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Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after protests
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sacked the army's commander-in-chief
21 Jul 2026,45 mins
John Healey appointed chancellor as Prime Minister Andy Burnham builds his cabinet
Ed Miliband becomes foreign secretary and Shabana Mahmood stays at the Home Office
20 Jul 2026,45 mins
Andy Burnham takes over leadership of the Labour Party
Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham sets out his vision for the country
17 Jul 2026,45 mins
Zelensky's removal of popular defence minister sparks protests in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's surprise move has caused an outburst of anger.
16 Jul 2026,45 mins
England out of the World Cup
England suffered World Cup heartbreak with late semi-final defeat by Argentina
15 Jul 2026,45 mins
MPs unanimously approve Hillsborough Law
The legislation is passed by MPs in Sir Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister.
14 Jul 2026,45 mins
Widdecombe murder 'raises questions about the security of those in public life'
Government to explore security guidance for former MPs
13 Jul 2026,45 mins
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after Ann Widdecombe found dead
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Ann Widdecombe
10 Jul 2026,45 mins
Iran buries Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The burial of Ali Khamenei comes as fears grow of a return to full-scale conflict
09 Jul 2026,45 mins
Disability benefits could face massive overhaul in Timms Review
A landmark review into Personal Independence Payments - known as PIP - is due tomorrow.
08 Jul 2026,45 mins
Farage resigns as an MP to fight by-election
The Reform UK leader’s decision comes amid an investigation into his finances
07 Jul 2026,45 mins
Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
Donald Trump asked Fifa to review US striker Folarin Balogun's ban
06 Jul 2026,45 mins
USA celebrates 250 years of independence
USA swelters under dangerous temperatures as it celebrates 250 years of independence
03 Jul 2026,45 mins
'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 25
Russia’s strikes on Kyiv come after Ukraine’s attacks on Russian energy infrastructure
02 Jul 2026,45 mins
Kane's rescue act sends England into World Cup last 16
Harry Kane's two late goals against DR Congo spare England from a humiliating exit
01 Jul 2026,45 mins
Supreme Court rejects Trump plan to end birthright citizenship
The move would have ended the automatic right to citizenship for anyone born in the US
30 Jun 2026,45 mins
New 'No 10. North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises
Would-be PM Andy Burnham promises a new Downing Street team based in Manchester
29 Jun 2026,45 mins
UN says 50,000 Venezuelans still missing after twin earthquakes
The number of people killed has risen to at least 920, with 3,360 injured
26 Jun 2026,45 mins
Venezuela earthquakes death toll reaches 188, but thousands feared dead
The UN says more than 100 buildings have collapsed as rescuers search the rubble
25 Jun 2026,45 mins
Mothers and babies died after failures at NHS trust
A review blasts a ‘toxic, bullying’ culture and avoidable harm at a Nottingham NHS trust
24 Jun 2026,45 mins
Report into Nottingham NHS maternity scandal set to be published
Families await Donna Ockenden's report into failures of maternity care
23 Jun 2026,45 mins
Sir Keir Starmer resigns with Andy Burnham favourite to replace him
Andy Burnham has been sworn in as an MP after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation
22 Jun 2026,45 mins
One dead and several injured in Bedford train crash
Medics say 89 people have been injured, with 11 of them suffering "very serious injuries"
19 Jun 2026,45 mins
Counting underway in Makerfield by-election
Can Labour’s Andy Burnham secure the Westminster seat necessary to challenge the PM?
18 Jun 2026,45 mins
US officials reveal details of their initial agreement with Iran
Donald Trump says the peace deal with Iran will be signed “tomorrow, maybe the next day"
17 Jun 2026,45 mins
Russian warship fires warning shots near UK yacht in Channel
Russian warship fires warning shots near yacht owned by UK couple in Channel
16 Jun 2026,45 mins
Donald Trump says a deal to end the war with Iran is already signed
The US president says details of the deal will be released ‘pretty soon’
15 Jun 2026,45 mins
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire after SpaceX stock market debut
The AI and rocket company reached value of $2.2tn after listing on Nasdaq stock exchange
12 Jun 2026,45 mins
UK defence secretary and armed forces minister both resign
The defence secretary and armed forces minister resign over military spending plans
11 Jun 2026,45 mins
Anti-migrant violence rocks Belfast for second night
Violent clashes with police in Belfast after stabbing allegedly by Sudanese asylum seeker
10 Jun 2026,45 mins