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Keir Starmer's children have one request before they all move into Downing Street

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's teenage children have one request if they are all to move into Downing Street's residence - and they've been 'campaigning' for a little while

U.K. election results live updates: Starmer meeting King Charles after landslide Labour win as Sunak resigns

U.K. election results live updates: Starmer meeting King Charles after landslide Labour win as Sunak resigns - Liz Truss, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Penny Mordaunt amongst senior Tories to lose seat as Nigel Farage’s Reform win 4 constituencies

Jailed Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza transferred to Siberian prison hospital, wife says

Jailed Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza transferred to Siberian prison hospital, wife says - The opposition leader is serving longest sentence handed to a Kremlin critic since fall of Soviet Union

An old American Cold War air defense system has proven to be a game changing weapon for Ukraine

Balcony advertised at $360 a week in exposes reality of rental crisis

A Sydney landlord has advertised an enclosed balcony for rent at $360 a week as the dire state of Australia's rental crisis is laid bare.

Europe steps up its defenses amid growing fears of war

Russia claimed its forces built tunnels to attack Ukrainians from behind

'You have no remorse': Judge sentences Lucy Letby to life in prison

'You have no remorse': 'Disgraced' nurse Lucy Letby sentenced to life in prison. Child serial killer nurse Lucy Letby has been sentenced to another whole-life order for the attempted murder of a baby girl.

Police arrest five men after woman's body discovered in bungalow

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene after officers were called to an address in Radiant Road in Thurncourt, Leicestershire, at 6am yesterday.

Giant queues at Heathrow Airport after Terminal 2 evacuated

It follows reports of a 'suspicious item'.

Morning Joe takes jabs at Trump over UK election: ‘This is called a peaceful transfer of power’

Morning Joe takes jabs at Trump over UK election: ‘This is called a peaceful transfer of power’ - ‘That’s what we had in the US from the late 1700s until the year 2020 when Donald Trump refused to do it,’ MSNBC host Joe Scarborough said

Crying children betray kidnapping at airport

An Iranian living in the Netherlands tried to kidnap his three children. He picked them up at their school on Tuesday and drove straight to the Cologne airport with his 13-year-old son and two little daughters. He had bought tickets in advance for a one-way flight to Tehran, with stopover in Istanbul. However, thanks to alert police officers and security guards, this parental abduction could be prevented. The children kept crying as they lined...

Doping-U.S. investigating Chinese swimmer doping case

By Steve Keating (Reuters) - World Aquatics executive director Brent Nowicki has been subpoenaed by the U.S. government to testify in an investigation into how 23 Chinese swimmers avoided punishment after testing positive for banned drugs weeks ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. A U.S. House of Representatives committee in May called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to launch inquiries ahead of this

Who was Lord Mountbatten and why was he assassinated?

Lord Mountbatten was a close relative of the British royal family, an officer in the British Royal Navy, and later in life the British Viceroy of India and its first Governor-General. He was the father of Patricia Knatchbull and Lady Pamela Hicks, as well as a mentor to Prince Phillip and then-Prince Charles. On August 27, 1979, Lord Mountbatten was killed by an IRA (Irish Republican Army) bomb, which accelerated growing tensions between England and Northern Ireland. If you're curious about the life of this British noble and are keen to discover why he was targeted by the IRA, click through the gallery to find out.

A GoFundMe is set up for autistic boy slapped by Mercedes driver

A GoFundMe was launched for an autistic California boy who was slapped in the face by a Mercedes driver after the child had damaged the hood ornament on the car.

SNP manifesto 2024: John Swinney’s election policies at a glance

Follow our live blog for the latest UK election newsLive 2024 general election results mapped An SNP era of domination over Scottish politics is over after the party was left with just a handful of seats after a Labour landslide. Facing its first national election since Nicola Sturgeon stood down as leader in March 2023, the party suffered catastro...

Mum fighting for life after being struck down with excruciating pain on Tenerife holiday

Tracey Ellis, 56, from Newcastle, was hospitalised in Tenerife with a sudden medical condition which saw an infection spread across multiple organs and remains in hospital in a coma

Letby receives a further whole-life order for baby murder bid

Child serial killer nurse Lucy Letby has been sentenced to another whole-life order for the attempted murder of a baby girl. Earlier this week, Letby, 34, was found guilty at Manchester Crown Court of the attack on the newborn infant during a night shift at the Countess of Chester Hospital's neonatal unit in February 2016.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows to 'rebuild Britain' and restore trust in politics after Labour landslide

Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows to 'rebuild Britain' and restore trust in politics after Labour landslide - Sir Keir said the country could ‘move forward together’ as Labour took office following 14 years of Conservative rule

Victoria Starmer and Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murty's election looks and their hidden meanings

Sir Keir Starmer's wife Lady Victoria looked chic in red as she walked arm in arm with her husband into Downing Street following Labour's resounding General Election win

Kremlin Game Plan: How Russia might strategize in a conflict with the USA

King Charles' 'lowered point' gesture hints at what he said to Keir Starmer

Body language expert Judi James believes the official photos released by Buckingham Palace of King Charles meeting Labour's Keir Starmer are very telling of the relationship between the two men

Business leaders: Labour must shoot for "growth, growth, growth."

Business leaders: Labour must shoot for "growth, growth, growth." - London bosses hope the new Labour Government will look more favourably on the capital

Three killed after ‘drunk driver’ slams into July 4 revellers at NYC park

Three killed after ‘drunk driver’ slams into July 4 revellers at NYC park - At least two children were among those hospitalized after a driver crashed into a crowd of people celebrating Independence Day

Comedian Craig Ferguson puts his fairytale Scots castle up for sale

Comedian Craig Ferguson has put his luxury Scots castle up for sale for £3.95m after selling another stately home in Ayrshire.

Moment Jeremy Hunt leaves Downing Street with his wife and children

Jeremy Hunt has left Downing Street with his family for the final time this morning following Labour's victory in the General Election.

Brave female wartime agents

The Special Operations Executive (SOE) was established in July 1940 during the early days of the Second World War. A secret British organization the purpose of which was to conduct espionage, sabotage, and reconnaissance in occupied Europe, the SOE numbered among its recruits dozens of women, many of whom were dropped into Nazi-occupied France to conduct dangerous covert operations. To be captured by German forces meant certain death. Yet rather than being deterred by the threat of torture and interrogation, these agents demonstrated courage and bravery beyond what was expected in the field. Indeed, all are remembered for their gallantry and determination against a terrifying and merciless enemy. Click through and commemorate the fearless exploits of the women who served with the wartime SOE.

General election result WON'T be finalised today

SNP candidate Drew Hendry will be made to wait to see if he has managed to hold on to Inverness, Skye and West Ross-Shire for the with a recount scheduled for 10.30am tomorrow.

French election campaign rocked by violence as minister says more than 50 attacks made ahead of crunch vote

French election campaign rocked by violence as minister says more than 50 attacks made ahead of crunch vote - France ‘on edge’ as politicians begrudgingly unite in bid to hold off unprecedented far-right threat

Horror on Italian cable car: mother (41) falls to death in front of children

41-year-old Margherita from Trentino was killed Thursday in northern Piedmont when she plunged from a cable elevator as much as 100 meters down. Her husband and two small children saw the accident happen. The woman was loading the family's luggage into a cable car going to Drocala when it suddenly shot into motion, dragging the woman with it. The woman remained attached to the elevator for about 50 meters until she suddenly fell down onto the...

The Pacific airfield being repurposed to counter China

Recent press reports suggest that a tiny island in the Pacific Ocean is set to become a new forward front in the event of hostilities between the United States and China. This has evoked wartime memories of when the island in question, Tinian, served as a US military base in the fight against the Japanese. During WWII, American-operated runways on Tinian served as launch pads for numerous bombing raids, including the fateful attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Abandoned for nearly 80 years, these airfields now look set to be recommissioned as Washington voices concern over Beijing's increasing missile threat. But where exactly is Tinian located, and what's the story behind this remote, jungle-clad enclave? Click through and step back in time to find out.

Putin’s state TV rejoices at Tories’ crushing defeat

Marsupial caught breaking in to garden centre to eat koi carp

Richard Scarr, owner of Paddock Farm garden centre in Dalton Gates, Darlington, said CCTV cameras captured the culprit on film, leaving with a fish in its mouth.

America burst into riot of color as July 4 fireworks light up skies

In celebration of 248 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, millions celebrated with parades, cookouts and the anticipated splashes of color in the evening sky.

The 79-Year-Old Woman Who Visited All 193 Countries

Meet Luisa Yu, the 79-year-old woman from Leyte, Philippines. Despite her age, she managed to visit all 193 UN countries—and her story is truly inspiring.

Police arrest five men after woman's body discovered in bungalow

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene after officers were called to an address in Radiant Road in Thurncourt, Leicestershire, at 6am yesterday.

Sunak apologises for Tory electoral disaster and confirms plan to quit as leader

Sunak apologises for Tory electoral disaster and confirms plan to quit as leader - Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will be the UK’s new prime minister.

General Election 2024: After Labour landslide, what happens next?

Sir Keir Starmer will take the keys to Downing Street after voters handed Labour a landslide victory in the General Election - and here is a look at how the handover of power will unfold in the coming days.

The Labour Party’s Lesson for the Democrats

Addressing real voters’ problems is the antidote to left- and right-wing populism.

Andrew Tate legal victory as courts rules he is free to leave Romania

A spokesperson for Andrew and Tristan Tate said: 'The Romanian courts have ruled in favour of Andrew and Tristan Tate, lifting restrictions on their travel within the European Union.'

The largest land mammal migration in the world

Sir Keir becomes third Prime Minister of King’s reign

Sir Keir becomes third Prime Minister of King’s reign - Buckingham Palace said the Labour leader ‘kissed hands’ with the King on his appointment as Prime Minister – but in reality the moment is a handshake.

General Election results LIVE: Reeves becomes first female chancellor and Rayner deputy PM as Starmer chooses Cabinet

General Election results LIVE: Reeves becomes first female chancellor and Rayner deputy PM as Starmer chooses Cabinet - New PM tells nation ‘work of change begins immediately’ as he arrived in Downing Street to cheers from supporters following historic Labour victory

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro indicted for money laundering

Brazil's Federal police has accused Jair Bolsonaro of money laundering, embezzlement and criminal association because of undeclared jewellery gifted by Saudi Arabia.

Cannibalism and massacres: The dark history of the Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail connected the Missouri River in the east to the Oregon valleys in the west. From 1841 to 1869, approximately 350,000 people set out on the trail, and an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 lost their lives while doing so. There would be no America as we know it today without the Oregon Trail, and in this gallery we bring you the highlights of its (quite dark) history. Click through to learn more.

Facts you never knew about Winston Churchill

On January 24, 1965, Britain mourned the loss of one of the greatest prime ministers of all time. An incredible writer, military leader, and politician, Winston Churchill is remembered worldwide for his wartime leadership and of course, his ubiquitous cigar. But there are many other curious facts you probably never knew about the former British prime minister. Click on to find out more!

Health alert as cases of medieval Plague found in USA

The Plague is a serious disease which usually presents in three main clinical forms - bubonic, pneumonic or septicemic - and can be transmitted in several ways between infected animals and humans

Douglas Ross loses his bid for Westminster seat after Reform surge

Douglas Ross last night lost his bid for a seat at Westminster after a surge in votes for Reform.

It's (finally) Nigel Farage MP: Eighth time lucky for Reform leader

Nigel Farage was joined by former Tory chairman '30p Lee' Anderson, Reform chairman Richard Tice and former Southampton FC chairman Rupert Lowe in being elected overnight.

What Labour has in store 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”, a higher tax-free personal allowance for the retired. Labour made it clear that it would not match this promise. Now that it’s in power, what does it have in store for your retirement savings – and w...