Trump swings from gushing praise for King to scathing criticism of Starmer in five-minute call with Sky News
The president and I spoke an hour after Buckingham Palace announced details of King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the United States.
Fears government cash will come too late to save manufacturing jobs
Manufacturers are demanding immediate help with energy bills after the government revealed an expansion of a key support scheme, but said it would not begin until next April as planned.
BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize for 15 years
The BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its biggest downsize in 15 years, according to reports.
Student kills nine people in Turkey's second school shooting in two days
A student has killed nine people and wounded 13 others in Turkey's second school shooting in two days, officials said.
Journalist detained in Kuwait after posting Iran war video, activists say
A journalist has been detained in Kuwait after posting videos related to the war in Iran, according to a press freedom advocacy group.
Customers to get refunds as AA driving schools fined £4.2m in first clampdown on illegal online pricing
Customers of BSM Driving School and The AA Driving School - both owned by the AA - are to receive refunds following an investigation by the competition regulator.
Badenoch calls for Axel Rudakubana's parents to be deported after damning Southport attack report
Kemi Badenoch has called for Axel Rudakubana's parents to be deported if they don't face criminal action after a public inquiry found they could have prevented the Southport attack.
UK military chiefs asked to find £3.5bn in savings - and get ready for war
UK military chiefs have been asked to find £3.5bn in "efficiencies" and other savings this year, even as Sir Keir Starmer says he is readying his armed forces for war, sources have signalled.
Britain's economic prospects downgraded more than any other major economy
Britain's economic prospects have been downgraded more than any other major economy in the International Monetary Fund's latest update on the state of the world.
Government YouTube drive to fight 'conspiracy theorists and keyboard warriors'
The UK government will build a central YouTube content channel featuring influencers and everyday people in a bid to better communicate its policies to the public.
Two thirds of underage Australians still have access to social media despite ban, new research suggests
More than 60% of underage Australians are still using social media despite the country's world-first ban introduced four months ago, new research suggests.
Paddington Bear crowned big winner at the Olivier Awards - alongside Hollywood stars including Rachel Zegler
Paddington Bear has triumphed at this year's Olivier Awards - alongside Hollywood stars including Rachel Zegler and Rosamund Pike.
Kanye West postpones concert indefinitely - a week after UK ban
Kanye West has postponed a concert in France - a week after he was denied a visa to perform at Wireless Festival in the UK.
NASA's record-breaking Artemis II mission ends with Orion's 'perfect splashdown' in Pacific Ocean
Artemis II's history-making astronauts have successfully arrived back on Earth with a "perfect bullseye splashdown" off the coast of California.
'Corrosive complacency' - Lord Robertson tears into Starmer and Reeves in extraordinary intervention on defence spending
A decision by Lord George Robertson to call out the prime minister and his chancellor over their failure to rearm the UK at speed in the face of growing threats marks the most significant intervention on defence spending since the end of the Cold War.
UK 'can't succeed' says Trump - read full transcript of his Sky News interview
Donald Trump characterised Britain's immigration policies as "insane" and lamented the "sad" state of America's special relationship with the UK in his latest call with Sky News.
Harry reveals he needed to deal with 'stuff from the past' before becoming a dad
Prince Harry has told guests on his four-day tour of Australia he knew he had "stuff from the past" to deal with before having children.
Hungary's new PM Peter Magyar tells 'unworthy' president to resign
Hungary's incoming prime minister has urged the country's "unworthy" president to resign and urged a swift handover of power from Putin-ally Viktor Orban.
How Trump is blockading Iran's ports and ships in the Strait of Hormuz
The US Navy is blockading Iranian ports after talks between the two countries broke down over the weekend.
Autonomous robo-taxis now driving themselves on British streets
Autonomous taxis are now driving themselves around London streets, the American company behind the technology has announced.
Sam Altman: Man charged with attempting to murder OpenAI boss
A man who allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been charged with attempted murder.
179 prisoners freed 'in error' in England and Wales in single year
A total of 179 prisoners were freed "in error" in England and Wales between April 2025 and March 2026, or three every week, government figures show.
Fuel prices 'should begin to come down' as wholesale costs ease
Fuel prices "should begin to come down" following 43 days of successive hikes to average costs, according to a leading motoring group amid fears of farmer-led protests hitting the UK.
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