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Corbyn could lose seat but Farage set to win Clacton

Major Tory names in trouble from Reform UK, finds poll

Does Tactical Voting Spell More Trouble For The Tories?

As the first postal ballots are cast, there seems little doubt that, if the polls are correct and remain roughly where they are until polling day, the Labour Party will command a majority in the new House of Commons.

Labour Wants A New Brexit Deal... But Brussels Doesn't

That shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has finally chosen to talk about Europe – about breaking down EU trade barriers, regulatory alignment with the continent, and negotiating a better deal than Boris Johnson managed – is a clear indication that Labour thinks it is all but home and hosed as far as the general election is concerned.

Netanyahu dissolves Israeli war cabinet after Gantz exit

PM will hold Gaza war council with ministers from his party

Unsafe E Coli Levels In More Than 10% Of UK Top Beaches

One Essex location is found to be seven times over safe limit

Sunak Top Of Tactical Voting Hit List To Wipe Out Tories

A tactical voting hit list has been produced by campaign group Best for Britain, which has placed removing Rishi Sunak from his Richmond and Northallerton seat in Yorkshire as its top priority.

Lukaku's luckless run goes on as Slovakia spring shock

Slovakia produced the first major surprise result of Euro 2024 with a 1-0 win over Belgium in Group E after Romelu Lukaku endured a day to forget.

Murray set for swansong at Queen's as Draper steps up

This Thursday, a new documentary about Andy Murray is released on BBC iPlayer.

Mbappe magic as France do just enough for victory

It was as a gallant but defeated Austria pressed that a certain push-and-pull became all the clearer with this French team.

Hospital group threatened to stop paying for drugs

Scandal-hit company in financial trouble agreed to pay two directors bonuses.

US reporter jailed in Russia will have a closed-door trial

The trial of jailed US journalist Evan Gershkovich will start in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg later this month behind closed doors, the court has said.

Greek coastguard 'threw migrants overboard to die'

The Greek coastguard has been accused of causing the deaths of more than 40 migrants in the Mediterranean over a number of years – including nine who were allegedly thrown overboard into the sea and allowed to drown.

Dario G dance music star Spencer dies of cancer at 53

Paul Spencer, who released dance music under the name Dario G, has died at the age of 53.

Actor McKellen in hospital after he tumbles off stage

Sir Ian McKellen was admitted to hospital last night after falling off stage during a performance of Player Kings at a theatre in London.

Native American house names dropped by school

A prestigious London prep school is embroiled in a debate about cultural appropriation after doing away with its historic Native American house names.

Late TV doctor ‘invited onto Strictly' before death

Michael Mosley had been invited to take part in Strictly Come Dancing, a friend has said, after championing the health benefits of dancing.

Doctor Who's Moffat denies he 'can't write for women'

TV writer Steven Moffat has hit back at Doctor Who fans who claim he “can’t write women”.

Tattoos gave celebrity chef's son away when his trousers fell down during burglary

The troubled son of famed chef Marco Pierre White has been jailed for robbing a Grade II-listed cafe after he was identified by the distinctive tattoos on his legs while escaping from a window.

Injured cow rammed by police offered 'idyllic' home

An injured cow that was repeatedly mowed down by a police car has been offered an “idyllic” retirement home at a nearby animal sanctuary.

Grieving mother's warning over deadly Chinese opioid

When Claire Rocha received the results of her son Dylan’s postmortem, she had never heard of isotonitazene – the potent synthetic opioid that prematurely claimed his life.

Conservatives 'unlikely' to win election, Shapps admits

Grant Shapps has admitted the Conservatives are unlikely to win the general election, saying he is a realist and pleading with voters to help prevent a massive Labour majority instead.

Farage targets Tories with 'contract' slated by critics

Nigel Farage has parked his tank firmly on Rishi Sunak’s lawn with a manifesto designed to win over disgruntled Tory supporters and an extraordinary prediction he will be prime minister after the 2029 election.

Smarter Billam-Smith won ugly to stay on top of world

Winning ugly is often the best tactic in boxing, and Chris Billam-Smith certainly won ugly late on Saturday night, to keep his world title at Selhurst Park.

Goal for Danes a full-circle moment for heroic Eriksen

You have to wonder what sort of thoughts were swirling around Christian Eriksen’s head, as the Denmark talisman waited for the first whistle to sound. It would be understandable if some of them were dark, frightening, or even traumatic. For the last time he began a European Championship campaign, three summers ago, Eriksen died for five minutes.

Weghorst is unlikely star of Netherlands' comeback win

It may be of scant consolation to Poland but the World Cup winners have suffered the same fate. A Netherlands manager, seeking a goal and a game-changing substitute, summoned Wout Weghorst.

England squeeze win with nervous campaign opener

A flawless record continues, with some blemishes. Gareth Southgate’s England again won a tournament opening game, on the fourth of four such occasions.

Eleven homes are bulldozed in India after beef was found

Indian authorities have bulldozed the homes of 11 people in the central state of Madhya Pradesh after police found beef in their refrigerators and cows in their backyards.

Zelensky promises peace talks 'tomorrow' if Russia leaves Ukraine territory

Remarks came at the end of a peace summit in Switzerland

Thrillseekers stuck at 236ft on UK's tallest rollercoaster

Thrillseekers were left dangling for an hour at 236ft after Britain's tallest rollercoaster broke down again, just weeks after being unveiled.

Ramsay 'lucky to be here' after cycling accident in US

Gordon Ramsay says he is “lucky to be here” after a “really bad” cycling accident in the US. The celebrity chef was clearly shaken by the incident in Connecticut, which left him with a purple bruise that appeared to cover a significant portion of his chest.