Christopher Booker

The passing of the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani drew global condolences, yet Iran provoked a crisis by launching missiles at Qatar during the national mourning.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has pledged to change the law to deport grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed, but faces a standoff with Pakistan over his return.

Sir Sam Neill, the Northern Irish-born actor who became a global icon as the palaeontologist Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died at the age of 78.

Two men have died after entering the sea at Seaton Carew to rescue two children. The youngsters are safe, but the tragedy has sparked fresh warnings about open water dangers.

Lionel Messi has issued a crude warning to England's players ahead of the World Cup semi-final, declaring his Argentina side 'never stops believing' after a controversial win over Switzerland.

BBC to livestream Calvin Harris’s Hampden Park homecoming gig on August 1, bringing his 20-year career hits to fans across the UK.

In a deeply troubling intervention that has left Derby detectives stunned, American rapper 50 Cent personally wrote to a judge asking for a convicted cocaine trafficker to be released on bail so he could work on the star's European tour. The case, which culminated at Derby Crown Court on Friday, raises serious questions about the moral compass of celebrity culture and the casual disregard for the

A far-right YouTuber and Restore Britain activist was stopped by counter-terror police at Edinburgh Airport, with his devices seized under the Terrorism Act. The move highlights the growing threat of anti-immigration extremism in Scotland.

Johnny Marr’s biggest solo show at Castlefield Bowl reaffirms the Smiths’ timeless appeal, with a setlist mixing new tracks and beloved classics.

A teenage apprentice carpenter was crushed to death while working alone, after her employer failed to provide basic safety measures. The case has prompted a £50,000 fine and a suspended prison sentence.

Two top stunt performers are suing for £200,000 over 18 seconds of footage used in Sir Elton John's farewell tour, raising questions about performers' rights and contractual obligations.

A 21-year-old from Bebington overcame university loneliness and breakdowns to cycle the length of Britain for the UK Men's Sheds Association, urging others to seek help.

An American woman has dared to judge Britain’s beloved fast food offerings, and her verdict has sparked a predictable backlash from proud locals.

Prince Harry’s Invictus Games event at Chatham House was overshadowed by the news he had lost his court battle against Associated Newspapers, leaving him facing a potential £50 million legal bill.

A 20-year-old British man from Salford is in a coma in a Greek hospital after a quad bike crash on a lads' holiday in Zante. His family face a desperate wait and a potential six-figure medical bill.

New government guidance on single-sex services will force transgender individuals into ‘enforced segregation’, a Labour MP has warned, as a 40-day parliamentary deadline to block the changes expires this week.

England’s captain Harry Kane scored the winning goal in a 3-2 thriller against Mexico, but his voice gave out in a BBC interview. Piers Morgan joined the mockery, while Jordan Henderson’s injury threatens the quarter-final against Norway.

Lush's Miki Berenyi and Emma Anderson recall the 'macho' nightmare of Lollapalooza '92, from Anthony Kiedis's 'bragalogue' to a tour manager betting on their sexual conquests.

They might not have as much ability as this England team, but we haven't seen the best of England as yet. The conditions might just even itself out. Mentally, physically it is going to be tough for England and they are going to have to be at their very, very best to get through, which we haven't seen yet,

As AI-generated slop floods the market, British consumers and businesses are demanding accountability. The era of blind tech adoption is over.