How the royals raced to Balmoral to be at Queen’s death-bed: Reconstruction of historic day that left the world in mourning – including worried faces in Parliament Liz Truss and Keir Starmer were first to learn of concerns for Queen’s health with note passed in the Commons Buckingham Palace then announced Elizabeth was under ‘medical supervision’ at Balmoral summer residence […]

STAR TREK-inspired haircuts are being offered in a pop-up salon that has opened in Brighton. Fans are invited to a new hair salon in the coastal town – the home of the highest population of Klingon speakers – to get a trim inspired by character favourites. The shop has been dubbed as Short, Back and Enterprise, and was created to […]

Biden says democracy is ‘under assault’ by MAGA Republicans We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The US President has been put on notice over Russia’s use […]

‘I f*****g gave them what for’: Pensioner reveals how he took on entire Russian tank convoy single-handed with grenades before Ukrainian forces finished them off in one of the first major blows to Putin’s invasion Column of Russian tanks was rolling towards Kyiv through Bucha in February Valentyn Didkovskiy, 64, stayed to fight using a seized Russian grenade launcher He […]

China is 'not a natural ally' of Russia says expert We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Major General Chip Chapman spoke of the “real strategic question” […]

Elon Musk CAN use Twitter whistleblower in his trial to get out of $44bn deal to buy the platform – but judge rules the case won’t be delayed to avoid stock price sliding further A judge will allow Elon Musk to include evidence from a Twitter whistleblower in the trial to get out his $44 billion takeover deal Former Twitter […]

A man claiming to be a monk asked to test drive a car but then never returned it. Used car salesman Sornram Ounta, 29, revealed that the "monk", who said his name was Luang Phi Mu, contacted him with the intention of buying a sedan car. The pair agreed on a price of 20,000 baht (£475) for the vehicle and […]

Jane Austen letter in which young author cries that she must ‘flirt her last’ with lawyer who may have been inspiration for Pride And Prejudice’s Mr Darcy goes on show for first time The missive was sent to her sister Cassandra when she was aged 20 in 1796 It was written as her dalliance with Irishman Tom Lefroy was coming to […]