Snapped cable caused Lisbon funicular crash, first report says
World 2025-09-07 04:00
The rest of the mechanism worked properly, says a preliminary report into the crash which killed 16 people.

Patchy England beat Australia to set up Scotland quarter-final
Top Stories 2025-09-07 03:00
England recovered from a glitchy first-half showing to beat Australia and set up a Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Scotland,

Israel destroys second high-rise as assault on Gaza City intensifies
World 2025-09-07 03:00
Israel continues to expand its military operation in Gaza, urging Palestinians to leave Gaza City and move south.

Reform conference shows party's growing ambition like never before
Politics 2025-09-07 02:00
The conference feels like that of a big party - but retains the insurgency vibe that the party is seeking to channel.

Home Office clearout as Starmer reshuffles top team
Politics 2025-09-07 02:00
Keir Starmer is working his way through the ministerial ranks as he puts the finishing touches to a major shake-up.

Seoul holds emergency meeting after citizens detained in US Hyundai raid
World 2025-09-07 00:00
US immigration officials detained 475 workers on Thursday - most of them South Korean nationals - saying they were working illegally.

Man discovered living in Oregon home without owner's knowledge
World 2025-09-06 22:00
The property owner said they had heard "strange noises" coming from the crawl space before.

US reveals new plan to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Eswatini
World 2025-09-06 22:00
The Salvadoran has been at the heart of an immigration row since he was mistakenly deported in March.

Starmer resets after Rayner row, but Labour turmoil is a gift for Reform
Politics 2025-09-06 20:00
The start of this political season has been wild, writes Laura Kuenssberg, and Labour now has Reform UK breathing down its neck.

Farage shifts on two-week small boats pledge
Politics 2025-09-06 20:00
The Reform UK leader says he'd stop the boats within two weeks of passing laws, not immediately after winning power.
