US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:19:36 GMT
The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.
Starmer admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:13:14 GMT
The prime minister was questioned at PMQs about allegations that Downing Street had asked about a diplomat role for the then-communications chief.
PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:52:58 GMT
The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.
Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:10:42 GMT
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.
Head coach Liam Rosenior sacked by Chelsea after three months in charge
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:19:57 GMT
Chelsea sack head coach Liam Rosenior after losing five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the first time since 1912.
'My instinct was to help him': Runners help exhausted man finish Boston Marathon
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:22:24 GMT
After almost three hours on their feet and the finish line in sight, two runners sacrificed personal bests to come to the rescue of an exhausted competitor at the Boston Marathon.
UK set for Lyrid meteor shower display with clear skies forecast
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:35:52 GMT
The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains.
Husband cleared of manslaughter over wife's suicide
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:36:53 GMT
Christopher Trybus is found not guilty of the manslaughter of Tarryn Baird after a five-week trial.
Black children eight times more likely to be strip searched by police, report says
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:55:22 GMT
A new report says while the number of strip searches has decreased, ethnic disparities in their use persist.
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:40 GMT
The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.
