Saudi Arabia set to lift ban on women driving

It is the eve of Saudi Arabia's historic lifting of its ban on women drivers, women in Riyadh have visited one of many events promoting safe driving.

Airbus worker 'very worried' at potential Brexit job losses

Airbus employee David Lawless says he is very worried about the announcement from Airbus that Brexit may lead to the end of the plane manufacturer's UK operations.

Switzerland to win against Serbia - fox prediction

A fox in Russia has predicted that Switzerland will win tonight's match against Serbia

Deadly gunbattle sparks clashes in Kashmir

Police fired tear gas at rock-throwing protesters in Indian-controlled Kashmir after a gunbattle between security forces and rebels

Cairns: Airbus is preparing 'in case' of no-deal Brexit

Secretary of State for Wales says he can understand why Airbus is preparing 'in case' there a no-deal Brexit, but that any company would prepare for a worst-case scenario - and that the government expects a deal.

Football players and fans bugged by midges in Russia

Midges bug players and fans in Volgograd World Cup matches

Smith: 'Unmitigated disaster' if Airbus quits the UK

Labour's Owen Smith says Airbus supports over 100,000 jobs in the UK and it would be an unmitigated disaster if it quit the UK over Brexit

Prince Charles and Camilla receive warm welcome in Salisbury

Prince Charles and Camilla visit Salisbury, the town where former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia Skripal were poisoned by a nerve agent earlier this year.

Mother and son reunited after separation at US border

An asylum seeker from Guatemala and her seven-year-old son were reunited after being separated upon arrival into the US

Farage accuses Airbus of getting political over Brexit

Nigel Farage dismisses Airbus’s claims that thousands of jobs in the UK are at risk post-Brexit as big-company ‘lobbying’, saying the potential for job gains after Brexit will be in the hundreds of thousands.

Kim, Kanye and Rihanna among celebs at Louis Vuitton show

Virgil Abloh's first menswear collection for Louis Vuitton had the stars coming out in droves including Kim Kardashian West, Kanye West and Rihanna

Chancellor says taxpayers must contribute more to fund NHS

Chancellor Philip Hammond says taxpayers will have to contribute more to support the NHS at a Mansion House dinner in the City of London.

70 years since the arrival of the Empire Windrush

Today marks 70 years since the first of the ‘Windrush Generation’ arrived in the UK when 500 people stepped off the Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks.

Kaliningrad Zoo releases two cute baby seals into the wild

Kaliningrad Zoo has released two endangered Baltic grey baby seals back into the wild after being found abandoned by their mothers.

Gosport: Jarman condemns treatment of NHS whistleblowers

Professor Sir Brian Jarman of Imperial College London has condemned the way in which NHS whistleblowers are treated and called for an independent system to look at people who whistleblow. His comments come following the publication of the report into the deaths of hundreds of patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital during the 1990s

Police and ambulance crews respond to incident in Mayfair

Police and ambulance crews have responded to an incident in Mayfair. Albemarle Street has been cordoned off

Police and ambulance crews respond to incident in Mayfair

Police and ambulance crews have responded to an incident in Mayfair. Albemarle Street has been cordoned off with several police cars and ambulances in attendance. The Metropolitan Police is yet to provide more information

Trent Alexander-Arnold on Southgate's dislocated shoulder

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has told of how Gareth Southgate broke the news of his dislocated shoulder to the England squad. The national team manager sustained the injury while running on Wednesday

NATO Secretary General meets Theresa May at Downing Street

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has met Theresa May MP for talks at Downing Street. Earlier on Thursday the former Prime Minister of Norway delivered a speech at Lancaster House highlighting the strength of defence ties between Europe and North America

Prince William struggles with 'military issue sticky tape'

The Duke of Cambridge attended the handover of the gift of the Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre on Thursday in his role as Patron of the DNRC appeal. It was received by Prime Minister Theresa May MP

World Giraffe Day: celebrating the long-necked mammals

The longest day of the year is also a day to celebrate the longest-necked animal, World Giraffe Day honours the tallest living land creatures.

Lloyd calls for Gosport criminal proceedings

Stephen Lloyd MP has called for key individuals named in the Gosport Independent Panel's report to face criminal proceedings. The report, which was published on Wednesday, found that 456 patients died at Gosport War Memorial Hospital between 1989 and 2000 due to wrong and excessive administration of opioids

House of Lords clerk delivers Brexit bill tongue-twister

Peers were left in hysterics after a House of Lords clerk read out a confusing tongue-twister after Brexit legislation cleared the House of Commons.

NATO Secretary General speaks of strong transatlantic bonds

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has delivered a speech at Lancaster House ahead of talks with Prime Minister Theresa May MP at Downing Street. The former Prime Minister of Norway said that it was "not written in stone that the transatlantic bond will survive forever." However, he believes that ties on defence between Europe and North America "have grown stronger"

Indian PM Narendra Modi takes part in International Yoga Day

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined thousands of people at a mass yoga day in the town of Dehradun as part of International Yoga Day.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern gives birth to baby girl

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has given birth to a baby girl, becoming only the second world leader to give birth while in office.

Southgate takes training; Dele Alli absent through injury

Gareth Southgate oversaw England's training session on Thursday morning in Repino despite dislocating his shoulder during a run the previous day. Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli missed the session due to a thigh injury he sustained in the 2-1 victory over Tunisia on Monday

Happy 36th birthday to Prince William!

To celebrate Prince William turning 36, we look back at some of his biggest moments from the past year.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern gives birth to baby girl

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has given birth to a baby girl, becoming only the second world leader to give birth while in office.

Sepp Blatter lands in Russia saying 'it's my World Cup'

Sepp Blatter says this feels like his World Cup as he defends FIFA in Moscow.

Eva Longoria gives birth to baby boy

43-year-old actress Eva Longoria has given birth to her first child, a baby boy named Santiago Enrique Bastón.

Beer producers warn of CO2 shortages

Beer producers have warned of possible shortages due to a lack of CO2 production. One of the UK's two main suppliers of CO2 is currently undertaking planned maintenance, whilst European suppliers have seen an increase in demand during the month-long FIFA World Cup tournament. Brigid Simmonds of the British Beer and Pub Association said that, whilst they are aware of the situation, they are hoping to be able to move forward in a couple of weeks and that the problem will be solved

Gosport: Patients' safety put 'at the bottom of the pile'

Family members of the patients who died at Gosport Memorial Hospital between 1989 and 2000 have delivered a statement following the publication of the Independent Panel's findings on Wednesday morning. The report found that 456 patients' lives were shortened by excessive and wrong opioid administration. Bridget Reeves, whose grandmother Elsie Devine died at the hospital in 1998, said the Department of Health "continued to put patients' safety at the bottom of the pile"

Opioid administration left 456 patients dead

The Gosport Independent Panel has found that 456 patients died through the 'excessive and wrong use of opioids' between 1989 and 2000 at Gosport War Memorial Hospital

PMQs: May apologises to Gosport patients' families

Theresa May MP has apologised for the length of time it took for families of patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital to get answers from the NHS. The findings of the Gosport Independent Panel, which were published on Wednesday morning, found that hundreds of lives were shortened by ‘medically unjustified’ opioid administration at the hospital during the 1990s

Hunt apologises for Establishment failings over Gosport

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt MP has apologised on behalf of the Government and the NHS for the premature deaths of patients at Gosford War Memorial Hospital during the 1990s, and the systematic ignorance of concerns raised by hospital staff and the patients' families

May: Important that medicines are thoroughly assessed

Theresa May MP has responded to a question in the House of Commons regarding the use of medicinal cannabis, saying that it is important that medicines are 'thoroughly assessed to ensure that they meet rigorous standards'

Bishop James Jones makes Gosport inquiry statement

The leader of the Gosport Independent Panel Bishop James Jones made a statement outside Portsmouth Cathedral on Wednesday morning. The findings of the independent inquiry into the deaths of 833 patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital were published on Wednesday morning. The former Bishop of Liverpool praised the victims' families' 'remarkable tenacity and fortitude' in questioning what happened to their loved ones

Russian football fans celebrate World Cup win

Russian football fans take to the streets in Moscow to celebrate Russia's second consecutive win in the World Cup after they beat Egypt 3-1.

Piers Morgan 'mugs himself off' quizzing Love Island cast

Piers Morgan was left red-faced after an attempt show up Love Island contestant Hayley Hughes' lack of geometry knowledge backfired.

Prince Harry and Meghan hand Ascot trophy to Frankie Dettori

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex found she had a secret admirer in Frankie Dettori after the celebrity jockey kissed her hand after winning a race at Royal Ascot. Meghan was paid the compliment by the rider when she presented him with his winning prize after victory in the St James’s Palace Stakes. Meghan and Harry spent a day as guests of the Queen in the royal box and enjoyed an afternoon of horse racing.

Prince William opens James’ Place in Liverpool

Prince William has met the mother of a young man who took his own life as he opened the UK's first centre outside of a clinic or hospital for helping suicidal men. James' Place, a four-storey town house in Liverpool's Georgian quarter is a new initiative formed by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley, the parents of James Wentworth-Stanley, 21, who took his own life while a student in Newcastle in 2006.

Mother "overwhelmed" and "grateful" over cannabis decision

An emotional Hannah Deacon - whose son Alfie Dingley has a rare genetic condition which mean he can have up to 300 seizures a month today - said she is "overwhelmed" and "grateful" after the Home Secretary Sajid Javid announced that he has authorised a license for the six-year-old to use cannabis oil.

Why the UK banned cannabis in 90 seconds

Cannabis was made illegal in the UK in 1928, but the reasons for the ban might surprise you. Now the case of Billy Caldwell has restarted the debate

Tiffany Haddish pokes fun at Kardashians at MTV Movie Awards

Host Tiffany Haddish pokes fun at the Kardashians at the 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards while Stranger Things and Black Panther win big.

Prince William shakes a robotic hand at business festival

Prince William today visited the International Business Festival in Liverpool, touring the event's exhibition space, talking with delegates and meeting young entrepreneurs. During the visit William gave a firm handshake to a robotic hand produced by a team based at the University of Manchester. The duke also visited exhibitors from India and Shanghai, Liverpool's twin city before making an address to delegates.

Home Secretary launches review into medicinal cannabis use

Sajid Javid has announced a review of the medicinal use of cannabis which could lead to patients in the UK being prescribed drugs derived from the banned plant. The Home Secretary announced the move in a statement to the House of Commons in the wake of a series of appeals from parents who want their children to be able to access medications which can alleviate epilepsy and other illnesses. Mr Javid also insisted that the new step was not a first step to legalising the use of cannabis for recreational purposes.

England fans in Volgograd react to win against Tunisia

England fans have spoken about their relief and happiness after beating Tunisia in the team’s opening match of the 2018 World Cup. Along with English football supporters in Volgograd were local Russians who also got behind the Three Lions during the 2-1 win against Tunisia.

Chadwick Boseman gives MTV award to real-life hero

Chadwick Boseman gives his MTV Award to real-life hero James Shawr Jr., who stopped the Waffle House shooter, as Black Panther wins four honours.

Corbyn says cannabis should be legalised for medicinal use

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has said he would decriminalise cannabis for medicinal purposes but would not be drawn on legalising the drug for recreational use.

Minute's silence held a year on from Finsbury Park attack

A minute's silence has been held to commemorate the death of father-of-six Makram Ali, and for the dozens of others who were injured when Darren Osborne drove a hired van into a crowded pavement outside a mosque in Finsbury Park a year ago. Home Secretary Sajid Javid, Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan all attended the event outside Islington Town Hall.

Minute's silence held a year on from Finsbury Park attack

A minute's silence has been held to commemorate the death of father-of-six Makram Ali, and for the dozens of others who were injured when Darren Osborne drove a hired van into a crowded pavement outside a mosque in Finsbury Park a year ago. Home Secretary Sajid Javid, Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan all attended the event outside Islington Town Hall.

‘Hero Imam’: Finsbury Park attack was “almost inevitable"

The headline or hashtag "Hero Imam" has hung heavily on Mohammed Mahmoud since he stepped in to calm tempers after the fatal terrorist attack in Finsbury Park in North London a year ago. On Monday he told ITV News: "We Brits don't deal well with praise." Darren Osborne was found guilty of ramming a van onto a crowded pavement filled with Muslim worshippers shortly after midnight on June 19.

Sandra Bullock & Cate Blanchett talk knitting & stealing

Sandra Bullock & Cate Blanchett talk stealing, knitting, their new double act nickname plus find out which roles they'd nick off each other!

The Queen attends annual Garter Day service in Windsor

The Queen and other members of the Royal Family attended a service for the Most Noble Order of the Garter at St George's Chapel in Windsor on Monday, following a private ceremony to invest new members

Lion football proves to be a roaring success at Israeli zoo

With the World Cup in full swing the lions of Israel’s Safari Zoo had a go themselves as keepers gave the big cats a football for themselves.

Taxpayers to pay more for NHS in 'fair and balanced way'

Theresa May MP has announced a £20.5 billion-a-year boost to the NHS budget in a keynote speech at the Royal Free Hospital in London. The Prime Minister said that taxpayers would have to contribute "a bit more" financially for the increased funding, and that this would be done in a "fair and balanced way"

Police issue statement following train deaths

Superintendent Matthew Allingham of the British Transport Police issued a statement on Monday afternoon following the deaths of three people in south London. The three victims were struck by a train at Loughborough Junction station, and police were called to the scene at rush hour on Monday morning

This week in history: The most infamous World Cup goal!

From Pablo Escobar's self-designed prison to the infamous "Hand of God" World Cup goal, here are the big moments from this week in history.

Mother of epileptic boy says 'we're not out of the woods'

The mother of a 12-year-old boy with epilepsy has spoken to the media after he was rushed to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital on Friday night in a critical condition having suffered multiple seizures. Charlotte Caldwell had cannabis oil used to treat son Billy's condition seized at Heathrow Airport last week. However, Home Secretary Sajid Javid granted a 20-day emergency licence granting use of the oil after Billy was admitted to hospital on Friday night

Three killed by train at Loughborough Junction

Three people have been killed after being struck by a train in south London. Police were called to Loughborough Junction station on Monday morning and are currently identifying the victims and informing their families

Three people die after being struck by a train in London

Three people have died after being struck by a train in south London. Police were called to Loughborough Junction Station at around 7.30am.

Hunt hints at tax rise for NHS fund increase

The Health and Social Care Secretary has hinted of a tax rise to fund the Government's £25 billion boost to the NHS. Jeremy Hunt MP said he was "confident" that the Government can find the money to cover the rise in funding, but that the end of "subscriptions to Brussels" after Brexit will "not be anything like enough"

Health Secretary backs use of medicinal cannabis oil

The Health and Social Care Secretary has given his backing to the use of medicinal cannabis oil and says the Government is conducting a review into its use. Jeremy Hunt MP spoke of "strong, clinical evidence" that cannabis oil "can be very beneficial" in certain situations

Annual dragon boat races in Hong Kong attract hundreds

Hong Kong’s annual dragon boat races have attracted hundreds of people. The races are the highlight of Tuen Ng, a traditional Chinese celebration.

CCTV cameras capture the moment deadly earthquake hits Osaka

CCTV cameras captured the moment a deadly earthquake struck the Japanese city of Osaka.

Chope on why he blocked 'upskirting' bill

Conservative MP Christopher Chope explains why he blocked the private member's bill to make 'upskirting' a criminal offence, and says he supports making it a crime if it's debated properly.

The Hobbit inspired battle is fought in Czech Republic

Hundreds of The Hobbit fans have taken part in a re-enactment of the famous Battle of the Five Armies in a forest in the Czech Republic.

Kim Kardashian and Zendaya attend MTV Movie and TV Awards

Kim Kardashian and Zendaya among stars on the red carpet at the 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards in California.

Taxi crashes into pedestrians in Moscow injuring eight

A taxi has crashed into pedestrians on a pavement near Red Square in Moscow, injuring eight people, including two from Mexico.

Aquarius convoy boat carrying 630 migrants docks in Spain

An Italian ship transporting 630 migrants to safety has docked in Spain after migrant rescue boat Aquarius was refused entry into Malta and Italy.

Mercury mission nears launch date

A planetary orbiter bound for Mercury is being flown to a spaceport ahead of its October launch. The mission plans to uncover the planet’s mysteries.

Iceland defender: From salt packing to World Cup

One of Iceland’s World Cup football players has described how he plays for the squad alongside working as a salt packer.

Muslims across the world celebrate the end of Ramadan

Muslims across the world have gathered together to celebrate the end of Ramadan. Eid-al Fitr marks the end of the holy month which includes fasting.

Devastating fire breaks out at Glasgow's Mackintosh Building

More than a hundred firefighters have been working through the night after Glasgow's historic Mackintosh Building caught fire.

Love Island: The Dirt - Week 2

All the gossip following the second week in the villa. The story behind Niall's shock exit, Kem and Kendall's romance and Eyal's pop past...

Benedict Cumberbatch reads at Stephen Hawking memorial

Benedict Cumberbatch has lead tributes to Professor Stephen Hawking at a memorial service held in Westminster Abbey.

Love Island: In Briefs - Week 2 recap

Catch up on Love Island 2018 with all the latest from the second week in the villa...

EastEnders' Dirty Den actor Leslie Grantham dies aged 71

EastEnders actor Leslie Grantham, best known for playing "Dirty" Den Watts in the BBC soap, has died aged 71.