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Two missed bin collections and my front garden has become a flytippers' paradise

They say there’s a fine line between sanity and madness. That line is gossamer thin. We're a cigarette paper away from losing it. It just takes a sequence of mini misfortunes. This week, I reached...

55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says

55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says3 hours agoSarah Rainsford,Eastern and Southern Europe correspondent, KyivandPaulin KolaEPAThe number of Ukrainian soldiers killed on...

Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners as peace talks end without breakthrough

Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners as peace talks end without breakthrough8 minutes agoJaroslav LukivTelegram / Zelensky / OfficialUkraine and Russia have conducted a rare exchange of prisoners of...

Ban on log burners and wood burners on table in fireplace law change

A ban on some wood-burning stoves could be introduced under new laws to tackle indoor pollution in people’s homes. Labour has announced a consultation on its Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP),...

Frenchman cleared of drug trafficking returns from Malaysia

Frenchman cleared of drug trafficking returns from Malaysia1 hour agoDoug FaulknerGetty Images"Malaysia has stolen 909 days of my life," a Frenchman has said as he arrived in France following his...

Tesco apologises after putting up signs in the wrong language

Shoppers at a Tesco branch in Helston, Cornwall, were left both amused and bemused after spotting bilingual signs in Welsh instead of Cornish. The signs, intended to highlight local produce,...

Met Office names 10 areas facing snow on Friday - full list

The Met Office has named the 10 UK areas facing snow on Friday as more bitterly cold and wintry weather sweeps across the country.The national forecaster has issued new 12-hour weather warnings for...

Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system

Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system1 hour agoKaty Austin,Transport correspondentandSimon Browning,Transport reporter Getty ImagesThere are warnings of queues at passport...

Italy foils 'Russian cyber-attacks' at Winter Games

Getty ImagesElizabeth BotcherbyBBC Sport journalist1 hour agoItaly has foiled "Russian origin" cyber-attacks targeting the Winter Olympics, says Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.He said websites...

55,000 troops killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says

55,000 troops killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says9 minutes agoSarah Rainsford,Eastern and Southern Europe correspondent, KyivandPaulin KolaEPAThe number of Ukrainian soldiers killed on the...

Spain announces plans to ban social media for under-16s

Spain announces plans to ban social media for under-16s1 day agoTiffany WertheimerEPA/ShutterstockSpain has become the latest European country to make plans to ban social media for children under the...

Snowboard begins as curling continues - Thursday's Winter Olympics guide

2 February 2026Updated 9 hours agoThe 25th Winter Olympics will feature almost 3,000 athletes from 90 countries competing for 116 medals at Milan-Cortina. Team GB have sent 53 athletes to the Games...

Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty expires

Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty expires3 hours agoJonathan BealeDefence correspondentAFP via Getty ImagesThe last nuclear weapons control treaty between the US and Russia...

‘Absurd!' Keir Starmer blasted as he prepares speech on ‘decency’ after yesterday’s chaos

Keir Starmer has been blasted as he prepares to deliver a speech on ‘decency’ and ‘upholding values’, a day after admitting he knew about Mandelson’s friendship with Epstein before...

What Starmer knew about Madelson's sordid links to Epstein when he appointed him

Sir Keir Starmer received a brief two-page assessment from Cabinet Office ethics officials near the end of 2024 outlining potential complications surrounding Lord Mandelson's appointment as...