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February 09, 2018
West Ham joint chairman David Sullivan steps down after 'serious' historical allegations

West Ham joint chairman David Sullivan steps down after 'serious' historical allegations

June 06, 2026

Sullivan is stepping down from his position as joint chairman and director of the club with immediate effect "having been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations".

The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got here

The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got here

June 06, 2026

The police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate.

King's nephew Peter Phillips weds NHS nurse with William and Kate among guests

King's nephew Peter Phillips weds NHS nurse with William and Kate among guests

June 06, 2026

Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling during a private ceremony on Saturday.

Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'

Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'

June 06, 2026

Residents of Russia's second-largest city were urged to stay indoors for the first time since the war started.

Hegseth attacks Europe over 'invasion' of migrants on its beaches in D-Day speech

Hegseth attacks Europe over 'invasion' of migrants on its beaches in D-Day speech

June 06, 2026

The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.

Lebanese general among three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car

Lebanese general among three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car

June 06, 2026

The Israeli military is investigating the incident in south Lebanon, where it is fighting Hezbollah.

Thinking about the next heatwave? Prepare for more rain first

Thinking about the next heatwave? Prepare for more rain first

June 06, 2026

A strengthening jet stream has brought rain to the UK but long-range summer forecasts show warmer weather could be ahead

Giant banquets rile radical left in France

Giant banquets rile radical left in France

June 06, 2026

The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.

Watch: A veil, gowns and umbrellas at a rainy royal wedding

Watch: A veil, gowns and umbrellas at a rainy royal wedding

June 06, 2026

Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling in a private ceremony.

Late night and 'full throttle' - the World Cup watch parties going all out

Late night and 'full throttle' - the World Cup watch parties going all out

June 06, 2026

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, why not catch a bit of the action from a more surprising location?

How a virtual space battle lost gamers £400,000

How a virtual space battle lost gamers £400,000

June 06, 2026

One of the most violent chapters in EVE Online history wiped out an empire that had taken years to build.

Rumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift's wedding

Rumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift's wedding

June 06, 2026

Swifties worldwide are looking for clues about the superstar's nuptials to American football star Travis Kelce.

Pope begins Spain visit with praise for country's opposition to war and support for migrants

Pope begins Spain visit with praise for country's opposition to war and support for migrants

June 06, 2026

On the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples".

Three British men admit killing restaurant owner in Canada after 'unpaid bill' row

Three British men admit killing restaurant owner in Canada after 'unpaid bill' row

June 06, 2026

Canadian police confirmed Robert Evans Jr pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Sharif Rahman, while his father and uncle admitted being accessories to the crime.

Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas

Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas

June 06, 2026

Iranian officials say technical staff have been denied visas, hours after the US said players could enter the country.

Builder wins bet on Epsom Derby thanks to 'spooky' time capsule tip

Builder wins bet on Epsom Derby thanks to 'spooky' time capsule tip

June 06, 2026

A member of the team that unearthed the 62-year-old letter put £20 on what came to be the winning horse.

Fizzy drink cans recalled as they 'may rupture unexpectedly'

Fizzy drink cans recalled as they 'may rupture unexpectedly'

June 06, 2026

Dalston's Pineapple Soda as asking people to throw away affected cans of its pineapple drink over fears they could cause injury.

Four more admit violent disorder after Nowak protest

Four more admit violent disorder after Nowak protest

June 06, 2026

All six men are next due to appear at Southampton Crown Court on Wednesday.

'He's causing havoc': Parrot loose in Inverness blamed for damage to cars

'He's causing havoc': Parrot loose in Inverness blamed for damage to cars

June 02, 2026

Residents of Lochardil say the parakeet is pecking chunks out of parts of their cars.

I moved from Ethiopia to Shetland - and I've brought the coffee with me

I moved from Ethiopia to Shetland - and I've brought the coffee with me

May 31, 2026

Netsanet Sori is bringing a flavour of the farm where she grew up to her new home 4,000 miles away.

Rivals costume designer honoured to make outfit for Dame Jilly Cooper

Rivals costume designer honoured to make outfit for Dame Jilly Cooper

June 02, 2026

TV drama Rivals' costume designer says it was an honour creating an outfit for Dame Jilly Cooper.

'It was an easy decision': Man donates part of his brain to help find cure for dementia

'It was an easy decision': Man donates part of his brain to help find cure for dementia

June 02, 2026

Aidan McAllister gave permission for doctors to take a part of his healthy brain matter to use for dementia research.

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Will Henry Nowak’s Murder Change Policing?

Will Henry Nowak’s Murder Change Policing?

June 06, 2026

And US Vice-President JD Vance blames his death on migration.

Anthropic: AI could escape human control

Anthropic: AI could escape human control

June 05, 2026

US firm proposes coordinated global slowdown on building advanced artificial intelligence

Explore a place where science, politics and culture collide

Explore a place where science, politics and culture collide

June 03, 2026

Film exploring the human stories behind mankind’s biggest experiment in particle physics.

'I want to thank myself' - Andreeva's journey to Grand Slam glory

'I want to thank myself' - Andreeva's journey to Grand Slam glory

June 06, 2026

Mirra Andreeva thanks her coach, her team and most importantly herself as she claims her first Grand Slam trophy at the French Open.

Russell perplexed by struggles having arrived in Monaco playing mind games

Russell perplexed by struggles having arrived in Monaco playing mind games

June 06, 2026

George Russell tried playing a few mind games with Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli but is now the one "scratching my head".

England move closer to win on wet day at Lord's

England move closer to win on wet day at Lord's

June 06, 2026

England make use of the limited time available on a rain-affected day three to move towards a much-needed victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.

Billam-Smith stops Rozicki in Zuffa Boxing's UK debut

Billam-Smith stops Rozicki in Zuffa Boxing's UK debut

June 06, 2026

Britain's Chris Billam-Smith marks Zuffa Boxing's UK debut show with a gritty performance to beat Ryan Rozicki by technical knockout after seven gruelling rounds in Bournemouth.

Sullivan steps down at West Ham in wake of allegations

Sullivan steps down at West Ham in wake of allegations

June 06, 2026

West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan steps down as joint chairman of the club with immediate effect following a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and the Times newspaper into his behaviour.