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Rishi Sunak does not rule out July general election

Rishi Sunak has failed to rule out holding a general election in July, as speculation remains rife over the timing of the national vote.
Tory MP Dan Poulter defects to Labour over NHS 'chaos'

Conservative MP and former health minister Dan Poulter has defected to Labour.
Rishi Sunak says migrants going to Ireland shows Rwanda scheme is working as a deterrent

Migrants travelling to Ireland after arriving in the UK on small boats is a sign the Rwanda scheme is already working as a deterrent, Rishi Sunak has said.

Harvey Weinstein taken to hospital after being moved to a New York jail

The lawyer for Harvey Weinstein says the former film producer has been taken to hospital after being moved to a New York jail.
Rageh Omaar says he was 'determined to finish presenting programme' after becoming unwell live on air

ITV News broadcaster Rageh Omaar has said he was "determined to finish presenting the programme" after returning home following hospital treatment.
Dr Tijion Esho: TV doctor struck off for exchanging Botox for sex at his clinic

A TV doctor who gave free Botox to a patient in return for sex at his clinic has been struck off.

Tourist fined for getting too close to Walrus in Norway

A tourist has been fined NOK 12,500 Norwegian Kroner (£900) for approaching a walrus in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard.
Boy, 13, finds 'holy grail' Lego octopus piece from sea spillage in 1997

A rare Lego piece that fell into the sea in 1997 has been found by a 13-year-old boy in Cornwall.
Moulin Rouge: Windmill blades fall off overnight

The windmill blades of the Moulin Rouge, the most famous cabaret club in Paris, have fallen off.

Fallout: The nuclear-powered gaming brand capturing new audiences

A new update has been released for the nine-year-old video game Fallout 4, the first of its kind for the hit title since 2017.
Disgruntled school worker accused of using AI to create fake recording of principal on racist rant

A high school athletics director has been accused of using AI to create a fake recording of the principal going on a racist and antisemitic rant.
World's first jab to stop skin cancer being tested in UK patients

The world's first personalised mRNA cancer jab for melanoma is being tested in British patients.

Hunt calls Dorneywood summit to boost flagging UK stock market

Jeremy Hunt is convening a summit aimed at enticing more companies to London's stock market amid an accelerating exodus of businesses being picked off by overseas and financial predators.
Russia sanctions-busting? Big questions remain over UK car exports

The extraordinary, unprecedented and largely unexplained flows of millions of pounds of British luxury cars into states neighbouring Russia continued in February, according to new official data.
Superdry landlord M&G eyes challenge to rescue plan

The owner of Superdry's flagship store in central London is weighing a challenge to a rescue plan that would impose steep haircuts on the struggling chain's landlords.

Mo Salah and Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool forward appears to clash with manager on touchline at West Ham

Mo Salah and Jurgen Klopp clashed on the touchline during Liverpool's 2-2 draw at West Ham.
Arne Slot to Liverpool is an example of Premier League clubs and supporters wanting their coaches 'untainted'

After spending 48 hours immersed in the world of Arne Slot, it is easy to convince oneself that Liverpool have identified football’s next super coach. A man operating at the tactical vanguard, an expert in man management, and a master of the media.
Pep Guardiola: Premier League title race still wide open with Man City and Arsenal not safe from suffering setbacks like Liverpool

Pep Guardiola has warned Manchester City and Arsenal could slip up similarly to Liverpool – and reckons the Premier League title race is still wide open.

Rishi Sunak does not rule out July general election

Rishi Sunak has failed to rule out holding a general election in July, as speculation remains rife over the timing of the national vote.
Rishi Sunak says migrants going to Ireland shows Rwanda scheme is working as a deterrent

Migrants travelling to Ireland after arriving in the UK on small boats is a sign the Rwanda scheme is already working as a deterrent, Rishi Sunak has said.
Tory MP Dan Poulter defects to Labour over NHS 'chaos'

Conservative MP and former health minister Dan Poulter has defected to Labour.

Hamas releases video of hostages as efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza continue

Hamas has released a new video that appears to show two hostages who have been held in Gaza since the 7 October assault on southern Israel.
Sudan: Civilians trapped as UN warns of possible imminent attack on city of al Fashir by Rapid Support Forces

The United Nations has expressed increasing concern over a potential imminent attack on al Fashir, the capital of North Darfur in Sudan.
Om Fahad: Iraqi social media influencer shot dead by motorbike gunman

A well-known Iraqi social media influencer has been shot dead in her car by a gunman who was on a motorbike.