Labour’s net zero retreat: Burnham to water down electric car rules

A British Airways flight attendant who bravely subdued a disruptive passenger has been hailed a national heroine after a drum and bass DJ invited her to perform on stage.

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami face Monterrey in a Leagues Cup match that pits European football royalty against North American ambition. British fans face late-night viewing and VPN hurdles.

Led Zeppelin's 'Whole Lotta Love' took three decades to become a UK hit, a testament to the band's stubborn refusal to play the singles game and a lesson in artistic integrity.

James and Ola Jordan, once hailed as the couple who beat the 'Strictly curse', have announced their separation after 22 years. The news reignites debate about fame, family values, and the pressures of modern celebrity life.

A new study in Nature reveals that partially connected neural networks can outperform fully wired ones, challenging conventional wisdom on AI and brain function.

An estimated one billion plastic nurdles have spilled into the North Sea off the Northumberland coast, sparking fury among volunteers who say they were prevented from joining the clean-up operation for days.

Channel 5's new crime drama Benidorm Is Murder brings a mix of familiar TV faces to the Spanish resort, promising sun, sand, and suspicion.

An 81-year-old grandfather is furious after receiving a £70 fine for parking on a dropped kerb that leads to a fenced-off driveway, highlighting bureaucratic overreach.

A Wisconsin brewery offers half-price beer if Mitch McConnell dies, sparking outrage and a fight over its alcohol permit.

Antisemitic incidents in the UK have risen by a fifth in the first half of 2026, with schools seeing a 59% surge. The CST warns of a growing threat to British society.

Andy Burnham responds to swimmer Archie Goodburn’s emotional plea on BBC Breakfast for a national brain cancer lead. A rare moment of decency from Downing Street, but will it be enough?

Liverpool face a summer of upheaval as Cody Gakpo heads for a £70m Tottenham move and Curtis Jones seeks an exit, raising questions about FSG’s direction.

Three wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have destroyed at least 600 homes, exposing the dangers of building in fire-prone landscapes and the failure of forest management.

For 15 years, Colin Burgess and his family have lived in a house inside a London cemetery. This is the story of duty, death, and the quiet dignity of a vanishing tradition.

Chelsea demand £70m from Manchester City for Pedro Neto as the Blues look to balance the books after a record-breaking £117million deal for Morgan Rogers.

Eintracht Frankfurt's new coach Adi Hütter has ended Borussia Dortmund's hopes of signing young right-back Elias Baum, insisting the academy product will stay. A lesson in loyalty and pragmatism for German football.

James cancel Belladrum headline slot hours before show as Tim Booth loses voice to viral infection. Razorlight step in to save the festival.

Brides left distraught as Manchester bridal firm Je Roche fails to deliver dresses, with manager blaming a robbery. Trustpilot reviews reveal a pattern of complaints.

As Sony prepares to scrap physical PlayStation discs by 2028, a new wave of British and American firms is fighting back. From hand-carved marionettes to retro cartridges, they are proving that the love for something you can hold is far from dead.

North West, the 13-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, has abruptly cancelled her debut tour days before it was due to begin, leaving fans furious and ticket holders out of pocket.

Author Tomi Adeyemi reveals the film adaptation of her best-selling novel left her hyperventilating and sobbing, alleging she was antagonized behind the scenes.

Tom Holland reveals he hated a fan-driven cut of the new Spider-Man film, crediting Christopher Nolan's disciplined methods for saving the franchise from creative chaos.

U2's Bono pays a heartfelt tribute to Glen Hansard, calling him 'a choir of angels in one man', after the Irish singer-songwriter died in a tragic car crash in Dublin.

A fringe Israeli settler group, the Pioneers of Bashan, is sneaking into Syria to establish Jewish outposts, backed by members of Netanyahu's far-right government. The military removes them, but no charges have been filed.

A grieving mother from Hull was told by police that the ashes returned by funeral director Robert Bush were animal remains, not her baby's. The case exposes a lack of regulation in the funeral industry.

The number of millionaires in Britain has fallen to its lowest level since 2008, sparking fears that punitive taxes and a hostile climate are driving wealth creators abroad.

Newcastle United’s defensive crisis has opened the door for forgotten Serbian defender Miodrag Pivas, signed by Paul Mitchell two years ago, to audition for a first-team role against Bristol City. With senior centre-halves injured or absent, the 21-year-old faces a make-or-break moment.

A 10-year-old boy from Warrington spent two weeks in hospital after contracting a severe strain of E. coli on a family holiday in Egypt, leaving his kidneys completely shut down. The WHO is now investigating.

A suspected terrorist drove into a crowd at Berlin Pride, killing one and injuring 29. The attack is a grim reminder of why Pride remains essential for safety and solidarity.