Two more men charged with murder after stabbing of film student, 21, in Primrose Hill
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I’m a religious expert. Here’s what I think about Trump’s ‘Jesus’ image
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsI’m a religion expert. Here’s what I think about Trump’s ‘Jesus’ imageThe AI image was widely interpreted as blasphemous – including by conservative Catholic group CatholicVote.orgPhilip C. Almond The Conversation Wednesday 15 April 2026 10:45 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"s...
'It's made me very grateful for the NHS': Gerran Howell is the Brit of The Pitt
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Meghan to grill cooks as guest judge on MasterChef Australia
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Taylor Frankie Paul won’t face charges over fights with ex Dakota Mortensen as custody hearing looms
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Kash Patel invites Eric Swalwell to speak to FBI over sexual assault claims as Polymarket launches odds on his arrest
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKash Patel invites Eric Swalwell to speak to FBI over sexual assault claims as Polymarket launches odds on his arrestEric Swalwell has vehemently denied the claims against him, describing them as ‘false allegations’ in a statementOwen Scott Wednesday 15 April 2026 10:17 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBook...
Nanny probably gave antihistamine to baby who died to 'sedate' him - London coroner
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Bernie Sanders issues blistering four-word response to Trump’s economic adviser’s take on rising oil prices over Iran war
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsBernie Sanders issues blistering four-word response to Trump’s economic adviser’s take on rising oil prices over Iran warVeteran left-winger ridicules National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett over his attempts to reassure the public as war drags on and fuel crisis threatens to deepenJoe Sommerlad Wednesday 15 April 2026 10:12 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share"...
RAF fighter jets scrambled over fears 'Russian bomber' heading towards UK
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Balancing UK’s welfare and defence spending ‘not zero-sum game’, minister says
Treasury minister James Murray hits back at George Robertson’s criticism over military budgetUK politics live – latest updatesA Treasury minister has said balancing welfare and defence spending “is not a zero-sum game”, amid stark warnings that the UK will have to increase its military budget to ensure national security during global volatility.James Murray, the chancellor’s deputy, said the government was pushing ahead with the biggest sustained increase in defence investments since the cold wa...
Janette Manrara says she has to ‘wait and find out’ about Strictly hosting role
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Labour claims Reform UK won’t protect women, as poll suggests Farage’s party heading for ‘seismic’ wins in May – UK politics live
Poll projects major political earthquake across Britain with Labour losing Wales and England’s Red WallGood morning. Wes Streeting, the health secretary, is publishing a revised women’s health strategy for England today. As Andrew Gregory reports, the strategy implicitly accepts that women have been let down by a (largely male) medical establishment which has not always taken their health concerns seriously.But, for Labour, this is not just a health announcement. The English local elections are...
Is Magyar a game-changer or the new face of Hungary’s right bloc?
Hungary’s election shifts leadership to Peter Magyar but key divisions from the EU and right-leaning politics persist
Resident left without heating or hot water for over nine months – including Christmas Day
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London travel news LIVE: Serious disruption at busy train station over morning rush hour
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Reeves to hold talks with US counterpart after hitting out at Trump’s ‘folly’ over Iran war
NewsUKUK PoliticsReeves to hold talks with US counterpart after hitting out at Trump’s ‘folly’ over Iran warRachel Reeves has gone public with her anger and frustration at the ‘folly’ of America’s actions in the Middle EastMillie Cooke Political Correspondent Wednesday 15 April 2026 08:31 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Re...
Standard Life strikes £2bn deal to buy Aegon UK
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Barratt cautions over rising build costs as Iran war sends energy prices soaring
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Virgin Atlantic hikes fares by up to £360 as fuel costs soar amid Iran war
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Poor relationship with Starmer will not overshadow King’s visit, Trump insists
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