News
The latest news stories from the UK and around the world...
Home Secretary pledges crackdown on hateful beliefs to counter extremism
Yvette Cooper wants the Home Office to understand the evidence about what works to disrupt and divert people away from extremist views.
Fabian Hurzeler celebrates Premier League bow with win for Brighton at Everton
Evertons final-season farewell to Goodison Park began with a demoralising display against Brighton whose new head coach Fabian Hurzeler marked his Premier League debut with a 3-0 victory. .
Public and priceless artworks safe as blaze rips through Somerset House roof
Priceless artworks, including a Van Gogh painting, have not been damaged and all public are safe after a fire ripped through the roof of historic Somerset House..
Biden to use convention speech to hand off to Harris and make case against Trump
US President Joe Biden will give the keynote address on Monday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago..
Harry joins in volleyball game during visit to Invictus Games athletes
The Duke and his wife Meghan have been meeting athletes in Colombia .
Tesco recalls melt in the middle meat free burgers as they might stay too hot
The supermarket giant say there is a burn risk to customers.
Government to establish unit dedicated to preventing crime among young people
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says it will aim to give teenagers the best start in life.
Doctors call for extra funding to end the 8am appointment scramble
Doctors Association UK say at least another £35 per patient per year is required.
Biden believes Gaza ceasefire talks have a shot at succeeding
The US President says "we are closer than weve ever been.
Mediators preparing to implement ceasefire deal before final agreement
Mediators are preparing to implement a Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal to end the 10-month Israel-Hamas war before a final agreement is set, a US official said on Friday..
Nigel Farage paid almost 98000 a month to present GB News
Clacton MP Nigel Farage is paid almost £98,000 a month to be a presenter on GB News, his register of interests has revealed..
Starmer turns down book deal with publisher Harper Collins
Sir Keir Starmers register of interests shows he is no longer intending to write a book which was set to be published by Harper Collins..
First polio case confirmed in Gaza in 10 month old child
The first case of polio has been recorded in an unvaccinated 10-month old-child in the Gaza city of Deir al-Balah, the Palestinian health ministry says..
Substitute Joshua Zirkzee scores late debut winner as Man Utd see off Fulham
Joshua Zirkzee enjoyed a dream debut as the summer signing came off the bench to earn Manchester United a late victory in Fridays Premier League opener against Fulham..
Middle East mediators strike hopeful note after talks in Doha
Mediators trying to end the Israel-Hamas war expressed hope for an imminent deal on Friday, saying two days of talks had wrapped up in Qatar and they aimed to reconvene in Cairo next week to seal an agreement to stop the fighting..
Mother of girl who died after Costa drink speaks out about allergen training
The mother of a 13-year-old girl who died after having a severe reaction to a Costa hot chocolate has said allergen safety training should not be treated as a tick-box exercise, after a coroner concluded she died following staffs failure to follow processes..
Swifties arrive ahead of day two of Wembley August run
Thousands of Taylor Swift fans have begun queuing for the US singer-songwriters Wembley Stadium show as she takes to the stage for the second night of her August run in London..
No crime found by police at Reginald D Hunter comedy gig amid Israel row
Police found no crime took place at a Reginald D Hunter comedy gig following a report of a hate incident at his Edinburgh Fringe show..
Heathrow Border Force officers set for industrial action
Hundreds of Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport are to take industrial action for 23 days from the end of the month..
Drop in UK students eligible to find university places through clearing
The number of UK-based students in clearing who are trying to find higher education courses a day after exam results were released has fallen to its lowest level for three years though plenty of places are still available, figures show..