Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says
Sun, 17 May 2026 11:11:31 GMT
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has "shown before that he's up for a fight" and she "wouldn't write [him] off".
The UK is churning through leaders. Is the country becoming harder to govern?
Sat, 16 May 2026 23:26:41 GMT
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?
Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls
Sun, 17 May 2026 19:23:20 GMT
Iranian media reports the US has not made concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals.
How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?
Sun, 17 May 2026 18:06:31 GMT
An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.
Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dies at 61
Sun, 17 May 2026 16:22:02 GMT
One of Scotland's best and most loved rugby union players, Scott Hastings, has died at 61.
Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria
Sun, 17 May 2026 18:10:32 GMT
The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.
Swatch stores close for second day after crowds
Sun, 17 May 2026 14:35:24 GMT
The launch of a new £335 pocket watch has drawn criticism after queues of shoppers built up again.
England see off spirited France to clinch Six Nations
Sun, 17 May 2026 18:08:43 GMT
England combine nerve and accuracy to overcome France and a raucous record crowd and clinch their eight successive Women's Six Nations title in Bordeaux.
London mayor warning over northern Olympic bid
Sun, 17 May 2026 18:29:03 GMT
The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.
UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
Sun, 17 May 2026 16:25:38 GMT
The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".
