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Could Zelensky go nuclear if Trump cuts US support?
Two years ago, as the Russian army was retreating back from northeast Ukraine, there were serious worries that Vladimir Putin would use tactical nuclear weapons to block the Ukrainian advance.
Israel's forced displacement of Palestinians a 'war crime'
Israeli forces have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza through a \"systematic\" campaign of \"massive deliberate forced displacement\" of Palestinians, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said.
Fears for climate pledges as Argentina leaves Cop29
Right-wing leader orders delegation to quit Baku summit
Thousands in Spain unable to return home as deluge brings fresh risk of floods
Thousands of Spaniards evacuated ahead of a fresh deluge of rain have been told not to return home as swollen riverbanks threaten to overflow.
House pariah status landed.Gaetz attorney general nod
President-elect Donald Trump has lined up former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz to be his next attorney general.
Kyiv faces a 'hammer blow' as Russians amass in Kursk
Experts explain that a force of 50,000 suggests Putin wants to take back Russian territory ahead of Trump's inauguration
Council tax bills to rise by more than £100 next year
Council tax could increase by more than £100 on average next year after Labour confirmed bills will be allowed to rise by a maximum of 4.99 per cent.
King opens two coronation food hubs on 76th birthday
King Charles marked his 76th birthday with a visit to a charity project aiming to end food poverty.
Thousands still at risk of slavery from bill loophole
Thousands could be left without protection from slavery and other human rights abuses as a result of a loophole in the government’s Employment Rights Bill.
Little-known silent lifeline we have at our fingertips
More than half of women in the UK are unaware of a potentially life-saving emergency helpline for domestic abuse victims who are too frightened to speak out loud, a new study has revealed.
'Inhuman' violence dished out to Sara Sharif by three adults in her life, court told
The “inhuman” violence meted out to Sara Sharif was “completely normalised” in the family with all three adults “in on it”, jurors have heard.
'Major supplier' of boats for migrant crossings arrested
A 44-year-old Turkish man suspected of being a supplier of small boats has been arrested in what has been described as a “significant piece of the jigsaw” in tackling Channel migrant crossings.
UK has 'biggest migration spike' of developed world
Net population grew by 750,000 in 2023 despite Brexit
Why are farmers ploughing ahead with a major protest?
Not so very long ago, agricultural property relief (APR) from inheritance tax was one of the more obscure corners of the UK tax code.
Chancellor offers banking regulations carrot to City
Rachel Reeves told the City last night that restrictions imposed after the 2008 banking crash “went too far”, as she tried to regain the trust of the finance sector by promising to ease banking regulations.
Hamilton is the big draw for a London spin on F1 show
Prior to the Drive to Survive era that triggered the sport’s unprecedented boom, one of Liberty Media’s first ventures as Formula One’s bright-eyed American owners came in the summer of 2017.
'In France, I lead a much easier, much simpler life'
Former Premier League star Andy Carroll speaks to Dani Gil about his topsy-turvy career, and his new start at Bordeaux
Breaking point: a title era is ending before our very eyes
Blame Antonio Conte, perhaps. The former Chelsea manager was not the pioneer but he was a trailblazer.
Withdrawals force Carsley to blood youth in Greece tie
It is an England football team, if not the England team that will take the field in Athens on Thursday night. Aaron Ramsdale, Trent Alexander-Arnold, John Stones, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Declan Rice, Kobbie Mainoo, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish is a line-up that would require a false nine.
Is this a megajob too much for even Musk to handle?
Just when you thought Elon Musk’s involvement in politics was over after he helped to secure the election of his new BFF, Donald Trump, it was announced that he is going to be a key figure in the running of the US for the foreseeable future.
Fuller's boss warns of price rises after Budget tax hike
A major pub chain has joined the growing list of hospitality businesses warning of price rises due to Labour’s Budget.
Post Office shake-up puts 115 branches under threat
Move affecting 1,000 workers is tone deaf’ says union boss
High alert as Costa del Sol residents flee fresh storms
Fresh storms in Spain have left streets deluged and forced schools to close, two weeks after the worst floods in the country’s modern history, which killed more than 220 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
Senior Russian naval officer dies in Crimea car bombing
A senior Russian naval officer has been killed in a car bombing in occupied Crimea the latest in a series of targeted attacks on Russian military personnel.
Europe faces a bigger threat level if US warms to Putin
According to anonymous sources quoted in The Washington Post, one of Donald Trump’s first actions on being re-elected was to call Vladimir Putin. That call was immediately denied by the Kremlin.
Trump picks far-right ally Gaetz for attorney general
Donald Trump has nominated Republican congressman Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general, the nation’s top law enforcement officer, overseeing an agency that could be used to target the president-elect’s rivals.
Circus is back in town as presidential rivals play nice
Calmness in the Oval Office belied the chaos just steps away as the world Ss press covered Tramp S White House return
'Entitled' chef berates those who do not 'order correctly'
A chef has served up a fiery restaurant row after hitting out at window diners” who only order tap water and share courses.
British Museum gets £1bn Chinese ceramics collection
The British Museum is to receive the highest-value gift in UK museum history as it acquires £1bn worth of Chinese ceramics. Trustees of the Sir Percival David Foundation are to donate 1,700 pieces to the London museum.
Southport triple murder suspect appears in court
A teenager has appeared in court accused of murdering three children in a stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club in Southport.