Power outage leads to widespread rail disruption
The disruption at Leeds Station is expected to last until 17:00 GMT, National Rail says. [Continue Reading]
Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances in run-up to Budget
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign. [Continue Reading]
Rohit breaks ODI sixes record as India beat South Africa
Rohit Sharma breaks Shahid's Afridi's 15-year record for the most sixes in one-day internationals as India beat South Africa in the opening game of their three-match series. [Continue Reading]
Treatment works issue leaves 24,000 without water
The problem is not expected to be resolved until Monday morning, South East Water says. [Continue Reading]
Hondurans vote in election shadowed by Trump aid threats
The US president is threatening to cut aid to Honduras if his favoured right-wing presidential candidate does not win. [Continue Reading]
Your Party is voted to be called … Your Party, Jeremy Corbyn announces – UK politics live
Former Labour leader announces official name after vote by membersKemi Badenoch has reiterated her calls for the chancellor to resign on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, after accusing Rachel Reeves of breaking promises not to raise taxes.In this year’s budget, Reeves froze tax thresholds for three years longer than previously planned, meaning that as wages rise more people will have to start paying income tax.The chancellor called an emergency press conference telling everyone about how terrible the state of the finances were and now we have seen that the OBR had told her the complete opposite. She was... [Continue Reading]
Cornish language to receive part III status under European charter
Kernewek to have greater protections, like Welsh, Irish Gaelic and Scots Gaelic, so it can be used in education and legal hearingsThe Cornish language is due to be given the same status as Welsh, Irish Gaelic and Scots Gaelic after the government submitted it for greater protections under a European charter.Kernewek, spoken as a first language by 563 people according to the last census, has been recommended by the government for part III status under the European charter for regional or minority languages, the highest level of protection available. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Cornish language to receive part III status under European charter
Kernewek to have same protections as Welsh, Irish and Scots Gaelic so it can be used in education and legal hearingsThe Cornish language is due to be given the same status as Welsh, Irish and Scottish Gaelic after the government submitted it for greater protections under a European charter.Kernewek, spoken as a first language by 563 people according to the last census, has been recommended by the government for part III status under the European charter for regional or minority languages, the highest level of protection available. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Kristi Noem claims suspect in national guard shooting was ‘radicalized’ in US
Homeland security secretary also blamed ‘activist’ judges for defying court order to halt deportation flightsKristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, claimed on Sunday that the suspect in the national guard shooting in Washington DC was “radicalized” in the US and blamed the Biden administration, though the suspect’s asylum was approved under Donald Trump.The shooting suspect, 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was granted asylum under the Trump administration in April 2025. He worked with CIA backed units in Afghanistan, coming to the US in September 2021 under an Operation Allies Welcome program. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Locals praise erection of 20ft-tall naked statue
Here to spread some Christmas cheer... [Continue Reading]
Dignitas founder ends his own life through assisted death
Ludwig Minelli, whose work had a lasting influence on Swiss law, founded the group in 1998The head of the Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas chose to end his life through an assisted death, the group has said.Ludwig Minelli, who founded the group in 1998, died on Saturday, just days before his 93rd birthday, Dignitas said. “Right up to the end of his life, he continued to search for further ways to help people to exercise their right to freedom of choice and self-determination in their ‘final matters’ – and he often found them.” Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Dignitas founder ends his own life through assisted death
Ludwig Minelli, whose work had lasting influence on Swiss law, dies just days before his 93rd birthdayThe head of the Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas has ended his life through an assisted death, the group has said.Ludwig Minelli, who founded the group in 1998, died on Saturday, days before his 93rd birthday, Dignitas said. It added: “Right up to the end of his life, he continued to search for further ways to help people to exercise their right to freedom of choice and self-determination in their ‘final matters’ – and he often found them.” Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Pope Leo insists on 2-state solution to resolve Israel-Palestine conflict
Crowds welcome Pope Leo in Beirut as he calls for an end to violence and promotes interfaith understanding. [Continue Reading]
Pope Leo insists on two-state solution to resolve Israel-Palestine conflict
Crowds welcome Pope Leo in Beirut as he calls for an end to violence and promotes interfaith understanding. [Continue Reading]
Indonesia searches for hundreds missing in deadly floods
The death toll on the island of Sumatra has risen to more than 440, the government says. [Continue Reading]
Is US President Donald Trump preparing to strike Venezuela?
Venezuela slams Trump's warning that its airspace should be considered closed amid rising tensions. [Continue Reading]
Crime thriller hailed as ‘one of the best films of all time’ streaming on Netflix
It has been hailed 'masterful' and 'perfectly disturbing.' [Continue Reading]
Netanyahu Asks Israel’s President to Pardon Him in Corruption Cases
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the contentious appeal weeks after President Trump had made the same request to the Israeli president. [Continue Reading]
Disney boss tells people to stop doing this one thing at their theme parks
It's ruining the magic... [Continue Reading]
Ukrainian and US officials meet in Florida to discuss proposals to end Russia’s war
Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner meet Kyiv delegation, after another weekend of deadly Russian attacks in UkraineUkrainian negotiators are meeting with US officials in Florida to thrash out details of Washington’s proposed framework to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, as Kyiv faces pressure on military and political fronts.The secretary of state, Marco Rubio, the special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, are sitting down with a Ukrainian delegation on Sunday before planned US talks this week in Moscow with Vladimir Putin. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Peppa Pig’s dad has an unlikely enemy and won’t like what he has to say
Daddy Pig has been criticised. [Continue Reading]
The Shocking Crash That Led Marin County to Reckon With the Dangers of E-Bikes
Unregulated e-bikes are a growing danger on American streets. In one Bay Area town, a terrible accident finally led to reform. [Continue Reading]
What to Know About Honduras’s Elections
President Trump has put a spotlight on Honduras as voters head to the polls. Their choices include the left-wing party in power and a candidate endorsed by Mr. Trump. [Continue Reading]
Thousands rally in Madrid to demand snap election over corruption allegations
Pressure grows on Pedro Sánchez amid series of claims involving his family, party and administrationTens of thousands of people have attended an anti-government demonstration in Madrid to demand a snap general election as the country’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, tries to weather a series of corruption allegations involving his family, his party and his administration.Sunday’s protest, called by Spain’s conservative People’s party (PP) under the slogan, “This is it: mafia or democracy?”, was held three days after one of Sánchez’s closest erstwhile allies, the former transport minister José Luis Ábalos, was remanded in custody by a judge investigating an... [Continue Reading]
Tributes to two ‘loving’ mothers killed in car crash leaving son, 9, with life-changing injuries
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after Amie Pearson, 26, and Chelsea Carlisle, 29, were killed [Continue Reading]
Man Utd match Arsenal record as Joe Cole calls for Ruben Amorim to be given ‘credit’
'That's a positive to be up there with Arsenal.' [Continue Reading]
Oliver Glasner hits out at Crystal Palace hierarchy after ‘tough’ Man Utd loss
'This group of players didn't get the right support.' [Continue Reading]
President Nawrocki cancels meeting with Orbán after Hungarian PM's visit to Moscow
Polish President Karol Nawrocki cancelled on Sunday a meeting with Viktor Orbán due to the Hungarian Prime Minister's visit to Moscow to discuss energy ties with Russia. [Continue Reading]
Sultana attacks the monarchy, Israel and ‘pathetic’ Labour in Your Party speech – UK politics live
MP speaks to delegates in Liverpool after boycotting conference yesterdayKemi Badenoch has reiterated her calls for the chancellor to resign on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, after accusing Rachel Reeves of breaking promises not to raise taxes.In this year’s budget, Reeves froze tax thresholds for three years longer than previously planned, meaning that as wages rise more people will have to start paying income tax.The chancellor called an emergency press conference telling everyone about how terrible the state of the finances were and now we have seen that the OBR had told her the complete opposite. She was... [Continue Reading]
Mamdani, a Sharp Critic of Police Surveillance, Will Soon Oversee It
Zohran Mamdani, New York’s mayor-elect, has criticized the N.Y.P.D.’s surveillance tactics. He reappointed the police commissioner who helped create a ubiquitous web of monitoring. [Continue Reading]
We got my husband’s diagnosis – he died within days
The cancer was so advanced, he was put straight on to palliative care. [Continue Reading]
Thousands of Spaniards take part in antigovernment protests
According to the Popular Party (PP), more than 80,000 people took part in the demonstration against Pedro Sánchez's government in Madrid on Sunday. The government delegation puts the number of attendees at 40,000. [Continue Reading]
Ruben Amorim provides Bruno Fernandes injury update after Man Utd beat Crystal Palace
There was some concern for Fernandes in the closing stages. [Continue Reading]
Bruno Fernandes injury update after Man Utd beat Crystal Palace
There was some concern for Fernandes in the closing stages. [Continue Reading]
Trump grants clemency to executive convicted in fraud scheme – report
David Gentile had just begun to serve a seven-year sentence for role in $1.6bn scheme that defrauded thousands Donald Trump granted clemency to private equity executive David Gentile, who had just begun a seven-year prison sentence for what prosecutors described as a $1.6bn fraud scheme, reported the New York Times.The founder and former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GPB Capital, 59 year old Gentile was convicted and sentence in May to seven years in prison for his role in defrauding thousands of individual investors. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Dignitas founder ends his own life through assisted death
Ludwig Minelli, whose work had a lasting influence on Swiss law, founded the group in 1998The head of the Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas chose to end his life through an assisted death, the group has said.Ludwig Minelli, who founded the group in 1998, died on Saturday, days before his 93rd birthday, Dignitas said. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Indonesia and Thailand floods death toll passes 600 with hundreds still missing
Heavy monsoon rains across south-east Asia leave thousands of people without shelter or critical suppliesIndonesian and Thai authorities are racing to clear debris and find hundreds of missing people as they said more than 600 people had died in devastating floods and landslides across south-east Asia.Heavy monsoon rains have overwhelmed parts of Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia in recent days, leaving thousands of people stranded without shelter or critical supplies. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Husband and wife accused of using spycam and earpieces to win almost £600k at Australian casino
The husband and wife are alleged to have used a range of devices - including earpieces - to cheat card games over a number of weeks. [Continue Reading]
Clear rejection: Switzerland rejects compulsory service for women and tax for the super-rich
While the extension of compulsory service received less than 20 per cent support in many cantons, the debate on wealth tax centred on the attractiveness of the location and climate financing. [Continue Reading]
Corbyn and Sultana will not lead new left-wing party
Your Party delegates vote to be led by a panel of members - avoiding a potentially explosive leadership race. [Continue Reading]
Dignitas founder ends his own life at one of his clinics days before his birthday
'Right up to the end of his life, he continued to search for further ways to help people to exercise their right to freedom of choice' [Continue Reading]
NHS test delays putting hundreds of thousands at risk, say doctors
Exclusive: Long waiting times affected 386,849 patients in England during September, data analysis showsHundreds of thousands of people in England are not getting tests for killer diseases because of widespread delays that doctors fear will harm patients.A total of 386,849 people in September had been waiting more than six weeks for a diagnostic test for cancer, heart problems and other serious conditions, according to an analysis of NHS waiting time data by the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Polls open in Honduras presidential election marked by fraud accusations
The vote is taking place in a highly polarised climate, with the US backing the right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura. [Continue Reading]
Sultana praises Corbyn at Your Party conference after securing ‘collective leadership’ victory – UK politics live
MP speaks to delegates in Liverpool after boycotting conference yesterdayKemi Badenoch has reiterated her calls for the chancellor to resign on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, after accusing Rachel Reeves of breaking promises not to raise taxes.In this year’s budget, Reeves froze tax thresholds for three years longer than previously planned, meaning that as wages rise more people will have to start paying income tax.The chancellor called an emergency press conference telling everyone about how terrible the state of the finances were and now we have seen that the OBR had told her the complete opposite. She was... [Continue Reading]
Ukrainian Official “very transparent” about investigation
“[Ukrainian chief of staff] Andriy Yermak said that he will be very open and transparent..." [Continue Reading]
Hondurans vote amid Trump threat to cut aid if his preferred candidate loses
US president favours Nasry ‘Tito’ Asfura of rightwing National party, as polls show three candidates are neck-and-neckHondurans have begun voting in an election held amid threats by Donald Trump to cut aid to the country if his preferred candidate loses.Honduras could be the next country in Latin America, after Argentina and Bolivia, to swing right after years of leftwing rule. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]