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Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so 13 Mar 2026, 5:02 pm

Dubai is seen as a safe haven by many ambitious expats and holidaymakers - but the Iran war is testing that.

She spent 16 hours a day on Instagram. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame 13 Mar 2026, 5:02 pm

A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

Family of Michigan synagogue suspect killed in Lebanon airstrike, officials say 13 Mar 2026, 4:36 pm

The FBI said the suspect had large quantities of fireworks and petrol in his vehicle when it caught fire after ramming a synagogue on Thursday.

Wood 'improving' but thinking of life after cricket 13 Mar 2026, 4:19 pm

England bowler Mark Wood says his injured knee is improving but admits he has started thinking about life after cricket for the first time.

Xi's anti-corruption drive began 14 years ago. Why are the purges still going? 13 Mar 2026, 4:08 pm

Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.

Ethics adviser rejects Tory call for inquiry into PM over Mandelson appointment 13 Mar 2026, 3:17 pm

Sir Laurie Magnus said the relevant process appeared to have been followed when Lord Mandelson was made ambassador.

Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime 13 Mar 2026, 3:02 pm

A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.

Pink Floyd guitar sold for record-breaking $14.6m 13 Mar 2026, 2:50 pm

The guitar was used by David Gilmour on some of Pink Floyd's best-known albums, including Dark Side of the Moon.

Trial starts in case of explosives sent to UK and Poland 13 Mar 2026, 1:19 pm

The parcel plot is one of a wave of sabotage attacks across Europe which officials have linked to Russia.

Why 2026 was Cheltenham's year of the outsider 13 Mar 2026, 12:27 pm

The average starting price of the 28 winners hit a 10-year high as 2026 marked a difficult year for punters at the Cheltenham Festival.

Aberg sets Players pace as McIlroy and Scheffler toil 13 Mar 2026, 12:24 pm

Ludvig Aberg fires a sublime 63 to lead the Players Championship by two shots at halfway as Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler narrowly make the cut.

Austrian glaciers disintegrating due to climate change, say scientists 13 Mar 2026, 12:09 pm

Scientists say nearly all of the significant glaciers in the Austrian Alps have shrunk.

Two more horses die on final day of Cheltenham 13 Mar 2026, 12:02 pm

Envoi Allen and Saint Le Fort both died on Friday on the last day of Cheltenham Festival.

First image emerges of Andrew, Mandelson and Epstein together 13 Mar 2026, 10:49 am

The image shows Lord Mandelson and the former prince in bathrobes sitting on wooden decking with Epstein.

Harry Styles breaks his own sales record as new album hits number one 13 Mar 2026, 10:46 am

The star sells 183,000 albums as fans give a hearty embrace to Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally

Petrol retailers in row with government over 'rip off' accusations 13 Mar 2026, 10:42 am

They briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using "inflammatory language" over rising fuel prices.

'Scotland's wild ride from false dawns and fatalism to tilt at history' 13 Mar 2026, 10:27 am

Scotland spent decades staring in the window as Ireland and Wales partied in the Six Nations. In Dublin on Saturday, they finally have a shot at glory.

F1 races in Middle East to be cancelled because of war in Iran 13 Mar 2026, 10:12 am

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.

Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled 13 Mar 2026, 10:12 am

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.

From Mr Nobody to Oscar nominee: How one man took on Putin 13 Mar 2026, 10:00 am

Pavel Talankin's film Mr Nobody Against Putin has already won a Bafta, and is now competing for an Oscar.

Would Arsenal be 'ugliest title winners in history'? What stats say 13 Mar 2026, 9:48 am

While Arsenal continue their challenge on four fronts, their style of play continues to be criticised by some. Is it justified?

Glasgow Central Station closed until next week during demolition work 13 Mar 2026, 9:42 am

Glasgow City Council teams have started to break down the "highly dangerous" remains of the Union Corner building next to the station.

Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case believes they know kidnapper's motive 13 Mar 2026, 9:38 am

The 84-year-old mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped 41 days ago.

Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war 13 Mar 2026, 9:12 am

Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".

Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin? 13 Mar 2026, 9:07 am

The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

'I don't even think it was his message': Iranians on new supreme leader's first address 13 Mar 2026, 8:53 am

People in Iran are questioning who's really in charge after Mojtaba Khamenei's first address came via a presenter on state TV.

As hopes of regime change in Iran fade, Netanyahu faces political test 13 Mar 2026, 8:35 am

Israeli leaders are framing the bombing campaign as having transformed the Middle East in their favour as pressure to end the conflict builds.

Too good to go down? Ranking shock Premier League relegations 13 Mar 2026, 8:14 am

Premier League champions, FA Cup winners and club legends have all suffered the unwanted fate, but which relegated side really was "too good to go down"?

All six crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq 13 Mar 2026, 7:29 am

The US Central Command says all six crew members died after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.

Husband who killed wife and buried her in the garden jailed for life 13 Mar 2026, 5:54 am

Alireza Askari did everything in his power to cover up the "cold-blooded murder" of Paria Veisi.

Morrissey 'too tired' to perform, and 12 other excuses for cancelled concerts 13 Mar 2026, 5:09 am

From ham sandwiches to cat-induced injuries, here are some of the excuses for gigs being cancelled.

The Week: Jeremy Bowen On The Iran War 13 Mar 2026, 4:35 am

Jeremy Bowen joins Newscast to discuss the latest with the Iran War.

Planters demoralised as council mows down 30,000 bulbs 13 Mar 2026, 4:31 am

The city council is investigating after the bulbs were mowed over by staff days after being planted.

Britons should not take photos of strikes in UAE, embassy warns 13 Mar 2026, 4:17 am

It comes after a British man was charged in Dubai for allegedly filming Iranian missiles.

Dharshini David: The UK's economy was on shaky ground even before Iran war 13 Mar 2026, 3:58 am

The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

Taking Back Control: Why ‘Agency’ Could Be The Next Big Idea In Politics 11 Mar 2026, 11:00 pm

A top pollster explains how a sense of powerlessness amongst voters is shaping politics.

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