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The UK will provide defensive military support to Saudi Arabia against attacks from Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed. Speaking on his way to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Mr Burnham said he agreed to the request following advice from the Defence and Foreign Secretaries. The support will be limited to air-to-air refuelling for Saudi planes on defensive missions, utilizing one RAF Voyager […]

Police investigating the death of a woman whose human remains were discovered following a wildfire in south-west London have arrested a second man on suspicion of murder. Joanne Sheen, a mother of three, had been missing since travelling from Fareham to Southampton in December 2019. The Metropolitan Police were called on the twelfth of August after bones were found near Padstow Walk in Feltham. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary […]

Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen claim to have launched drone and ballistic missile attacks targeting Riyadh and Red Sea energy sites. Saudi authorities confirmed intercepting a ballistic missile over the capital, where air raid alerts sounded and flights at the international airport were briefly disrupted. A column of black smoke was spotted near fuel tanks, though officials confirmed no further strikes or casualties. A thirteen-year-old girl missing from her Greater […]

President Trump says the United States has reached a deal with Denmark giving the US permanent control over security in Greenland. Writing on social media, Trump announced the US will immediately begin developing a major military presence there. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen confirmed both Denmark and Greenland expect to sign an agreement next week to bolster security across the Arctic and North Atlantic regions. Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary […]

Human remains discovered in south-west London woodland following a wildfire have been identified as Joanne Sheen, who went missing in December 2019. Metropolitan Police officers were called to Feltham in August after bones were found in fire-damaged shrubland. A fifty-six-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. King Charles has warned AI executives of the existential dangers posed by technology falling into the wrong […]

Buckingham Palace has hit back at claims made in an upcoming book by Earl Spencer. The book claims that following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, in September nineteen ninety-seven, the then-Prince Charles said "rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough" during arrangements for her funeral procession. In response, a Buckingham Palace spokesman said King Charles is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason. Microsoft is […]

Andy Burnham will meet Donald Trump for the first time next week when attending a summit in New York. The prime minister is travelling to attend the United Nations general assembly taking place in New York City. Downing Street had previously said it was unsure if Burnham would meet Trump due to clashing schedules, but both men will meet at the event on Tuesday. A search is under way for […]

Prince Harry and Meghan have moved their children, seven-year-old Archie and five-year-old Lilibet, to a new school just days into term following security concerns. Their move comes after returning from the United States last month. A spokesperson said the decision was made after discussions with their security team regarding practical arrangements, while expressing immense gratitude to staff at their previous school. US rapper Macklemore claims he has been removed as […]

Refereeing body Pro Ref has admitted an error after VAR awarded Manchester City their winning goal in Sunday's Manchester derby. Erling Haaland's strike handed City a one-nil victory, but officials now concede VAR failed to recognise that Enzo Fernandez interfered with play from an offside position. Pro Ref confirmed the video assistant should have advised an on-field review and has contacted Manchester United. A Russian drone has struck a train […]