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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.

NBA player Clarke dies aged 29

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 18:42
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at the age of 29, the NBA team confirms.

Ten more cruise passengers to be flown to UK for hantavirus monitoring

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 18:40
The passengers from Saint Helena and Ascension Island who were on the MV Hondius will complete their self-isolation in the UK.

Man shot dead by police after overnight stand-off in Bedford

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 18:33
The man, in his 40s, "presented a weapon" after barricading himself inside a house, police say.

Trump's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool makeover faces a lawsuit and a $13m price tag

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 18:32
Full pool renovations were estimated to cost $300m and take years. Trump said he found "a better way of doing it" that would only cost $1.5m to $2m.

Refs' chief Webb confirms grappling consultation

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 18:15
Disallowing West Ham's last-ditch equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday was the right decision, referees' chief Howard Webb says.

Relaxed enough to rip off a toenail - McIlroy's unusual US PGA preparation

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 17:36
Rory McIlroy is a different man compared with the tetchy figure who shunned the media for much of last year's PGA Championship, writes Iain Carter.

Two paramedics among 10 killed in Israeli strikes in south Lebanon

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 17:17
Lebanon's health ministry says the paramedics were carrying out a rescue mission in Nabatieh in response to an earlier attack that killed one person.

Hamas 'weaponised' sexual violence in 7 October attacks, Israeli investigation says

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 16:58
The most comprehensive report of its kind details harrowing cases of sexual attacks which it says were systematic.

Hamas 'weaponised' sexual violence in 7 October attacks, Israeli investigation says

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 16:58
The most comprehensive report of its kind details harrowing cases of sexual attacks which it says were systematic.

Stormzy's film company to co-produce Ian Wright biopic

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 16:45
The film will explore the early life of the ex-footballer and former Match of The Day pundit.

Man shot dead by police in Bedford

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 16:38
The man, in his 40s, "presented a weapon" after barricading himself inside a property, police say.

McInnes and O'Neill keeping cool as Premiership title race catches fire

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 16:32
It seems as though everyone is hyping up the conclusion to the Scottish Premiership title race. Everyone except those involved, that is.

Which Labour MPs have come out against Starmer?

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 16:25
A growing number of Labour MPs are coming out against the prime minister.

Tuchel submits provisional 55-man England World Cup squad

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 16:22
Thomas Tuchel submits his provisional England squad for the World Cup, with Luke Shaw, Danny Welbeck and Alex Scott believed to be among the players named.

Zelensky's ex-chief of staff in court as Ukraine corruption probe escalates

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 16:19
Andriy Yermak was named by Ukraine's two anti-corruption agencies as a suspect in a money-laundering scheme.

TV chef questioned on suspicion of sexual assault

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 15:55
A man has been released on bail as enquiries continue.

TV chef questioned on suspicion of sexual assault

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 15:55
A man has been released on bail as enquiries continue.

The potential challengers to Keir Starmer

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 15:47
Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.

Green Party admits Polanski may have failed to pay council tax

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 15:39
The Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.

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