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London bus driver sacked after chasing and punching man who stole passenger's necklace

A London bus driver was sacked after he chased and knocked out a thief who stole a passenger's necklace.

Norovirus hospitalisations surge as winter illnesses put 'sustained pressure' on NHS

The number of people in hospital with norovirus has hit a new high in England this winter, as the NHS continues to face "sustained pressure", health…

Man arrested after 95-year-old woman tied up during attempted robbery

An 80-year-old man has been arrested after a 95-year-old woman was tied up and threatened during an attempted robbery, police said.

UK citizens to get visa-free travel to China after Xi-Starmer meeting

China has added UK to its visa-free waiver policy, putting Britain on the same footing as much of Europe.

Video shows Alex Pretti clash with federal agents the week before he was killed

New footage has emerged of Alex Pretti in an altercation with federal agents in Minneapolis, 11 days before he was shot dead.

FBI probes attack on Democrat Ilhan Omar - as she blames Trump

The FBI is investigating an attack on Democrat politician Ilhan Omar by a man who sprayed her with an unknown substance.

ICE agents involved in fatal Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti placed on administrative leave

The two agents who fired their guns during Alex Pretti's fatal shooting in Minnesota have been placed on administrative leave, according to Department…

Scotland's health secretary Neil Gray repeatedly asked if Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is 'safe'

Scotland's health secretary has assured MSPs that he has "no doubt" the scandal-hit Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is "safe" after being repeatedly…

Man dies after lorry crashes into river in New Forest during Storm Chandra

A man died after his lorry crashed into a river on Tuesday during Storm Chandra.

Chris Kaba's family 'devastated' after misconduct case against officer cleared of murder paused

The police watchdog has paused misconduct proceedings against the officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba ahead of a law change on the use of force.

British Airways flight to London loses wheel during take-off

The moment a wheel fell off a British Airways plane shortly after it took off has been captured on video.

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar attacked with unknown substance in Minneapolis

A man has been arrested after spraying an unknown substance on Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar as she called for ICE to be abolished during a town…

It's genuinely frightening to wonder where America goes next

It's hackneyed to frame America as divided. It's the rawness which catches me these days.

Gregory Bovino: The US immigration commander known for his 'turn and burn' tactics

A US border patrol commander known for his rapid "turn and burn" tactics is being pulled out of Minneapolis as outrage over the killing of Alex…

Warrington hospital's home birth service played 'Russian roulette' with lives, grieving father says

A father whose newborn baby died after an "avoidable" delay in her delivery has accused a hospital trust's home birth service of playing "Russian roulette"…