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Starmer under pressure as Labour suffers heavy election losses including historic Wales defeat
Fri, 08 May 2026 23:13:58 GMT
Reform makes huge gains in England, as Labour loses power in Wales and the SNP wins fifth term in Scotland.
Plaid Cymru ready to run Wales, leader says, after party wins Senedd vote
Fri, 08 May 2026 21:24:20 GMT
Plaid Cymru becomes the biggest party in the Welsh Parliament, ending Labour's century long election winning streak in Wales.
SNP wins Scottish election as Reform and Labour tie for second
Sat, 09 May 2026 00:55:02 GMT
John Swinney's party finished comfortably ahead of its rivals, but short of an overall majority.
Analysis: Many Labour MPs are blaming the boss for elections body blow
Fri, 08 May 2026 20:54:06 GMT
Sir Keir Starmer is facing what looks like a coordinated attempt to get him to set a timetable for his departure.
Reform election gains show shift in British politics, says Farage
Fri, 08 May 2026 22:34:46 GMT
Labour and the Conservatives suffer losses at the expense of Reform across England.
Polanski says two-party politics 'dead' after election gains for Greens
Fri, 08 May 2026 19:05:16 GMT
The Greens secured their first-ever elected mayors and took control of councils, including Norwich.
Sir John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented
Fri, 08 May 2026 23:04:11 GMT
Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.
Five election moments you may have missed
Fri, 08 May 2026 16:56:45 GMT
Campaigners have been fighting each other for votes, but there have also been heart-warming moments.
Britons on virus-hit cruise ship will be tested before charter flight back to UK
Fri, 08 May 2026 17:57:28 GMT
Five cases of hantavirus have been confirmed in total, including one of the three passengers on the MV Hondius who died.
Anger and resignation in Tenerife as hantavirus ship approaches
Sat, 09 May 2026 00:15:58 GMT
Some on the Spanish island worry that the imminent arrival of the MV Hondius could pose a health risk.
Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefire
Fri, 08 May 2026 18:59:58 GMT
It comes as the two countries accused each other of violating separate ceasefires to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
Major train operator to be renationalised in months
Fri, 08 May 2026 16:14:48 GMT
GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.
Ninth person arrested over Jewish ambulance arson
Fri, 08 May 2026 16:42:22 GMT
The arrest of the 48-year-old man is the latest linked to the burning of Hatzola ambulances in March.
Hungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party
Sat, 09 May 2026 00:46:16 GMT
Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.
Tess Daly and Vernon Kay separating after 22 years of marriage
Fri, 08 May 2026 18:17:41 GMT
Former Strictly host Daly and Radio 2 presenter Kay jointly announced they are "to separate amicably".
William hails Sir David Attenborough's 'remarkable milestone' at 100th birthday concert
Fri, 08 May 2026 21:54:27 GMT
The naturalist's seven-decade career was marked with a special concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
King Charles sends Attenborough a birthday message with help from 'friends'
Fri, 08 May 2026 20:07:21 GMT
In a video message from Buckingham Palace, wildlife helps the King deliver a birthday card for Sir David Attenborough.
Ten of Attenborough's best documentaries and where to watch them
Fri, 08 May 2026 14:38:10 GMT
From hanging out with primates to early climate warnings, here's a selection of his trailblazing programmes.
Is hojicha the next matcha? The Japanese tea creeping onto menus
Fri, 08 May 2026 23:01:44 GMT
From lattes to ice-cream, Japanese hojicha tea has been creeping onto menus across the UK.
The Papers: 'Labour's historic battering' and 'Vernon and Tess split'
Fri, 08 May 2026 23:00:47 GMT
Saturday's papers lead with calls for the PM to quit after Labour's local election losses and Tess Daly and Vernon Kay's marriage split.
The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
Fri, 08 May 2026 23:30:12 GMT
Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.
The global race to find passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
Fri, 08 May 2026 21:02:52 GMT
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.
Watch: Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners
Fri, 08 May 2026 17:23:28 GMT
Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon, which returns to Bethlehem after a two-year pause over the Gaza War.
Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure'
Fri, 08 May 2026 16:11:06 GMT
Abbas Araghchi says the US attacks each time there is a diplomatic solution on the table.
Margaret Thatcher assassination story by Hilary Mantel gets stage premiere in Liverpool
Sat, 09 May 2026 00:02:08 GMT
In The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher, the award-winning author imagined a plot to kill the PM.
Teenagers guilty of killing man in ambush
Fri, 08 May 2026 16:36:55 GMT
A boy and a girl, both 17, lured Adam Khan to a street before attacking him with a machete.
Vinted harasser jailed for breaking sexual order
Fri, 08 May 2026 16:56:43 GMT
A court hears how Darrel Carter sent dozens of messages to female sellers on Vinted.
Man pleads not guilty to threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:04:49 GMT
Alex Jenkinson, 39, denies using threatening behaviour in separate incidents - one involving the former prince.
Football club owners in court on rape charges
Fri, 08 May 2026 13:56:29 GMT
Maldon & Tiptree owners Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and his husband Scott are remanded in custody.
Drug dealer caught with £1.6m cash jailed
Fri, 08 May 2026 16:20:40 GMT
Zulfiqar Shah, 58, is jailed for 16 years and six months at Bradford Crown Court.
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Electioncast: The First Results Are In!
Fri, 08 May 2026 07:18:00 GMT
Reform UK gains and Labour losses in the early English local election results.
Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
Fri, 08 May 2026 12:31:00 GMT
The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana
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An insight into the secretive 'matchstick men' painter
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT
The secretive artist revealed as never before, with his voice lip-synced by Ian McKellen.
Fernandes: The trophies, the assist record and his future
Fri, 08 May 2026 22:23:55 GMT
No Premier League medal, no Champions League title, but Bruno Fernandes has won other trophies and many accolades, and the FWA footballer of the year is on the brink of setting a record.
Saints charged by EFL with spying on Middlesbrough
Fri, 08 May 2026 22:02:44 GMT
The EFL charges Southampton with spying on Middlesbrough before they meet in the Championship play-off semi-finals on Saturday.
Arteta rallies Arsenal for huge Premier League weekend
Fri, 08 May 2026 18:49:21 GMT
As the Premier League title race nears its conclusion, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tells his players and the Gunners fans to "stay present and live the moment".
Shaw named Football Writers' Women's Player of Year
Fri, 08 May 2026 19:38:47 GMT
Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw is crowned the Football Writers' Association Women's Player of the Season.
Tight-lipped Dubois weighs in at career-heavy 18st
Fri, 08 May 2026 19:26:49 GMT
Daniel Dubois will not to be drawn into a war of words after weighing in at a career-heavy 18st for Saturday's all-British heavyweight world-title fight against Fabio Wardley.
Glasgow beat Cardiff to move top of URC table
Fri, 08 May 2026 20:55:30 GMT
Glasgow Warriors cruise to a bonus-point victory over Cardiff to go top of the United Rugby Championship with one round of the regular season remaining.