What does Makerfield think of by-election and can Burnham win?
Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:34 GMT
Andy Burnham says he will look to stand in the constituency, after Labour MP Josh Simons announces his resignation.
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
Fri, 15 May 2026 17:50:59 GMT
The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.
Teenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis death
Fri, 15 May 2026 15:31:42 GMT
The family of sixth form pupil Lewis Waters post a tribute following his death.
Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape charge
Fri, 15 May 2026 17:57:12 GMT
It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.
Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives
Fri, 15 May 2026 15:59:48 GMT
Four of the Italians were part of a team from the University of Genoa.
Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first time
Fri, 15 May 2026 14:58:36 GMT
The list is based off the paper's estimates of the minimum wealth of Britain’s 350 richest people or families.
NHS staff accessed Southport victims' records 'inappropriately', hospital trust admits
Fri, 15 May 2026 11:03:39 GMT
The victims affected by the data breach were not told for nearly two years.
Eleven 'far-right agitators' banned from UK ahead of rally, government says
Fri, 15 May 2026 15:48:38 GMT
Saturday's rally has been organised by anti-Islam activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson.
New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue
Fri, 15 May 2026 16:30:31 GMT
Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees.
UK backs human rights plan to accelerate illegal migration removals
Fri, 15 May 2026 12:28:14 GMT
The agreement pushes for a new approach to the continent's main human rights treaty to tackle modern migration pressures.
