Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in custody after admitting £400,000 embezzlement
The estranged husband of former Scotland first minister Nicola Sturgeon is remanded in custody after pleading guilty.
The questions raised by the Murrell embezzlement controversy
Thecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago.
Hottest May day on record in UK as temperatures pass 34C
It comes after the UK recorded its warmest May night on Sunday when temperatures reached 19.4C.
Woman dies after being shot outside Sheffield bar
Three people are in custody after the 30-year-old was found with serious injuries early on Monday.
Deal with US not imminent, Iran says
The US secretary of state earlier said that an agreement could possibly come on Monday.
Portable charger problems on flights 'on the rise', watchdog warns
The CAA says 'more awareness' of the fire risks is needed and asks passengers to 'do the right thing'.
Eight spectators and rider hurt at TT practice
Eight spectators and a rider are receiving hospital treatment after the crash at Parliament Square.
Watch: Best moments from 2026 Cooper's Hill cheese rolling races
Thousands of people gathered in the baking heat to watch competitors from all over the world chase a 7lb (3kg) wheel of Double Gloucester cheese down the 1:2 gradient slope.
Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.
Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah
The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.
Pope Leo says AI must be 'disarmed' in first major teaching
The pontiff also warned of a "new digital slaveries" in his first encyclical since becoming Pope last year.
Author of Rivals told writers to stop making her 'macho men' cry
Novelist Dame Jilly Cooper scolded the team behind Rivals, an executive producer on the show says.
In pictures: Hottest May day recorded in the UK
The Met Office said the heat would be exceptional in the UK even in mid-summer, let alone in May.
Coffee machines, fountain pens and Grand Theft Auto: How Murrell spent the money
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party between August 2010 and October 2022. So, where did he spend it?
Goodbye Salah and Pep, hello new champions - the Premier League in review
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty reviews every team's Premier League - and looks back at his pre-season predictions.
How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line
MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten
Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.
More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears
Saudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.
Family remember 'darling boy' who died in lake
The father of teenager Declan Sawyer urges others to take extra care while swimming.
Mexico agrees to host Iran at World Cup instead of US
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum agrees to allow Iran to stay in the country during the World Cup, with the United States unwilling to host them.
Threat of massive chemical tank explosion is 'eliminated', California officials say
Tens of thousands of people in southern California, however, remain under evacuation orders due to the failing chemical tank.
White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show
The suspect previously obstructed a White House entry lane in June of 2025 and told Secret Service agents he was Jesus Christ.
Met police to share more bodycam footage online
The force said the move would help people understand the "very challenging role" police carry out.
German YouTuber retains cheese roll champion title
Thousands of people brave high temperatures to watch the annual event on Cooper's Hill.
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The Louise Casey Interview (Live at Hay Festival)
Baroness Casey on violence against girls and whether governments take reviews seriously.
The political fight for American men
An interview with author and professor, Scott Galloway
Man Utd captain Fernandes takes on Keane over 'lie'
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes accuses Roy Keane of putting "words in my mouth" and says he has asked for the phone number of the club legend to set him straight.
Spurs admit 'football success was not driving decisions'
Tottenham say "football success had not been driving our decisions" as non-executive chairman Peter Charrington admitted failings and vowed to rebuild in an open letter to the club's supporters.
GB's Boulter scrapes into French Open second round
Great Britain's Katie Boulter reaches the French Open second round, grinding out a gruelling win over American wildcard Akasha Urhobo.
Three ACL injuries later - how Notts County's Jones lit up Wembley
Notts County winger Jodi Jones once went five years without starting a league game - now he is man of the match in the League Two play-off final.
Shaw signs new Man City deal after contract U-turn
Man City striker Khadija Shaw signs a new four-year contract with the club, just days after it looked like she would be leaving the WSL champions this summer.
Wawrinka bids fond farewell to French Open
Stan Wawrinka bids a fond farewell to the French Open as the 2015 champion is beaten in the first round in Paris.
Bolivia’s president cuts salary in half amid protests
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz says he and his cabinet ministers will cut their salaries by 50 percent.
Trump pays tribute to US troops killed in war on Iran on Memorial Day
US President Donald Trump marked Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery, paying tribute to US troops killed.
Ex-Scottish National Party chief pleads guilty to embezzling funds
Peter Murrell admitted the offences at the High Court in Edinburgh after an investigation into the party's finances.
Trump dangles normalisation amid pro-Israel criticism of possible Iran deal
US president says he is 'mandatorily requesting' that regional countries establish formal relations with Israel.
THE KISWA: BEYOND THE CLOTH
Every Muslim on earth has faced it in prayer. Billions have seen it in photos. Almost nobody knows its story.
Kyiv’s Chornobyl Museum devastated in overnight Russian missile attack
Kyiv's Chornobyl Museum devastated in overnight Russian missile attack.
Father mourns daughter killed in Israeli strike on Gaza
A six-year-old Palestinian girl was killed by an Israeli strike on a displacement camp in Khan Younis.
Lebanon marks Liberation Day under Israeli bombardment
People in Lebanon have gathered to observe Liberation Day.
In Lebanon, everything and nothing has changed since 2000
A local war has gone regional, drawing in Iran and the US, but its root cause is unchanged: Palestine.
Bolivia’s embattled president says will take a 50 percent salary cut
Paz says the salary cut for him and cabinet ministers shows the government's 'commitment' to the country'.
Mexico to host Iran team during 2026 FIFA World Cup amid US tensions
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says United States did not want to host Iranian football team during tournament.
Israel escalates Gaza attacks as Netanyahu stalls ceasefire for polls
Analysts warn Netanyahu is exploiting a failing "ceasefire" to prolong the destruction of Gaza ahead of Israeli election
Subdued Lebanon Liberation Day celebrations under new Israeli occupation
Twenty-six years after Israeli forces were driven out of southern Lebanon, fears of a new occupation have emerged.
Tunisian court hands presidential critic Sonia Dahmani new jail term
Lawyer convicted for the second time this year as President Saied's crackdown on dissent intensifies.
Mexico steps in to host Iran’s World Cup team after US refusal
Mexico says it has agreed to host Iran’s World Cup team after the US declined to allow the squad to stay.
Over 1.5 million pilgrims begin Hajj amid regional tensions
The spiritual and physical challenge is described by pilgrims as a transformative and deeply meaningful journey.
How technology is shaping Hajj
With nearly two million worshippers performing Hajj this year, technology is key to ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Pope says AI must be ‘disarmed’ to prevent domination, exclusion, and death
In his first encyclical, Leo insists ownership of artificial intelligence data must not be left solely in private hands.
Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Philippines
Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Philippines.
Russia warns foreigners to leave Kyiv as it prepares ‘systematic strikes’
Moscow calls upcoming 'systematic strikes' on Ukrainian capital a response to Kyiv's recent attack in Luhansk.
Nearly 300 tourists rescued after cable cars halt mid-air
Around 300 people were stranded mid-air after the Gondola system suddenly halted in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Train bomb in Pakistan’s Baloch region: Why violence is on the rise
Deadly blast in Pakistan marks uptick in Balochistan separatist violence.
Pope Leo calls for ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence
Pope Leo has warned that some AI-powered weapons systems are becoming ‘practically beyond human control'.
Trump links Iran negotiations to expansion of Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump links Iran negotiations to expansion of Abraham Accords.
Australian Gaza aid flotilla activists allege abuse after Israeli abduction
Activists allege assaults and torture during Israeli detention after flotilla intercepted in international waters.
Tokyo Trial debunks notorious Yasukuni Shrine's inverted narrative
China schedules next moonshot this year: developer
China's 2026 defense budget set at 1.94 trillion yuan: spokesperson
NPC deputy suggests optimizing vacations, breaks to stimulate domestic consumption
NPC deputy suggests better informing patients of fertility risks before treatment
Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes
From Pegasus to Blades of the Guardians, film IPs fuel Xinjiang's tourism boom, NPC deputy tells GT
CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation
No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities
S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice
Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference
China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan
Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield
Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific
Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa
Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas
Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism
GT on the spot: UN officials praise bird conservation efforts at Poyang Lake in Jiangxi
China's cosmic ray observatory uncovers mystery of cosmic 'knee'