I have a duty to stay on, says Starmer, as he justifies defence spending decisions
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:21:34 GMT
Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.
Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:46:23 GMT
Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".
Iran says deal to end fighting with US has 'never been closer'
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:20:51 GMT
Both Iran and Pakistan say a deal has never been closer - echoing US President Donald Trump's statement on Thursday.
King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:03 GMT
The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:26:20 GMT
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.
Palestine Action activists jailed over factory raid
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:32:21 GMT
The case is believed to be the first time that convictions for criminal damage have been classified as terrorism.
Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:59:52 GMT
The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.
London council takes possession of property linked to Sierra Leone's First Lady
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:05:29 GMT
Southwark Council in south London takes possession of a property linked to Sierra Leone's Fatima Bio.
Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:12:11 GMT
The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Grooming survivors left with criminal records still being failed, BBC told
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:03:32 GMT
Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author.
