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- Army chief says politicians to start 'frank conversation' with public to prepare for war
on Hydref 16, 2026 at 9:52 amThe head of the army says the UK's political leaders are about to start a "frank conversation" with the public about the need to prepare for war.
- Homes evacuated after pipe bomb attack in Belfast
on Hydref 16, 2026 at 9:34 amHomes have been evacuated after a pipe bomb attack at a property in north Belfast.
- Police sergeant who raped two women jailed
on Hydref 16, 2026 at 9:29 amA police sergeant who carried out a number of rapes and sexual attacks against two women has been jailed for 12 years.
- Man arrested after fatal assault at Parkdean caravan park
on Hydref 16, 2026 at 8:15 amA man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal assault at a Parkdean caravan park in Clacton-on-Sea.
- British man fined for causing death of his two-year-old son in Cyprus
on Hydref 16, 2026 at 8:14 amA British father has been fined €3,000 (£2,500) for causing the death of his two-year-old son who fell from the fourth floor of a hotel in Cyprus.
- Woman killed in suspected stabbing identified by police
on Hydref 16, 2026 at 7:30 amA woman killed in a suspected stabbing has been identified by police after a man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
- Bank shares fall as tax on lenders expected in budget
on Hydref 16, 2026 at 7:08 amMajor UK banks have seen their share prices fall after reports the chancellor is set to raise tax on lenders in the budget.
- UK to ban three types of extreme pornography next month
on Hydref 16, 2026 at 1:25 amA ban on pornography depicting strangulation and incestuous relationships - as well as someone pretending to be a child under 16 - will come into effect next month.
- Children aged 5, 8 and 11 killed in US school shooting
on Hydref 15, 2026 at 11:09 pmFour people, including three children, have died after a school shooting in Oregon.
- Norwegian teenage hitman who flew to UK to commit murder jailed
on Hydref 15, 2026 at 11:16 amA Norwegian teenager who flew to the UK to carry out murder for an Iran-backed gang has been jailed for 20 years.
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- Children aged 5, 8 and 11 killed in US school shooting before suspect shot by bystander
on Hydref 16, 2026 at 11:41 amA teacher was also killed in the attack at the Silver Rail Elementary School in the city of Bend, Oregon, police say.
- Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in West Bank during olive harvest
on Hydref 16, 2026 at 11:40 amIsraeli settlers were seen attacking Palestinian farmers and setting fire to olive trees in the West Bank.
- Minister warns people to save water amid drought
on Hydref 16, 2026 at 11:37 amSevere drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.
- Norwegian teen 'hitman' detained for UK murder plot
on Hydref 16, 2026 at 11:31 amJohannes Natland, 19, travelled to West Yorkshire to carry out a "hit" in March last year.
- Your child didn't get a party invite - here’s what to do
on Hydref 16, 2026 at 11:17 amThis very common scenario can be sad for little ones but there are ways you can help them.
- Sex was 'huge preoccupation for Russell Brand', ex-flatmate tells trial
on Hydref 16, 2026 at 10:59 amThe 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault, which he denies.
- Police officer who raped two women jailed for 12 years
on Hydref 16, 2026 at 10:54 amCampbell Petrie was found guilty of physical and sexual abuse towards the women between 2006 and 2023.
- 'Massive challenge' to protect paedophile ex-MP Donaldson from harm in jail
on Hydref 16, 2026 at 10:38 amThe former DUP leader was sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse against two women when they were children.
- Zelensky rallies EU support as Trump says Ukraine leader 'more difficult to deal with than Putin'
on Hydref 16, 2026 at 10:37 amThe US president launches a new wave of blistering criticism at Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels.
- Rew, 18, to captain England Lions in West Indies
on Hydref 16, 2026 at 10:33 amThe elevation of teenager Thomas Rew to Lions captain is a further sign of the high regard he is held in by the England hierarchy and follows him being given his first senior call-up and central contract.