US confirms direct talks with Hamas over Gaza hostages
The US is holding talks with Hamas over the hostages held in Gaza, the White House has confirmed. Washington has until now avoided direct engagement with Hamas, and there is…
US tariffs could hit UK consumers, Bailey says
US president Donald Trump’s tariffs could mean less money in UK consumers’ pockets, Bank of England experts have warned. Tariffs could hit growth and pose “substantial” risks to the UK…
Child dies after being hit by car on sports pitch in Kendal
A child has died after being hit by a car on a sports pitch. Emergency services attended Kendal Rugby Union Football Club in Cumbria just after 16:58 GMT to reports…
First-ever beavers from Scotland released in England
Beavers captured from Scotland have been released into the wild in England for the first time under new rules that were announced last week. They were set free on a…
Welsh schools limit subjects due to staff shortage
Some secondary schools are having to cut back on their curriculum because of problems recruiting staff, Wales’ chief inspector of education has said. Owen Evans said Estyn school inspectors were…
Paddy Power High Court case: Gardener wins £1m payout
Tess de la Mare BBC News, Gloucestershire PA Media Corrine Durber, with her husband Colin (left) and her solicitor Peter Coyle (right) outside the High Court A gardener who was…
Starmer’s strategy for dealing with Team Trump outbursts
Week after week, there was a grim but poignant ritual at the start of Prime Minister’s Question Time. The prime minister would begin by acknowledging by name and by rank…
UK competition watchdog drops Microsoft-OpenAI probe
Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporter Getty OpenAI boss Sam Altman (left) and Microsoft boss Satya Nadella The UK competition watchdog has ended its investigation into the partnership between Microsoft and the…
Briton accused of fighting for Ukraine jailed in Russia
A British man accused by Russia of fighting for Ukraine has been jailed for 19 years by a Russian military court. James Scott Rhys Anderson was reportedly captured in Russia’s…
Watch: Moment tornado rips roof off building in Oklahoma
Neighbourhoods were heavily damaged after tornadoes tore through areas of Oklahoma as part of a swath of severe weather that hit the state. Source link