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Home Office clearout as Starmer reshuffles top team
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
US immigration officials detained 475 workers on Thursday - most of them South Korean nationals - saying they were working illegally.
Arrests made at rally against Palestine Action ban in London
At least 150 people have been arrested at the protest opposing the group's ban under anti-terrorism legislation.
Smith lives up to £1m price tag in dream Arsenal debut
On her Women's Super League debut for Arsenal, Olivia Smith needed just one moment of brilliance to show why she became the world's first £1m women's footballer.
Families pay tribute to British couple killed in Lisbon funicular crash
Kayleigh Smith and partner Will Nelson described as "selfless" and "caring" .
Defeat by Fiji seals Wales' World Cup whitewash woe
Wales exit the World Cup without a win after Fiji edge a highly entertaining nine-try encounter in Exeter.
Verstappen grabs Monza pole with fastest F1 lap
Red Bull's Max Verstappen takes pole position for the Italian Grand Prix from McLaren's Lando Norris.
Arsenal come from behind to beat London City Lionesses
Arsenal come from behind to win 4-1 against Women's Super League newcomers London City Lionesses.
Fire breaks out at BBC's former HQ Television Centre
Firefighters have been tackling the blaze for 12 hours, the London Fire Brigade says.
Royal Catholic funeral announced for Duchess of Kent
The Duchess of Kent's funeral, attended by the King and Queen, will be at Westminster Cathedral on September 16.
Anderson set to make England debut against Andorra
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is expected to make his England debut against Andorra.
Farage shifts on two-week small boats pledge
The Reform UK leader says he'd stop the boats within two weeks of passing laws, not immediately after winning power.
When is the emergency alert test on mobile phones and can you opt out?
The UK's emergency alert system will be tested for the second time on Sunday 7 September.
US tells man in immigration row he faces deportation to Eswatini
The Salvadoran has been at the heart of an immigration row since he was mistakenly deported in March.
Scotland on course for England tie after defeat by Canada
Scotland could face a Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against hosts England after Canada check their momentum in a compelling contest in Exeter.
Starmer resets after Rayner row, but Labour turmoil is a gift for Reform
The start of this political season has been wild, writes Laura Kuenssberg, and Labour now has Reform UK breathing down its neck.
'Strange noises' heard before squatter found living in house with lights, TV and bed
Law enforcement arrested a man in the crawl space of an Oregon home after the owner said no one should be there.
Matt Tebbutt to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef: The Professionals
The Saturday Kitchen host replaces Wallace, who was sacked after a report upheld complaints over his behaviour.
Matt Tebbutt to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef: The Professionals
The Saturday Kitchen host replaces Wallace, who was sacked after a report upheld complaints over his behaviour.
Sudanese villagers dig with hands to reach landslide victims, group says
People have no access to tools or machinery to conduct their rescue efforts, Save the Children says.