Michael Howie

Senior News Editor

Politics

Social media under-16s ban: Key points as PM announces major crackdown

Ban on social media will come into force in the early part of next year, Prime Minister says

15 Jun 2026
UK

UK Palestine Action terror ban upheld in crushing blow to protesters

Five judges rule the ban was a ‘justified and proportionate’ interference on freedom of expression rights

15 Jun 2026
London

London tipped to swelter in two weeks of hot weather with 30C high

Temperatures expected to reach 30C as hot plume of air sweeps London

15 Jun 2026
UK

Investigative journalist and TV broadcaster Roger Cook dies aged 83

ITV hails Roger Cook as ‘one of broadcasting’s most trusted and respected figures’ in statement following his death

15 Jun 2026
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan (left) meets with the Prime Minister of Singapore, Lawrence Wong (right) at the World Cities Summit on Monday
London

Sadiq Khan announces £7m campaign to tackle online 'lies' about London

The campaign, to be delivered by London & Partners, will launch in September and target audiences across Europe, the United States and Asia

15 Jun 2026
London

Protesters clash at Israeli property sale event as police make arrests

Around 1,000 protesters and counter-protesters took to the streets outside outside the Edgware United Synagogue

15 Jun 2026
 Morgan Rogers #17 of England closes down Ollie Watkins #19 of England watched by Marcus Rashford #11 of England  during the England World Cup 2026 Community Training Session on June 13, 2026 in Kansas City
World Cup

England World Cup 'heist': Full list of items stolen from team's base

They included four pairs of £250 boots, signed national team shirts, two stuffed lions... and a Lego set of a Nike Air shoe

14 Jun 2026
A World Cup shuttle bus was set on fire as the celebrations got out of hand in Manhattan
Sport

World Cup bus set on fire in New York as Knicks' NBA win sparks chaos

A 17-year-old was shot in the foot in Times Square as chaotic celebrations erupted

14 Jun 2026
Politics

Royal Marines board Russian shadow fleet vessel in dramatic operation

Royal Marine commandos board sanctioned oil tanker during a six-hour operation in the early hours of Sunday

14 Jun 2026
Politics

Farage ignites row with 'two-tier state against white people' claim

Nigel Farage claimed Britain is currently a ‘two-tier state against white people’ in his first Substack essay

14 Jun 2026
London

Nine years after Grenfell, will bereaved and survivors get justice?

London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan called for those responsible to be held to account for the ‘grave injustice’

14 Jun 2026
King Charles looks relaxed with the Prince and Princess of Wales at Trooping the Colour
Royals

William and Kate share video of relaxed royals at Trooping the Colour

Royals appear relaxed and happy in behind-the-scenes clips from the King’s official birthday celebrations

14 Jun 2026
World Cup

'No Scotland no party!': Tartan Army fans go wild after Haiti win

The Tartan Army erupted as Steve Clarke’s side beat Haiti 1-0 in their opening game

14 Jun 2026
World Cup

Australia open World Cup 2026 campaign with clinical win over Turkey

Goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe secure huge win for Australia

14 Jun 2026
RAF Red Arrows flypast
London

Royals on Buckingham Palace balcony for King's birthday celebrations

Royal family joins thousands of spectators for Trooping the Colour display of pomp and pageantry

13 Jun 2026
London

Pictured: Pomp and pageantry as huge crowds watch Trooping the Colour

All the best pictures during Trooping the Colour celebrations to mark the King’s official birthday

13 Jun 2026
London

King and Queen booed by protesters during Trooping the Colour

Demonstrators could be seen holding placards while one person was shouting ‘not my King’ in footage shared by Republic

13 Jun 2026
Showbiz

Alexi Lalas insults James Corden in jaw-dropping World Cup TV moment

The USA World Cup legend’s jaw-dropping comment stunned presenter Rebecca Lowe and panelists Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic

13 Jun 2026
Crime

Protesters block prison van as Palestine Action raiders are jailed

Demonstrators lay on the road to block the van carrying four people sentenced for destroying equipment at the Elbit Systems plant

13 Jun 2026
Harry Styles at Wembley Stadium
London

Harry Styles electrifies Wembley on first night of record London run

Harry Styles paid a poignant tribute to David Hockney hours after the British artist’s death was announced

13 Jun 2026
Sebastian Berhalter #14 and Brenden Aaronson #11 of the United States celebrate after the 4-1 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay
World Cup

USA thrash Paraguay as Beckham and Hollywood stars watch on

Former England Under-21 international Folarin Balogun scored two goals in a convincing win

13 Jun 2026