No extra cash for higher pay deals, says Downing Street
The government has ruled out any extra cash for pay rises after review bodies recommended new deals for teachers and NHS staff above the amount budgeted for by ministers, Downing…
Three US citizen children, one with cancer, deported to Honduras, lawyers say
Three young children who are US citizens – including one with cancer – were deported to Honduras alongside their mothers last week, according to advocacy groups and the families’ lawyers.…
Child damages €50m Rothko painting in Dutch museum
A child has damaged a painting worth millions of pounds by the American artist Mark Rothko at a museum in Rotterdam. A spokesperson for the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen said…
Watch: Traffic chaos as Spain and Portugal face power outages
A major power cut has caused havoc in parts of Spain and Portugal, affecting many parts of people’s every day lives. In Spain, video has captured chaos on the roads…
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…