Migrant crossings hit 10,000 so far this year
The number of people who have crossed the English Channel in small boats in 2025 has exceeded 10,000, an increase of about 40% compared with the same period last year.…
Watch: Crew survives after powerboat goes airborne and crashes
The powerboat flipped several times before splashing down into Arizona’s Lake Havasu. Freedom One Racing, the boat’s builder, told BBC News that both drivers were treated, released, and are recovering…
Over 300 quango bosses paid more than the prime minister
Over 300 quango bosses received a higher salary than the prime minister last year, according to the TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA). Quango stands for quasi autonomous non-governmental organisations, which means they…
Suryavanshi, 14, makes history with stunning IPL century
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has 151 runs from three IPL matches this season Indian Premier League, Jaipur Gujarat Titans 209-4 (20 overs): Gill 84 (50), Buttler 50* (26) Rajasthan Royals 212-2 (15.5…
Knife crime could rise without funding – Met chief
Rates of knife crime, violence against women, and theft could rise in London without more government funding, the Metropolitan Police commissioner has warned. In a report, due to be presented…
More local grooming inquires expected – minister
Home Office minister Jess Phillips has said she expects there will be more local inquiries into grooming gangs than the five already announced. Phillips said she would provide more details…
UK government condemns ‘unacceptable’ Kneecap comments
The UK government has condemned alleged comments made by rap group Kneecap as “completely unacceptable” and suggested they should not be able to receive government funding. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch…
Dozens of African migrants killed in US strike on Yemen, Houthis say
At least 68 African migrants have been killed in a US air strike on a detention centre in Houthi-controlled north-western Yemen, the armed group’s TV channel says. Al Masirah reported…
Police arrest two in connection with theft of Secretary Kristi Noem’s bag
Authorities arrested two men in connection with the theft of a designer handbag belonging to US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Noem’s bag was stolen on Easter Sunday while she…
Israel spy chief to step down after row with PM exposes deepening rifts
The head of Israel’s Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency has resigned. Ronen Bar made the announcement that he would leave his position on 15 June at a memorial event for…