Teen boys' rape sentences to be reviewed by government
Fri, 22 May 2026 15:55:31 GMT
The three teenagers were not given custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.
UK sees hottest day of year as bank holiday travellers face queues
Fri, 22 May 2026 17:03:22 GMT
Temperatures hit 28.4C in parts of England on Friday, while delays have been reported at the Port of Dover and Birmingham Airport ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
Foden, Palmer, Alexander-Arnold to miss World Cup
Fri, 22 May 2026 11:33:47 GMT
Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold have not been included in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad for this summer's World Cup.
UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months
Fri, 22 May 2026 15:03:51 GMT
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
TV presenter Judith Chalmers dies aged 90
Fri, 22 May 2026 13:49:35 GMT
She was best known for hosting ITV's long-running travel show Wish You Were Here...?
Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments
Fri, 22 May 2026 15:18:30 GMT
President Donald Trump says he wants to send more troops to Poland, a week after his officials cancelled a similar deployment.
William praises Catherine, saying 'our family couldn't cope' without her
Fri, 22 May 2026 16:44:15 GMT
The Prince of Wales says he feels "very proud" of his wife for completing her first official international trip since her cancer diagnosis.
Seven Afghan men charged over child sexual exploitation
Fri, 22 May 2026 15:33:20 GMT
The men are charged with 40 offences as part of an investigation into group-based child exploitation.
Palantir accuses Sadiq Khan of 'putting politics over public safety' after £50m Met deal blocked
Fri, 22 May 2026 16:21:17 GMT
Palantir UK chief says blocking £50m Met deal will give "hostile states and criminals an advantage".
Lupita Nyong'o rejects criticism of Helen of Troy role
Fri, 22 May 2026 12:41:51 GMT
Critics including Elon Musk have claimed it's wrong to cast a black actress as the ancient Greek figure.
