Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war
Tue, 05 May 2026 11:38:03 GMT
The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.
Palestine Action activists guilty of criminal damage
Tue, 05 May 2026 14:58:29 GMT
The group of four activists were accused of breaking into the Elbit Systems factory near Bristol.
Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says
Tue, 05 May 2026 14:13:22 GMT
Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.
All of society must tackle 'crisis' of antisemitism, Starmer says
Tue, 05 May 2026 14:15:20 GMT
The PM hosts a summit of leaders from the police, arts and universities, after a spate of attacks against British Jews.
Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
Tue, 05 May 2026 05:01:18 GMT
The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.
Nissan to close UK production line and cut 900 jobs in Europe
Tue, 05 May 2026 14:20:35 GMT
The car maker says it is considering working with a third party to fully utilise its Sunderland plant.
Counter-terror police investigating arson at disused synagogue
Tue, 05 May 2026 14:57:18 GMT
The fire broke out at the former East London Central Synagogue on Tuesday morning.
The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala
Tue, 05 May 2026 04:05:39 GMT
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.
Modern slavery at record levels in UK, report warns
Tue, 05 May 2026 07:17:22 GMT
An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.
Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK users
Tue, 05 May 2026 14:09:28 GMT
UK iPhone users who have completed Apple's device-based age checks will no longer be blocked from the site's adult content.
