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UK

Man arrested over Belfast stabbing attack charged with attempted murder

The 30-year-old is due to appear in court in the city on Wednesday morning.
9 Jun 2026
UK

Police reveal details on Belfast knife attack suspect’s route into the UK

The Sudanese national was granted leave to remain in Northern Ireland after claiming asylum upon crossing the Irish border in 2023.
9 Jun 2026
UK

Common Travel Area must ‘not be exploited for ill purposes’ – Long

Naomi Long was speaking after it emerged the suspect in the Belfast knife attack entered Northern Ireland from the Republic.
9 Jun 2026
Politics

Starmer hosts Zelensky and French and German leaders for talks on Ukraine

The leaders called on Vladimir Putin to agree ‘an immediate and complete ceasefire’, No 10 said.
7 Jun 2026
Politics

Ukraine will not ‘silently die’, vows Zelensky ahead of talks at No 10

The meeting comes after a Russian drone strike damaged a storage centre for spent nuclear fuel near Chernobyl.
7 Jun 2026
Politics

Starmer condemns ‘disgraceful’ attacks on police over Henry Nowak case

Two people were arrested for assaulting police and possession of a weapon after hundreds gathered outside Southampton Central Police Station.
3 Jun 2026
UK

Protesters clash with police in Southampton over Henry Nowak murder

Violent scenes broke out after a large group walked across town to the area of Portswood.

3 Jun 2026
Politics

Starmer ‘felt sick’ watching police bodycam footage in Henry Nowak murder case

The Prime Minister said the video was ‘harrowing’, adding: ‘I have to say, as a father of a 17-year-old boy, I felt sick watching it.’
2 Jun 2026
Politics

Three-month deadline set for Henry Nowak police response probe

In body-worn footage, Mr Nowak can be heard repeatedly saying: ‘I’ve been stabbed,’ to which an officer replies: ‘Don’t think you have, mate.’
2 Jun 2026
Politics

Starmer urges quick police watchdog probe into Henry Nowak murder

The treatment of the 18-year-old student, who was handcuffed as he lay dying, has prompted anger.
2 Jun 2026
Politics

Jail term of Henry Nowak’s murderer considered amid outrage over treatment

The teenager was handcuffed after being fatally stabbed with a ceremonial knife by Vickrum Digwa in Southampton last December.
2 Jun 2026
UK

Lucian Freud subject says late painter was a ‘perfectionist’

Sue Tilley sat for the artist three times a week for approximately nine months as he painted Sleeping By The Lion Carpet.
29 May 2026
Crime

Starmer: Right to review sentencing which saw teenage rapists spared prison

A judge said he wanted to ‘avoid criminalising these children unnecessarily’ after two boys were convicted of rape.
24 May 2026
UK

Charles shows off ukulele skills as Camilla enjoys ice cream during royal visit

Charles and Camilla have spent the past three days touring Northern Ireland.
21 May 2026
UK

In Pictures: Pints with royal approval and a seagull splattering for the King

The King and Queen attended a series of events on day two of their visit to Northern Ireland.
21 May 2026
Politics

Reeves hits back at petrol station heckler, telling him it is ‘not very British’

The man had repeatedly shouted at the Chancellor while she was being interviewed on a petrol station forecourt.
20 May 2026
UK

Charles and Camilla keep the beat on bodhran drums before sampling whiskey

The King and Queen are visiting Belfast’s Titanic Quarter.
19 May 2026
UK

King and Queen tour parts of Titanic Quarter during Northern Ireland visit

A stone’s throw from where the famous Titanic was built, they met organisers and performers who will entertain thousands of people this August.
19 May 2026
Celebrity News

New BBC director-general tells staff: Tough choices are unavoidable

Former Google boss Matt Brittin has started his first day in the job.
18 May 2026
UK

Celtic must be ‘more accountable’, says senior officer angry at fan disorder

There have been 14 arrests in Glasgow so far following Celtic’s Scottish Premiership win.
17 May 2026
Politics

Metropolitan Police probing alleged hate crimes at major London protests

About 60,000 people are estimated to have joined the Unite the Kingdom march, and between 15,000 and 20,000 attended the Nakba Day rally, police said.
17 May 2026