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Putin offers to 'halt Ukraine invasion' as new peace plan revealed

Vladimir Putin is pushing for a ceasefire that would freeze the conflict along current front lines — effectively locking in Russia’s territorial gains. But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky...

Humiliation for Donald Trump as Elon Musk’s Tesla profits nosedive forcing major change

Tech tycoon Elon Musk blamed attacks by the woke left for being sidelined in his role as US President Donald Trump’s key lieutenant. The world's richest man lapped up his role as a high-profile...

At least five killed after gunmen open fire on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir

At least five killed after gunmen open fire on tourists in Indian-administered KashmirJust nowJessica RawnsleyBBC NewsPTIAt least five people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a group of...

Expert points out Royal Family's leader - and it's not King Charles

The Royal Family came together en masse in Windsor today to attend the traditional Easter Sunday Mattins service at St George's Chapel. The gathering, which was led by King Charles and Queen Camilla,...

These beautiful unearthed letters sent in WW2 will bring a tear to your eye

RAF pilot Bob Keddie in uniform with wife-to-be Diana Ladner (Image: Supplied)In the early hours of Saturday, May 16, 1942 at RAF Sullom Voe in the remote Shetland Islands, a Royal Air Force Catalina...

Princess Anne announces major trip with husband after mystery injury

Princess Anne is bracing for a major trip later this month as she is set to travel to Turkey alongside her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, on behalf of King Charles for the first time since...

Rare medals awarded to Lancaster Bomber pilot sell for £24k at auction

Flight Lieutenant Edward Sydney Ellis was just one of only seven to have been awarded both the Distinguished Flying Cross and Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.The medals sold alongside the Crowned Royal...

Ukrainian astronaut goes AWOL while serving in armed forces and hides out in space

A Ukrainian pilot who vanished from the front line has been hiding from the law on the International Space Station (ISS). Alexey Zubritsky, 32, now branded a deserter by Kyiv, was recently sentenced...

Cabinet Office to axe 2,100 civil servant jobs

Cabinet Office to axe 2,100 civil servant jobs19 minutes agoHenry ZeffmanChief Political CorrespondentAlamyA government department run by one of Sir Keir Starmer's most senior ministers is cutting...

Gangland feud rages in British city as crime families escalate firebombing spree

Homes and businesses have gone up in flames over the past month amid a growing gang war in UK cities (Image: Supplied)A gangland war on the streets of Britain's cities escalated this week, after a...

Ex-RAF pilot who killed family as he drove wrong way down M6 to take own life pictured

An ex-RAF pilot who took his own life and killed four others when he deliberately drove and crashed into head-on traffic on a motorway has been pictured for the first time. Richard John Woods, 40,...

Bravest (and only) SAS man to receive Victoria Cross, revealed by Lord Ashcroft

Lord Ashcroft visits the memorial dedicated to the soldiers killed in Operation Postmaster (Image: Lord Ashcroft KCMG PC)The shores of Lake Comacchio are peaceful today. Grey herons, egrets and other...

Marine Le Pen's outrageous election ban will backfire for one Donald Trump-shaped reason

The decision by a court this week to ban French nationalist leader and presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen from standing in the next presidential election may well guarantee victory for her National...

Rare George Cross medal found for £20 at car boot could sell for £2m at auction

A rare 1957 George Cross medal, discovered for a mere £20 at a car boot sale, is set to go under the hammer and could fetch up to £2m.The prestigious award was bestowed upon Second Lieutenant...

Surprising reason Princess Beatrice is 'more royal' than her cousin Zara Tindall

Princess Beatrice and Zara Tindall are known for not only being cousins, but also good friends. Last year, both Beatrice and Zara were spotted together alongside their husbands at Cheltenham...

Royal Navy shadow spy ship which can snoop on the UK from 20 miles at sea

Russia has sent a spy ship through UK waters which has the ability to “map” key undersea sites for sabotage and eavesdrop on electronic communication. The Admiral Vladimirskiy was shadowed by a...

Female athletes to require biological sex test to 'protect the integrity of the sport'

All female athletes will be tested to prove their biological sex, World Athletics has said.The sports governing body will introduce mandatory testing for anyone entering competitions in a move to...