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Ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to face trial over 18 sex offence charges

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been sent for trial after a judge at Newry Magistrates’ Court said he was satisfied he had a prima facie case to answer over allegations of historical sexual offences. More to follow Play The Telegraph’s brilliant range of Puzzles - and feel brighter every day. Train your brain and boost your mood with Pl...

Auckland bus attack: Boy fearful of riding bus, Transport Minister Simeon Brown calls for investigation

Simeon Brown says he is seeking advice whether AT staff followed correct actions.

20 must-read books by Canadian Indigenous authors

September 30 marks Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Designated as a day of reflection, action, and learning, this statutory holiday aims to commemorate victims and survivors of the Indigenous residential school system. Why not take this opportunity to explore some of Canada’s best Indigenous authors? Check out these 20 must-read books!

Olena Zelenska falls victim to deepfake video claiming she bought a Bugatti

Olena Zelenska falls victim to deepfake video claiming she bought a Bugatti - Zelenska’s deepfake pushed by ‘Russian propagandists before Nato summit to discredit Ukraine’s top leadership’, says Kyiv agency

Auckland dognapping: Missing pooch found in Manurewa after incident goes global

Messages from across world support elderly couple whose dog was taken from Weymouth home.

Pug Dances with Woman

This pug, Pugnacious Petunia, who is an incredible dancer, was dancing with their owner. They twirled, jumped, rolled, and hopped on two legs. They even jumped on her shoulder and walked on it, circled her leg, and even performed a handstand. The underlying music rights are not available for license. For use of the video with the track(s) contained therein, please contact the music publisher(s) or relevant rightsholder(s).

Last 24 HOURS of election as Rishi begs Brits to stop Labour landslide

Rishi Sunak will make a last-ditch effort to avert a complete Tory meltdown after getting a big boost from a joint appearance with Boris Johnson .

Father accused of murdering son says he 'collided with coffee table'

Tattoo artist Daniel Hardcastle is on trial accused of murdering toddler Damion at their home in Blackpool on August 19, 2023.

The enigmatic stories of the English Channel

The English Channel is one of the most recognized waterways on the planet. Separating Southern England from northern France, this is the busiest shipping area in the world, with as many as 500 vessels a day plying the narrow seaway. The scene of battles, invasions, and heroic deeds of endeavor, the English Channel's location has given it immense significance over the centuries. Seen as both a route and a barrier, this celebrated body of water has a history as complex and as unpredictable as the currents and tides that rip through its depths. Click through the following gallery for an entertaining and fact-finding voyage around the English Channel.

Countries with the highest (and lowest) concentration of immigrants

Global migration and immigration are felt and experienced everywhere and by each of us. There are countries out there that boast high immigrant populations, while others have next to nothing. By understanding the patterns of migration, we can better understand the lives of immigrants and nonimmigrants alike. Whether it's the lure of a promising job market, or discouraging and restrictive immigration policies, the things that invite (or deter) immigrants are important to consider. This gallery will not only list the nations with the highest and lowest immigration populations, but also explain the 'why' behind both realities. Click through to discover more.

Notable People who died in 2024

Was Alaska really owned by Russia?

Few realize that Russia established colonies in North America. But it's a fact that in the mid-18th century, Russia had begun encroaching into Alaskan territory. Eventually, the Russian Empire even had a toehold as far south as California. Fueling this expansion was the Russian-American Company, a trading monopoly centered on the lucrative fur trade. But how exactly did the Russians settle in Alaska, and why did they feel compelled to venture beyond those chilly climes? Click and learn more about when Russia colonized North America.

Australia's richest person receives highest honour after amazing act

Australia's richest person has been awarded the highest honour for an incredible act after she learned about the secret horrors going on in a country.

Lucy Letby murdered seven babies. Now she's been found guilty of trying to kill another one.

Former nurse Lucy Letby has been found guilty of trying to murder another newborn baby, adding to convictions from last year that made her the United Kingdom's most prolific serial child killer of modern times.The newborn in question, referred to in court as Baby K, was a premature baby girl.34-year-old Letby was found guilty last August of murdering seven babies and trying ... Continued

Fury as 'students' fly-tip sofas and dump mountains of rubbish

Students have turned a once proud residential neighbourhood in Birmingham into a landfill site by leaving couches, mattresses, and discarded furniture in the street.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Erica Stanford announce standardised testing for primary schools

The 'progress monitoring' checks will focus on reading, writing and maths.

At least 7 arrested in Germany and Sweden on suspicion of committing war crimes in Syria

At least 7 arrested in Germany and Sweden on suspicion of committing war crimes in Syria - At least seven people have been arrested in Germany and Sweden on suspicion of committing crimes against humanity and war crimes in Syria in 2012-2014

As UFO sightings surge so do government denials

As UFO sightings surge so do government denials - World UFO Day is being celebrated amid shrunken heads and sightings

UN rights chief calls for vigilance in face of far-right gains in Europe

GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Wednesday called for vigilance in the face of far-right political gains in Europe, citing narratives that dehumanise migrants and asylum seekers. "We need to be very vigilant because especially history tells us, in particular in Europe, that the vilification of the other, that the denigration of the other, is a harbinger

Face masks return to major hospital as summer Covid spike rages across Britain

Almost four years on since most lockdown restrictions were first lifted on July 4 2020, Stoke-on-Trent’s largest hospital is bringing back face masks to tackle a recent rise in Covid infections

Female drug mule caught smuggling cannabis into UK is spared jail

Monique Zollner, 21, was arrested with £180,000 worth of the drug last April after she arrived in the UK with it stuffed into two suitcases following a flight from Canada to Manchester.

Auckland Harbour Bridge police incident: Lanes reopen, traffic eases after earlier 9km backlog

NZTA says drivers should merge with care and expect delays.

Every driver in the UK has been given a four-word warning

As EastEnders puts drink spiking in the spotlight – signs someone has been a victim

As EastEnders puts drink spiking in the spotlight – signs someone has been a victim - The show aim to portray the storyline as accurately and as sensitively as possible.

UK general election latest: Updates from last day of campaign trail

MAILONLINE LIVE BLOG: Follow our live coverage of the final day on the campaign trail for the 2024 general election as Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer battle for Downing Street.

Armed police cordon off Queenstown waterfront after possible sighting of firearm

Police confirmed it was, in fact, an umbrella, not a firearm.

Putin forces trapped Ukrainian parents children in 'summer camps'

Russia is using a chilling tactic against Ukrainians trapped in occupied territories by demanding a 'tax' from parents that involves handing over one of their children.

Man accused of fatally slammed his wife’s Teacup Pomeranian after saying his wife loved the dog more than him

Man accused of fatally slammed his wife’s Teacup Pomeranian after saying his wife loved the dog more than him - The dog was pronounced dead on arrival at a Texas veterinarian clinic

Russia is about to reach another new major milestone in personnel losses

Zelensky revealed how many troops Russia is losing compared to Ukraine

Super-rich 'already fleeing the country' to avoid Labour tax raids

City lawyer Ayesha Vardag revealed a 'flood' of clients had already left ahead of what is expected to be a Labour landslide.

Security guard reprimanded for following woman to beach, pressuring her for phone number

The woman told police she felt pressured to give him her number and social media details.

Ed Miliband's eco plans 'will create more jobs in China than Britain'

Labour's Shadow Energy Security Secretary (pictured) wants to triple solar capacity in the UK as part of his ambitious plan to deliver zero-carbon electricity by 2030

Revealing the CIA's controversial history

Previously known as the Office of Strategic Services, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) played a crucial role in covert operations during and after World War II. Today, the CIA is infamous for its alleged disregard for federal and international laws, with rumors suggesting that it undertakes projects not even privy to the President of the United States. Indeed, the secretive organization has been involved in various shady activities, including overthrowing governments, orchestrating false flag operations, and introducing highly addictive drugs into the US. And as declassified covert CIA operations come to light, they make for riveting dissemination. Intrigued? Keep reading to discover more about these clandestine endeavors.

Stronger than fentanyl and heroin: Nitazenes are causing fear amongst Australian law enforcement and medical authorities

There are fears of more overdoses as nitazenes infiltrate Australia's underground drug supply, with occasional recreational drug users warned the synthetic opioid is being found in drugs like cocaine.

Health workers turn Green at fears Labour will privatise NHS

Health workers turn Green at fears Labour will privatise NHS - Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting has defended plans to use the private sector to bring down waiting lists as ‘pragmatic but principled one’ - and hit out at ‘middle-class lefties’

Gang member Dylan James Anderson appealing sentence for fracas outside Wellington High Court

Dylan Anderson was jailed for 12 months in May for his part in a fracas outside court.

Waipā District Council ‘back-to-basics’ plan still costs almost 15% more

Waipā District Council said it cut its cloth to reduce proposed rate increase.

Retired bookseller Russell Carthew documents history of his pioneering Feilding ancestors

The Carthew family were booksellers and involved in politics, church and the community.

Rent increase: Hauraki mayor and councillors to visit tenants amid new proposal

Mayor Toby Adams and his councillors will visit tenants to discuss rent increases.

Discover Banksy's 15 most expensive artworks (and what they sold for)

From Girl with Balloon to Love is in the Air, read on to discover Banksy's 15 priciest pieces of art.

US presidents who went to Ivy League schools

While most presidents receive a formal higher-level education, not all of them go to Ivy League schools. Yale, Harvard, Princeton, and Columbia are some of the most prestigious colleges in the country, and many of them have educated future US presidents. Going all the way back to John Adams, the second US president, to Barack Obama, many of these highly selective institutions have a pretty decent track record when it comes to producing presidential alumni (although some of them dropped out!). So click on to discover which presidents went to Ivy League schools.

Teenage girl, 17, dies after 'being spiked' at drum and bass festiva

Emily Stokes tragically passed away at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, Kent, after attending the event on Saturday June 29.

Deadly discovery found lurking in a plie of shoes

A Queensland family were left stunned after making a deadly discovery in a pile of shoes left outside their home.

What was the fake disease that saved dozens of Jews during WWII?

It was one of the most audacious ploys of the Second World War: a fake disease with no cure that saved dozens of Jews from the Nazis in occupied Rome. The fictitious disorder was known as Syndrome K, and was 'treated' in a hospital right under the noses of the Germans. Fearing infection, the Gestapo and SS refrained from investigating the hospital. But soon clues began to unravel about the mysterious malady. If the ruse was discovered, the repercussions would be swift and deadly. So, what was Syndrome K, and what were the reasons behind its invention? Click through and find out more about the lethal wartime contagion that never was.

What a Labour government will mean for your pension

The pensioner vote has been a key battleground in this election. One of the Conservatives’ key pledges was the introduction of the “triple lock plus” – extra tax breaks for the retired. But it is highly unlikely the policy will see the light of day, so what does Labour have in store for your retirement savings – and what can you do about it? Labour...

'My daughter did unforgivable act she claimed was an accident – but husband won't punish her'

A mum was left mortified after her daughter did something truly unforgivable and then claimed to know nothing about it – but she said she isn't buying her child's excise

Boris Johnson returns to the trail as General Election campaigns come to an end

Boris Johnson has lent his support to Rishi Sunak on the campaign trail as pollsters forecast their party could "win a lower share of the vote than at any past general election".

Fears Channel Ten could be axed in TWO Australian states - after shutdown in major city caused outrage

Ten stopped airing live in Mildura, Victoria, at midnight on Sunday in a huge blow to its media network Network 10, with the move prompting outrage from locals.

Rotorua’s Edmund Road Four Square robbed by trio, store smashed up

The store is increasing security after the incident.