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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
Violent protests in Belfast after knife attack
Protesters have set fire to a bus as disorder flares in Belfast after knife attack
09 Jun 2026,45 mins
Trump tells the BBC the US and Iran are 'very close to signing a very powerful deal'
The US president intervened after Iran and Israel launched missiles at each other
08 Jun 2026,45 mins
Father of Nottingham attack victim says Henry Nowak killing is different
Dr Sanjoy Kumar’s daughter Grace was one of three people killed in the 2023 stabbings
05 Jun 2026,45 mins
Andy Burnham says he would seek to enter a leadership contest
The Greater Manchester mayor says he would join any challenge for the Labour leadership.
04 Jun 2026,45 mins
Marco Rubio warns of ‘real risk’ of Ukraine war escalation
The warning from the US Secretary of State comes as Ukraine strikes St Petersburg
03 Jun 2026,45 mins
Keir Starmer: Henry Nowak arrest footage raises ‘serious questions’ for police
The prime minister says Henry Nowak arrest footage raises ‘serious questions’ for police
02 Jun 2026,45 mins
'Beleaguered and bereft' - Mandelson messages reveal criticism of No 10
Mandelson and ministers criticised the prime minister in newly published messages
01 Jun 2026,45 mins
Putin questions whether a Russian drone was responsible for Romania apartment strike
The Russian President says it was likely a Ukrainian drone that hit the block of flats
29 May 2026,45 mins
Warnings over “lost generation” of young people not in work
One in six young adults set to be out of work, education or training in five years
28 May 2026,45 mins
Fifa ordered to explain World Cup ticket pricing
Authorities probe allegations of 2026 World Cup ticket prices being artificially inflated
27 May 2026,45 mins
Sir Tony Blair: Government has no "coherent plan" for country
Government has "no coherent plan" for the country, says former Labour PM
26 May 2026,45 mins
WHO says the Ebola outbreak in DRC is 'spreading rapidly'
Journalist Declan Walsh reports from the epicentre of the outbreak
25 May 2026,45 mins
Trump reverses decision on Poland troops
After threatening to withdraw 4,000 troops, President Trump today reversed the plan
22 May 2026,45 mins
Government publishes single-sex spaces guidance
The Equalities and Human Rights Commission published its guidance on single-sex spaces
21 May 2026,45 mins
Chancellor prepares to outline measures on cost of living
Chancellor will outline proposal to limit judicial review on green energy projects
20 May 2026,45 mins
Fears number of Ebola cases could double
The WHO says cuts to international aid are hindering its fight against the virus
19 May 2026,45 mins
Elon Musk loses lawsuit against Open AI
A jury has thrown out a legal case brought by Elon Musk against Open AI and Sam Altman
18 May 2026,45 mins
Burnham one step closer to challenging Starmer
Labour's governing body says it will not block the Manchester mayor from standing
15 May 2026,45 mins
PM will not seek to block Andy Burnham in by-election
Andy Burnham will try to run for Parliament after Labour MP stands down for him
14 May 2026,45 mins
Streeting allies say he's poised to challenge Starmer
Allies of the Health Secretary say he is planning to resign and launch a leadership bid
13 May 2026,45 mins
Starmer set to meet Streeting tomorrow
The Prime Minister will meet restive Health Secretary as leadership questions intensify
12 May 2026,45 mins
Over 70 Labour MPs publicly called on Keir Starmer to go
Reports tonight that some cabinet members are adding their voices to the growing chorus
11 May 2026,45 mins
Labour loses power in Wales, suffers big losses in the local elections in England
We ask what this means for Keir Starmer's future
08 May 2026,45 mins
Voting closes in elections in England, Scotland and Wales
Polls have just closed in elections in Scotland, Wales and parts of England.
07 May 2026,45 mins
British cruise ship passengers self-isolating at home
Two passengers aboard the ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak are back in the UK
06 May 2026,45 mins
05/05/2026
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
05 May 2026,45 mins
Trump pushes ahead with a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US President says US forces have destroyed several small Iranian boats,
04 May 2026,45 mins