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The defence secretary has insisted Donald Trump is committed to NATO and is right to push other European nations to put more funding into the security alliance. John Healey dismissed suggestions the new US president will pull out of NATO, the military alliance consisting of 30 European countries and the US and Canada, after previous

England footballer Lucy Bronze has told Sky News that 99.9% of female players couldn’t afford to retire and live off their earnings. The Chelsea player, 33, said that while she has been “smart with my money” and could afford to “retire and live on my investments”, most in the women’s game can’t. When asked if

Two Manchester attack survivors have been awarded £45,000 in damages after winning a harassment claim against a former TV producer who says the bombing was staged. The ruling in favour of Martin Hibbert and his daughter Eve comes after they sued Richard Hall over claims he made in several videos and a book that the

England cricket legend Sir Ian Botham was rescued by a former Australian rival after he fell off a boat into water “infested” with sharks and crocodiles. The retired all-rounder was on a fishing trip with former Australian fast-bowler Merv Hughes when he got his flip-flops caught in some roping and plunged head-first into the Moyle

It wasn’t yet official, but Sir Keir Starmer was straight out of the blocks on Wednesday morning to congratulate Donald Trump on his imminent victory – as America reeled from an election that turned from being too close to call into an emphatic, definitive and quick win. The president-elect took the Electoral College, the popular

The King is set to return to a full overseas tour schedule next year. Buckingham Palace has announced that it is planning a full overseas tour schedule for the King next year, despite his ongoing cancer treatment. Speaking at the conclusion of the King and Queen’s nine-day visit to Australia and Samoa, a senior palace

An online predator whose abuse led an American girl and her father to take their own lives has been jailed for at least 20 years after the UK’s largest ‘catfishing’ case. Warning: This article contains references to suicide and child sex abuse which readers may find distressing. Alexander McCartney, 26, previously admitted 185 charges, including

One of Europe’s biggest snakes – which can grow up to two metres in length – is setting up home in the attics and wall cavities of UK homes, according to a study. Aesculapian snakes are non-native but after two potential “escapes” can be found in the capital – near London Zoo and Regent’s Canal

The King sipped a ceremonial drink and was presented with a pig for feasting during a first day of events in Samoa. The monarch was “dressed down”, allowing a red garland to be placed around his neck when he was later honoured with a new title. He was in good spirits despite the rain and

About one in 10 people under 25 are unsure – or do not believe – that removing a condom during sex is a crime, according to a UK survey. The online study by researchers at University College London (UCL) asked 1,729 people aged between 18 and 25 for their views on so-called ‘stealthing’. ‘Stealthing’ is

Warning: This story contains references to suicide along with racist and sexist language readers may find distressing. When Maya* started a new teaching job, she did not expect to be called the n-word as she walked down the corridor. The bullying from her fellow teachers proved relentless. She was called a “curry lover” and believes

British model Bianca Gascoigne has said she was groomed and sexually assaulted by Mohamed al Fayed when she worked at Harrods as a teenager. Warning: This article contains details readers may find distressing The 37-year-old, who is the daughter of England football legend Paul Gascoigne, had visited the luxury department store in Knightsbridge with her

A police officer’s daughter has been jailed for three years after posting sexual images of his ex-lover on an escort site in an act of revenge. Eleanor Brown, 24, “conspired” with her sister Sophie and her mother Sarah – both ex-police officers – to create a fake profile of the woman on the site, Leeds

Police are investigating the death of a soldier on an Army training exercise in the Brecon Beacons. The Ministry of Defence said Christopher “Gilly” Gill of the 4th Battalion, the Ranger Regiment, died during a “non-operational incident” on Wednesday 16 October, near Brecon, in Wales. Police said they are investigating the special operations soldier’s death

King Charles joked about the “sands of time” and expressed his joy at being back in Australia as he addressed politicians. The monarch presented an hourglass – a “speech timer”, he called it – to the parliament of New South Wales to mark the 200th anniversary of its upper house. “With the sands of time

The Metropolitan Police say they are conducting a “detailed and thorough” review after facing criticism over how they dealt with allegations against Mohamed al Fayed. The force was contacted by 21 different women who made allegations against the former Harrods and Fulham FC owner, including rape and sexual assault, between 2005 and 2023. A file

Blackpool’s head coach Steve Bruce is to miss Saturday’s home fixture against Barnsley after the death of his baby grandson Madison. The League One club confirmed the news about their boss, whose former football clubs include Birmingham City, Hull City, Aston Villa and Newcastle United. A statement on Blackpool FC’s website said: “Head coach Steve

Blackpool’s head coach Steve Bruce is to miss Saturday’s home fixture against Barnsley after the death of his baby grandson Madison. The League One club confirmed the news about their boss, whose former football clubs include Birmingham City, Hull City, Aston Villa and Newcastle United. A statement on Blackpool FC’s website said: “Head coach Steve

The police officer who shot Chris Kaba has told the Old Bailey he did not intend to kill him when he opened fire.  Martyn Blake, 40, told jurors that he intended only to stop the car the 24-year-old was driving in and aimed for the centre of his body. Mr Kaba was shot in the

The King has said he is “greatly saddened” by the sudden death of Alex Salmond, Scotland’s first SNP first minister. The Alba leader died on Saturday afternoon aged 69 from a suspected heart attack during a trip to North Macedonia. In a message issued by Buckingham Palace, King Charles said: “My wife and I are