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AI 'supercharging' security threats to UK, MI5 warns
Artificial intelligence (AI) is "supercharging" security threats to the UK, including the potential development by terrorists and states of new killer bioweapons, the head of MI5 has warned
Midwives awarded 'landmark' payout after exposure to nitrous oxide
More than 120 midwives and maternity staff in Essex have been awarded almost £750,000 in compensation after being exposed to high levels of nitrous oxide.
Number of people dead after house fire in Waterford
A number of people have died after a fire at a house in Waterford.
Hundreds more prisoners to be freed as second early release stage begins
Prisoners rejoiced as they left jail early during the second stage of a government scheme to ease overcrowding.
Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte dies aged 34
RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walter "Flynn" White Jr in Breaking Bad, has died aged 34.
Man fatally attacked by tiger at UK wildlife park told animal to 'stop being naughty'
The victim of the tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park told the animal to "stop being naughty" just before the incident, Sky News understands.
Man dies after stabbing outside 'birthday bash' pub event
A man in his 20s has died after he was stabbed outside a birthday event in Birmingham.
109 dead after ship capsizes off coast of Djibouti, UN agency says
A ship has capsized off the coast of Djibouti, leaving 109 migrants dead and more than 116 missing, a United Nations agency has reported.
'If we don't do it, nobody else will': Inside Ukraine's wartime postal service
"If we don't do it, nobody else will."
AI and nuclear war threaten human extinction by 2100, report warns
Malicious use of AI and nuclear conflict pose the biggest threat to human extinction by the year 2100, global experts have warned.
Flash flooding destroys homes in Nepal
Flash flooding has destroyed homes along a river in the central part of Nepal, with residents being evacuated by helicopter.
Fourteen killed in two separate US mass shootings
Two mass shootings in the United States have claimed the lives of 14 people in the space of a few hours, local police forces have confirmed.
Three found guilty of killing Australian brothers and American friend on surf trip
Three men have been found guilty of murdering two Australian brothers and their American friend during a surfing trip in Mexico.
Northern Ireland secretary says he will ban Drumcree parade
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant said he is to ban the Drumcree parade.
Widdecombe murder 'politically and ideologically motivated'
Ann Widdecombe's murder is alleged to have been "politically and ideologically motivated", a court has heard.
Drought declared in Yorkshire
Drought has been declared in Yorkshire due to a lack of spring and summer rainfall, the Environment Agency has said.
King paid Andrew's £1.5m Royal Lodge repair bill
The King has paid £1.5m for repair and restoration costs to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former Royal Lodge home.
Former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize
Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a South African jurist and former UN high commissioner for human rights, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
US puts inmate to death for first time since botched execution
A Texas death row inmate has been put to death by lethal injection - despite objections following Christa Pike's botched execution last week.
Woman, 87, whose eviction triggered snap election in Spain following housing protests has died
An octogenarian whose eviction from her home sparked protests leading to a snap election in Spain has died, according to a tenants' union.
Family of GP found dead in Norfolk home pay tribute to 'kind, generous and loving' mother
The family of a GP who was found dead at a property in Norfolk has paid tribute to her "kind, generous and loving" nature.
Southampton coach handed suspended ban over Spygate scandal
The head coach of Southampton FC has been given a suspended ban of six weeks and a fine of £28,000 over his role in the Spygate scandal.
£6.7bn deal announced to buy Boots' 1,800 UK and Ireland stores
A deal has been announced which would see the £6.7bn sale of the 1,800 Boots stores across the UK and Ireland.
Baby girl who died while camping with family named by police
A three-month-old girl who died while camping with her family in Staffordshire has been named by police.
Russia claims there is no epidemic risk after death of plague institute worker
Russia's health watchdog has claimed there is no risk of an epidemic following the death of a plague institute worker in Siberia - as the Kremlin accuses the media of providing false information about the case.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Thames Valley Police agreed warrants to raid two properties were unlawful
A High Court judge has said Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Thames Valley Police have agreed that search warrants that allowed officers to raid two of his properties earlier this year were unlawful.
Man admits sex assault on woman who was drugged and raped by husband
A man has admitted sexually assaulting a woman who was drugged and raped by her husband for more than two decades.
Reform UK inquiry clears own advisers over donations sting
Reform UK's internal inquiry following an undercover sting has cleared two of its senior advisers of breaching the law, the party says.
Paramount completes $81bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery
Skydance-owned Paramount has completed its $81bn (£61bn) takeover of Warner Bros Discovery - bringing together the two media giants under a combined company.
Boy, 2, fell to death from hotel window which father thought was closed, court hears
A two-year-old boy fell to his death from the fourth floor of a hotel in Cyprus after his father placed him on a windowsill, not realising it was open, a court has heard.
Two officers sacked after 92-year-old man tasered and pepper sprayed in care home
Two officers have been sacked for gross misconduct after they used a Taser and pepper spray on a 92-year-old amputee, the police watchdog has said.
Widdecombe murder suspect accused of terror plot against Farage 'researched number of prominent people', court told
The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has appeared in court charged with preparing acts of terrorism, including against Nigel Farage.
Royal Mail to cut up to 2,500 jobs
Up to 2,500 Royal Mail employees could lose their jobs under an 'organisational review', the company has announced.
How unusual is the weather near you? Use our interactive tool to find out
More daily heat records have been set across the country this year than any previous year on record.
Forensic student admits 'Dexter-style' murder in 'kill room'
A forensics student who was obsessed with US TV drama Dexter pleaded guilty to murdering a sex worker in a “kill room” set up inside an Airbnb.