Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition.
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Harry and Meghan offered royal accommodation during UK visit
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to visit the UK with their children next month, for the first time since 2022.
Clark in control of US Open as wind hinders McIlroy and Scheffler
Wyndham Clark opens a four-shot halfway lead at the US Open, with England's Matt Fitzpatrick among the closest challengers.
Flawed but relentless Scotland show themselves as men of substance
Morocco threatened to blow Scotland away early on, but Steve Clarke's squad showed their resilience, writes Tom English.
Michael Fassbender says it is becoming harder to know what to trust online
Stars of spy thriller show The Agency discuss espionage, AI and the personal cost of living a double life.
What we know so far about Bedford train crash
Two East Midland Railway trains crashed into each other, with emergency services now on the scene
New video game console aims to get kids moving
The cube-shaped console will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.
Scotland fans dejected after loss to Morocco at World Cup
Fans at home and at the World Cup in the US watched as Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco.
Love Pride but hate big parades? These places are doing it differently
From Glasgow to Salford, smaller, unique events are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good
While many of us take supplements regularly, there are some risks people may not be aware of.
Driver dies and 33 people seriously injured as Bedford train crash declared major incident
The crash, which happened at about 17:15 BST on Friday, has left almost 90 people hurt.
James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85
Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grace.
How to stay safe swimming outdoors - and still have fun
Pick designated swimming spots, learn about riptides and don't use inflatables at the beach, experts say.
'Nightmare start for Scotland' Saibari fires Morocco into early lead
Morocco's Ismael Saibari stuns Scotland with a superb finish after just 71 seconds in their World Cup Group C game in Boston.
Quiz: What type of World Cup fan are you?
Take our World Cup quiz and discover your fan personality type.
Quiz: What type of World Cup fan are you?
Take our World Cup quiz and discover your fan personality type.
How Japanese girl band XG went from brutal six year training to global pop stars
The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.
Why candidates dress up and run in major UK elections
Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition.
Cooler Saturday gives brief relief before heat returns
After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 35C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.
Cooler Saturday gives brief relief before heat returns
After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 35C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.
'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'Meg's in' for palace stay
The fight for the top job as UK prime minister is the main focus of Saturday's papers.