US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.
Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.
Polanski apologises for sharing post criticising officers who arrested Golders Green suspect
The Green leader was facing a growing backlash for appearing to back criticism of arresting officers.
Golders Green stabbing suspect in court on three charges of attempted murder
Essa Suleiman, 45, is also accused of attempting to murder a third man on the same day in south London.
Peter Kay show evacuated and man held after police investigate 'suspicious bag'
A 19-year-old man is in custody and the Birmingham site has been searched.
Boats, dancing and cake-cutting: Bermuda welcomes King Charles
Schoolchildren turn out to meet the monarch, with exotic birds and Bob Marley music all part of the welcome.
Elon Musk's latest Tesla pay valued at $158bn - but he can't pocket it
Musk must meet a range of ambitious milestones at Tesla to justify the monster pay packet - so far he has not.
Woman charged over fatal Wimbledon school crash
Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died after a car crashed into the Study Preparatory School in July 2023.
Zayn Malik cancels US tour and cuts UK dates after hospital bed photo shared
The former One Direction singer has taken to Instagram to update fans as he cuts his world tour dates
Superdry co-founder guilty of rape
James Holder, 54, attacked a woman after a night out in Cheltenham in May 2022.
French PM fuels row with trip to buy baguettes
Sébastien Lecornu visited a boulangerie on Labour Day, defying unions who say 1 May must remain a mandatory rest day.
The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner
All but nine of the Mediterranean chain's 28 outlets are being taken over by the family-owned Karali group.
Revise, recall, then rest - your exam season survival guide
Teachers and tutors share tips for students to get through exam season.
Where's my Oscar? Eight times Academy Awards trophies have gone missing
From burglary to ransom, Oscar-winners like Frances McDormand, Jared Leto, Whoopi Goldberg and Olympia Dukakis have lost their coveted statuettes.
Is the UK heading for another drought this summer?
Has a very dry April sparked concerns of another drought in some parts of the UK this summer? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the current situation.
The Renters' Rights Act is here - this is what it means for tenants and landlords
The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.
How did Banksy put up a statue in central London?
The sculpture depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face.
'Microcosm of the US': Retirement community shows its political colours ahead of Trump visit
Politics have become an increasingly thorny issue in the Villages, Florida, which is home to 150,000 people.
Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented British politics
London offers an insight into the dilemma Labour faces about which direction to take.
Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?
A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.
Watch: Moment WW2 bomb detonated in Plymouth
A loud explosion was heard as bomb disposal experts made the 250kg device safe.
Whisky tariffs deal sparks political squabble over who claims credit
Party leaders quickly changed their campaign plans after Donald Trump's announcement on the tariffs deal.
Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%
The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.
Manchester born and bred, but moving to Israel
Richard Manville has lived in the UK all his life, but now he's leaving for Israel because he says the antisemitism here is intolerable.
Father Ted co-creator's conviction for damaging trans activist's phone overturned
Linehan had previously been found guilty of criminal damage after a confrontation with a trans activist.
War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release
Mladic, 84, was jailed for life for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Bosnian war in 1992-95.
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The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?
LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?
And why isn't there more support for Democrats?
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.
All but safe? Leeds ease 'anxiety' - and increase pressure on others
No club has ever been relegated with 43 points at the end of a Premier League season - so have Leeds already done enough to secure survival?
'Embarrassment to snooker' - Wu and Allen play longest Crucible frame
Mark Allen and Wu Yize play out the longest frame in Crucible history during the second session of their World Championship semi-final.
Norris on Miami sprint pole as McLaren return to form
McLaren's Lando Norris becomes the first driver to beat a Mercedes in qualifying this year with sprint pole at the Miami Grand Prix.
Higgins builds slender semi-final lead over Murphy
John Higgins opens up a slender 13-11 advantage over Shaun Murphy heading into the final session of their World Championship semi-final.
'It's like we're all crying and relegated' - Spurs' De Zerbi delivers monologue
Manager Roberto de Zerbi urges Tottenham to "silence the voice inside of us" as the club battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Raducanu links up with coach from US Open win
Emma Raducanu has linked up again with Andrew Richardson, who coached her to the US Open title as a teenage qualifier.
US said to be withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany over Iran war spat
President Donald Trump has feuded with European allies over their reluctance to step up support for war on Iran.
Trump considering option to ‘blast the hell out of’ Iran
US President Donald Trump said he is "not happy" with the latest peace proposal from Iran.
Trump expands red snapper fishing as critics warn of overfishing
Anglers in Florida, Georgia, and Carolinas gain more fishing control with Trump's red snapper permit approval.
At least 12 killed in latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Israel's strikes continue, with more than 2,600 killed since March 2, despite an ongoing ceasefire.
Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalised as health deteriorates
Mohammadi has lost consciousness twice and suffered a severe cardiac crisis, her foundation has announced.
May Day rallies sweep US, demanding reforms for working-class rights
May Day events include calls to 'tax the rich' and abolish ICE amid $70bn proposed funding for immigration enforcement.
Palestinian football boss refuses Israeli handshake at FIFA event
Palestine’s FA President, Jibril Rajoub, explained his refusal to shake hands with Israeli FA representative.
Cuban man is 18th person to die in US ICE custody this year: Monitor
Rights group says believed suicide underscores need for more oversight amid Trump's mass deportation drive.
Barcelona in sight of La Liga title a week before El Clasico with Real
Barcelona face Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday where a win will heap more pressure on Real Madrid at Espanyol on Sunday.
US judge bars Trump from ending protected status for Yemeni nationals
Trump administration has sought to cancel temporary protections for 13 countries as part of immigration crackdown.
Rebel checkpoints reported around Mali’s capital, northern town seized
JNIM and Tuareg separatists continue their attacks against Mali's military government.
Photos: Cuba holds May Day celebrations amid US threats
March celebrating International Workers' Day coincided with announcement of further US sanctions on island.
Trump says Iran seeks terms he ‘can’t agree to’ in latest peace proposal
Trump says the Iranian offer sent via Pakistan contains terms he's not satisfied with.
Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on European Union cars, trucks
US president says EU ‘not complying’ with current trade deal, launches new tariffs to begin next week.
Poll finds 61 percent of Americans believe attacking Iran was a mistake
Poll finds that Americans are concerned about impact of the war on the cost of living and sceptical of success thus far.
US warns shippers against paying Strait of Hormuz tolls, ‘donations’
Latest warning comes as Iranian state media reports Tehran has presented new peace proposal to US.
Michael Jackson’s biopic and what it leaves out
A new biopic revisits Michael Jackson - but what’s left out of his story, and who decides his legacy?
UAE exit from OPEC signals closer alignment with US interests, experts say
UAE wants to supply more oil than its OPEC quota and that could help push down prices once the Strait of Hormuz opens.
EU trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc takes provisional effect
The long-awaited deal creates one of the world’s largest free trade areas with 720m potential consumers.
Pentagon announces deal with seven AI companies for classified systems
Most recent instance of department integrating with AI comes amid Anthropic standoff, concern over use in Iran war.
Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest hundreds at May Day rally
Turkish authorities violently crackdown on May Day demonstrations at Istanbul’s Taksim Square, firing tear gas.
Italian firefighters respond to Tuscany wildfires
Wildfires have ravaged over 810 hectares (2,000 acres) of forest in Tuscany.
Cricket club bans social media comments to protect players’ mental health
English basement county, Kent, are led by former international Adam Hollioake, who is concerned for players' well being.
Benfica’s Mourinho says no contact with Real Madrid about manager’s job
Ex-Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho linked with a return to Spanish giants to replace Alvaro Arbeloa.
Howe says Saudi owners’ desire for success at Newcastle remains unchanged
PIF said on Thursday that it would cut funding of LIV Golf at end of 2026 season.
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'