PM turns to old Labour hands after election losses but some MPs left baffled
Sir Keir Starmer is attempting to shore up his position after his party suffered heavy election losses.
Labour MPs have put Starmer on notice after election battering. Can he turn it around?
Even the prime minister's most loyal ministers are pushing him to change, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Lib Dems offer alternative to extremes of Reform and Greens, Davey says
Lib Dem leader hails gains in England and Scotland as his party profits from slump in support for Labour and the Tories.
We welcome scrutiny, Reform UK says after major election gains
The party's Zia Yusuf says it won't take voters for granted, following its sweeping election gains.
Britons on virus-hit cruise ship to isolate at hospital after being flown to UK
The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Canary Islands this weekend.
Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade
The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.
HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission
The Ministry of Defence says the ship will prepare to join an international mission to safeguard shipping, but only when fighting in the region ends.
Man critically injured after car hits pedestrians in Nottinghamshire town
Police say an argument is believed to have taken place before a car crashed into five people.
The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.
The 35 Eurovision songs with just three minutes to get you hooked
From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.
'Not as sexy - but similar': Matcha went mainstream, now an alternative is emerging
From lattes to ice-cream, the Japanese tea is popping up more and more on menus across the UK.
'I will serve not rule over Hungary,' says new PM
Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.
Warm weekend forecast before Arctic air brings cold spell next week
Colder conditions will dominate next week after a brief hit of warmer weather for some this weekend as Matt Taylor explains.
'Illegal' traveller plot was listed for sale on Facebook
The four-acre site has been at the heart of an ongoing row with locals since Friday.
More than 200,000 migrants have crossed Channel in small boats since 2018
More than 6,000 people crossed the Channel so far this year, 36% below the total for the same time last year
Police charge two men over filming antisemitic TikToks in London
Adam Bedoui, 20, and Abdelkader Amir Bousloub, 21, are due to appear at magistrates' court on Saturday.
The car garage that became an unusual fashion house... for Kim Kardashian
A Kent bodyshop painted the striking orange breastplate she wore to the Met Gala after previously fixing its designers' car.
Farmer's shock as sheep gives birth to seven lambs - one shy of world record
While twins and triplets are common, seven lambs being born to one ewe is said to be "incredibly rare".
Boy, 8, showered with gifts after calming plane passenger with singing and football cards
Phoenix has been sent gifts from as far away as Germany after his actions prevented the flight being diverted.
'Bumpy' the orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared at Kenyan sanctuary
The calf was just days old when it was found desperately nudging its dead mother at a lake last weekend.
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Electioncast: The winners and the losers
Labour suffers historic losses across UK elections.
Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana
Fast-paced, witty and smart coming-of-age comedy
Two booksmart girls try to cram in four years of fun on the eve of their graduation.
An insight into the secretive 'matchstick men' painter
The secretive artist revealed as never before, with his voice lip-synced by Ian McKellen.
Packer scores four as England close in on Grand Slam
England veteran flanker Marlie Packer scores four tries to help the Red Roses thrash Italy in Parma and remain on course for an eighth straight Women's Six Nations title.
Palestinians run West Bank freedom marathon along separation wall
Palestinians ran alongside the separation wall today, a structure that cuts them off from their land and their families.
One dead in US after being struck by taking off Frontier Airlines plane
Authorities say individual jumped fence at Denver International Airport in Colorado before being struck.
Israel to release two detained Gaza flotilla activists
Lawyer representing Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila tells Al Jazeera they will be 'released to their home countries'.
Bahrain rounds up dozens over alleged links to Iran’s IRGC
Interior Ministry says legal proceedings are under way against the 41 people arrested.
Peter Magyar sworn in as Hungary’s PM, ending Orban’s 16 years in power
Magyar's Tisza party secured a huge parliamentary majority in last month's election.
LIVE: Manchester City vs Brentford – Premier League
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream as City chase Arsenal.
‘A year of resistance’: Cuba’s private sector faces Trump’s oil blockade
US oil blockade on Cuba is a significant blow to small family firms struggling with power outages and fuel shortages.
Iran says it will play at 2026 World Cup if hosts address ‘concerns’
Iran's presence at the tournament has been shrouded in uncertainty since the US and Israel launched war on the country.
Trump says hantavirus is ‘under control’ as WHO tracks cruise outbreak
US President Donald Trump says a hantavirus cruise ship cluster is ‘under very good control.’
Australia’s populist One Nation scores first-ever lower house victory
The far-right party's winning candidate, David Farley, has advocated for stricter migration and farming reforms.
Displaced Lebanese children keep learning amid displacement
A school in Sidon is now home to displaced families from southern Lebanon, but classes are still running.
US military kills two people in new eastern Pacific Ocean attack
The killings mark the third attack in May alone by the US military in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Gaza at the Venice Biennale: Where language falls short, threads take over
I co-commissioned the Gaza Genocide Tapestry which will be displayed at the Venice Biennale. Here's the story behind it.
Scaled-back Victory Day parade held in Moscow
Russia marks downsized Victory Day parade as Putin pledges victory in Ukraine 'special military operation'.
World Cup 2026: How US football has evolved since hosting the 1994 event
In the 32 years since the United States last hosted the Cup, football has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: La Liga – preview, team news, start and lineups
Real Madrid desperate to beat bitter rivals Barca, who only need a draw in the Clasico to be crowned champions again.
The war on Iran will likely end in American retreat
The American empire cannot win the war against Iran at acceptable financial, military, and political costs.
Senior Sri Lankan monk arrested for alleged child sex crimes
Pallegama Hemarathana is accused of abusing an 11-year-old girl in a temple.
Hacked educational platform partially restored for millions of students
The hacker group, ShinyHunters, threatened to leak student data after breaching the educational platform Canvas.
Russia holds downsized Victory Day parade
Putin invoked the Soviet victory in World War II to rally his army in Ukraine, saying 'our heroes move forward'.
Spain’s Canary Islands brace for incoming hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
The 140 passengers and crew on the MV Hondius will be 'completely isolated' and evacuated, say Spanish authorities.
Israeli settlers set fire to homes and cars in violent West Bank raids
Dozens of Israeli settlers stormed various areas of the West Bank, set cars on fire, and attacked Palestinians.
Financial struggles burden Yemen’s army as soldiers wait for wages
Yemeni soldiers earn $38 to $116 monthly, but an unstable currency has eroded the value of their salaries.
Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves as Knicks beat Sixers in NBA playoffs
San Antonio take 2-1 semifinal series lead over Minnesota, while New York Knicks are 3-0 up against Philadelphia 76ers.
Cambodians struggle with displaced lives amid tense ceasefire with Thailand
Families displaced by fighting fear new clashes with Thailand, say education among areas most affected by border war.
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'