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Ed Sheeran's opening acts and backing band quit tour over Palestine row
All of the artists scheduled to support Ed Sheeran on his upcoming tour have pulled out in protest after US rapper Macklemore was removed as his opener over his comments about Palestine.
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.
Babies killed by Lucy Letby could have been saved, inquiry finds, as cot cameras to be fitted in wards
Some of the babies killed by Lucy Letby - one of Britain's most prolific child serial killers - could have been saved, a damning inquiry has found.
Search continues for boy, 3, missing from playground
A search is continuing for a three-year-old boy who went missing at a playground.
Man who vandalised Churchill statue not guilty of criminal damage
A man who vandalised Sir Winston Churchill's statue in Parliament Square has been found not guilty of criminal damage.
State pension likely to rise by 3.9% after key data released - but most will be taxed
Your state pension will likely rise by 3.9% next year, according to provisional data published on Tuesday morning by the Office for National Statistics.
London misses out as major sports event to be held in Africa for first time
London has lost out to Nairobi in its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Africa for the first time.
Suspected sabotage to trains during Dutch rush hour
Thousands of rail passengers have faced delays and cancellations after suspected saboteurs disrupted train services in the Netherlands during Tuesday morning's rush hour.
US confirms it has weapons in space to counter 'hostile' enemies
America has deployed weapons in space to guard against "hostile adversary action", the US military confirmed for the first time.
The 'Sultan of Sequins' dies: Cher and Elton John lead tributes to legendary costume and fashion designer
Cher, Sabrina Carpenter, Sir Elton John, and Miley Cyrus are among the stars paying tribute to legendary costume and fashion designer Bob Mackie, who has died aged 87.
Raheem Sterling admits dangerous driving over Lamborghini crash
Former England footballer Raheem Sterling has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving in a Lamborghini.
Meghan shares Harry birthday post - as children moved to new school
Meghan has shared family holiday photos in a birthday message to her husband - as the couple moved their children to a new school over security concerns, it is understood.
Face mask ban comes into force in UK city
Nottingham will become one of the first cities to bring in a balaclava ban as new powers aimed at tackling intimidation in the city come into effect.
Shoppers hunting value as grocery price inflation ticks up
Grocery price inflation has ticked up from 2024 lows amid fears rising energy prices and poor harvests will place further upwards pressure on the cost of living this winter.
British spies uncover Iranian cyber attacks targeting dissidents around the world
British intelligence have uncovered an Iranian spyware campaign stealing sensitive data from targets around the world.
Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate three months after hospitalisation
Veteran US Senator Mitch McConnell has returned to the Senate to vote for the first time in three months after being hospitalised in June for a fall at home.
Inquest into death of Belfast schoolboy identifies police failures
Failures in the police investigation into the disappearance of Noah Donohoe impacted the ability to determine the circumstances of his death, an inquest has found.
Two dead and four seriously hurt after truck collides with pedestrians and vehicles
Two people have died and another four are seriously hurt after a truck collided with a group of pedestrians and two vehicles.
Bearskin caps worn by King's Guards should be replaced with fake fur alternative, MPs say
A cross-party group of MPs is urging the government to stop using real bear pelts to make the hats worn by the King's Guard and use fake alternatives instead.
Macklemore 'removed' from Ed Sheeran tour over 'Free Palestine' comment
US rapper Macklemore has claimed he's been removed as Ed Sheeran's tour opener after saying "Free Palestine" during a gig.



















