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Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it

Sun, 05/10/2026 - 00:03
Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

The Papers: 'Plot to oust Starmer' and 'Gord help us all'

Sun, 05/10/2026 - 00:02
Sunday's papers lead on the fallout from the local elections and Gordon Brown's return to politics.

What does Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth do next after election victory?

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 21:52
Plaid forged a stunning election victory, and its leader's thoughts are now on building a government.

Britons on virus-hit cruise ship to isolate at hospital site

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 21:29
The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Canary Islands this weekend.

Britons on virus-hit cruise ship to isolate at hospital site

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 21:29
The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Canary Islands this weekend.

Britons on virus-hit cruise ship to isolate at hospital site

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 21:29
The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Canary Islands this weekend.

Election results at a glance

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 19:57
Reform UK has made big gains in England, whilst Labour suffers an historic wipeout in Wales.

SNP leader John Swinney rules out Holyrood talks with Reform UK

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 17:30
The nationalists secured 58 seats in their fifth consecutive election win, but that is short of an overall majority.

SNP leader John Swinney rules out Holyrood talks with Reform UK

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 17:30
The nationalists secured 58 seats in their fifth consecutive election win, but that is short of an overall majority.

Man critically injured after car hits pedestrians

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 17:12
Police say an argument is believed to have taken place before a car crashed into five people.

HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 15:03
The Ministry of Defence says the ship will prepare to join an international mission to safeguard shipping, but only when fighting in the region ends.

HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 15:03
The Ministry of Defence says the ship will prepare to join an international mission to safeguard shipping, but only when fighting in the region ends.

Lib Dems offer alternative to extremes of Reform and Greens, Davey says

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 14:50
Lib Dem leader hails gains in England and Scotland as his party profits from slump in support for Labour and the Tories.

Labour MPs have put Starmer on notice after election battering. Can he turn it around?

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 14:43
Even the prime minister's most loyal ministers are pushing him to change, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Labour MPs have put Starmer on notice after election battering. Can he turn it around?

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 14:43
Even the prime minister's most loyal ministers are pushing him to change, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

'Starmer's done nothing for the country': Why one heartland council abandoned Labour

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 13:33
In Barnsley, south Yorkshire, 50 years of Labour rule ended on Friday with Reform UK taking control.

We welcome scrutiny, Reform UK says after major election gains

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 12:22
The party's Zia Yusuf says it won't take voters for granted, following its sweeping election gains.

We welcome scrutiny, Reform UK says after major election gains

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 12:22
The party's Zia Yusuf says it won't take voters for granted, following its sweeping election gains.

Police charge two men over filming antisemitic TikToks in London

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 12:16
Adam Bedoui, 20, and Abdelkader Amir Bousloub, 21, are due to appear at magistrates' court on Saturday.

Police charge two men over filming antisemitic TikToks in London

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 12:16
Adam Bedoui, 20, and Abdelkader Amir Bousloub, 21, are due to appear at magistrates' court on Saturday.