Iran, Gulf hit as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb close: What’s the latest?
The conflict in the Middle East has widened as two oil tankers headed to Asia, carrying Saudi crude, turned around in the Red Sea on Tuesday after Yemen’s Houthis announced…
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa retires after 22-year career
The 41-year-old, who played in six FIFA World Cups, announces he will retire from both club and country. Guillermo Ochoa, widely considered among the greatest Mexican goalkeepers in history, has…
Chelsea signs Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in record British deal
Chelsea signs Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in record British deal The 23-year-old Rogers, established as one of the Premier League’s top attacking talents, has signed a contract with the…
Rabat demands answers after Moroccan man dies during arrest in Italy
Italian Prime Minister Meloni says truth must be ‘pursued to the very end’ after death of Abderrahim Fakir in Bologna. Morocco is demanding that Italian authorities explain the death of…
FIFA World Cup final draws record viewership in United States
Figures reveal that viewership remained strong even after the USA were eliminated from tournament. Nearly 63 million Americans tuned in to watch Spain beat Argentina in the FIFA World Cup…
Wildfires burn across UK as fire chiefs warn of extreme pressure
Wildfires continue to burn in parts of the UK as firefighters face "extreme pressure" due to the prolonged heatwave, the chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has warned.…
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted billions, Covid inquiry finds
Image source, Getty Images By Jim Reed Health reporter The lives of NHS staff and patients were put at risk in the pandemic because of a lack of adequate personal…
Scott Mills was highest paid BBC star before sacking
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Scott Mills previously hosted the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show By Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter DJ Scott Mills was the highest-paid presenter at the…
Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick
Reform UK's Treasury spokesman has accused the government of a "dereliction of duty" over Nigel Farage's taxpayer-funded security, claiming it had previously been "downgraded". Robert Jenrick said his party leader…
Police continue to question suspect over Ann Widdecombe murder
Police are continuing to question the suspect held on suspicion of the murder of politician Ann Widdecombe for a third day. A white British man, 28, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire,…