Israel says Hezbollah operative captured in naval raid
The Israeli military said a senior Hezbollah operative was captured in a naval raid in the northern Lebanese town of Batroun on Friday. An official said special forces had apprehended…
Boy charged after girl found stabbed near A63 in Hessle
A boy has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article after a 13-year-old girl was stabbed, police said. The teenager was discovered with stab wounds and…
Huge volunteer response in flood-hit Valencia
There has been a growing outpouring of solidarity in and around Valencia to help those affected by catastrophic flooding. Organisers believe at least 15,000 people showed up on Saturday morning…
Royal estates ‘receive millions from public bodies and charities’
Details about the royal family’s finances including rent received from the NHS, schools and the armed forces have been revealed as part of a new documentary. In the investigation by…
Carlisle man arrested for ‘racially abusing’ Wigan Athletic player
A man has been arrested on suspicion of racially abusing a footballer. Cumbria Police said a 37-year-old man was arrested after Carlisle United’s 2-0 defeat to Wigan Athletic, in the…
England 22-24 New Zealand: George Ford focus can’t disguise other failings
It made sense at the time. In the grey matter and guts alike, the rationale felt right. With 62 minutes on the clock, and an eight-point advantage on the scoreboard,…
Isle of Wight missing raccoons captured but two still at large
Amazon World The first raccoon was found on zoo property A second of four racoons that went missing from a zoo on the Isle of Wight has been captured. Four…
Busts of Israeli president stolen from university
Police are investigating reports of a burglary at a university in which two busts of the first president of Israel were taken. Footage circulating online showed two masked people smashing…
Met Police send CPS file to consider charges
Detectives investigating Russell Brand over allegations of historical sex offences have sent prosecutors a file of evidence so they can consider bringing charges. Brand has been interviewed three times by…
Royal Welsh fusilier, 21, dies from a rare cancer
The death of a 21-year-old soldier from a rare cancer has been announced with “great sadness” by the 1st Battalion the Royal Welsh. Fusilier Jack Wilkes, from Tywyn, Gwynedd, was…