US and UK pulling some personnel from Qatar base as US considers Iran action
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:09:52 GMT
US officials say it is a "precautionary measure" and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran.
Tehran morgue videos show the brutality of Iran's crackdown on protesters
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:58:31 GMT
Distressing footage reveals nearly 200 bodies with one victim identified as young as 16.
Mahmood has no confidence in police chief after Israeli fan ban
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:49:44 GMT
West Midlands Police apologises for errors, but makes no comment on its chief constable's future.
Faisal Islam: Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:58:10 GMT
Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.
Sting pays Police bandmates £600,000 in royalties
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:05:43 GMT
The musician discovered a "historic underpayment" after being sued in London's High Court.
US announces start of phase two of Gaza peace plan
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:37:33 GMT
It includes the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian government, as well as the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza, US envoy Steve Witkoff says.
Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics in indoor public venues after ski bar fire
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:32:15 GMT
The blaze is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam padding on the ceiling alight.
Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teens
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:21:39 GMT
The former London's Burning and Grange Hill star bought vodka for the girls before assaulting them.
Amateur stuns world's best to win A$1m at Australian Open
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:12:45 GMT
Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner along the way.
White House defends Trump over middle-finger gesture at heckler
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:03:16 GMT
The incident occurred while Trump toured a Ford factory in Michigan; the heckler says he has "no regrets".
