Hong Kong to China high-speed train opens

A new high-speed rail service between Hong Kong and inland China has provoked concern among opponents of Beijing's increasing influence in the region.

Corbyn says Labour is the ‘party of equality and women’

Jeremy Corbyn was given a rousing reception at Labour's Women's Conference, where he told delegates: "The Tories may talk about equality, they may say their Government delivers for all, but the lived experience of women in Britain tells a different story. Labour is the party of equality, the party of women, the party committed to measuring all our policies on their impact on women in society”.

Dawn Butler ends speech with ‘Greatest Showman’ quote

Labour’s shadow women and equalities secretary Dawn Butler today ended her speech at the Labour Women’s Conference in Liverpool with a famous quote from one of her favourite films the ‘Greatest Showman’.

Farage accuses May and Corbyn of ‘betraying’ Brexit voters

Nigel Farage has accused the main party leaders of “betraying” millions of Brexit voters during ‘Leave Means Leave” rally in Bolton today. The former UKIP leader Nigel Farage also accused European leaders of “bullying” and “humiliating” Theresa May after the prime minister’s attendance at the Salzburg summit this week.

Several killed at Iran military parade

At least eight Revolutionary Guard members have been killed and 20 injured in an attack on a military parade in the Iranian city of Ahvaz.

UK Storm Bronagh brings travel disruption and flooding

Strong winds and heavy rain have caused travel disruption and flooding to parts of the UK, brought on by Storm Bronagh.

Anthony Joshua and Alexander Povetkin weigh-in

British boxer Anthony Joshua weighed-in over a stone-and-a-half heavier than his Russian counterpart Alexander Povetkin. The unified champion weighed four pounds more than his last title fight against Joseph Parker, tipping the scales at 17st 8lbs 5oz, with Povetkin coming in at 15st 12lbs. Their world heavyweight title fight takes plays on Saturday at Wembley Stadium.

Corbyn: "It’s time for a general election"

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says if Theresa May cannot get her proposals through then there should be a general election.

May: Anything that divides the country in two is a bad deal

Theresa May has delivered a speech following on from her meeting with EU leaders in Salzburg and claimed that she will continue to prepare for a no deal.

Adorable 8-week-old abandoned puppy found in handbag

An eight-week-old puppy has been found dumped with its legs tied together and left in a handbag dangling from a charity shop door.

Gove: May's resolution is "admirable"

Environment Secretary Michael Gove says that Theresa May can survive her recent Chequers humiliation and continue negotiations with the EU.

Batten: We're the only party to have an EU exit plan

UKIP leader Gerard Batten has given a speech at their annual conference and claimed that UKIP was the only party to publish an EU exit plan.

Raab: "We continue to negotiate"

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says negotiations on the Chequers deal will continue even after the EU said that it "will not work".

Starmer: "She's got herself into an impossible situation."

Shadow Brexit Secretary Keir Stramer says there is a growing likelihood of their being a no deal, following Theresa May's visit to Salzburg.

Iain Duncan Smith: EU hates Chequers

Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith believes that the EU does not like Chequers or the customs arrangement, after Theresa May submitted her Chequers proposal to EU leaders in Salzburg on Thursday.

Wolf Alice win 2018 Mercury Music Prize

Alternative rock band Wolf Alice have won the 2018 Mercury Prize for their album Visions Of A Life.

Wolf Alice celebrate Mercury win with jagerbombs

Wolf Alice said they planned to get on the jagerbombs after winning the Mercury Prize 2018. The band said they were delighted to win the award.

Brokenshire: May is acting in the country's best interest

Theresa May faces increased pressure from all sides after European council president Donald Tusk said that the Prime Minister's Brexit plan "will not work".

Lily Allen: '"No Shame" is the best album I've ever written'

Lily Allen says that her Mercury nominated album 'No Shame' is the best album she's ever written. The star lost out on the top prize to Wolf Alice.

Jeremy Hunt: The world will ensure there is accountability

Jeremy Hunt's visit to Myanmar comes in the wake of a United Nations report which revealed 'deeply disturbing' treatment of the Rohingya people. The Foreign Secretary said that it is essential that the perpetrators of atrocities are brought to justice.

May 'confident' of deal if EU 'political will' is there

After a meeting with EU Council President Donald Tusk in Salzburg, Prime Minister Theresa May said she was 'confident' that a deal will be reached as long as the 'political will is there on the other side.' She also emphasized that reaching a deal would also be in the EU's interest. After a meeting with EU Council President Donald Tusk in Salzburg, Prime Minister Theresa May said she was 'confident' that a deal will be reached as long as the 'political will is there on the other side.' She also emphasized that reaching a deal would also be in the EU's interest.

Turning back time: Vinyl records transformed into clocks!

A Russian couple are discovering that vinyl records can turn back time in more ways than one - by transforming them into clocks!

President Moon and Kim Jong-un visit sacred mountain

South Korean President Moon cleared a top item off his bucket list on Thursday, climbing Mount Paektu in North Korea with its leader Kim Jong-un.

Harry fixes Meghan’s hair and nabs snack at cookbook event

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex hosted the launch of 'Together', a cookbook which includes recipes from some of those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire. As the group posed for a photograph in high winds, Harry patted down Meghan's hair to stop it from blowing in his face. Later, Harry was seen trying to conceal some food behind his back.

Meghan describes Grenfell cookbook as a 'labour of love'

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, hosted an event to mark the launch of 'Together', a cookbook which showcases recipes from some of those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire. In her speech, Meghan described working on the book as a 'tremendous labour of love.'

Eddie Jones says Cipriani is 'disappointed' after selection

England Rugby Coach Eddie Jones says Danny Cipriani was left out of the England training squad because of his form. However, he insisted that Cipriani has 'as much opportunity as any of the other players' to make the World Cup squad. This comes just one month after Cipriani was charged with common assault during a night out in Jersey.

Eddie Jones says Cipriani is 'disappointed' after selection

England Rugby Coach Eddie Jones says Danny Cipriani was left out of the England training squad because of his form. However, he insisted that Cipriani has 'as much opportunity as any of the other players' to make the World Cup squad. This comes just one month after Cipriani was charged with common assault during a night out in Jersey.

Eddie Jones says Cipriani is 'disappointed' after selection

England Rugby Coach Eddie Jones says Danny Cipriani was left out of the England training squad because of his form. However, he insisted that Cipriani has 'as much opportunity as any of the other players' to make the World Cup squad. This comes just one month after Cipriani was charged with common assault during a night out in Jersey.

Eddie Jones says Cipriani is 'disappointed' after selection

England Rugby Coach Eddie Jones says Danny Cipriani was left out of the England training squad because of his form. However, he insisted that Cipriani has 'as much opportunity as any of the other players' to make the World Cup squad. This comes just one month after Cipriani was charged with common assault during a night out in Jersey.

Eddie Jones says Cipriani is 'disappointed' after selection

England Rugby Coach Eddie Jones says Danny Cipriani was left out of the England training squad because of his form. However, he insisted that Cipriani has 'as much opportunity as any of the other players' to make the World Cup squad. This comes just one month after Cipriani was charged with common assault during a night out in Jersey.

Meghan shows off cooking skills to mum at cookbook launch

Meghan Markle showed her visiting mother Doria Ragland what she's learned cooking with the Grenfell women at the Hubb Community Kitchen, during her charity cookbook launch.

Jeremy Hunt visits Myanmar for answers about Rohingya people

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt meets Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar. His visit comes after a United Nations report revealed 'deeply disturbing' treatment of the Rohingya people.

Trump gives hugs and handouts to hurricane victims

Eager to show heart in a moment of crisis, Donald Trump handed out hot dogs, hugs and comforting words to the surviviors of Hurricane Florence.

Glaister cites lack of time as major factor in rail chaos

Professor Stephen Glaister CBE, the chair of the Office of Rail and Road, says that missed deadlines and running out of time were major factors in the rail chaos in May. He also says that both Network Rail and the Department for Transport were to blame.

Will this flying car light the Olympic torch at Tokyo 2020?

A Japanese tech start-up is hoping their flying car prototype will be ready to light the Olympic torch at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Chris Grayling 'sorry' for rail disruption this summer

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has apologised for the rail disruption that took place over the summer, but says 'genuine change' will come from the lessons learned. He says 'major reforms' will make the rail system less fragmented in the future.

Michael Gove goes for a morning jog in Kensington

Environment Secretary Michael Gove spotted leaving his home in Kensington for a jog after ignorning a reporter's question. Meanwhile, Theresa May is in Salzburg, Austria, for talks with EU Council President, Donald Tusk.

Dog tied to moving truck rescued!

A volunteer for an Arizona sheriff's office saved the life of a dog that was tied to a moving semitrailer truck.

Firenado sucks firefighters hose 100 feet into the air

Astonishing footage shows firefighters tackling a firenado in Canada as it sucks their hose 100 feet into the sky.

South Korean President urges peace alongside Kim Jong-un

South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in addressed a crowd in Pyongyang during a mass games ceremony, urging for an end to 70 years of conflict.

Storm Ali wreaks havoc across parts of the UK

Storm Ali has hit parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland with strong winds of up to 80 mph, leaving two people dead. A woman in her 50s was killed when her caravan was blown off a cliff in Galway, west Ireland. A man in his twenties in Northern Ireland died when he was struck by a falling tree in Co Armagh. The incident left another man in his forties injured.

Anna Kendrick beats Blake Lively in rap battle

Anna Kendrick raps flawlessly alongside co-star Blake Lively in an interview for their latest film A Simple Favour.

Brits react to warning about phone contract overcharging

Research reveals that four million people are being overcharged for their mobile phones. According to Citizens Advice, on average, people spend six months on contracts that have already ended.

Sesame Street insists Bert and Ernie are not gay

Producers of Sesame Street insisted that muppets Bert and Ernie are not a couple, but simply “best friends”.

Tesco launches Aldi and Lidl rival called Jack's

Tesco has launched a new discount store called Jack’s, as it attempts to take on the German discount chains, Aldi and Lidl. Tesco boss Dave Lewis says 8 out of 10 Jack's products are grown or reared in the UK.

Police call Cricklewood mosque incident 'hate crime'

Detective Chief Superintendent Simon Rose of Barnet and Harrow police said that the incident at Al-Majlis Al-Hussaini Islamic centre in Cricklewood is 'being dealt with as an Islamophobic hate crime.' A vehicle drove into people leaving the mosque, sending three people to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Blockbuster Video pops up in London stocking Deadpool 2

A Blockbuster Video pop up has opened in London for nostalgic fans looking to get a copy of Deadpool 2.

Blockbuster Video pops up in London stocking Deadpool 2

A Blockbuster Video pop up has opened in London for nostalgic fans looking to get a copy of Deadpool 2.

PM Theresa May departs Downing Street to travel to Salzburg

PM Theresa May departs 10 Downing Street and heads to Salzburg, Austria, where she will meet other EU leaders for a working dinner ahead of an informal summit on Thursday. The informal meeting will bring together all 28 EU heads of state or government and will be hosted by Sebastian Kurz, Chancellor of Austria.

Stars attend screening of Rudolf Nureyev documentary

A new documentary about Rudolf Nureyev showcases previously unseen footage of the ballet star performing, choreographing and rehearsing. The premier was attended by former ballerina, Darcey Bussell, who praised the late choreographer for always 'pushing boundaries.'

Satellite grabs 'space junk' for first time

Footage shows the first successful test of the 'RemoveDebris' satellite, which fires a net to snare and remove hazardous 'space junk'.

May: Social housing no longer at edge of political debate

At the National Housing Summit in London, Prime Minister Theresa May announced £2 billion of extra funding for housing associations to build more social and affordable housing units. She also said that social housing would no longer be pushed to the edge of the political debate.

Domhnall Gleeson builds up 'The Little Stranger' ending

Domhnall Gleeson talks about the mystery behind the gothic period drama 'The Little Stranger', alongside Ruth Wilson and director Lenny Abrahamson.

Prince William unveils statue of WW2 hero Frank Foley

Prince William unveils a statue of Frank Foley, a British spy who saved the lives of thousands of Jews during the Second World War when he was posted as a 'passport officer' in the British Embassy in Berlin

North and South Korea join forces for summit

South Korean President President Moon Jae-in is embraced by Kim Jong Un as he arrives in North Korea for an official summit in Pyongyang.

Prince William and David Walliams trade banter at graduation

Prince William and David Walliams trade banter on stage during a graduation awards ceremony held at University of Birmingham, after David Walliams refers to the Duke of Cambridge as 'not the ginger one'.

Met Police preparing for 'worst case scenario' Brexit

The Metropolitan Police's Deputy Assistant Commissioner Richard Martin says that the police are factoring in a 'worst case scenario' in their Brexit preparations in the event they lose access to policing databases and European security intelligence.

Prince William visits Acorns Children's Hospice

Prince William takes a tour of the Acorns Children's Hospice in Birmingham

Kit Harington and Emilia Clarke: GOT changed our lives

Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke and Peter Dinklage credit Game of Thrones for changing their lives for the better at the Emmys.

Widow demands safer SAS training after husband's heat death

Bryher Dunsby, wife of Corporal James Dunsby who died from heat illness in 2013 following an SAS endurance training exercise in Brecon Beacons, has called for a safety overhaul when training aspiring recruits after a judge acquitted two SAS servicemen of negligence over the incident.

Cate Blanchett & Jack Black to make Wonder Twins movie?

Cate Blanchett & Jack Black tell us about the scariness of The House With A Clock In Its Walls, and plans to work together in the future.

Jenifer Lewis wears Nike to Emmys in support of Kaepernick

'Black-ish' star Jenifer Lewis wears Nike to the Emmys in support of Colin Kaepernick telling reporters "I've got nothing to do but give it back".

May: I do not underestimate threat of anti-Semitism

Prime Minister Theresa May has said she does not underestimate the threat posed by those who promote anti-Semitism, as she called for boosted trade ties between Israel and the UK in a United Jewish Israel Appeal dinner.

Anna Kendrick happy to be Blake Lively’s 'pocket rocket'

Anna Kendrick brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "pocket rocket" at the premiere for her new film, A Simple Favour.

Chrissy Teigen and Scarlett Johansson walk Emmys red carpet

The world's biggest stars including Chrissy Teigen, Scarlett Johansson and Millie Bobby Brown pose in couture on the red carpet at the Emmys.

Director Glenn Weiss proposes to girlfriend on Emmys stage

Director Glenn Weiss won the award for outstanding directing for a variety special at the Emmys and used his speech to propose to his girlfriend.

Anna Kendrick happy to be Blake Lively's 'pocket rocket'!

Sometimes things can get miscommunicated across the pond and that's EXACTLY what happened with us and Blake Lively at the A Simple Favour premiere!

Theresa May hosts Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat

Prime Minister Theresa May MP hosts her Maltese counterpart Joseph Muscat in Downing Street on Monday to discuss Brexit and UK-Maltese bilateral relations.

Unite: 'Government needs to listen to voice of the industry'

Jaguar Land Rover announces that 2,000 staff will move to a three-day week at its Castle Bromwich plant in the West Midlands.

Prayers on wheels - the mobile church with hop-on services

A mobile church is bringing hop-on Christian services to worshippers in the remote villages of Russia's Tatarstan Republic.

Cable calls for public vote to resolve 'miserable' situation

The leader of the Lib Dems, Sir Vince Cable, has said that we need a public vote in order to resolve the 'messy, miserable' situation that is Brexit.

Farage 'appalled' by extension of Carney's term as Governor

Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage expressed extreme frustration with Mark Carney's pessimistic post-Brexit predictions, and said he was 'appalled' by the fact his term in office has been extended.

Meghan rolls up sleeves to help Grenfell victims

The Duchess of Sussex, along with women from the Hubb Community Kitchen are releasing a charity cookbook, called 'Together: Our Community Cookbook'. It is hoped the project will raise funding for the kitchen, which opened to help victims coping with the aftermath of the Grenfell fire last year.

X Factor’s Tom Richards on missing out on One Direction

Tom Richards auditioned for the X Factor in 2010 - the same year One Direction was formed. He's now returned for another chance.

Lagarde warns of dark clouds on horizon for global economy

Managing Director of the IMF Christine Lagarde warns that dark clouds on the horizon are getting darker in the run up to Brexit.

Philip Hammond: No deal would be 'extremely costly' for UK

At the IMF press conference in Westminster, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, warned that a no deal Brexit would be 'extremely costly' for UK. Keywords:

Bodies found trapped in Philippine landslide

Rescuers were searching for survivors after landslides in two villages in Itogon town in the northern Philippine mountain province of Benguet.

Typhoon rips scaffolding off buildings and floods Hong Kong

Typhoon Mangkhut destroys buildings and floods streets in China's most populous province, bringing winds of up to 100 mph.

Ariana Grande posts tribute to ex-boyfriend Mac Miller

Singer Ariana Grande has posted a tribute to her ex-boyfriend Mac Miller on Instagram a week after the hip-hop star's death.