Tory MP Johnny Mercer stands by 's*** show' comments

A high-profile Tory MP who branded the Government a “shit show” has said he "absolutely stands by" his comments. Mr Mercer said: "I absolutely stand by it, I believe in a Conservative Party that shares the values and ethos of a modern Britain and I have no self-interest in this, it's about the country".

Scotty T nervous to be back on Geordie Shore

He is back! Series 18 has landed and Scotty T, the leader is back in the Geordie Shore house and has a cheeky little message for Gaz.

Priti Patel 'alarmed' at Brexit extension

Leading Brexiteer Priti Patel MP said she was "alarmed" at the prospect of an extension to the transition period and urged the Prime Minister to change tact and ditch the Chequers proposal for a free trade deal or no deal with the EU.

The X Factor: Boys spill all about Louis Tomlinson

The X Factor finalists, Brendan Murray & Dalton Andre Harris are being mentored on the show by One Directioner Louis Tomlinson and reveal all!

Rice straw paper production creates jobs for deaf people

Al Nafeza Foundation in Egypt is using an ancient Chinese method to make paper out of rice straw. This practice is also creating jobs for deaf people.

The X Factor: Groups spill romance rumours

The live X Factor finals start this weekend and two of the groups, United Vibe and Misunderstood mentored by Robbie Williams told us the gossip!

Former university peer describes Anjem Choudary

David Toube, Director of Policy at Quilliam International, describes Anjem Choudary's university days - saying the radical preacher 'didn't work hard'.

Waffalafel or Falafawaffle? Israel's latest food craze

A restaurant in Israel has replaced the traditional falafel and pitta bread for a "Belgian waffle falafel" and the locals are gobbling them up.

Palestinian refugees' stories told through graffiti

Artist Khalil Gheith of Baqaa Refugee Camp in Jordan tells the stories of the camp's residents through graffiti.

Courtney Act talks new E! show The Bi Life

Shane Jenek (also known as Courtney Act) talks about new dating reality show The Bi Life which premieres on E! in the UK and Ireland on 25th October.

Penny Mordaunt: PM May does not want Brexit extension

International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt says extending the Brexit transition period is "not the Prime Minister's intention". Ms Mordaunt added the PM was referring to possibly extending the implementation of the rules.

Jeremy Hunt: It might be helpful to have Brexit extension

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says we are a few months away from implementing a Brexit agreement. Mr Hunt said that it 'might potentially be helpful' to have an extension on Brexit deadlines, but there are still disagreements with the EU.

Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary leaves prison

Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary has been released from prison on Friday 18 October, after he was sentened to two years in jail for promoting extremist views and fostering support for so called Islamic State for decades.

The Favourite: Joe Alwyn shuns Taylor Swift question

He's the handsome Brit actor that's been dating Taylor Swift for two years and is now starring in The Favourite and admits he quite likes guy-liner!

The Favourite: Rachel Weisz raves about Emma Stone

Rachel Weisz has just had her second child and speaks about being a working mum at The Favourite premiere at London Film Fesitval.

The Favourite: Emma Stone's friends call her "dumb!"

Emma Stone puts on an awesome British accent in new movie, The Favourite. They filmed it in London and Olivia Colman cooked her lots of roast dinners!

Harry and Meghan ride a tram in Melbourne

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex kept the crowds waiting - but were met with a rapturous reception as they arrived in Melbourne for day three of their royal tour in Australia. The couple took a ride on one of the trams in the city.

Rees-Mogg critical of government Brexit negotiating

Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg gives his reaction to Prime Minister Theresa May's consideration of a proposed extension to the transition period after the UK leaves the EU in March 2019. Rees-Mogg, who is chairman of the pro-Brexit European Research Group (ERG), criticised the proposal, saying that the UK will be a "vassal state" during the transition period, and that "we will have laws imposed upon us on which we have no say."

Corbyn: PM May has got herself into a Brexit mess

Answering questions on a visit to boiler manufacturer Bosch in Claycross, Derbyshire - an area which voted 70% in favour of leaving the EU - Jeremy Corbyn said the area had voted to leave "in anger with the lack of investment and destruction of services". He said: "What we're saying is - yes, there has to be trade with Europe in the future but there also has to be a different economy in this country where we invest in more parts of the country".

Penny Mordaunt 'excited' about Brexit

International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt - who campaigned for Leave in the referendum - denied that she was on the brink of quitting the cabinet saying there was a need to "stick together" to get the "best deal possible" and that was "excited" about the UK's future outside the EU.

Prince William visits UK Atomic Energy Authority

The Duke of Cambridge was left in awe by cutting-edge British technology which scientists hope will deliver the holy grail of power production - electricity from fusion. William said "it's incredible, it really is" after being shown an experimental fusion reactor which the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) believes could help make the power source commercially viable.

Dominic Raab: We negotiate Brexit in good faith

The Prime Minister Theresa May joins her European counterparts at the EU Summit in Brussels, as hopes of the UK securing a Brexit deal with the European Union continue to fade.

Harry and Meghan greet crowds in Melbourne

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex greet the crowds along Government House Drive in Melbourne as the couple carry out engagements in the Victorian capital on their tour of Australia.

David Lidington 'cautiously confident' on Brexit deal

David Lidington MP says he is "cautiously confident" of the UK reaching a Brexit deal with the European Union as the Prime Minister joins her European counterparts at the EU Summit in Brussels. Hopes of the UK securing a Brexit deal with the European Union have faded over the past week with key issues such as the border in Ireland still unresolved.

Prince Harry and Meghan arrive by yacht for tour of Sydney Opera House

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex went for a walkabout at the Sydney Opera House in the midday sunshine, greeting huge crowds outside the venue.

Army of taxi drivers protest against Uber-like app in Seoul

Tens of thousands of South Korean taxi-drivers held a massive rally in Seoul, saying the launch of a carpooling service threatened thousands of jobs.

Outlaw King: Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Chris Pine bromance!

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is starring alongside Chris Pine in new movie, Outlaw King and told us all about their bromance on and off screen!

Megan McKenna and Ferne McCann still love watching TOWIE

Megan McKenna and Ferne McCann still watch TOWIE, love the drama, and talk about what it's like to be the subject of internet memes.

Outlaw King: Chris Pine, deep-fried Mars bar and haggis

The super talented Chris Pine takes the role of Robert The Bruce in Outlaw King and says Braveheart was the last movie he wanted to watch beforehand!

Prince Harry and Meghan feed cows at drought-hit Aussie farm

Prince Harry and Meghan visit a family farm near Dubbo. Desipte rainfall that same day, many Australian farms are suffering from a two-year drought

The Queen unveils new portrait for RAF Club

The Queen has been painted by artists throughout her reign, but the latest portrait features one unusual item - the monarch's handbag. Award-winning artist Ben Sullivan included the accessory in a new portrait of the Queen to help show the person behind the head of state. The Queen is rarely seen without her handbag - usually a black patent design by Launer - and in the painting, commissioned by the RAF Club to mark its centenary, she is shown sat in an ornate chair in Windsor Castle.

SNP's Ian Blackford grills PM May on Brexit

SNP's Westminster leader Ian Blackford MP has slammed Theresa May's Brexit proposal during Prime Minister's Questions. Mr Blackford questioned whether the Tory leader was putting her party before the interests of the British people.

Love Island: Being recognised on the street puts us on edge

The Love Island cast say the sudden fame they received after the show can sometimes make them anxious when they get recognised in the street.

Recreational cannabis comes to Canada

People queue up to be the first to buy legal marijuana as Canada becomes the largest country in the world to legalise cannabis for recreational use.

Full video: May and Corbyn clash over Brexit at PMQs

Prime Minister Theresa May and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn clashed in the House of Commons today over whether the PM was putting the Tory party's future ahead of Britain's interests in EU Brexit negotiations.

Prince Harry and Meghan bring English weather to Dubbo

Crowds in drought-stricken Dubbo cheered during a sudden short burst of heavy rain during Harry and Meghan's speech to the New South Wales town.

PM May departs Downing Street for PMQs

Prime Minister Theresa May has left Downing Street and is heading for parliament for her weekly PMQs. Mrs May's address to parliament comes on the day she leaves for Brussels for an EU Brexit summit.

Michael Gove: PM May "absolutely" has support of her Cabinet

Environment Secretary Michael Gove MP says Prime Minister Theresa May "absolutely" has the support of her Cabinet as she continues Brexit negotiations at the EU summit on Thursday.

Dominic Raab: UK will keep its nerve in Brexit talks

Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab MP says the UK government will "keep our nerve" while continuing Brexit negotiations at the EU summit on Thursday.

Could a cat vs dog divide cause trouble for Adam and Zara?

Zara McDermott and Adam Collard talk about life after Love Island, resolving the cat versus dog divide in pet choice, and tattoos.

Eyal: Celebs Go Dating has given me back my confidence

Eyal Booker from Celebs Go Dating says that the show is giving him his confidence back after Love Island knocked it back completely.

Robot gives testimony to MPs committee in UK first

Pepper the robot faced the UK parliament's Education Select Committee on Tuesday to help them learn about the use of technology in the classroom.

Prince Harry and Meghan get warm welcome from students

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex braved the rain when arriving at a local school in Australia. Prince Harry and Meghan met with pupils from Dubbo and also met their sport teams.

Duchess of Cornwall attends Man Booker Prize awards ceremony

Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall visited London's Guildhall for the Man Booker Prize 2018. The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is a literary prize awarded each year for the best original novel written in the English language and published in the UK.

Cute Alert: Little boy strokes Prince Harry's beard

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex took time to meet the families who had suffered from the hard drought in New South Wales. Prince Harry made a friend five-year-old Luke Vincent from Buninyong school and gave Prince Harry a hug, while stroking his beard and playing with his hair.

Love Island's Paul Knops opens up about Laura split

Love Island model Paul Knops says he's now single and reveals the real reason behind his split with Laura Anderson at the first ITV Palooza.

Alex George suffering from anxiety since Love Island

He found fame as the resident doctor on Love Island, now Alex George admits he suffers from anxiety now he's out of the villa at the ITV Palooza.

Alex George suffering from anxiety since Love Island

He found fame as the resident doctor on Love Island, now Alex George admits he suffers from anxiety now he's out of the villa at the ITV Palooza.

Robbie Williams SO proud of daughter at Royal wedding

Robbie Williams said he wanted to show his daughter, Teddy a picture of The Queen before the Royal Wedding, but she was having none of it!

Suspiria: Director Guadagnino on resurgence of horror

The Call Me By Your Name director thinks a resurgence of horror films are reflecting the times we live.

Suspiria: Mia Goth misses dancing after filming new horror

The actress and model trained every day to take on the role.

Suspiria: Dakota Johnson on her most challenging role

The Fifty Shades star took on intensive dance training for her role in the new horror.

Prince William attends premiere of new World War One film

Prince William attends the premiere of New Zealand director Peter Jackson's new World War One film 'They Shall Not Grow Old' at BFI Southbank.

Prince Charles tours Scottish whisky distillery

Prince Charles visits the Royal Lochnagar Distillery in Crathie, Aberdeenshire and jokes that he toasted 'several times' the news that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting a baby.

Thornberry: Tory 'psychodrama' can't deliver on Brexit

Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry says the Tory 'psychodrama' of Brexit has been going on because the Conservative party cannot agree or negotiate, and a general election should be called.

Prince William hosts cave divers involved in Thai rescue ops

Prince William has thanked the British divers involved in the rescue operation to save a young football team who were stranded underground in a flooded cave in Thailand during a monsoon in July 2018.

Leadsom says she fully supports the prime minister

Leader of the House of Commons Andrea Leadsom says she fully supports Prime Minister Theresa May, who is doing a 'very complicated job'.

47 people found in truck at Romania’s border with Hungary

Romanian border police say they suspect 47 people found hidden in the back of a truck were migrants trying to reach a country in Western Europe.

Lady Gaga and Keira Knightley on Elle Women red carpet

Lady Gaga was one of the women honoured on Monday night at the 25th annual Elle Women in Hollywood gala.

Mordaunt dismisses MP resignation rumours over Brexit deal

International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt says nobody is resigning from Cabinet and that Cabinet is focussed on getting the best deal for the UK on Brexit.

Prince Harry thanks Australia for the warm welcome

Prince Harry thanks Australia for the warm welcome he and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex have received in a speech at Admiralty House in Sydney.

Prince Harry and Meghan charm kids and koala at Taronga zoo

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex continued the first day of their royal tour with a visit to the zoo hours after announcing Meghan's pregnancy.

Prince Harry and Meghan meet Australia's Governor-General

Prince Harry and Meghan meet Australia's Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove - Australia's representative of the Queen in Admiralty House, and New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian - with Sydney Harbour as the backdrop for official photographs.

Prince Harry talks about new baby

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived in Australia for a two-week tour, while also announcing that Meghan is pregnant. Prince Harry gave a short speech as to how happy he was to announce the news.

Trump: 'rogue killers' may be to blame for Khashoggi mystery

US President Trump says 'rogue killers' may be to blame for the Saudi journalist who never reappeared after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Arlene Foster describes 'blood-red' Brexit lines

DUP leader Arlene Foster has called for 'cool heads' in the Brexit talks amid growing fears that Britain will crash out of the bloc without a deal. PM Theresa May's Brexit plans have reached a crisis after she dramatically pulled the plug on a fledgling divorce settlement over the EU's demands for the Irish backstop.

Protesters try to stop fracking at Cuadrilla site

Police closed off a road in Little Plumpton, Lancashire, as about 50 protesters gathered outside energy firm Cuadrilla's site ahead of the start of the hydraulic fracturing process. Fracking is the process that involves drilling into the ground, then pumping in water and chemicals to try and release shale gas.

Full statement: Corbyn slams May's Brexit Groundhog Day

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn MP attacked PM Theresa May after she updated MPs on a 'blindfold Brexit'. Mr Corbyn called the statement 'Groundhog Day', after claiming nothing had moved forward.

Boris slams Labour's "shameless U-turn" on Brexit

Former Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson MP, has slammed Labour's position on the Customs Union. "The leader of the opposition is guilty of a shameless U-turn" the MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip said in parliament today during an update on Brexit negotiations.

Full statement: PM May believes Brexit deal is best outcome

Prime Minister Theresa May said she still believes a Brexit deal is "achievable". Mrs May updated MPs on the latest developments in negotiations, saying they were entering the "final stages", causing laughter from some MPs.

Germany deports September 11 suspect to Morocco

Germany deports a 44-year-old man to Morocco after he was convicted in 2006 of helping three of the September 11 attackers.

Jeremy Hunt: The UK should trust PM May

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt MP says the UK should trust that Prime Minister Theresa May would "never sign a Brexit deal that is not compatible with the spirit of the referendum result".

Fatal flash floods devastate towns in southwestern France

Several people have lost their lives as flash floods hit towns in southwest France after several months’ worth of rain fell in one night.

Prince Harry and Meghan announce pregnancy in Sydney

Within hours of arriving in Sydney, Australia for the Invictus Games it is announced that Prince Harry and Meghan are expecting their first child.

Nicole Kidman wants to be a red head!

Nicole Kidman's had so many different looks and she continues to do so in her new movie, Destroyer where she plays a scary brunette police detective!

Florence Pugh talks kissing Alexander Skarsgård

Up and coming star, Florence Pugh is starring in brand new TV drama, The Little Drummer Girl and got to snog Alexander Skarsgård!

Alexander Skarsgård's awesome Swedish Bond impression!

The very tall and lovely Alexander Skarsgård raves about being in London and reveals he thinks he would be too diplomatic to play James Bond!

Steve Carell's daughter is a BIG Timothée Chalamet fan!

The very funny Steve Carell is starring alongside rising star, Timothee Chalamet in new movie, Beautiful Boy and his daughter is a BIG fan!

Hungary has banned the homeless from sleeping rough

A change in law in June meaning homeless people can no longer sleep on the streets is being implemented from Monday onwards,