Israeli strikes on Lebanon are wrong and should stop, PM says
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

Lebanon's health ministry says more than 300 people died in strikes on Wednesday.

Melania Trump says rumours linking her to Epstein 'need to stop'
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

The first lady denies any connection to Jeffrey Epstein in a surprise statement, and calls on Congress to hear from his victims.

Watch: Melania Trump's surprise Epstein statement in full
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

She tells reporters at the White House that any claims linking the two "need to end today".

UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

Defence Secretary John Healey says there is "no evidence" of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic.

Pub thief jailed for stealing handbag with £2m Fabergé egg inside
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

An "opportunistic" thief is jailed for stealing a handbag from a pub that happened to contain a £2.2m Fabergé egg.