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Live: Trump pledges ‘golden age of America’ as he nears US presidential victory

Live: Trump pledges ‘golden age of America’ as he nears US presidential victory

Live: Trump pledges ‘golden age of America’ as he nears US presidential victory

06 November 2024

The Republican candidate has won three key swing states in the presidential race against Democrat Kamala Harris.


From critic to staunch ally: How Musk’s relationship with Trump has evolved

From critic to staunch ally: How Musk’s relationship with Trump has evolved

From critic to staunch ally: How Musk’s relationship with Trump has evolved

06 November 2024

Mr Musk described himself as a “moderate Democrat” until recently but became a vocal critic of the party during the Biden administration.


Prince of Wales’s Earthshot Prize to stage glittering ceremony in Cape Town

Prince of Wales’s Earthshot Prize to stage glittering ceremony in Cape Town

Prince of Wales’s Earthshot Prize to stage glittering ceremony in Cape Town

06 November 2024

The awards event will be staged in a reusable dome that has been used for a number of events.


Badenoch to challenge Starmer in first PMQs for new-look Opposition

Badenoch to challenge Starmer in first PMQs for new-look Opposition

Badenoch to challenge Starmer in first PMQs for new-look Opposition

06 November 2024

The former minister is preparing for her debut battle at the despatch box on Wednesday.


Reeves faces grilling by MPs over Budget measures

Reeves faces grilling by MPs over Budget measures

Reeves faces grilling by MPs over Budget measures

06 November 2024

Changes announced in the Budget will come under scrutiny from the Treasury Select Committee on Wednesday.


Former Johnson aide dubbed ‘Party Marty’ to be honoured at Windsor Castle

Former Johnson aide dubbed ‘Party Marty’ to be honoured at Windsor Castle

Former Johnson aide dubbed ‘Party Marty’ to be honoured at Windsor Castle

06 November 2024

The Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice (CBFFJ) campaign group said the honour is ‘an insult’ to the dead and bereaved.


First World War memorial to brave soldier given Grade II listing

First World War memorial to brave soldier given Grade II listing

First World War memorial to brave soldier given Grade II listing

06 November 2024

Private James Miller was shot as he left his trench to deliver a message.


GP who tried to poison mother’s partner with fake Covid jab to be sentenced

GP who tried to poison mother’s partner with fake Covid jab to be sentenced

GP who tried to poison mother’s partner with fake Covid jab to be sentenced

06 November 2024

Dr Thomas Kwan has been warned he faces a 35-year jail term for trying to kill 72-year-old Patrick O’Hara while posing as a nurse.


Trump takes early lead in predicted election results as polls close across US

Trump takes early lead in predicted election results as polls close across US

Trump takes early lead in predicted election results as polls close across US

06 November 2024

Crucial battleground states including Georgia, Pennsylvania and North Carolina are yet to be called and could tip the balance.


Anne Hathaway mimics Sabrina Carpenter: ‘Please Please Please’ stay to vote

Anne Hathaway mimics Sabrina Carpenter: ‘Please Please Please’ stay to vote

Anne Hathaway mimics Sabrina Carpenter: ‘Please Please Please’ stay to vote

06 November 2024

The Oscar-winner performed a rendition of Carpenter’s hit song to young voters stuck in ‘crazy long lines’.


Hollywood star Paul Rudd surprises young voters queueing on US polling day

Hollywood star Paul Rudd surprises young voters queueing on US polling day

Hollywood star Paul Rudd surprises young voters queueing on US polling day

06 November 2024

The Ant-Man star was spotted during a US broadcast, handing out water to students at Temple University in Philadelphia.


Bird flu confirmed on commercial poultry farm

Bird flu confirmed on commercial poultry farm

Bird flu confirmed on commercial poultry farm

06 November 2024

The outbreak in Yorkshire is the first case of the H5N5 strain in non-wild birds in England.


Boris Johnson and Succession’s Brian Cox face off over ‘monster’ Donald Trump

Boris Johnson and Succession’s Brian Cox face off over ‘monster’ Donald Trump

Boris Johnson and Succession’s Brian Cox face off over ‘monster’ Donald Trump

06 November 2024

Mr Johnson said he disagreed with Cox regarding Mr Trump’s response to the Ukraine Russia war if he was elected president.


What the papers say – November 6

What the papers say – November 6

What the papers say – November 6

06 November 2024

The US presidential election dominates the front pages of Wednesday’s newspapers.


Polls begin to close in US elections, as Trump and Harris vie for presidency

Polls begin to close in US elections, as Trump and Harris vie for presidency

Polls begin to close in US elections, as Trump and Harris vie for presidency

06 November 2024

The Republican candidate is projected to win the states of Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia, while Ms Harris is expected to win Vermont.


Boris Johnson ‘fired’ during live US election coverage for plugging memoir

Boris Johnson ‘fired’ during live US election coverage for plugging memoir

Boris Johnson ‘fired’ during live US election coverage for plugging memoir

06 November 2024

During the panel, co-host Emily Maitlis told him: ‘We are not all going to read your book’.


UK-based Democrats gather at London bar to support Kamala Harris

UK-based Democrats gather at London bar to support Kamala Harris

UK-based Democrats gather at London bar to support Kamala Harris

05 November 2024

Democratic supporters posed for photos with a cardboard cutout of Kamala Harris.


Boris Johnson branded ‘so cheap’ for plugging memoir during US election coverage

Boris Johnson branded ‘so cheap’ for plugging memoir during US election coverage

Boris Johnson branded ‘so cheap’ for plugging memoir during US election coverage

05 November 2024

Channel 4’s Krishnan Guru-Murthy told the former prime minister to ‘put it away’ during the broadcaster’s coverage of the election.


Voting draws to a close as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris vie for US presidency

Voting draws to a close as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris vie for US presidency

Voting draws to a close as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris vie for US presidency

05 November 2024

The neck-and-neck race will have a sweeping impact on global politics, including in the UK.


Atkins: ‘Crass’ move on farm inheritance tax makes UK more reliant on imports

Atkins: ‘Crass’ move on farm inheritance tax makes UK more reliant on imports

Atkins: ‘Crass’ move on farm inheritance tax makes UK more reliant on imports

05 November 2024

Victoria Atkins said the move had ‘consigned family farms and businesses to being sold off and split up as families cannot afford massive tax bills’.


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