US to pause effort to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz to focus on Iran deal President Donald Trump says the United States will pause efforts to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz in order to try and finalise a deal with Iran. American forces had attempted to reopen the strait
Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri backs British Sign Language campaign Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri has spoken out as new research shows almost a quarter of people would avoid someone who is deaf if they thought communicating with them would be too difficult. The findings from hearing loss charity RNID show the extent
Two thirds of Gen Z adults do not know VE Day marks end of WW2, poll finds Two thirds of Gen Z adults don’t know VE Day marks the end of the Second World War, a poll has found. Ahead of VE Day commemorations on Friday, a new survey on behalf of the Royal British
Met Police announces team of 100 extra officers to protect Jewish communities The Metropolitan Police has announced a community protection team of 100 extra officers to help safeguard the Jewish community, despite the force’s chief previously saying 300 more officers were needed to tackle the rise in antisemitism across the capital. The force said in
Kate returns to international travel next week with solo trip to Italy The Princess of Wales is to return to international travel by carrying out her first overseas royal visit since facing cancer. Kate, who revealed she was in remission at the start of last year, will head to Italy next week on a solo working trip
Bukayo Saka fires Arsenal into Champions League final Bukayo Saka scored the decisive goal to send Arsenal to their first Champions League final in 20 years following a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium. With the semi-final clash delicately poised at one goal each from last week’s opening leg in Spain, Saka
William brings cakes as hill farmers share challenges of diversifying The Prince of Wales took a box of cakes when he met hill farmers in the Yorkshire Dales and discussed the challenges facing their industry. William visited Adam Hunter, 37, who keeps sheep and cattle at Crow Trees Farm in Swaledale, which he farms with
Phil Foden agrees terms in principle to extend Manchester City deal to 2030 Phil Foden has agreed terms in principle on a new contract with Manchester City The 25-year-old midfielder, whose current deal expires at the end of next season, is expected to commit until the summer of 2030 with the option of a further
Kim Kardashian stuns Met Gala in tangerine breastplate by British designer Kim Kardashian turned heads at the Met Gala in a tangerine fibreglass breastplate by British pop artist and sculptor Allen Jones. The reality star’s armoured look, repurposed from a cast Jones made in the 1960s, was paired with a leather skirt by London-based studio
Pret A Manger opens first drive-thru restaurant Pret A Manger has opened its first drive-thru restaurant. The outlet opened in Warrington, Cheshire, just off junction 21 of the M6 on Tuesday, in partnership with Motor Fuel Group. It is a trial format for the brand as it expands its presence in transport and travel locations