Iran call was PM's last-ditch effort for Western diplomacy

In a league table of the surprises this summer has brought, Monday evening’s phone call between the prime minister of the UK and the president of Iran has to rank pretty high up.

'Firefighters were driving back and forth to get water'

Athens is holding its breath as deadly wildfires leave a trail of bleak devastation

Rape and murder of Indian medic sparks doctor strike

The brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a Kolkata hospital has sparked walkouts across India and calls for a nationwide strike.

Why Trump's X chat with Musk failed to flip the script.

With 83 days to go until Americans decide whether to give Donald Trump another four years in the White House, the Republican nominee has been desperate to flip the script after president Joe Biden’s decision to exit the race caused an unprecedented shift in vibes and polls that has seen vicepresident Kamala Harris take the lead in both national and swing-state polling.

Ukraine's incursion into Russia continues to advance

Ukraine has said its forces are still advancing a week into its largest cross-border attack into Russia so far – but officials say that it has no interest in permanently keeping hold of the swathes of territory it has taken.

"Touch of magic': meteors and northern lights dazzle

Stargazers were treated to a dazzling sight as the Perseid meteor shower passed through the sky, and in some areas through the northern lights.

Thorpe died after being hit by a train, inquest hears

Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe died after being hit by a train, an inquest has heard.

Girl, 11, stabbed in London 'will need plastic surgery'

A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after an 11-year-old girl was stabbed in Leicester Square on Monday.

You're history... students snub humanities at A-level

Young people in England are studying a “narrower range” of subjects in post-16 education than two decades ago, a report has suggested.

Pupils hit by concrete crisis denied A-level grade boost

Exam bosses are facing a growing backlash over their refusal to boost the grades of A-level students affected by crumbling concrete.

Labour MPs to step back from X over Musk changes

Labour MPs have claimed they are quitting or “stepping back” from Twitter/X as owner Elon Musk is accused of turning it into a “megaphone for far-right fringe groups”.

Government prepares to evacuate Britons from Israel

Fears of all-out war as Iran promises major attack on Tel Aviv

Charities attack PM's plan to expand facial recognition

Charities and human rights organisations have called on Sir Keir Starmer to reverse a planned expansion of the use of facial recognition technology following far-right riots across England and Northern Ireland.

What can Reeves do about Britain's labour shortage?

Unemployment down. People in work up. Wages rising faster than inflation. What’s not to like, as the phrase goes?

Slower wage growth could see rates cut later this year

Wage growth has slowed to its lowest level for more than two years, which economists say could clear the path for more interest-rate cuts by the Bank of England later this year despite worries over persistent inflation.

Man admits to looting and violent disorder during riot

A man who looted a cosmetics store, a phone shop and a shoe outlet and damaged cars during riots in Hull while wearing a shirt emblazoned with the England flag admitted his actions in court yesterday.

British judge helps to keep free speech hero Lai in jail

David Neuberger condemned as 'delusional' for upholding conviction against Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner

How different will Bazball look without its talisman?

Will Bazball still work without Ben Stokes as England captain? Alongside Brendon McCullum, Stokes has led a transformation of England’s Test fortunes, from a dismal defeat against the West Indies to series victories over Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa, and a draw against Australia.

Casemiro may still prove to be Man U's midfield shield

When Manchester United won a derby at Wembley in 2024, Casemiro was first dropped from the team and then out of the squad altogether, an apparent hamstring injury following the hurt of omission.

Time for Olympic boxers to weigh up the pros and cons

Not all the Olympic winners in the boxing ring will become major world champions in the professional ring. Not all of them will try.

'I'm scared of the marathon but love the extra challenge'

Sifan Hassan tells Jack Rathborn about her unprecedented treble for a woman at the Olympics, claiming gold in the marathon following bronze medals at 5,000m and 10,000m

Cut rates to save shops, say Sainsbury's and retail union

The boss of Sainsbury’s has said the business rates tax system is “no longer fit for purpose” and warned that current planned increases will lead to thousands of high street closures and job losses.

Centuries of doctrine could end in Philippines as law to make divorce legal debated

Only country aside from the Vatican where process is banned

US sends forces to region as Israel braces for Iran attack

Israel is preparing for a large-scale military attack from Iran, defence minister Yoav Gallant has told his US counterpart.

Residents forced to flee as wildfires rage near Athens

As millions watched the Olympics coming to an end with the passing of the torch from Paris to LA, Greece, the birthplace of the Games, was starting to battle a new flame rising on Sunday.

'Ukrainian forces will stay for some time in Russia'

Kyiv’s military wants to prolong the humiliation of Vladimir Putin over the surprise Kursk assault for as long as possible

Labour ready to cap gains from sale of green belt land

The government is preparing to limit the amount landowners can receive from selling green belt land, handing councils the power to cheaply buy up land that previously would have been ineligible for development as part of its plan to tackle the housing crisis.

Education secretary vows to reverse 'baked-in' inequality

Bridget Phillipson has pledged to reverse “baked-in” inequalities in educational outcomes to ensure young people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to “get on in life”.

Hottest day of the year so far as Cambridge tops 34C

The UK has seen its hottest day of the year so far after a temperature of 34.8C was recorded in Cambridge yesterday.

Johnson courted for job as Zahawi plots Telegraph bid

Former prime minister Boris Johnson is reportedly being courted for an executive role at The Daily Telegraph, meaning he could be reunited with former cabinet colleague Nadhim Zahawi if his bid to buy the newspaper is successful.