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UK soldier who died in Ukraine was 'one of most talented intelligence officers of his generation'
The British armed forces member who died in Ukraine at the weekend has been named as Major Paul Wilks.
Army officers cleared of charge over teen soldier who later took her own life
Two senior Army officers have been cleared by a court martial of failing to deal properly with allegations made by a young soldier who took her own life a few months later.
Burnham to delay flagship investment summit until next year
Andy Burnham has shelved Sir Keir Starmer's plan to hold a flagship investment event later this year, with the next summit expected to take place outside London as part of the prime minister's effort to shift economic power into Britain's regions.
At least 21 killed and dozens trapped after war-damaged Gaza building collapses
At least 21 Palestinians who were sheltering in a bombed-out apartment building in Gaza have been killed after the structure collapsed overnight.
Trial of 12 men accused of sexual offences against drugged woman to start next month
Twelve men accused of sexual offences against a woman will go on trial next month after her husband admitted drugging and raping her over more than 20 years.
US travel bans for South African officials alleged to be behind anti-white discrimination
The United States has announced a travel ban on South African officials it claims are behind discrimination against white people and other minority groups.
Acclaimed playwright and author dies after brief illness
Playwright and novelist Bonnie Greer has died aged 77 following a brief illness, her husband David Hutchins says.
Ex-TV police officer who asked colleague to send him sex video of female suspect jailed
A former police sergeant who asked a colleague to send him an intimate video of a member of the public has been jailed for four years.
Kosovo's former president jailed for 25 years over war crimes
Kosovo's former president Hashim Thaci has been jailed for 25 years after being found criminally responsible for war crimes following a trial in The Hague.
Reward offered after British woman is kidnapped in Malawi
Police in Malawi have offered a reward after a British woman was kidnapped in the southern African country.
Three people killed after news helicopter crashes in Los Angeles
At least three people have been killed after a news helicopter crashed and burst into flames in Los Angeles near the scene of a fatal bus accident, officials have said.
Hundreds of Britons quitting jobs every day to look after loved ones
Hundreds of people in Britain are quitting their jobs each day to look after a loved one, according to a new report.
London borough announces record 94% council tax rise
A London borough has announced plans for a record increase in council tax from next year.
No need for new laws on AI, says Nvidia boss
The CEO of Nvidia has said there is no need to introduce regulations in the AI sector, following widespread concerns over safety.
Audio reveals VAR officials' 'tunnel vision' during Man City goal review
The audio of the VAR making the decision to award Manchester City their winning goal during Sunday's Manchester derby has been released.
Prosecutors in Rob Reiner murder case won't seek death penalty
Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for Rob Reiner's son Nick, who is accused of murdering the late film director and his wife in Los Angeles last year.
Investigation launched by police after British man dies in Sicily
The death of a British man whose body was found in Sicily on Sunday is under investigation, Italian authorities said.
Audio reveals VAR officials' 'tunnel vision' during Man City goal review
The audio of the VAR making the decision to award Manchester City their winning goal during Sunday's Manchester derby has been released.
Two more police officers dismissed over Charing Cross conduct
Two more police officers have been dismissed from the Metropolitan Police over inappropriate conduct.
Ed Sheeran responds following row surrounding Macklemore's departure from tour
Ed Sheeran has issued a statement following the removal of US rapper Macklemore as his tour support act, saying there is a reason he does not use his professional platform for politics.



















