Sunak's Rwanda bill suffers another defeat in the Lords

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda deportation plan has been given a fresh beating by peers, amid a continuing stand-off over the controversial policy. Despite MPs overturning previous changes by the House of Lords, the unelected chamber again pressed demands for revisions to the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill.

Police investigate 'multiple allegations' against Rayner

Police investigating Angela Rayner have suggested there are multiple allegations which may extend beyond her housing arrangements. Greater Manchester Police had previously announced they are investigating the Labour deputy leader over the sale of her council house in Stockport and whether she broke electoral law by giving false information of her address during the 2010s.

Israel's options are many in its response to Iran's attack

As Netanyahu’s war cabinet mulls retaliation for the missiles fired by Tehran, Kim Sengupta details the covert means used by Israel previously – including assassinations and espionage

Truss has a giant whinge in this self-serving memoir

In Ten Years to Save the West’, the deluded ex-PM relays her 49 days in office. Whether it’s the Queen’s death or crashing the economy, she reserves the greatest sympathy for herself

Rishi-bashing: a nasty habit that could get Liz hooked

Liz Truss lit up on the floor of the House of Commons as she tried to stub out Sunak’s anti-tobacco bill

What will Netanyahu do with geopolitical dividend?

Iran has been good for Benjamin Netanyahu over his long and successful political career. Israel’s prime minister has never been backward in blaming the ayatollahs for a myriad of ills, and bemoaning that the West was not seeing the full danger from Tehran.

PM in call for restraint after Iran's 'dangerous escalation'

Rishi Sunak has doubled down on Britain’s backing for Israel after Iran’s unprecedented” attack but urged all sides to show restraint” amid fears the Middle East crisis could spiral out of control.

Heseltine highlights plight of suspects waiting in limbo

Comments follow Independent report that tens of thousands of people are waiting years to find out if they will be charged

Can the Rwanda scheme be expanded to other nations?

Britain has begun talks with several other countries about replicating the government’s controversial scheme to deport migrants to Rwanda.

'I was the one with the luck'

Salman Rushdie addresses his attacker in frank memoir Shty

Rushdie's sardonic memoir is not for the faint-hearted

‘Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder’ details the attempt on the writer’s life in 2022, writes Martin Chilton. Its humour belies the pain of a profoundly wounded man

Baby death due to 'selfish, toxic' parents, court hears

The baby daughter of Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon died after she was caught in the middle of their “toxic and self-absorbed” relationship, a court has heard.

RAC wants hard shoulders back on 'deadly' motorways

The government has been urged to reinstate hard shoulders on Britain’s smart motorways after being accused of wasting money on the now cancelled projects.

Dozens of potential jurors dismissed from Trump trial

Dozens of potential jurors were dismissed by the judge in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial yesterday after saying they could not impartially decide whether the former US president is guilty or innocent of criminal charges.

Inside the first criminal trial of a United States president

In the weeks after he descended his beloved golden escalator from Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue to announce his presidential campaign in 2015, Donald Trump would arrange a scheme to bury compromising stories of his affairs to clear his path to the White House.

The most notable players in Trump's hush-money trial

The historic trial of former president Donald Trump may last up to two months and features testimony from several key players involved in the case.

Second stabbing in Sydney after priest knifed in church

Four people, including a bishop and priest, have been stabbed during a church service in Sydney the second major knife incident to hit the Australian city in a matter of days.

Olympic opening ceremony may be moved, says Macron

Paris could abandon Seine parade if security risk too high

Imposter syndrome, me? A TV legend's refreshing take

Shonda Rhimes, the powerhouse behind Bridgerton’ and Grey’s Anatomy’ puts her success down to self-belief’. If only more of us could skip the doubt, perhaps we’d find women at the helm more often, writes Helen Coffey

How Truman Capote sold out his high-society muses

In 1976, the author published a short story that destroyed his friendships with New York’s elite and damaged his literary reputation. Katie Rosseinsky explores the scandal, which has been brought to life in drama Feud: Capote vs The Swans’

Not so mad about the boys

As Transformers’ star Megan Fox suggests dates are a waste of time, Olivia Petter examines whether she has a valid point

Three-way thriller hit by the reality of City title machine

Pep Guardiola’s side take over at top after a seismic weekend

Guardiola must correct his transfer error to fix midfield

Rodri had got the game off he requested. “Absolutely, he is going to rest on Wednesday as well,” deadpanned Pep Guardiola.

Palmer scores four to give life to Chelsea's campaign

Cole Palmer became the Premier League’s joint-leading scorer this season as his four goals helped Chelsea crush hapless Everton 6-0 at Stamford Bridge.

The new Charlie Edwards might just be the best yet

Charlie Edwards found his boxing heart and soul late last Friday night at York Hall in a fight for his life.

Will Sunak Pass The Rwanda And Smoking Ban Bill Tests?

Rishi Sunak is poised to fight two significant battles this week as parliament reconvenes following the Easter break.

Three Questions That Arise From Iran's Attack On Israel

It will be no exaggeration to say that much of the world held its breath when Israel announced, late on Saturday evening local time, that Iran’s long-expected reprisal raids were underway, with hundreds of drones and missiles headed its way.

Scholz In China As Relations Strained Over Ukraine War

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in China yesterday on a visit marked by the increasingly tense economic relationship between the nations and differences over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

London Overtakes West Midlands In Measles Cases As Fears Of An Outbreak Grow

London has overtaken the West Midlands with the largest number of measles cases, raising concerns that the capital could become a hotspot for the disease.

How To Supplement The Start Of Your Working Week

In her regular column, business founder and wellness expert Nicola Elliott looks at a very simple thing we can all do that will make our nine-to-five feel that bit happier and healthier