US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:19:36 GMT
The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.
PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:52:58 GMT
The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.
Analysis: Unhappy Labour MPs aren't ready to oust Starmer yet
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:23:37 GMT
Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.
Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:10:42 GMT
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.
'It's like someone waved a magic wand': Girl, 6, has sight restored by gene therapy
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:31:35 GMT
Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand".
'My instinct was to help him': Runners help exhausted man finish Boston Marathon
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:22:24 GMT
After almost three hours on their feet and the finish line in sight, two runners sacrificed personal bests to come to the rescue of an exhausted competitor at the Boston Marathon.
Head coach Liam Rosenior sacked by Chelsea after three months in charge
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:19:57 GMT
Chelsea sack head coach Liam Rosenior after losing five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the first time since 1912.
Husband cleared of manslaughter over wife's suicide
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:36:53 GMT
Christopher Trybus is found not guilty of the manslaughter of Tarryn Baird after a five-week trial.
Starmer admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:13:14 GMT
The prime minister was questioned at PMQs about allegations that Downing Street had asked about a diplomat role for the then-communications chief.
Black children eight times more likely to be strip searched by police, report says
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:55:22 GMT
A new report says while the number of strip searches has decreased, ethnic disparities in their use persist.
