Starmer holds phone call with Trump over Greenland tariff threat
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:42:50 GMT
The conversation follows the US president vowing a 10% levy on the UK and others opposing his annexation of the Danish territory.
Andrew Rosindell quits Tories and defects to Reform UK
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:12:58 GMT
His defection comes days after former shadow justice minister Robert Jenrick joined Reform.
Five dead after high-speed trains collide in Spain
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:03:41 GMT
At least five people are dead and dozens more injured after the derailment near the city of Cordoba.
Government pulls Hillsborough Law amendment after backlash
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:27:29 GMT
It was facing a potential rebellion by some Labour MPs over how the law would apply to security services.
BBC demands tighter vetting after Apprentice candidate's offensive social media posts
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:43:39 GMT
A contestant due to appear on the forthcoming series is found to have previously posted offensive messages on social media.
Israel pushes back on Trump's picks for executives on Gaza 'Board of Peace'
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:30:24 GMT
Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical.
Syria agrees ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces after two weeks of clashes
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:25:31 GMT
President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the deal would allow the Syrian state to reassert control over most areas.
Mum thanks strangers who rescued nine-month-old baby from burning car
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:27:59 GMT
Wesley Beynon and Marc Willding are hailed heroes after pulling baby Lilah from the flames.
More than 60 Labour MPs urge PM to ban social media for under-16s
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:21:46 GMT
The MPs says the UK "risks being left behind" if it does not adopt a ban similar to one in Australia.
Fears Iran's internet shutdown could lead to 'extreme digital isolation'
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:09:29 GMT
Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity.
