Mayoral votes Vying for attention in clickbait age

Keane Duncan's highest-profile success, before standing to be the first elected mayor of York and North Yorkshire, was as the journalist who broke the news that Morrisons would not sell meat pies to people in Middlesbrough before 9am.

Scotland Yousaf fights to stay on as second no confidence motion tabled

Humza Yousaf is fighting for his political life as he faces two no confidence motions, submitted against himself and his government, in the space of 24 hours.

Winning hands down Arm-wrestling clubs thrive as sport takes hold across Britain

In the back garden garage of a house in east Birmingham, dozens of people are around a table where two men grapple with each other, fists interlocked, sweat dripping down their foreheads.

Teacher admits to murdering and burying boyfriend

A woman pleaded guilty yesterday to the murder of her boyfriend, whom she had buried in their back garden.

Charles to resume public duties as he continues with treatment for cancer

King Charles, who is being treated for an undisclosed cancer, is to return to public duties, with doctors pleased and \"very encouraged\" by his progress and \"positive\" about his continued recovery, Buckingham Palace said.

US has seen evidence of Chinese bid to influence election - Blinken

Washington has seen evidence of attempts by Beijing to \"influence and arguably interfere\" in this year's US elections, the secretary of state has said during a trip to China, also warning that Chinese firms face new sanctions if they do not stop supplying the Russian arms industry.

on Welcome to the largest restaurant earth (and it's all about veg)

It will boast the world's biggest salad bar, offer fans vegetarian hotdogs and bring in up to half a million bananas by boat to meet athletes' insatiable demand for the fruit while avoiding the carbon footprint of air travel.

British man charged with aiding Russia and planning arson attack

A 20-year-old British man has been charged with planning an arson attack on a Ukrainian-linked business and assisting Russian intelligence services.

Scale of teacher shortage crisis in schools revealed

Nearly 40% of teaching assistants cover classes, research finds

Stuck On This Island Snub To EU Travel Deal For Young Sparks Fury

Elena, 35, was "flabbergasted" when she heard that both Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer had dismissed a proposal by the European Commission to reintroduce freedom of movement for young people between the EU and the UK.

Railways Under Tories Are 'Symbol Of National Decline', Labour Declares

Britain's railways have become a "symbol of national decline" under the Conservatives, the shadow transport secretary has said, announcing Labour's plans to nationalise the rail network within five years in government.

Indian Election Muslims Work To Avert Polarisation In Key State

The sun scorched the carpeted car park at Mudipu Junction outside Mangalore in Karnataka state as volunteers arranged rows of red plastic chairs and placed mounds of biryani and fruit on the table for a public iftar, the moment Muslims break their fast during Ramadan.

Global Leaders Call On Hamas To Free Dual-National And Israeli Hostages

The leaders of 18 countries including the UK and the US have called on Hamas to free Israeli and dualnational hostages held in Gaza.

First Memorial To Be Built To 'Lost Legion' Of LGBT Armed Forces Staff

Britain's first memorial commemorating the "lost legion" of LGBT people who have served in the armed forces is to be built at the National Memorial Arboretum.

Brighton rocked by ruthless Foden and De Bruyne

Almost ten years ago to the day, Steven Gerrard slipped, Liverpool lost control of their destiny in terms of the Premier League title race and Manchester City nipped in to win it.

Xavi stays put Despite all Barça's coach has been through, breaking up is hard to do

Being the Barcelona manager is \"cruel and unpleasant\" Xavi Hernández said, but in the end it is all he ever wanted, all he has got. He is all they have got too.

BHP's plan to take over rival could be a fresh blow to City

The Australian mining company BHP has set out plans for a £31bn takeover of its rival Anglo American, in a deal that threatens to hasten the exodus of Britain's largest firms from the City of London.

Moveable feat Radical study centre named best building in Europe

A lightweight university study designed to be centre easily disassembled has won the prize for the best building in Europe.

Judges could send case back to lower court to decide on Trump immunity

The US supreme court yesterday expressed interest in returning allegations that Donald Trump tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election back to a lower court to decide whether certain parts of the indictment were \"official acts\" that were protected by presidential immunity.

College arrests Boston police crack down on pro-Palestinian protests

More than 100 people were arrested at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, early yesterday in the latest crackdown against the rising wave of campus pro-Palestinian protests across the US in which the House speaker, Mike Johnson, has suggested calling in the national guard.

Man found guilty of murdering stranger said he wanted to kill more

A 45-year-old man has been found guilty of murdering a complete stranger, telling police that he wanted to kill people because of the conflict in Gaza.

Record breaker Briton, 76, completes epic Sahara run

On the morning of his 76th birthday this month, Harry Hunter emerged from a bivouac in southern Morocco to line up with more than 800 other runners in the Sahara desert.

Home Office approached antisemitism activist for adviser role

The Home Office considered appointing antisemitism campaigner Gideon Falter as an adviser to its counter extremism unit but was warned against the appointment by the government's antisemitism tsar.

Home where Captain Tom raised NHS funds on sale for £2.25m

The listed family home where Captain Sir Tom Moore walked laps of his garden to raise millions of pounds for the NHS during the Covid pandemic has gone on sale for £2.25m.

'It's magical' Neolithic mines in Norfolk reopen to visitors

Nine metres below the grass level of an undulating Norfolk field, at the bottom of a very deep hole, Jennifer Wexler is talking about what makes this subterranean space particularly special.

Ex-Post Office director gave high court 'false' evidence on Horizon, inquiry told

A former senior Post Office executive gave \"false\" evidence to the high court about the ability of the Horizon IT system to be accessed remotely, a public inquiry has heard.

Girl, 13, charged over stabbings at Welsh school

A 13-year-old girl has been charged with attempting to murder two teachers and a fellow pupil in a school playground stabbing in Wales.

Wimbledon serving up exclusive Centre Court tickets to super-rich at £1,600 a day

Tennis fans who struggle each year to secure tickets in Wimbledon's public ballot or wait hours in the queue may be surprised to discover that almost a fifth of the seats on Centre Court are being sold to the global super-rich for £116,000 each.

Two horses in 'serious condition' after bolting in central London

Two of the military horses that broke loose during a morning exercise and bolted through central London on Wednesday are in \"serious condition\" and have been operated on, according to officials.

Paris in a spin as Moulin Rouge cabaret loses its windmill sails

The home of the high-spirited French can-can has been laid temporarily low after the sails of the red-painted windmill on top of the Moulin Rouge, the most celebrated cabaret in Paris, tumbled inexplicably to the ground in the early hours.