Lacking teeth Call for tougher law on keeping wild animals

When Lindsay McKenna went to buy a piece W of furniture from a seller, the last thing she expected was to return with a wild animal.

Ageing Does stem cell therapy hold back the years?

Stem cells have become a favoured miracle treatment among the rich and famous, with Kim Kardashian reportedly a fan of stem-cell facials and Cristiano Ronaldo turning to stem cell injections after a hamstring injury.

A tenfold increase The real story behind the surge in Vietnamese boat crossings

The people from Vietnam trying to get to England on small boats across the Channel stand out from the rest of those drawn to the Pas de Calais coastline.

Souvenir chic: fashion embraces an early summer holiday vibe

The summer holidays are still a long way away, but for those who cannot wait the souvenirs are already on sale. Coral bracelets, kitsch keyrings and shell bracelets are some of this season’s most covetable accessories.

Zendaya Actor jumps from teen idol to superstar

Zold endaya Coleman, universally known by her first name alone, has never been short of attention, but it feels as if the 27-yearactor-model-producer is at a breakthrough moment

Post Office tried to 'hush up case of operator who killed himself'

The Post Office sought to \"hush up\" the case of Martin Griffiths, a post office operator who took his own life, by \"drip feeding\" compensation payments to his widow and lining up a media lawyer to protect its reputation, a public inquiry has heard.

A mug's game Finding a message in Sunak's teaware

Rishi Sunak appeared on his Instagram feed on Tuesday morning holding a mug that was emblazoned with the St George's flag. \"Perfect way to start the day,\" read the caption

Winning hands down Arm-wrestling clubs thrive as sport takes hold across Britain

In the back garden garage of a house in east Birmingham, dozens of people are around a table where two men grapple with each other, fists interlocked, sweat dripping down their foreheads.

Teacher admits to murdering and burying boyfriend

A woman pleaded guilty yesterday to the murder of her boyfriend, whom she had buried in their back garden.

Charles to resume public duties as he continues with treatment for cancer

King Charles, who is being treated for an undisclosed cancer, is to return to public duties, with doctors pleased and \"very encouraged\" by his progress and \"positive\" about his continued recovery, Buckingham Palace said.

US has seen evidence of Chinese bid to influence election - Blinken

Washington has seen evidence of attempts by Beijing to \"influence and arguably interfere\" in this year's US elections, the secretary of state has said during a trip to China, also warning that Chinese firms face new sanctions if they do not stop supplying the Russian arms industry.

on Welcome to the largest restaurant earth (and it's all about veg)

It will boast the world's biggest salad bar, offer fans vegetarian hotdogs and bring in up to half a million bananas by boat to meet athletes' insatiable demand for the fruit while avoiding the carbon footprint of air travel.

Scale of teacher shortage crisis in schools revealed

Nearly 40% of teaching assistants cover classes, research finds

Stuck On This Island Snub To EU Travel Deal For Young Sparks Fury

Elena, 35, was "flabbergasted" when she heard that both Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer had dismissed a proposal by the European Commission to reintroduce freedom of movement for young people between the EU and the UK.

Railways Under Tories Are 'Symbol Of National Decline', Labour Declares

Britain's railways have become a "symbol of national decline" under the Conservatives, the shadow transport secretary has said, announcing Labour's plans to nationalise the rail network within five years in government.

Indian Election Muslims Work To Avert Polarisation In Key State

The sun scorched the carpeted car park at Mudipu Junction outside Mangalore in Karnataka state as volunteers arranged rows of red plastic chairs and placed mounds of biryani and fruit on the table for a public iftar, the moment Muslims break their fast during Ramadan.

Global Leaders Call On Hamas To Free Dual-National And Israeli Hostages

The leaders of 18 countries including the UK and the US have called on Hamas to free Israeli and dualnational hostages held in Gaza.

First Memorial To Be Built To 'Lost Legion' Of LGBT Armed Forces Staff

Britain's first memorial commemorating the "lost legion" of LGBT people who have served in the armed forces is to be built at the National Memorial Arboretum.

Xavi stays put Despite all Barça's coach has been through, breaking up is hard to do

Being the Barcelona manager is \"cruel and unpleasant\" Xavi Hernández said, but in the end it is all he ever wanted, all he has got. He is all they have got too.

BHP's plan to take over rival could be a fresh blow to City

The Australian mining company BHP has set out plans for a £31bn takeover of its rival Anglo American, in a deal that threatens to hasten the exodus of Britain's largest firms from the City of London.

Judges could send case back to lower court to decide on Trump immunity

The US supreme court yesterday expressed interest in returning allegations that Donald Trump tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election back to a lower court to decide whether certain parts of the indictment were \"official acts\" that were protected by presidential immunity.

'It's magical' Neolithic mines in Norfolk reopen to visitors

Nine metres below the grass level of an undulating Norfolk field, at the bottom of a very deep hole, Jennifer Wexler is talking about what makes this subterranean space particularly special.

Ex-Post Office director gave high court 'false' evidence on Horizon, inquiry told

A former senior Post Office executive gave \"false\" evidence to the high court about the ability of the Horizon IT system to be accessed remotely, a public inquiry has heard.

Girl, 13, charged over stabbings at Welsh school

A 13-year-old girl has been charged with attempting to murder two teachers and a fellow pupil in a school playground stabbing in Wales.

Two horses in 'serious condition' after bolting in central London

Two of the military horses that broke loose during a morning exercise and bolted through central London on Wednesday are in \"serious condition\" and have been operated on, according to officials.

Paris in a spin as Moulin Rouge cabaret loses its windmill sails

The home of the high-spirited French can-can has been laid temporarily low after the sails of the red-painted windmill on top of the Moulin Rouge, the most celebrated cabaret in Paris, tumbled inexplicably to the ground in the early hours.

'Recipe for disaster': confusion and protests on first day of €5 visitor charge in Venice

For more than 160 years, visitors have been arriving at Venezia Santa Lucia railway station and disembarking straight into the heart of one of the world's most storied and beautiful cities - but until yesterday they had never been met by stewards in white and yellow bibs demanding to know whether they had downloaded their QR code.

Weinstein sex offences conviction overturned

The disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction for sexual offences, which became pivotal in the #MeToo movement, has been overturned by a New York appeals court. Prosecutors said they would retry the case.

PM urged to write off fines for unpaid carers

New figures show more than 150,000 unpaid carers are facing huge fines for minor rule breaches, as MPs, charities and campaigners called on Rishi Sunak to grant an immediate amnesty.

Yousaf in peril as Greens say they will back no-confidence motion

Scotland's first minister stuns MSPs by ending power-sharing deal