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He was cordial, but he was candid. Sitting next to his best British buddy, David Lammy, US vice president JD Vance politely but firmly spelt out how the two countries are deeply divided on the Middle East and free speech. As the pair met on Friday, first came the cordial …

Getty Images Thousands of T-level students in England will soon be getting their grades. Results day is Thursday 14 August for students doing T-levels, A-levels and other Level 3 vocational courses. Here is everything you need to know about T-levels. What are T-levels, how are they marked, and what are …

Ikea has announced that it’s opening mini retail experiences in a handful of Best Buy stores in the southern US later this year. It’s the first time Ikea’s products and services will be available through another US retailer, saving shoppers from having to visit and navigate the chain’s warehouse-sized stores …

A man wrongly convicted of murder has lost a legal challenge to reclaim money he was charged for bed and board during the 11 years he spent behind bars. Michael O’Brien was one of three men wrongly convicted of the 1987 killing of Cardiff newsagent Phillip Saunders. After his release, …

Celtic started their title defence last week against St Mirren – the team who held them to a draw in the final game of the last Premiership campaign. Having this time overcome the stubborn Buddies thanks to a late goal, Brendan Rodgers’ side will next hope to also gain some …

The north used to be the breadbasket of the Gaza Strip. Strawberry fields in Beit Lahia, olive and citrus groves, wheat fields, and the agricultural university in Beit Hanoun. It seems impossible even to imagine that now. Follow Gaza latest We flew down across the northern border on a Royal …

Welcome to the house of scandal, scares and squabbles, Mr Vice President. Chevening is the ultimate ministerial perk. Apart from the prime minister’s hideaway, Chequers, it’s the most lavish of all government grace-and-favour mansions. Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he and his weekend house guest JD Vance get on because …

Lauren Hirst BBC News, Manchester Hansons This poster from the Bill Murray classic Groundhog Day is expected to sell for between £50 and £100 A lifetime collection of cinema memorabilia, much of which survived an IRA bomb blast, is set to go up for auction. The haul of 2,500 film …

A dog has been rescued after falling 30m (100ft) from a cliff at a waterfall near Loch Ness. Volunteer teams from Inverness and Cromarty in the Highlands and Burghead in Moray were sent to Falls of Foyers, south of Inverness after the alarm was raised at about 09:45. The coastguard …

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Getty Images Hundreds of thousands of students will soon know what grades they achieved in their BTecs. Results day is approaching for lots of students, but some BTec results have already been published, depending on the course. The final BTec national results, which combine all unit grades, are often released …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kelly Clarkson is grieving the loss of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, who lost his battle with cancer at the age of 48.  The singer is heartbroken, especially for the sake of their two children, as she navigates the emotional aftermath of his …

The Dardanelles Strait has been temporarily shut to maritime traffic due to forest fires raging in north-western Turkey, the country’s transport ministry has said. The major international waterway was shut as a precautionary measure as the blazes spread near the city of Canakkale where a number of residents were evacuated. …

Germany is traditionally one of Israel’s strongest international backers, so the chancellor’s message that it will not authorise any exports of military equipment that could be used in Gaza “until further notice” is a significant step. Germany has often avoided the harsh criticism and tougher tones against Israel‘s government taken …

The owners of Visma, one of Europe’s biggest software companies, are close to hiring bankers for a £16bn flotation that would rank among the London market’s biggest for years. Sky News understands that Visma’s board and shareholders have convened a beauty parade of investment banks in the last fortnight ahead …

JD Vance has said he does not want the UK to go down a “very dark path” of losing free speech during a meeting with the foreign secretary at his country estate. The US vice president has previously raised concerns that free speech is being eroded in the UK. However, …

A man has been charged in connection with the theft of flowers left as a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham, police have said. Osbourne, 76, died on 22 July from a reported heart attack, and thousands of floral tributes, as well as cards and other items, were left at …

Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri has signed a new five-year contract which will keep him at the Premier League club until the summer of 2030. The 18-year-old’s previous deal had been set to expire in June 2026. “It means everything to me, I’m so happy to have got it done. This …

SSEN About 950 homes were still without power this week The last of the homes in northern Scotland left without power due to Storm Floris have had their energy supplies restored. Wind gusts of up to 90mph caused widespread disruption on Monday, leading to cancelled trains, flights and road closures. …

Rugby World Cup warm-up: Ireland v Canada Venue: Affidea Stadium, Belfast Date: Saturday, 9 August Kick-off: 12:00 BST Coverage: Live on BBC iPlayer and website with live text commentary on the website and app Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says their final warm-up game against Canada presents an “ideal opportunity” …