Duke of Sussex all smiles as he hands toy version of himself to winner of WellChild award

The Duke of Sussex appeared without his wife Meghan at the Wellchild Awards 2026, which celebrate the achievements and resilience of seriously ill youngsters and their families, at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London .…

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'Why did he put it in there?' Princess Diana's friend RICHARD KAY reveals the one exchange from Earl Spencer's explosive memoir that left him totally 'mystified'

Kay, now Senior Editor-at-Large, knew the late Princess both personally and professionally. The pair became friends while he was the paper's royal reporter, and the Princess came to rely on him as a sounding board for…

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Long defends statement after accusations of misleading MLAs over murderer on run

The criticism centres on her account of whether the Northern Ireland Prison Service was given an opportunity to reconsider its decision to refuse Anderson temporary release. Killer Gary Anderson remains at large after…

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Europe is under attack from three sides – but the EU and Nato are unfit to defend us | Nathalie Tocci

The continent is at war, which is being fought militarily in Ukraine, but is escalating rapidly across Europe through hybrid attacks. Germany's disclosure that it blames Russia for the drone attack at Leipzig airport; a…

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Scotland's 32 councils could be cut to six under government plan

Under proposals for a new two-tier system, the regional bodies would focus on major issues such as education and economic growth. Between 120 and 160 community authorities would also be created. They would be expected to…

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Celebrity Traitors star stuns at London Fashion Week with ‘breast milk’ moment

Read our privacy notice . Celebrity Traitors star Leigh-Anne Pinnock swapped her hooded cloak for couture as she made her London Fashion Week catwalk debut while pregnant, ending the show with a striking - and decidedly…

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Harry arrives for WellChild awards but no sign of Meghan

The Duke of Sussex attending the WellChild Awards 2026 (Jordan Pettitt/PA) PA Wire The Duke of Sussex has arrived for the WellChild awards to recognise and reward youngsters living life to the full despite serious…

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Burnham vows to ensure ‘resilience’ after ‘tough’ summer for emergency services

Read our privacy notice . Andy Burnham has pledged to boost Britain’s resilience as he paid tribute to frontline workers after a summer of high temperatures, wildfires and emergencies at sea. The Prime Minister told…

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Xhaka under investigation over Covid-19 certificate

The 33-year-old is alleged to have obtained the certificate in 2022, when it was a requirement in Switzerland for some travel abroad. The public prosecutor's office of the city of Lucerne confirmed the investigation was…

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The big, red truck that showed me how China is overtaking the West

The driver climbed down from his cab, nonchalantly reached for a large plug to slot into a battery pack and then connected a second to run in parallel. Finally, he tapped twice on an electronic screen. He told me it was…

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