US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility
Tue, 05 May 2026 04:34:15 GMT
Shipping company Maersk says one of its US-flagged commercial vessels has successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection.
Starmer to host Downing Street summit to address antisemitism
Tue, 05 May 2026 00:38:20 GMT
The prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors at Downing Street on Tuesday.
The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala
Tue, 05 May 2026 04:05:39 GMT
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us film
Mon, 04 May 2026 22:05:37 GMT
The settlement comes just ahead of a trial slated to begin in May, where both stars were expected to testify.
Second hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreak
Tue, 05 May 2026 01:14:04 GMT
The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch couple and a German national have died.
Poverty and technology fueling record levels of slavery in UK
Tue, 05 May 2026 01:18:14 GMT
An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.
Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 21 people
Tue, 05 May 2026 03:30:42 GMT
A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 21 people and injured 61, state media report.
Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig
Tue, 05 May 2026 04:27:00 GMT
A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.
Two arrested over arson attack at Golders Green memorial
Mon, 04 May 2026 17:21:47 GMT
A memorial wall was damaged by fire on 27 April in north London, with counter-terror police involved in the investigation.
Wu beats Murphy in decider to win world title
Mon, 04 May 2026 22:22:55 GMT
Wu Yize becomes the second-youngest player to be crowned a Crucible champion, defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a compelling World Championship final.
