Extremely rare beluga whale spotted in the River Thames

Whale watchers have gathered in Gravestone, Kent following the extremely rare sighting of a beluga whale in the River Thames.

Beluga whale spotted in the Thames

A beluga whale has been spotted in the Thames near Gravesend. Whale watchers flocked to the banks of the Thames to try and spot the mammal. The RSPCA said it was "working with other agencies to monitor the situation".

Amazing moment teen rescued after 49 days at sea

An 18-year-old boy has been rescued after 49 days at sea. A passing vessel spotted the teen whose fish trap came loose from its mooring.

Labour's Starmer not ruling out "remain"

Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Keir Starmer has told the Labour Party Conference that he is not ruling out a Brexit vote on remain. He is also hoping for a General Election to be called so the Labour Party can "sweep away" the Tories.

Mesmerising fire dragon lights up Hong Kong

Performers and spectators turned up in droves to see the annual fire dragon dance in Hong Kong kicking off the mid-Autumn festival.

Sir Keir Starmer: PM is a long way from home

Labour MPs are "likely" to be ordered to vote against any Brexit deal based on Prime Minister Theresa May's Chequers plan, says Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Keir Starmer. Sir Starmer said there was however still hope for a deal, but that the PM was currently a long way from home.

Philip Hammond says Chequers is still ‘very much’ alive

As he entered No. 10, Philip Hammond told reporters that the Chequers deal was still ‘very much’ alive.

Emotional moment Harry presents award at Coach Core

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend the Coach Core Awards, a celebration of the initiative which trains young people to become sports coaches. After meeting students and playing netball, Prince Harry presented the 'Apprentice of the Year' award.

Child goddess is worshipped in Nepal

Thousands of people gather in Kathmandu to receive the blessing of Nepal's living goddess 'Kumari', marking the annual Indra Jatra festival.

Dominic Raab 'stubbornly optimistic' about Brexit

Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab says he is 'stubbornly optimistic' about Brexit despite the risks of a no deal outcome. He said that Britian is 'well prepared' to make a success of Brexit, however the negotiations turn out.

Meghan presents 'Graduate of the Year' award

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend the Coach Core Awards, a celebration of the initiative which trains young people to become sports coaches. After spending the day at Loughborough University talking to students and playing netball, Meghan presented the award for 'Graduate of the Year'.

X Factor's Louise Setara reveals plans for new music!

We sat down with X Factor's Louise Setara, who chatted about her audition, life as a single Mum and her orginal music!

Harry and Meghan visit Loughborough for Coach Core Awards

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend the Coach Core Awards, a celebration of the initiative which trains young people to become sports coaches. They spent the day at Loughborough University talking to students and playing netball.

Meghan shows off her netball skills in Loughborough

The Duchess of Sussex takes to the netball court at Loughborough University to show off her best skills while she and her husband Harry were visiting for the Coach Core Awards.

Ministers arrive for Cabinet meeting on Chequers agreement

Chris Grayling and Liz Truss are among the ministers seen arriving at No. 10 Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting chaired by Theresa May to discuss the Chequers agreement.

Funerals held in Iran for attack victims

The funerals for the victims of an attack on a military parade in southwestern Iran have been taking place in the city of Ahvaz.

McDonnell announces plan to give workers more ownership

Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell announces a plan to give workers more ownership of the companies they work for. At the Labour Party conference in Liverpool he vowed to legislate that large companies will have to transfer shares into an 'ownership fund' which will give workers the same rights as other shareholders.

Second referendum? Labour decide on “people’s vote”

Labour members will vote on a motion that would allow a “public vote” on a final Brexit deal, but the party is divided on what that vote will entail.

Jacob Rees-Mogg: IEA plan is 'deliverable' and 'exciting'

Jacob Rees-Mogg describes the alternative Brexit plan offered by the Institute of Economic Affairs as 'deliverable' and 'exciting', while Former Brexit Secretary David Davis says 'enormous benefits' will come from a 'proper free trade policy.'

Creepy Spiders Invade Greek Beach

Thousands of spiders have made huge webs in Aitoliko, Greece. The creepy webs cover trees and boats in the lagoon.

Spectacular human towers come crashing down in Barcelona

Hundreds of people watch incredible human towers being built in central Barcelona during the La Merce street festival.

Boris says IEA report is 'exciting way forward'

Boris Johnson talks about the IEA report as he leaves his home ahead of a Cabinet meeting as Theresa May battles to save her Chequers blueprint for Brexit,

Michael Gove heads off for Cabinet meeting

Michael Gove leaves his home in Kensington before a Cabinet meeting later today. The Prime Minister will be urged to ditch her Chequers plan following its rejection in Salzburg and instead pursue a "clean Brexit.''

What brings out the 'Venom' in Tom Hardy and Riz Ahmed?

Tom Hardy and Riz Ahmed reveal their bugbears ahead of the release of Venom.

Labour politicians join People's Vote march in Liverpool

Labour politicians joined marchers in Liverpool to demand a People's Vote on the Brexit deal.

Lammy calls for option to remain in EU on People's Vote

David Lammy speaks at the People's Vote march in Liverpool, calling for a public say on the final Brexit deal. The MP for Tottenham added: "When we have that People's Vote let us ensure that the option to remain in the EU is on the ballot paper."

Japanese supply rocket launches on mission to space station

An unmanned Japanese rocket has launched on a mission to the International Space Station, carrying supplies and experiment equipment.

Gwynne: 'People's Vote Labour wants is a General Election'

The Shadow communities secretary says that the People's Vote that Labour wants is a General Election should Theresa May come back from Brussels with a bad deal or a no-deal. Andrew Gwynne MP said his party wanted to "put forward its vision of Britain being in a customs union with the EU" and with "strong trading links" with the Single Market.

Corbyn calls on May for General Election

Jeremy Corbyn said on Saturday evening that Theresa May should call a General Election if she can't put forward a Brexit deal that will deliver on the 'six tests', during a speech at the Labour Party Conference Rally.

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.'