03.08
Trump says «bankrupt» Britain must tap North Sea oil
Donald Trump said Britain is «bankrupt» and needs to exploit its North Sea oil reserves, while praising Prime Minister Andy Burnham and predicting a strong relationship.
Donald Trump said Britain is «bankrupt» and needs to exploit its North Sea oil reserves, while praising Prime Minister Andy Burnham and predicting a strong relationship.
Brent crude fell below $83 a barrel after President Donald Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran and said peace talks were under way. Tehran denied the negotiations, prompting Trump to ac…
The family of the French boy attacked by Jonty Bravery at the Tate Modern in 2019 say he has a smile back on his face after being discharged from hospital.
Reports claim Sid Wilson has been permanently kicked out of Slipknot after nearly 30 years. Guitarist Jim Root has responded with a cryptic message to fans, but the band is yet to confirm t…
A drone strike on the resort village of Arkhipo-Osipovka in Russia's Krasnodar Region has killed seven people, including three children, and injured 40 others, regional officials have said.
Nigel Farage has acknowledged discussing a return as Reform UK leader months before the 2024 general election, a disclosure that could complicate his account of a £5m gift from a cryptocurr…
Reform UK's deputy leader, Richard Tice, is being investigated by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards over a possible failure to declare an interest connected to a debate on Israel.
Lucy Powell has vowed to reverse Michael Gove's school reforms, saying his «one-size-fits-all» approach placed schools in a «straitjacket» and did not suit all children.
The Football Association of Wales has become the first national football association to officially withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president, saying he has lost …
The US trumpeter and composer will present his 12-movement, 200-musician symphony All Rise at the Edinburgh festival, a work he says is meant to unite America.
A new EY report warns that the UK could be pushed into recession and inflation could climb to 6.4% if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed into 2027, with GDP forecast to contract next year.
A strong earthquake centred close to the Egyptian city of Suez has shaken the northeast of the country and sent tremors across the border into Israel, waking residents from their beds.
Roman Reigns defeated Seth Rollins in a Match of the Year candidate at WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night 2, ending their rivalry and retaining his title.
Heat health alerts have been issued for most of England as temperatures are set to reach 34C, with half of England and all of Wales in drought and farmers warning of possible food shortages.
A senator has called on his former son-in-law, US Congressman Max Miller, to resign over abuse allegations, saying he fears for the safety of his granddaughter. Miller denies claims made by…
Manchester United are reported to be on the verge of agreeing a loan deal for goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, with a medical already booked. The move would be the club's fifth transfer of the su…
Labour says Reform UK has a «stench of sleaze» after reports that Nigel Farage secretly agreed to return as party leader months before the 2024 general election.
Kanishka Narayan has become Britain’s first minister for artificial intelligence, telling the public they are «right to worry» about the impact of new technology.
Josh Kerr claimed Commonwealth Games gold in the men's One Mile in Glasgow, finishing in 3:54.12 ahead of Cameron Myers and Timothy Cheruiyot.
A Premier League winner has admitted he does not watch football, while a darts world champion crowned at Alexandra Palace has confessed he is not a fan of darts. Their stories show that eli…
Residents of Bourton-on-the-Water want coach bans and tourist charges to stop the village becoming «Blackpool-on-the-Water», but readers argue it cannot have it both ways.
Several people were injured at the Ghana Party in the Park festival in Barnet after crowds became too large, prompting organisers to close the event early on health and safety grounds.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said his devolution programme reinforces the case for a written UK constitution, arguing that the country's current political system is antiquated and needs …
19 Italian cities, including Rome, Milan and Naples, are already under Italy's highest heat alert, and nearly all remaining major cities are expected to join them by Monday.