are warning the public not to approach a "dangerous" missing man who they are urgently searching for.

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:31:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)

Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested

The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:09:30 (Source: BBC News)

'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026

Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:08:45 (Source: BBC News)

Chernobyl's last wedding: The couple who married as a nuclear disaster unfolded

Serhiy and Iryna married 40 years ago, unaware a nuclear reactor had exploded less than 3 miles away.

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:05:30 (Source: BBC News)

Protests and another costly loss - pressure mounts on Rosenior's Chelsea

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admits his side face a "mountain to climb" as their campaign unravels at a crucial juncture following defeat by Manchester United.

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:05:00 (Source: BBC News)

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:04:43 (Source: BBC News)

Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:02:48 (Source: BBC News)

Influential soft-left MP to 'unite Labour' in new intervention

Former transport secretary Louise Haigh will outline an economic agenda to help voters with the cost of living in one of her most significant interventions since being forced out of cabinet 18 months ago.

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:01:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)

New charity to remember Queen Elizabeth 100 years since her birth

The Royal Family will be remembering the late monarch at events on Tuesday - on what would have been her birthday.

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:00:01 (Source: BBC News)

The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers

A quiet revolution is unfolding as women writers carve out space in the wake of an anti-feminist backlash.

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:32:20 (Source: BBC News)

Grand National winner Noble Yeats dies

Noble Yeats, who won the Grand National as a 50-1 outsider in 2022, dies after a bout of colic.

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:15:15 (Source: BBC News)

Wild celebrations to verge of tears - time running out for Spurs

Scenes of celebration turned to bitter disappointment as Tottenham's hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League were dealt a devastating blow against Brighton.

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:14:50 (Source: BBC News)

British Army has a Trump problem as new food rations cause windy 'repercussions'

Squaddies say rations containing meat are being replaced by veggie options that are making troops fart - causing serious issues for soldiers on operations.

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:52:09 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

How Hampton's heroics bailed out Lionesses in win against Iceland

Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton says she just "did my job" in pulling off three crucial late saves as England held on to beat Iceland 1-0.

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:48:59 (Source: BBC News)

Miettinen dies in seven-car crash during Nurburgring race featuring Verstappen

Racing driver Juha Miettinen dies following a seven-car crash during the qualifiers for a race in Germany.

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:37:01 (Source: BBC News)

Brits 'a long way apart on romance' as woman compare themselves to Bridget Jones

A whopping 27 percent of females identified with the Renee Zellwegger character from the 2001 film about a big pant wearing, calorie obsessed singleton

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:29:43 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Star Trek legend George Takei says Donald Trump is a ‘lunatic’ and is a 'disaster' for world

The 88-year-old, who played Lt Hikaru Sulu in the hit sci-fi show, said Trump's Presidency it was an ‘absolutely insane’ moment in history

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:21:30 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

First Dates star could be kicked out of UK if I'm A Celeb co-star becomes Prime Minister

The 54-year-old clashed with the Reform leader over Brexit during their time together on I’m a Celeb in 2023 and says days in UK could be numbered

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:16:47 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Phone company's huge change which will finally allow you to get signal at major events

One operator will offer businesses and major organisations access to a dedicated ‘slice’ of mobile phone 5G signal to solve the frustration of a crowded network

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:55:28 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

King to be patron of new charity in honour of Queen Elizabeth II

The King will be named as the royal patron of the Queen Elizabeth Trust - a new charity commemorating the late Queen.

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:59:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)

Trump’s border czar Tom Homan says the church should stay out of politics, and the irony of this coming from a MAGA goon is almost too much to bear

Breaking news! Republicans think religion has no place in politics! Well, not quite. After all, that would be a major reversal of the GOP’s party platform, considering how much hard-core Christianity has bolstered – and influenced – Republican politics and politicians for decades. No, what’s happening now is that some Republicans are criticising the Pope, […]

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Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:27:50 (Source: The Poke)

At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages

The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:09:57 (Source: BBC News)

JD Vance said people don’t know “how bad the corruption is in Washington DC” – 14 people who reckon they have a pretty good idea

We’re not saying that JD Vance would turn up to the opening of an envelope, but this week he was happy to attend a Turning Point USA event – even if actual audience members didn’t get the note about attending. Stale, sorry, fresh from his successfully unsuccessful peace negotiations last weekend with Iran, the absolutely […]

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Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:51:20 (Source: The Poke)

River Island closing high street store after 10 years as shake-up continues

River Island has confirmed its Newport store at Friars Walk will close this weekend, as the high street fashion retailer continues a major restructuring that has already shut over 30 UK locations in recent months

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:30:53 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Attack on Jewish charity's former premises treated as antisemitic hate crime

Police are treating an arson attack on a building that used to belong to a Jewish charity in northwest London as an antisemitic hate crime.

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:06:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)

Aldi and Tesco shoppers urged to return products over food safety concerns

A number of food products have been recalled from UK supermarkets this week - here's the full list of affected items and what to do

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:40:13 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Trump supporter Caitlyn Jenner is upset she can’t use her passport anymore due to Trump’s anti-trans policies – 15 people relishing this episode of keeping up with the karma

Break out your tiniest of violins. Caitlyn Jenner, one of the world’s most famous trans women and a member of the Kardashian clan, has been talking about how she has been affected by the Trump administration’s anti-trans policies. "I can’t travel internationally anymore. I can’t use my passport," Caitlyn Jenner told Tomi Lahren in a […]

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Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:07:43 (Source: The Poke)

NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his plans to tax the mega rich by hitting their second homes and it’s annoyed all the right people in the best way

New York City mayor – and Donald Trump’s favourite man-crush – Zohran Mamdani is making good on his campaign promise to tax the rich. This week, Mamdani announced what he called a “pied-à-terre tax” on owners of luxury second homes worth $5 million or more. The tax will only apply to people who do not […]

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Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:15:18 (Source: The Poke)

The White House declared the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open and ready for business” like it was some kind of victory – 14 people happy to rain on Trump’s parade

The Strait of Vermouth – sorry, Strait of Hormuz – is back open to commercial vessels this weekend, after a 10-day truce was agreed between Israel and Lebanon. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, calling it “the Strait of Iran”. "IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY […]

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Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:36:00 (Source: The Poke)

Keir Starmer's chances of survival revealed ahead of 'expected Labour bloodbath'

Keir Starmer faces a May bloodbath that could decide his fate, as experts weigh up whether a spat with Donald Trump is enough to save him from a party coup

Published on: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:30:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Keir Starmer refuses to quit over Mandelson scandal as rivals say he's 'unfit to govern'

The Labour leader faced calls to go from across the political spectrum after he was said to be “not fit to govern” by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch

Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:42:42 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Ex-Prince Andrew planned comeback by taking over from King as Royal eco-warrior

The disgraced Duke was in talks to launch a non-profit organisation known as The Royal Conservancy before his controversial BBC Newsnight interview

Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:28:09 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Donald Trump just said the war with Iran was going ‘swimmingly’ and it turned out he’s not waving but drowning

Few leaders in world history have had the ability to confidently avoid the truth on camera quite like Donald Trump. The US President took some time out of his busy schedule ordering McDonald’s deliveries to the White House to share an update on his war with Iran. Mind you, this is a war that Trump […]

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Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:44:58 (Source: The Poke)

Mandelson Failed Security Vetting...The Prime Minister Speaks Out

Keir Starmer says it's 'staggering' he wasn’t told Mandelson failed security vetting.

Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:33:00 (Source: BBC News)

‘What are your favourite passive aggressive corporate phrases and what do they actually mean?’ – 23 translations necessary to navigate work

Working in an office in the days before the internet must have been great. If your line manager wanted to tell you to pull for your finger out and do some work, they’d have to physically come and speak to you. Which means, often, they wouldn’t have bothered, and you could have frittered away the […]

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Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:13:51 (Source: The Poke)

Donald Trump dismissed the Epstein survivors as ‘victims or whatever’ and it didn’t speak volumes, it bellowed them

The President of the United States appears to be trying just about everything he can to distract the public from the Epstein Files. The big orange man has attacked multiple countries, dismantled the American economy, and put the entire globe on alert for World War III, all in the last 4 months. And yet, the […]

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Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:14:35 (Source: The Poke)

Travel firm collapse leaves Brit families with no refunds as ATOL warning issued

Regen Central Ltd has entered liquidation and all bookings made through the company have been cancelled with no refunds available

Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:05:25 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Trump’s Treasury secretary just said Americans feel great about the economy, they just don’t know it – 15 people who knew precisely how they felt about that

The current US White House administration is full of billionaires who live in solid gold palaces. They desperately want to position themselves as the party of the people but any time they open their mouths they shatter that ilusion. The worst offender: Scott Bessent. With every new update on the economy, the US Treasury Secretary […]

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Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:56:33 (Source: The Poke)

Donald Trump said he’d ‘never heard of a corner store’ – 14 funniest and most on-point comebacks definitely worth ringing up

To the world – apologies – of Donald Trump, where the president has been doing his best to show some interest in the affordability crisis gripping the United States right now. Specifically, Trump has been talking corner stores, a phrase it turns out the president has never heard before. But don’t take our word for […]

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Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:48:38 (Source: The Poke)

Our 25 Favourite Funny Tweets of the Week

It’s Friday, the evenings are getting lighter, the weekend awaits – and Twitter has been very funny recently. We’ve gathered some of our favourite posts from the past week, and we hope you enjoy them as much as we did. 1. My wife and I are planning a 3 week kitchen remodel , so I […]

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Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:49:02 (Source: The Poke)

This incredible Chase answer has just gone viral again and you don’t have to be a woman to appreciate it (but it helps)

We’ve featured no end of comedy show answers on these pages – unintentionally comedy, obviously – but none of the others are quite so jaw-dropping as this. It’s a moment from ITV’s The Chase which has just gone viral again for reasons which will surely become obvious. We’ve seen it before and we still don’t […]

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Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:27:50 (Source: The Poke)

Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump?

Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats

Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:55:00 (Source: BBC News)

The governor of Mississippi took a bigoted swipe at the UK and these Brits’ magnificent comebacks will make you proud to be British

Like us, you probably won’t have come across Tate Reeves who – apart from having an exceptionally American name – is also governor of Mississippi. We mention them because Reeves spotted a claim about where the UK would rank if it became the 51st state of the United States (the methodology involved is muddled/absolute bollocks, […]

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Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:45:46 (Source: The Poke)

The US has cancelled its $11 million contract with a Catholic children’s charity, and the pettiness is visible from space

It’s no secret that Donald Trump is really unhappy with the Pope, because he has been doing his actual job and speaking out against war. 🚨 MAJOR NEWS: Pope Leo XIV just declared the Iran War unjust. Called it a war crime. Said it is “not solving anything.” And told Americans directly — call Congress. […]

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Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:30:33 (Source: The Poke)

A podcast bro said there were ‘men’s jobs’ and ‘women’s jobs’ and this woman’s A++ takedown beat all-comers

It all began with a think piece about the ‘myth of the independent girl boss’ which need not overly bother us here. But it prompted this response from @emilykmay … "cheap immigrant labor to do their cooking, cleaning, and childcare" is a funny way of saying "it is not men's job to cook, clean, or […]

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Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:15:55 (Source: The Poke)

Keir Starmer makes incredible new Mandelson excuse as he blames others again over vetting

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has hit out after saying he wasn't made aware Lord Peter Mandelson had failed security vetting as he faces mounting pressure

Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:07:35 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Keir Starmer to address nation about future amid mounting sack calls over security blunder

Starmer faces calls to quit over a security blunder as he prepares to tell MPs why the Foreign Office ignored warnings not to give an ambassadorial role to Peter Mandelson

Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:20:18 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

This funny Threads post about saving up for a Costco hotdog was already tasty, but the replies added the onions and mustard – 17 of the best

Over on Threads, chrisxvargas shared a skit of those ‘I bought a house at 19 with hard work and a gift of a million pounds from my parents’ posts. Here’s his less ambitious boast. View on Threads At the time of writing, it’s been shared 5.5 thousand times, which is not too shabby – but […]

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Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:04:19 (Source: The Poke)

Emily Maitlis on Pete Hegseth quoting a ‘Bible verse’ from Pulp Fiction is two minutes very well spent

It’s not been a good week for Pete Hegseth, although we’re still checking the last time it was anything other than a bad week for Donald Trump’s secretary of Defence, sorry, War (don’t hold your breath). But it was an exceptionally unfortunate seven days for Hegseth, who confidently quoted a bunch of verses from the […]

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Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:48:02 (Source: The Poke)

‘What’s the most cringe thing you’ve seen a couple do at their wedding?’ – 16 guests who want their RSVPs back

A couple’s wedding day is one of the most sacred moments in their life together. They should be able to do anything they want to celebrate their love and union. Well, almost anything. There should be a level of awareness to prevent these couples from forever tainting their special day for everyone. To test the […]

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Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:13:34 (Source: The Poke)

A Democratic congresswoman asked RFK Jr why he spends tax dollars to ‘drink milk, shirtless in a hot tub with Kid Rock’ instead of on vaccine messaging – 15 virtual rounds of applause

The Democrats of the House Ways and Means Committee had an opportunity to question the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F Kennedy Jr, on Thursday, and they made the most of it. Commentators expressed concerns for his health, after seeing this clip of a very shaky RFK Jr. 🚨EXCLUSIVE: RFK Jr. is visibly […]

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Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:54:06 (Source: The Poke)

Tesco scrapping barcodes in what it says is 'UK first'

You will have a new way to scan your produce

Published on: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:05:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Keir Starmer sacks Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins over Mandelson vetting

Sir Keir Starmer has lost confidence in Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins after the department overruled security vetting to clear Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US

Published on: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:56:20 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

England to enjoy 'Fort Knox-style' security during World Cup to 'keep out spies'

Oifficials in Kansas City will put up fences and close roads to keep prying eyes away from Three Lions’ training sessions.

Published on: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:00:20 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Son kept elderly mum’s body in freezer at Porthcawl home for years and spent her cash

Christopher Phillips, 60, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court today (Thursday) after pleading guilty to preventing the 'lawful and decent' burial of Sylvia Phillips, aged 89

Published on: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:22:55 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Newborn baby died with 47 fractures inflicted by her 'scum' dad who lost temper

Darcy-Leigh, a five-week-old baby girl, suffered 47 fractures inflicted by her dad Sean Jefferson in repeated attacks as the killer was branded 'scum' during sentencing today

Published on: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:45:10 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

BBC presenter died of 'infective complications' after car overturned in holiday crash

Veteran journalist and BBC presenter Lynda Shahwan, 53, sadly passed away following a horror car crash during a family holiday as the vehicle she was in with her two sons overturned

Published on: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:11:08 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Most expensive and time-consuming hobbies in UK - from skiing to gaming

Research has revealed which hobbies cost the most and take up the most time each week, with many people admitting they often drop new hobbies within a year.

Published on: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:59:10 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Playdates boost school readiness and social skills in children, says expert

A family psychologist says playdates - not reading or counting - are the best tool to develop social skills and prepare young children for school

Published on: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:42:05 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Benjamin Field has murder conviction quashed over death of university lecturer lover

Church warden Benjamin Field, who was jailed for life in 2019 for the murder of university lecturer Peter Farquhar, has had his conviction quashed at the Court of Appeal

Published on: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:40:52 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)

Shakespeare's 'missing' home mapped with discovery

A Shakespeare expert identifies the location and size of the property the playwright bought in1613.

Published on: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:02:47 (Source: BBC News)

'A red kite took my mother-in-law's sausage rolls'

A man believes he has the answer to where a red kite got hold of the savoury snack in Banbury.

Published on: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:07:41 (Source: BBC News)

Baby abandoned by roadside is now changing lives

Becky Chaplain, an occupational therapist, is now helping burns patients in West Africa.

Published on: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:24:20 (Source: BBC News)

'I wouldn't be here without RNLI volunteers'

Chris Haffenden meets one of the RNLI volunteers who saved him after he was trapped by the tide.

Published on: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:18:54 (Source: BBC News)

Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest

Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.

Published on: Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:35:00 (Source: BBC News)

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Published on: Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)

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