PM prepares for King's Speech as he faces leadership crisis
King Charles III will attend Parliament to deliver the speech outlining the government's agenda.
The potential challengers to Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.
Watch: Resignations, drama and defiance at Downing Street
Sir Keir Starmer will meet Wes Streeting for talks after a day that saw his leadership come under significant pressure.
How would a Labour leadership contest work?
How could MPs who want to see Sir Keir Starmer replaced force a leadership contest?
All the Labour MPs who have come out against Starmer, and the ones who want him to stay
A growing number of Labour MPs are coming out against the prime minister.
A decade on, Trump returns to a stronger and more assertive China
Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says.
Twenty-two people set to leave hospital after hantavirus isolation
The passengers and crew will have spent 72-hours isolating at Arrowe Park Hospital in Merseyside.
Alex's mum abducted him as a boy. Now he's ready to talk to her again
Alex Batty reveals all about his abduction and life on the run in a new BBC documentary.
Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs
The tablet - orforglipron - is available in the US and could soon launch in the UK.
Israel qualifies but Boy George is out of Eurovision
The Israeli act is met with boos and chants, but also a chorus of support, at Tuesday's semi-final.
UK promises jets, drones and warship for Strait of Hormuz defence mission
More than 40 nations are involved in the mission, which the Ministry of Defence says will begin when conditions allow.
Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies aged 47
Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
The Papers: 'Starmer and Streeting set for showdown' and 'Crisis? What crisis?'
Every paper leads on the future of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership for the second day in a row.
Air India crisis deepens ahead of final Ahmedabad crash report
Air India faces a leadership vacuum and mounting financial losses as it struggles to recover from the crash.
'Prize draw addiction left me hungry and using tissues for tampons'
The lure of luxury prizes is leading people to addiction, gambling support organisations warn.
Australia has some of the world's costliest homes. Will scrapping tax breaks help?
The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply.
White-tailed eagles to be released in Exmoor despite farmer warnings
Some farmers fear the reintroduction of the UK's biggest bird of prey will threaten their livestock.
Catherine heads to Italy for first overseas trip since cancer
The Princess of Wales will travel to to the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, to learn about its approach to early years education.
Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth to unveil ministers for new Welsh government
Ap Iorwerth said it was "the greatest privilege" after he became first minister of Wales on Tuesday.
More than 70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse material
The messages highlight the illegality of what people are searching for online and direct them towards help.
Elon Musk and Jensen Huang among CEOs joining Trump on China trip
A total of 18 US executives have joined the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car
The man smashed into a car and stole luggage containing hard drives with the singer's tracks.
Plans for Australia's first Trump Tower scrapped due to 'toxic' brand, developer says
The 91-storey luxury hotel on the Gold Coast in Queensland was meant to be Australia's tallest building.
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Starmer Says He’s Staying
Starmer vows to fight on despite another day of pressure from his party to quit.
Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana
NBA player Clarke dies aged 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at the age of 29, the NBA team confirms.
Ted Lasso actor Fernandez signs for US club
Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez signs for American second-tier side El Paso Locomotive after a two-month trial.
Troublesome toe forces McIlroy to halt US PGA practice
Rory McIlroy started Tuesday laughing about ripping off a troublesome toenail but the soreness forces him to halt a practice round early, writes Iain Carter.
How Gerrard went from 'best night' to 'head like a box of frogs'
Steven Gerrard inspired Liverpool's Champions League win in 2005 but just two months later wanted out. What happened?
Immortality beckons - but Hearts must overcome Celtic & weight of history
For Heart of Midlothian, the tantalising, scarcely-believable, bottom line is this: after 66 years they may be crowned champions of Scotland on Wednesday.
Liverpool owners face dilemma - stick or twist with Slot?
Liverpool owners FSG face a dilemma as they consider whether to react to growing fan dissent against Arne Slot, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Trump and Xi to meet in Beijing: The key issues shaping the China summit
Trump and Xi meet as trade, Taiwan and the Iran war dominate a high-stakes US-China summit.
Tens of thousands protest in Argentina over Milei university cuts
Argentines protest Javier Milei’s deep cuts to tuition-free universities as staff wages plunge and funding law stalls.
US-China head-to-head: Explained in 11 maps and charts
Before President Trump’s visit to Beijing, Al Jazeera compares the US and China on economics, military and resources.
Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr kept waiting for Saudi Pro League title by own goal
Goalkeeper Bento's bizarre injury-time own goal denies Al-Nassr a title-crowning 1-0 win over rivals Al Hilal at home.
Bahrain-led UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz gains support of 112 nations
The resolution calls for free navigation through the strait and an end to Iranian attacks on its Gulf neighbours.
Fighting in Sudan’s Blue Nile State displaces thousands
Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reports from Al Karama camp in Al-Damazin, Blue Nile State, southeastern Sudan.
Mexico, CIA reject report of US assassination campaign against cartels
Rebuttals come after US media report alleges that the CIA has 'directly participated' in deadly anti-cartel operations.
Zelenskyy’s ex-chief of staff appears in court in money-laundering case
Andriy Yermak is suspected in an alleged $10.5m money-laundering scheme involving a luxury real estate development.
Putin hails Russia’s test launch of ‘most powerful missile in the world’
Russian leader says the nuclear-capable Sarmat missile will enter combat service at the end of the year.
‘It’s a failed nation’: Trump pressures Cuba as fuel crisis deepens
US President Donald Trump has called Cuba ‘a failed nation’, as his administration expands its pressure campaign.
Argentines protest against Milei’s defunding of public universities
Argentines protest against Milei’s defunding of public universities.
FBI Director Kash Patel fires back at drinking allegations
FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Chris Van Hollen had a heated exchange during a Senate budget hearing.
Peru presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez charged with financial crimes
Prosecutor calls for leftist candidate to be jailed for five years and four months over false financial disclosures.
Starmer at risk because he pushed Labour to be ‘new Conservative Party’
Author Oliver Eagleton explains why British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job.
Iran war live: Trump travels to China as conflict with Tehran looms large
Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed 2,883 people and injured 8,787 since March 2, Lebanon's Health Ministry says.
Chinese firm unveils ‘transformer’ style manned robot
Unitree Robotics has released footage of its CEO piloting the GD01 transformable mecha that smashes through walls.
Honduras mayor arrested for masterminding environmentalist’s killing
Adan Funez was one of three men arrested this week over alleged involvement in the shooting of activist Juan Lopez.
Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted 90 percent of OpenAI in high-stakes trial
Landmark trial could shape future and leadership of OpenAI as company prepares for possible initial public offering.
Basketball star Brandon Clarke, Memphis Grizzlies forward, dies at age 29
Neither the Grizzlies nor Clarke’s agency, Priority Sports, immediately released details surrounding his death.
Trump says he does not need Xi’s help on Iran war as he heads to China
Trump gives conflicting messages on prominence of Iran war in upcoming talks with China's Xi.
US court pauses decision blocking Trump’s 10 percent global tariff
A coalition of 24 states have argued that Trump's latest tariffs do not meet the standards of 1974 Trade Act.
Cannes juror denounces Hollywood boycott of actors for Gaza war views
2026 Cannes Film Festival juror Paul Laverty denounced Hollywood for boycotting actors who’ve opposed the Gaza war.
Trump backs Pakistan as Iran mediator after criticism from Lindsey Graham
US president lauds Islamabad, but his Republican ally says he does not trust Pakistan to facilitate Iran diplomacy.
Why have peace efforts failed to end conflict in Sudan?
The UN says the use of drones is making the conflict more dangerous.
Red Cross says people displaced by conflict in Colombia doubled last year
Annual report by ICRC finds worsening conditions for Colombian civilians amid continued fighting between armed groups.
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'