What impact will soaring oil prices have on BP’s earnings? Rocketing oil prices on the back of the Iran war are set to boost BP’s first quarter figures after the cost of crude has surged past 100 dollars a barrel since the conflict started. The FTSE 100 oil giant, which reports quarterly results on Tuesday,
‘Pretty evil’ Ronnie O’Sullivan opens up 6-2 lead against old foe John Higgins “Pretty evil” Ronnie O’Sullivan carved out a 6-2 overnight lead against old foe John Higgins in the first session of their second round showdown at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. The seven-time winner blasted a 137 total clearance as he dominated
Donald Trump evacuated from dinner after shots fired in building US President Donald Trump and other top officials were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after shots were fired in the building. A person is in custody after a “shooting incident” near a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton,
Man City produce dramatic late fightback to reach fourth successive FA Cup final Manchester City produced a dramatic late fightback to reach their fourth successive FA Cup final with a remarkable 2-1 win over Championship Southampton. A slow-burner of a semi-final came alive as Finn Azaz put Saints on course for a shock Wembley win
Two young children die in house fire Two young children have died in a house fire in Wolverhampton. Officers were called to Mason Street at about 8.30pm on Friday along with the West Midlands Fire Service and West Midlands Ambulance Service, West Midlands Police said. Firefighters entered the property and rescued two young children but
Number of dog attacks causing injury in UK increases by 83% since 2020 Dog attacks resulting in injuries across the UK have increased by more than 80% since 2020. Figures obtained by the Daily Mirror show offences of out-of-control dog attacks causing injury recorded by police have risen from 16,040 in 2020 to 29,400 last
Teacher to run London marathon after losing daughter and having heart surgery A London teacher who had heart surgery only 10 weeks ago is to run the marathon on Sunday to honour her daughter who died after being diagnosed with a heart syndrome. Teacher Sophie Martin, 31, wants to run with her newly healed heart
HMS Prince of Wales prepares for Arctic deployment to ‘protect UK waters’ The aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has left Portsmouth in preparation for a deployment in the Arctic to “protect UK waters”, the Royal Navy said. The Royal Navy flagship and its crew of more than 900 sailed from the Hampshire naval base
Adam Thomas crowned winner during chaotic live finale of I’m A Celeb Adam Thomas has been crowned the winner and “ultimate legend 2026” of I’m A Celebrity… South Africa, after the live finale descended into chaos. The 37-year-old actor was voted the winner by public vote during the final on Friday, during which he was
Princess Royal attends dawn Anzac Day service at Wellington Arch The Princess Royal attended a dawn service at Wellington Arch, Hyde Park Corner to mark Anzac Day. Organised by the New Zealand and Australian High Commissions, Anne arrived for the service shortly before it started at 5am. Anzac Day commemorates the 1915 Gallipoli landing of