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Sir Tony Blair appointed to Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza
The former UK prime minister and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will sit on the "founding executive board", the White House says.

Who else has been named to join Trump to oversee 'Gaza's stabilisation'?
The White House has released the names of those who will oversee the next phase of the US president's peace plan for Gaza.

Justice Secretary blocks Jimmy Mizen killer's open prison move
The decision to block Jake Fahri's transfer was made for "public protection", said the Ministry of Justice.

Jenrick's move is massive - but could it cause a bigger fight on the right?
He's a big political character adapting to a new political tribe, but his move could be swallowed by a poisonous row.

Faisal Islam: The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy
Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune.

Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says study refuting US president's claims about autism
Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.

A faceless hacker stole my therapy notes – now my deepest secrets are online forever
Meri-Tuuli Auer told her counsellor things about her life she didn't want her closest family to know.

Under fire from the sea, families in Odesa try to escape Russian barrage
Ukraine's third largest city has come under sustained attack on its ports in a Russian bid to sap morale.

Is fibre the new protein? The surprising health benefits of the latest wellness trend
Fibre is making a comeback and this is a wellbeing trend nutritionists are getting excited about.

The mysterious breakout soul star taking Spotify by storm - but she may not really exist
She has millions of Spotify listeners, but fans don't know what to believe about whether she's real.

A hotline to report vapers and caning if you're caught: Singapore's e-cigarette crackdown
The city-state wants to stamp out e-cigarettes with harsh penalties including caning and fines.

Trump's proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans' debt
President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives.

Badenoch at odds with Jenrick over 'broken' Britain
The Conservative Party leader says telling voters their "country is finished" only "drags them down".

Four taken to hospital after Iranian embassy protest
Several people are arrested after the protest outside the embassy in London.

The Papers: 'Spy Jenrick' and 'Badenoch says Britain not broken'
Former Conservative shadow minister Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform UK after his sacking by Kemi Badenoch continues to lead the papers.

When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?
The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, ahead of a future lunar landing.

I signed as a goalkeeper at 16 - now I'm 28 I run the club
Dan Armstrong joined Scottish League 1 side Queen of the South as a player - now he is chief executive.

Canada's deal with China signals it is serious about shift from US
Carney says Canada's relationship with China has become "more predictable" than that with the US, as his country searches for trade certainty.

Watch: Artificial avalanche tumbles down Russian mountain
Authorities deliberately triggered the avalanche on Mount Elbrus to release a build up of snow.

Arrests after youth pictured with machete in central Edinburgh
Police said firearms officers were among those who responded to reports of youths carrying bladed weapons

Life-extending prostate cancer drug to be offered to thousands in England
Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year.

Japanese mayor apologises after calling staff 'human scum'
Yokohama mayor Takeharu Yamanaka admits using the terms "idiot" and "human scum" to disparage staff.

'Results, results' - how Guardiola outlasted five Man Utd bosses
Pep Guardiola takes on a sixth different Manchester United boss in Saturday's derby as he approaches a decade at City, but how has he outlasted all of those before Michael Carrick?

Brothers who own award-winning chip shops enjoy healthy rivalry
Emir and Ouday Hikary's south Wales businesses have both made the top 10 UK takeaways.

Amateur photographer's wildlife calendar raises £13k for hospice
Phil Laybourne has raised raised money for Thames Hospice since his late wife Gail was cared there.

Care home creates own live action Traitors game, but no-one will be banished
Parkfield Grange residents will join in activities and games with a special afternoon tea as the prize.

His mum fainted while she was driving - he steered them to safety
Zac, 12, is commended for his actions in steering the car to safety after his mum fainted.

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Can Robert Jenrick “Unite The Right”?
Adam, Laura and Joe analyse Robert Jenrick’s first interview as a Reform MP.

The Jan 6th Capitol riots five years on… Why America is still divided
Republicans are using a new committee to question the events of January 6th 2021.

Agatha Christie's classic mystery with Hercule Poirot
Returning to England on the Orient Express, Hercule Poirot must investigate a murder.

'Results, results' - how Guardiola outlasted five Man Utd bosses
Pep Guardiola takes on a sixth different Manchester United boss in Saturday's derby as he approaches a decade at City, but how has he outlasted all of those before Michael Carrick?