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Israel qualifies but Boy George is out of Eurovision

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 22:27
The Israeli act is met with boos and chants, but also a chorus of support, at Tuesday's semi-final.

Air India crisis deepens ahead of final Ahmedabad crash report

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 22:15
Air India faces a leadership vacuum and mounting financial losses as it struggles to recover from the crash.

A decade on, Trump returns to a stronger and more assertive China

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 22:07
Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says.

A decade on, Trump will return to a stronger and more assertive China

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 22:07
Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says.

Watch: Resignations, drama and defiance at Downing Street

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 22:07
Sir Keir Starmer will meet Wes Streeting for talks after a day that saw his leadership come under significant pressure.

Starmer to meet Streeting on Wednesday as leadership crisis divides Labour

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 22:00
The meeting comes as four ministers resigned and more than 80 Labour MPs called for Sir Keir to go.

Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth to unveil ministers for new Welsh government

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 22:00
Ap Iorwerth said it was "the greatest privilege" after he became first minister of Wales on Tuesday.

Ted Lasso actor Fernandez signs for US club

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 21:43
Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez signs for American second-tier side El Paso Locomotive after a two-month trial.

Maddison says referees are petrified of making decisions

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 21:40
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison suggests referees are "petrified" to make decisions after being denied a stoppage-time penalty against Leeds.

Starmer prepares for King's Speech as he faces leadership crisis

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 21:31
King Charles III will attend Parliament to deliver the speech outlining the government's agenda.

Catherine heads to Italy for first overseas trip since cancer

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 21:04
The Princess of Wales will travel to to the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, to learn about its approach to early years education.

'Huge moment' for Catherine as she makes first overseas trip since cancer

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 21:04
The Princess of Wales will travel to to the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, to learn about its approach to early years education.

Australia has some of the world's costliest homes. Will scrapping tax breaks help?

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 20:28
The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply.

Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth sworn in as Wales' first minister

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 19:45
Ap Iorwerth says it is "the greatest privilege of my life" to be Plaid's first Welsh government leader.

UK promises jets, drones and warship for Strait of Hormuz defence mission

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 19:31
More than 40 nations are involved in the mission, which the Ministry of Defence says will begin when conditions allow.

UK promises jets, drones and warship for Strait of Hormuz defence mission

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 19:31
More than 40 nations are involved in the mission, which the Ministry of Defence says will begin when conditions allow.

Sam Altman: Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 18:51
Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing.

Starmer Says He’s Staying

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 18:46
Starmer vows to fight on despite another day of pressure from his party to quit.

Starmer Says He’s Staying

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 18:46
Starmer vows to fight on despite another day of pressure from his party to quit.

Starmer Says He’s Staying

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 18:46
Starmer vows to fight on despite another day of pressure from his party to quit.

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