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'We should not be at the mercy of events abroad' - Starmer
The prime minister says "shocks" like the conflict in Iran are becoming more frequent.
Trump says Iran's handling of Strait of Hormuz is 'not the agreement we have'
The US president accused Iran of "doing a very poor job" with the waterway as Israel and Lebanon to begin peace talks.
Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done
Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.
Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors
She called rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump "mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation".
Watch: Melania Trump's surprise Epstein statement in full
She tells reporters at the White House that any claims linking the two "need to end today".
Ten cases a day - how 'blitz courts' could tackle the Crown Court backlog
The scheme, to fast-track cases and to cut the court backlog, is being expanded in England and Wales.
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies aged 67
The Bronx-born rapper's global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.
Co-leader McIlroy's golf does the talking after busy Masters build-up
With the pomp and celebration of his Masters victory finished, Rory McIlroy reminded everyone he is back at Augusta to w...
Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB
The UK's largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive.
Singapore government employees asked to work in 25C to save on air-con costs
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.
