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Lahore explosion: Blasts rock Pakistan as Islamabad 'shoots down Indian drones'

Pakistan's air defence system reportedly shot down an Indian drone in the early hours of Thursday in Lahore, according to Pakistani officials. This comes as India evacuates thousands from villages...

Donald Trump to announce 'major' US-UK trade deal today in huge Brexit boost

After years of negotiations following Britain's exit from the European Union, the long-awaited trade deal between the United Kingdom and the United States may be imminent. Three insiders close to...

Historic US-UK trade deal sees Trump overturn years of 'sleepy' Joe Biden policy

Many will see Britain’s historic trade deal with the US as further proof of the enduring special relationship the two countries enjoy. Talks first started almost exactly five years ago on May 5,...

Paris burning as huge riots erupt with car driven through football fans

A violent confrontation erupted in Paris after a car rammed into a crowd of Paris Saint-Germain supporters celebrating their team’s Champions League win over Arsenal. The vehicle was later chased...

Putin breaks his own 'ceasefire' with savage Ukraine bombing as 1,200 Russians wiped out

Ukraine has accused Vladimir Putin's forces of launching glide bombs into the country just hours after a ceasefire announced by the Russian President took effect. The ceasefire was introduced by...

Nickelback fans are just learning hidden meaning behind band name

Nickelback has churned out mega hits since bursting onto the music scene, and the rock band remains popular to this day. The Canadian group is made up of lead vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger,...

VE Day memories: The mixed emotions of joy and loss among those who survived

On May 8 1945, Peter Marshall, a 20-year old Wireless Operator on Lancaster bombers was on a training sortie. As they headed back to base, he was twiddling the controls of his radio set and came...

VE Day 80 years on: 'Flag girl' reflects on iconic photo and tragedy that came after

Clutching a Union Jack, Maureen Shroll, innocently captured the mood of millions of Britons on VE Day 80 years ago today. Dressed in over-sized dungarees, the youngster was playing near her home by...

One teen dead and two injured in 'gang-related' school stabbing with assailants on the run

A horrifying mass stabbing at a California high school has left one student dead and two others seriously injured, according to local police.The shocking incident took place on Wednesday at Santa Ana...

Keir Starmer to warn of parallels with the Second World War in major defence speech

Sir Keir Starmer will warn of modern parallels with the Second World War, as he urges the UK to seize the "dividend" from his plans to raise defence spending.The Prime Minister is also expected to...

Watch: The first day of the conclave in a minute

Watch: The first day of the conclave in a minuteThe first vote of the conclave - the secretive process to choose a new pope - has failed to reach a decision. After a lengthy wait, black smoke emerged...

Interest rates expected to be cut by Bank of England

Interest rates expected to be cut by Bank of England34 minutes agoKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesInterest rates are widely expected to be cut on Thursday, with further falls...

Conclave: How Vatican keeps its papal vote secret

Conclave: How Vatican keeps its papal vote secret2 days agoSarah RainsfordEurope CorrespondentReporting fromRomeGetty ImagesThis must be the most secretive election in the world.When 133 Catholic...

Local fury as village where Lord Nelson was born approved for new luxury development

Plans for a luxury barn conversion in the birthplace of Lord Nelson have been approved despite outrage from locals who described it as a "very special place of national importance". The cluster of...

Conclave fails to elect new pope as black smoke rises above the Vatican

The conclave being held in the Vatican to elect a new Pope has failed to select a successor to Pope Francis, as black smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel chimney. Traditionally if a new Pope is...

India and Pakistan war to 'push world into global recession' as WW3 fears soar

A potential war between India and Pakistan could "push the world in to a global recession" in a matter of months, an expert has warned. On Tuesday, India fired a series of missile strikes on Kashmir,...

Man whose body was found chopped up in suitcase 'raped and blackmailed teenager'

A man whose dismembered body was discovered in a suitcase had previously raped and blackmailed a teenager, a court heard. A witness, using the alias James Smith, gave evidence via video link today at...

The one simple question Sir Keir Starmer dreads being asked

The House of Commons today looked as if Madame Tussaud had created waxworks of every Labour MP and packed her creations onto the green benches. The men and women behind Sir Keir Starmer sat in...

Keir Starmer and Lisa Nandy appointed Labour donor to £130k football watchdog job

Conservatives have condemned Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy’s decision to appoint a “Labour crony” as England’s first football regulator after it emerged the new watchdog donated money to her...

Pensioner's plot catches thief stealing from her supported living flat

A pensioner who thought someone was stealing from her hatched a plot to get to the truth. Joining with her friend, the two set a trap at the supported living flat where she lived.And the crafty duo...