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European nations are now being judged on military credibility - and the UK is falling short
The UK and its European allies are scrambling to get serious about their own defences as Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin shape a new world order.
Murder suspect branded police 'desperate' when accused of shooting ex-colleague dead, court hears
A murder suspect told police they were "desperate" and "just trying to save face" when they accused him of shooting a former colleague dead, a court has heard.
Former Arsenal footballer charged with two more counts of rape
A former Arsenal footballer has been charged with two further counts of rape.
XL bully owner jailed after neighbour mauled to death in front of his wife
A man whose "large and powerful" XL bullies mauled a neighbour to death after escaping from the owner's home has been jailed for five years.
Lack of guidance around rare brain disorder risks further deaths, coroner warns
Warning: This story contains references to self-harm and suicide.
Man Utd call themselves 'inclusive and welcoming' day after co-owner's comment on immigrants
Manchester United have said they "pride" themselves "on being an inclusive and welcoming club" hours after their co-owner described the UK as being "colonised" by immigrants.
Extremists jailed for plotting 'deadliest' terror attack on UK Jewish community
Two Islamic State inspired extremists found guilty of plotting a deadly gun attack on Manchester's Jewish community have been sentenced to decades in prison.
Teenager sentenced for murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross has been named
A teenage boy who murdered 12-year-old Leo Ross in a random knife attack in a Birmingham park has been named.
Former Strictly star who took his own life was 'vulnerable to rejection', inquest finds
A former Strictly Come Dancing star who took his own life in 2024 was "vulnerable to rejection both emotionally and professionally", an inquest jury has concluded.
Daily Mail takeover of Telegraph faces competition probe
The planned £500m sale of the Telegraph titles to the owner of the Daily Mail is facing an inquiry over competition concerns, the government has announced.
Lorry driver who stockpiled guns in caravan for race 'war' jailed
A lorry driver who wanted to start a race "war" has been sentenced to 16 years in jail after stockpiling weapons and explosives on a caravan site in Essex.
UK's most senior civil servant leaves No 10
Cabinet secretary Sir Chris Wormald - the UK's most senior civil servant - is leaving No 10 in the wake of the recent Downing Street crisis.
Driver guilty of murdering 'entirely innocent' boy as he walked along pavement
A motorist who mowed down an "entirely innocent" teenager as he walked along a pavement has been found guilty of murder.
Nearly one-fifth of improvement to hospital waiting list under Labour down to non-clinical activity
"This government has cut waiting lists by more than 330,000, with hundreds of thousands more people treated within 18 weeks. That's not happening by chance – it's because we delivered record levels of care in 2025."
Man who repeatedly stabbed army officer detained for life
A man who repeatedly stabbed a uniformed army officer with two knives has been sentenced to life with a minimum term of seven years and 162 days.
England boss Tuchel extends contract
England head coach Thomas Tuchel will lead the team through the 2028 Euros after signing a two-year contract extension.
'Quite expensive' supermarket crowned nation's favourite for fifth time
Marks and Spencer has been crowned the nation's favourite supermarket for the fifth year running, according to a survey - despite being "quite expensive" for the average shopper.
Wife 'can't remember' if husband had grievances with his alleged murder victim, court hears
The wife of a murder suspect blew a kiss at her husband in the dock before telling a court she 'couldn't remember' if there were any grievances between her partner and his alleged victim.
NatWest hands out £500m bonus pot after shedding shackles of state ownership
NatWest Group will disclose on Friday that it awarded bonuses of nearly £500m last year, as it returned to full private ownership 17 years after it was rescued by taxpayers.
Holiday tax could make holidays 'unaffordable' for many, campaigners say
A holiday tax in England would put an extra £100 or more on the cost of a fortnight's stay, according to industry bosses.
Entertainment News
Man charged over Taylor Swift concert terror attack plot
A man has been charged with terrorism-related offences over a plot to carry out an attack at a Taylor Swift concert in 2024.
Producer of hit TV spy thriller found dead in hotel room
The executive producer of hit TV spy thriller Tehran has been found dead in an Athens hotel, police have said.
Chadwick Boseman's brothers say late star's play will help 'preserve his memory'
A play written by the late Hollywood star Chadwick Boseman is part of a legacy that will "preserve his memory", his brothers have told Sky News.
From street plays to TV success: Derry Girls creator talks about her new show
Nearly four years on from the emotional finale of Derry Girls, writer and creator Lisa McGee has released her new project on Netflix.
Sinners cinematographer on bugs, blood splatters and Hollywood 'boys' club'
If you are a film fan, Autumn Durald Arkapaw is a name to remember this award season.
An interview with The Secret Agent's star and filmmaker - right after a call from Brazil's president
Wagner Moura and Kleber Mendonca Filho, star and director of political thriller The Secret Agent, have been delayed, slightly, I'm told.
James Van Der Beek GoFundMe raises over $2m as stars 'show up' to support his family
A GoFundMe collection set up following the death of Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has raised over $2m (£1.5m) in just two days.
Trial date set for Trump's $10bn lawsuit against BBC
A trial in President Trump's $10bn (£7.5bn) defamation lawsuit against the BBC has been scheduled for February next year in Miami, Florida.
Former Strictly star who took his own life was 'vulnerable to rejection', inquest finds
A former Strictly Come Dancing star who took his own life in 2024 was "vulnerable to rejection both emotionally and professionally", an inquest jury has concluded.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni appear in court together for first time
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have attended court together for the first time since their acrimonious It Ends With Us legal battle began more than a year ago.
Katie Holmes pays tribute to Dawson's Creek co-star James Van Der Beek
Katie Holmes has paid tribute to her Dawson's Creek co-star James Van Der Beek, remembering his "bravery" and "selflessness", and their "adventures of a unique youth".
Dawson's Creek star dies aged 48
James Van Der Beek, the star of Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues, has died at the age of 48, his family have said.
Strictly star found dead in hotel room left note saying being dropped from show 'destroyed me'
Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor left a note saying the way he was treated when he was dropped from the show "destroyed me", an inquest has heard.
Prince William's first tour of Saudi Arabia ends with nature reserve visit
The Prince of Wales has visited a nature reserve on the final day of his first tour of Saudi Arabia to learn about a programme reintroducing endangered species.
'World first' as Sky brings four major streaming platforms into its subscription
Sky has announced "world first" plans to bring together several streaming platforms as part a single TV subscription.
Ex Daily Mail editor clashes with lawyer as he describes 'rage' over allegations
Former Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre has clashed in court with a lawyer, calling some of the allegations in a case against his newspaper group by a number of celebrities and Prince Harry "preposterous".
US singer leaves talent agency after Epstein files revelations
US singer Chappell Roan has announced she is leaving her talent agency, after emails between its founder and Ghislaine Maxwell were featured in the Epstein files.
Prince William asked to raise case of detained Manchester man during visit to Saudi Arabia
The Prince of Wales has been asked to raise the case of a Manchester man detained in Saudi Arabia during his first official trip to the country.
Millions raised to save Henry VIII pendant
A gold pendant linked to Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, has been acquired by the British Museum following a successful fundraising campaign.
Home Alone actress cause of death confirmed
Home Alone actress Catherine O'Hara died of a pulmonary embolism, with cancer the underlying cause, according to a death certificate.
Business
Royal Mail warns of service delays - here are the postcodes affected
Royal Mail has warned of potential service delays across more than 100 UK postcodes due to poor weather and staff sickness.
'Reckless' ex-Carillion boss fined £237,700 by regulator
The former chief executive of Carillion has been fined £237,700 by the City regulator for his role in misleading statements by the company before its collapse eight years ago.
'I'm a sommelier - here's my supermarket tip and why you're really asked to taste the wine'
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. This week we chat Jo Radford, the sommelier at Michelin-starred restaurant Timberyard in Edinburgh.
'Mutinous mood' at UK's Foreign Office
Take a good, hard look at the world and what do you see?
Starmer pledges social media crackdown to protect children
The government has announced a sweeping crackdown on tech firms to protect children from illegal content.
Heathrow chair Jansen takes off with US software firm Xplor
Philip Jansen, the former BT Group boss, is taking on the chairmanship of a US-based payments software company which boasts more than 60 million end-users around the world.
BrewDog owners call time on craft beer pioneer
BrewDog, the leading independent craft brewer behind brands including Punk IPA and Elvis Juice, has called in advisers to oversee a sale that could trigger a break-up of one of Scotland's best-known businesses.
Premier League pitches £750m annual boost from ad sales revamp
The Premier League could receive a £750m annual revenue boost by centralising perimeter advertising sales and increasing the number of top-level commercial partners associated with the world's most lucrative domestic football competition, its clubs have been told.
There are more railcards than you think - here is how you can benefit
A railcard is a discount card that allows you to save money on the price of eligible train tickets.
DP World boss leaves ports and P&O owner amid questions over Epstein links
The Emirati businessman credited with turning DP World into a global logistics powerhouse has left the company amid questions over his links to the disgraced paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Financial trading firm Iforex revives £40m London float
A financial trading company which counts the former mining tycoon and erstwhile Conservative Party treasurer Sir Mick Davis among its board members is reviving plans for a £40m London stock market listing.
Laughing all the way to the bank? How bosses' pay has soared at three big lenders
The UK's biggest banks have had a strong annual earnings season.
Amazon rolls out new payment method - but consumer expert says you should think twice
You might have seen or used it - pay by bank is a new way to buy products online without the hassle of entering any of your card details.
How Trump's White House is helping Big Tech fight back against child safety campaigners
More than 10 years ago, I filmed my kids for a report on the impact of screens on young minds.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments go beyond reputational damage for Man Utd
It took 23 hours but Manchester United did distance themselves from Sir Jim Ratcliffe's rhetoric on immigration.
Do the latest AI resignations actually mean the world is in 'peril'?
When most people leave their jobs, they send out an email to their colleagues, arrange some drinks at a nearby pub, and that's about it.
Trial date set for Trump's $10bn lawsuit against BBC
A trial in President Trump's $10bn (£7.5bn) defamation lawsuit against the BBC has been scheduled for February next year in Miami, Florida.
Daily Mail takeover of Telegraph faces competition probe
The planned £500m sale of the Telegraph titles to the owner of the Daily Mail is facing an inquiry over competition concerns, the government has announced.
'Quite expensive' supermarket crowned nation's favourite for fifth time
Marks and Spencer has been crowned the nation's favourite supermarket for the fifth year running, according to a survey - despite being "quite expensive" for the average shopper.
Instagram use can be 'problematic' but not addictive, says app's chief
The head of Instagram has told a court he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media.