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Reform UK says the crypto billionaires behind a record £72m in donations want nothing in return, drawing scrutiny.

Team GB sprinter Amy Hunt has criticised Sydney Sweeney's nude sports betting advertisement, which has drawn backlash.

Oasis have confirmed a second leg of their reunion tour for 2027, including a return to Knebworth, with no Wembley dates planned.

Nato fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus.

The US Supreme Court turned down Donald Trump's late bid to impose mail-in ballot restrictions ahead of the midterm elections.

The report of the inquiry into the Lucy Letby case is due out, as her lawyer defends the case after experts withdrew.

Villagers are voting in a referendum over a plan to house migrants at a former military base, with other communities looking to follow.

An Anthropic expert's warning that AI could wipe out humanity drew responses including the Prime Minister acknowledging AI risks.

Four people were taken to hospital after a daylight knife attack on a high street in Bromley, south London, which left the town centre cordoned off.

Saudi Arabia and the Houthis have exchanged strikes over the Bab al-Mandeb area, with projectiles hitting the Jazan region and attacks claimed on Saudi bases.

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are reported to have been switched to a new school days into the term.

Leeds United beat Newcastle heavily, with Calvert-Lewin among the scorers, to rise to third in the Premier League.

US Senator Mitch McConnell has returned to the Senate floor after three months away following a fall and hospitalisation.

MPs say the bearskin caps worn by the King's Guards should be replaced with fake fur alternatives.

The Emmy Awards are held in Los Angeles, with winners announced and stars appearing on the red carpet.

The state pension is expected to rise by around £488 a year next April under the triple lock.

Official labour market figures show vacancies at a five-year low and pay growth slowing ahead of the Bank of England's next decision.

The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has a weapon in orbit capable of defending against hostile action.

A luxury florist hired by Victoria Beckham has beaten a rival that set up a firm with an almost identical name in a High Court trademark dispute.

Prince Harry's first public appearances since returning to Britain have been confirmed, with reports the couple are happy to be back.

Donald Trump criticised Volodymyr Zelensky over Ukrainian attacks driving Russian fuel shortages and urged a halt.

Kevin Pietersen has started work as a specialist mentor with the England cricket team.

Reports say Russian sports official Umar Kremlev helped fund Donald Trump Jr's wedding, prompting questions about his ties to the Trump family.

The UK imposes trade sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements, prompting praise, criticism and diplomatic reactions.

Leaders including Vladimir Putin gather in India for a BRICS summit set to be dominated by the Iran and Ukraine wars.

Sweden votes in a tight election that could see the far right enter government for the first time.

A man has pleaded guilty to 60 charges of drugging and raping his wife without her knowledge over a period of more than 20 years.

New rules let pubs and shops accept digital ID and facial age-check apps as proof of age for alcohol sales.

A major UK airport is to open its first Wetherspoons, with pint prices starting from £6.20.

Republican politician Tom Tiffany was injured after swimming from a plane that ditched in a lake after an emergency landing.

Police are searching for a 29-year-old murderer who failed to return to prison after day release.

Yemeni officials and analysts warn the Houthi push toward the Bab al-Mandeb Strait risks drawing Saudi Arabia into a wider war.

Oil, gas and government borrowing costs have surged as Middle East tensions escalate, raising the prospect of an emergency Budget.

Yemen's Houthis have reportedly seized the strategic Red Sea port town of Mokha as they advance.

The Bank of England is predicted to raise interest rates this year, with its patience described as running thin amid the oil price surge.

The government is taking over Speciality Steel UK in a move expected to cost £350m and protect around 1,300 jobs.

One of the perpetrators of Australia's Snowtown murders is set to walk free after serving a more than 26-year sentence, with his parole upheld.

White South Africans who sought refuge in the United States describe being denied refugee status.

A man has been charged after wearing a burkha to an anti-migrant protest held under a balaclava ban.

Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a win over the Denver Broncos on his NFL return, with Taylor Swift attending to watch Travis Kelce.

The Bayeux Tapestry is set to be unveiled to the British public on Thursday as the first exhibition outside France opens.

Donald Trump said he would 'love to see' a united Ireland during his visit, drawing responses from Downing Street and Irish commentators.

Apple released the iPhone 18 Pro, its first under CEO John Ternus, and the $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo.

The nationalist First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland meet to sign an independence declaration.

An Israeli human rights group accuses Israel of dismantling Palestinian existence in the West Bank.

Iran and the United States attack tankers in the largest wave of shipping strikes since their war began.

Bob Mackie, the costume designer known for dressing stars including Cher and Diana Ross, has died at the age of 87.

A Metropolitan Police officer has been sacked for calling senior colleagues 'wastemen' online.

Legal experts discuss the holdout drama in Lindsay Clancy's jury deliberations and a possible 'Son of Sam' law loophole if she sells her story.

A Reform UK-led council is deploying security patrols in Essex locations visited by asylum seekers.

Prostate cancer risk checks have risen sharply, driven by public cancer disclosures including Sir Chris Hoy's.

Industry bosses say government action could unlock more than 100 North Sea oil and gas projects.

Donald Trump is travelling to Ireland, where locals are divided and anger over Gaza greets his visit.

OpenAI has delayed its IPO as Sam Altman and Elon Musk back calls to slow AI development over safety concerns.

Macklemore says he has been removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after making a 'Free Palestine' speech on stage.

US officials reportedly secretly flew an American diplomat out of Britain following indecent image allegations.

Woman Unknown won the top prize at the Venice Film Festival, with documentary NAZA taking the Special Jury Prize.

Manchester United and Manchester City meet in a Premier League derby, with team news and live coverage of the match.

A large wildfire at the Costa del Sol holiday hotspot has sparked emergency evacuations, with more than 100 firefighters and helicopters battling the blaze.

Schools in England are to overhaul meals, banning deep-fried food and limiting sugary desserts under new rules.