US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:19:36 GMT
The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.
Starmer admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:13:14 GMT
The prime minister was questioned at PMQs about allegations that Downing Street had asked about a diplomat role for the then-communications chief.
PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:23:15 GMT
The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.
Husband cleared of manslaughter over wife's suicide
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:36:53 GMT
Christopher Trybus is found not guilty of the manslaughter of Tarryn Baird after a five-week trial.
Head coach Liam Rosenior sacked by Chelsea after three months in charge
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:17:35 GMT
Chelsea sack head coach Liam Rosenior after losing five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the first time since 1912.
Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:14:20 GMT
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.
Black children eight times more likely to be strip searched by police, report says
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:55:22 GMT
A new report says while the number of strip searches has decreased, ethnic disparities in their use persist.
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:40 GMT
The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.
Moldovan oligarch jailed in $1bn 'theft of the century' case
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:46:59 GMT
Vlad Plahotniuc, once Moldova's richest man, was found guilty of partaking in a fraud which involved around 12% of the country's GDP.
'Superstar' runners praised for helping exhausted man finish marathon
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:43:57 GMT
Two runners go viral for helping carry exhausted man over the finish line.
