Five questions awaiting Starmer as he faces Commons over Mandelson scandal
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:54:51 GMT
The prime minister said he was "staggered" to find out last week that civil servants in the Foreign Office withheld information from him.
Art on trial - a sculptor's arrest highlights new extremes for censorship in China
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:53:18 GMT
Gao Zhen is being retroactively punished for 15 year-old-works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups.
The Papers: 'Commons showdown' and 'Starmer fights for future'
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:20:21 GMT
Many of today's papers preivew Starmer's statement about the Mandelson vetting scandal in parliament today.
Elections 2026: See who's standing in your area ahead of voter registration deadline tonight
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:35:44 GMT
Elections are taking place across the country in May. Use our postcode lookup to find out if there are elections where you live and who you can vote for.
India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:12:10 GMT
Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.
Frustration, apathy and hope: Birmingham divided as extraordinary election looms
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:19:54 GMT
Is the UK's second city about to see the biggest political shake-up in more than a decade?
Are Man City now title favourites after win over Arsenal?
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:35:20 GMT
Erling Haaland's winning goal, the explosion of noise, the reaction at full-time - are Man City now favourites to win the Premier League title?
At least 25 killed in firecracker factory blast in India
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:16:21 GMT
Mostly female workers have been killed in the blast, which occurred in Tamil Nadu state.
Jesy Nelson appeals after car with medical equipment for daughters is stolen
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:22:35 GMT
Jesy Nelson offers a £10,000 reward for the recovery of her car, which had medical equipment inside.
Rumen Radev wins Bulgarian Parliamentary election
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:47:42 GMT
With 87% of the vote now counted, Progressive Bulgaria has secured a majority in the Bulgarian parliament.
