Putin wants to 'control' rap music

President Vladimir Putin says if it is impossible to ban rap music in Russia it should be 'controlled' due to its links to 'sex, drugs and protests'

Ancient 4,400-year-old tomb discovered in Egypt

An ancient 4,400-year-old tomb belonging to a senior official in the fifth dynasty of the Pharaoh era has been discovered in Saqqara, west of Cairo

All animals and visitors safe after fire at Chester Zoo

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed that all animals are safe after a major fire ripped through Chester Zoo's Monsoon Forest habitat, forcing all visitors to be evacuated. The attraction confirmed shortly before 12.30pm that emergency services were fighting the blaze.

Weed-munching goats to the rescue in Australia

A herd of hungry goats are making a valuable contribution to the environment in Canberra. Sally Barnes of the National Capital Authority explains why.

Iconic yellow tram crashes in Lisbon injuring 28

A tram came off its rails in Lisbon on Friday causing 28 injuries, according to Portugal's LUSA News Agency

Ross Kemp is all about his babies on Christmas day

Ross Kemp says he will spend Christmas day running around after his baby twins! He was on the red carpet at the Sun’s Military Awards.

Lorraine Kelly spends Christmas day in penguin pyjamas

The host of The Sun’s Military Awards, Lorraine Kelly, plans to spend Christmas day in her favourite penguin pyjamas.

Jacob Rees-Mogg on what's next for Brexit

Jacob Rees-Mogg is very certain on what needs to happen next for Brexit.

Arlene Phillips will not be watching the Strictly final

Arlene Phillips says she will not be watching the Strictly Come Dancing final this weekend on the red carpet at The Sun’s Military Awards.

Chris Knowles doesn’t miss the jungle

Chris Knowles says he may miss the people but he doesn’t miss the jungle after I’m a Celebrity at the Sun’s Military Awards.

Prince Charles pulls pints and plays darts in Gloucestershire

The Prince of Wales has met with Patrons of The Fleece Inn in Gloucestershire, a pub supported by the 'Pub is the Hub' initiative.

Round-the-world sailor Susie Goodall reunited with family

British round-the-world sailor Susie Goodall has been safely reunited with her family after spending more than five months at sea.

Camera captures May and Juncker having a frosty exchange

Theresa May and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker were caught on camera having a frosty exchange at the EU Summit.

Georgia Toffolo is dying to meet Harry Redknapp

I’m a Celebrity’s Georgia Toffolo admits she "loves and oldie" and is dying to meet Harry Redknapp.

Prince William represents the Queen at Sovereign's Parade

The Duke of Cambridge has represented the Queen for the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst.

Duchess of Cornwall opens Wiltshire Air Ambulance airbase

The Duchess of Cornwall has opened Wiltshire Ambulance's new airbase in Semington, meeting emergency crews and viewing its Immersive Simulation Suite.

Melania Trump makes Christmas visit to children's hospital

Melania Trump is keeping up the first ladies’ tradition of a Christmas season visit to a Washington children’s hospital.

Tony Blair: The country is in crisis

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has given a speech at the British Academy calling for a new referendum on Brexit.

Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic reaches edge of space

Sir Richard Branson joked he has won the commercial race to space following the successful flight of his tourist plane.

Keir Starmer: The Prime Minister can't keep running

Keir Starmer says Parliament needs this vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal and he wants it to happen as soon as possible.

David Lidington: European Council talks were positive

David Lidington MP says the conclusions received from Prime Minister Theresa May's talks at the European Council in Brussels were "very welcome".

James ‘Arg’ Argent wants to have a baby with Gemma Collins

James ‘Arg’ Argent says he wants to be a father one day and wouldn’t rule out having a baby with Gemma now at The Sun’s Military Awards.

Bear Grylls: UK is 'very lucky' to have Gareth Southgate

Bear Grylls says Gareth Southgate was "amazing" on his survival show at The Sun’s Military Awards.

Joe Essex putting Ellie Brown relationship ‘on pause’

Joey Essex discusses his future with Love Island's Ellie Brown and says he is putting things on pause for Christmas.

Adorable rare Scottish wildcat kitten is born

Britain’s rarest mammal, a female Scottish wildcat kitten, has been born at Chester Zoo. Only 100 wildcats remain in the UK

Dodds: Backstop issue needs to be addressed by the EU

Deputy leader of the DUP Nigel Dodds says the Irish backstop issue needs to be addressed when Theresa May negotiates to get further concessions with the EU.

Hunt: PM being 'honest and realistic' with EU leaders

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said the prime minister is being "honest and realistic" at the EU summit over challenges Britain will face regarding the backstop issue.

Russian 'high-tech' robot turns out to be man in a costume

A dancing robot called Boris that appeared on Russian state television has turned out to be a man in a costume.

James Brokenshire: PM now has 'renewed sense of purpose'

Housing and Communities Secretary James Brokenshire has said the prime minister "has a sense of renewed purpose" after winning yesterday's no-confidence vote.

The Queen and Prince Andrew visit The Honourable Society

The Queen and Duke of York visit The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn to open the Ashworth Centre.

Jacob Rees-Mogg: 'Very bad result for the PM'

Conservative MP Jacob Rees Mogg says that yesterday's result was "very bad" for Prime Minister Theresa May.

Greening: PM needs to make Brexit decision before Christmas

Former Cabinet Minister Justine Greening says Theresa May needs to make a decision on the meaningful vote before Christmas because "time is running out".

Steve Baker: 'We support May's leadership but oppose policy'

Former Brexit Minister Steve Baker has said Theresa May's triumph in the confidence vote over her leadership is the "worst possible" outcome of the vote and will see the Conservative Party stuck in a vicious cycle of "grinding miserably forwards supporting the Prime Minister's leadership while opposing the Prime Minister's Brexit policy", an MP has said.

Theresa May meets Irish PM Leo Varadkar in Brussels

Theresa May has met Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in Brussels on Thursday morning, hours after surviving a vote of no confidence.

Jeremy Hunt attends UN Yemen peace talks in Stockholm

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt will attend the UN-led Yemen peace talks in Stockholm on Thursday. The visit is a culmination of his efforts during visits to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Iran where he tried to kickstart a political process to bring an end to the Yemen conflict.

Raab: 'Greater risk of Corbyn government if May continues'

Former Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has said if Theresa May continues as prime minister, there is a "greater risk of a Jeremy Corbyn government."

McDonnell: Labour 'hoping' PM can negotiate a better deal

Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell has said Labour will judge the PM “day by day” and are holding off on a confidence vote in Parliament in order to to get a deal.

High-speed train crash kills seven in Turkey

Seven people were killed and 46 others injured after a high-speed train crashed in Ankara on Thursday morning.

Brexit Secretary calls on party to 'come together'

Brexit Secrtary Stephen Barclay has has called on the Conservative party to "come together in the national interest" as Prime Minister Theresa May heads to Brussels to seek fresh concessions for her Brexit deal after winning a no-confidence vote by Conservative MPs.

PM seen leaving Downing St as she heads to Brussels

Theresa May heads to Brussels today seeking fresh concessions for her Brexit deal after winning a no-confidence vote by Conservative MPs.

Jason Momoa does the haka at Aquaman's US premiere

Aquaman star Jason Momoa does the haka - a ceremonial dance in Maori culture - at the US film premiere in Hollywood.

PM heads to Brussels after winning no-confidence vote

Theresa May heads to Brussels today seeking fresh concessions for her Brexit deal after winning a no-confidence vote by Conservative MPs.

Home Secretary Sajid Javid leaves home

Home Secretary Sajid Javid leaves home as Theresa May heads to Brussels today to seek fresh concessions for her Brexit deal after winning a no-confidence vote by Conservative MPs.

Amber Rudd: Time to get on with delivering Brexit

Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd has said the government can now "get on with the job at hand" of delivering Brexit as Theresa May heads to Brussels today to seek fresh concessions for her Brexit deal after winning a no-confidence vote by Conservative MPs.

Graham Brady announces results of Confidence Vote

Theresa May has won after securing the support of 200 Conservative MPs in a secret ballot held in Parliament this evening.

Grayling: Theresa May has won a substantial vote of support

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling says that Theresa May has won the no confidence vote by a substantial margin and calls for party unity behind her.

Bone: More than a third of party has voted against May

Conservative MP Peter Bone says that more than a third of the parliamentary Conservative party doesn't believe in their own Prime Minister and that Theresa May isn't the leader to unify the party or the country.

Theresa May promises to listen after winning confidence vote

The Prime Minister Theresa May has spoken outside Number Ten this evening, after winning a vote of confidence from 200 Conservative MPs in Westminster.

Chris O'Dowd surprised that Meryl Streep is in Mary Poppins

Chris O'Dowd reveals his shock that Meryl Streep is in Mary Poppins. He also told us about playing a dog for a minute in Mary Poppins Returns.

Ben Whishaw: ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ is grounded in reality

Ben Whishaw spoke about his experience on 'Mary Poppins Returns' which he said is grounded in reality and grounded in a real family.

Dominic Grieve: No confidence vote serves no useful purpose

Dominic Grieve MP says he's "not surprised" a vote of no confidence has been triggered against Prime Minister Theresa May, although added it will serve "absolutely no useful purpose".

Meryl Streep says Mary Poppins is a gift at a needful time

Meryl Streep says Mary Poppins is a gift at a needful time.

Sir Vince Cable: No confidence vote doesn't solve Brexit

Sir Vince Cable MP says the Conservative Party's vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Theresa May does not help solve the "problem" of Brexit. He added it was a "terrible example" of the party putting its interests before the country's.

Strasbourg Christmas Market shooting death toll rises to 4

The death toll after Strasbourg's Christmas market shooting on Tuesday rises to four, with a manhunt underway while the suspect is still on the run.

Emily Mortimer enjoyed every moment of Mary Poppins Returns

Emily Mortimer said she enjoyed every moment of filming 'Mary Poppins Returns' and how she managed to make the role more emotional.

Lin-Manuel Miranda reveals how to master the cockney accent

Lin-Manuel Miranda reveals how to master the cockney accent and talks about his favourite scenes to film on set of Mary Poppins Returns.

David Lammy: PM will be 'weakened' after confidence vote

Labour MP David Lammy says Prime Minister Theresa May will be "weakened" if she was to survive the vote of no confidence against her. He adds regardless of the outcome, Ms May's Brexit deal will still not pass through Parliament and echoes calls for a general election or people's vote.

Emily Blunt says her Mary Poppins is sassy and flirty

Emily Blunt revealed that her Mary Poppins Returns role is very sassy, flirty and has a lot of swagger!

Green: PM's authority will be re-enforced with vote win

Damian Green MP says Prime Minister Theresa May will "re-enforce her authority" if she wins the vote of no confidence against her. He adds MPs that triggered the vote were "hugely missguided" and "self-indulgent".

Banks children say Mary Poppins was a magical experience

Pixie Davies and Nathanael Saleh told us that making 'Mary Poppins Returns' was a magical experience.

Joel Dawson describes Emily Blunt as "so lovely"

Joel Dawson, who plays Georgie Banks in 'Mary Poppins Returns', describes Emily Blunt as "so lovely and kind" and reveals his thoughts of the original

Prince Charles and Prince Harry host youth crime debate

Prince Charles and Prince Harry host a debate on youth crime at Clarence House.

Tory leadership candidates: Who could replace Theresa May?

As Theresa May steels herself for a vote of no confidence in the House of Commons, we assess the Conservative candidates who could replace the PM.

Amber Rudd 'confident' PM will win no confidence vote

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Amber Rudd MP says she is "completely confident" Prime Minister Theresa May will win the vote of no confidence against her. She adds Ms May is the "only chance" to delivering Brexit.

Gove: 'I want to PM to win confidence vote handsomely'

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Michael Gove MP says he wants Prime Minister Theresa May to “handsomely” win the vote of no confidence against her. He urged Conservative MPs to “ponder” before casting their votes, and consider the risk of “derailing Brexit” should Ms May lack support.

Dalton Harris had visions of being on X Factor as a kid

X Factor 2018 winner Dalton Harris said he had visions of his adult self appearing on stage when he was 8-years-old.

Corbyn: PM's behaviour is 'contemptuous of Parliament'

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn asks Prime Minister Theresa May if she would put her Brexit deal before Parliament for a vote, having postponed it earlier this week. He accused Ms May of being "contemptuous of Parliament" as the two leaders came head to head at Prime Minister's Questions.

Hammond: 'Not the time to be talking about changing leaders'

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond says this is not the time to be talking about changing leaders and believes Theresa May is the right person to lead the country through Brexit.

Barry Gardiner: We need change in government not Tory leader

Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade Barry Gardiner MP says the country needs to see a change in government rather than in Conservative Party leadership. He adds the party has put its own "acrimony and hatred for each other's positions" ahead of the country's interests.

Arlene Foster says DUP is focussed on ditching the backstop

DUP Leader Arlene Foster says the DUP will not be involved in any internal Conservative Party votes of no confidence or leadership changes but is focussed on the policy of getting rid of the backstop in the Brexit process when the UK leaves the EU.

David Gauke: Leadership contest will delay Article 50

Secretary of State for Justice David Gauke MP says it’s likely Article 50 will have to be delayed should the Conservative Party see new leadership. Prime Minister Theresa May is facing a vote of no confidence after the necessary 48 letters were received by the 1922 Committee.

David Davis says there must be a Brexit negotiations reset

Former Brexit Secretary David Davis remains tight-lipped over which way he'll vote in tonight's no-confidence motion but says there must be a 'reset' in Brexit negotiations.

Brandon Lewis: 'PM is right person to take us forward'

Chairman of the Conservative Party Brandon Lewis MP says Prime Minister Theresa May is the right person to “take us forward”. He urged fellow MPs to give Ms May their "full support" as she faces a vote of no confidence.

Meghan Markle is UK's most googled person for 2018

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle has topped the list as the UK's most frequently searched-for individual in Google UK's search engine for 2018 .

Theresa May: 'I'lll contest vote with everything I've got'

Prime Minister Theresa May says she will contest the vote of no confidence with "everything" she has. She added a change in leadership would "create uncertainty" and "put the country's future at risk". Ms May faces a leadership contest after the 1922 Committee received the necessary 48 letters to trigger a vote of no confidence.

Sajid Javid on Prime Minister Theresa May's leadership

Home Secretary Sajid Javid is asked whether it was "time for a new leader" of the Conservative Party, as Prime Minister Theresa May faces a vote of no confidence.

'Shared determination' with EU to deal with backstop issue

Prime Minister Theresa May held talks with her Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte before meeting German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin and then headed to Brussels after her decision to cancel a vote in the House of Commons on her Brexit deal left Westminster in turmoil.

Awkward! Theresa May locked in the car at Merkel meeting

Prime Minister Theresa May had an awkward start to her meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, when she we was locked inside her own car.

Jacob Rees-Mogg: UK 'dancing to EU's tune from day one'

Conservative MP and arch-Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg has said Brexit negotiations had been handled the wrong way as Theresa May today meets EU leaders after her decision to delay a vote in the House of Commons on her Brexit deal.