The men’s release would be the fourth since a ceasefire paused the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas this month.

Sir Keir Starmer spoke with freed British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari on Friday, a spokesperson for her family has said. The Prime Minister spoke with Ms Damari and her mother, Mandy, over the phone ...

The mother of a jailed British-Egyptian who has vowed not to eat until he is freed says Sir Keir Starmer has written to her saying her son’s release is possible but will “take time”. Laila Soueif, who ...

Paul Nicholls feels it would be a fitting tribute to owner John Hales should Kalif Du Berlais win the Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown on Saturday. Nicholls announced on Friday ...

Village Hotel and Leisure Club in Waterfold Business Park wants to build a 34-bedroom extension. The 128-bedroom hotel also boasts conference rooms, a gym, swimming pool, a pub and a Starbucks Coffee ...

Paul Martin, 59, appeared in court charged with encouraging terrorism, possessing articles for the purposes of terrorism, and possessing a stun gun.

Pep Guardiola has labelled the game’s fixture-schedulers “so kind” as he braces his Manchester City side for a tough February.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says Ollie Watkins wants to stay at the club after Arsenal made a bid for the striker. Watkins was the subject of a rejected offer from the Gunners earlier this week, ...

Mrs Badenoch had disputed Reform’s claim that its membership had overtaken that of the Conservatives, accusing Mr Farage of “fakery”.

Gustavo Petro said his government would provide loans to those who take up his offer and enlist in programmes to start a business.

Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop praised Network Rail staff for working in ‘difficult circumstances’ to clear all routes.

An alleged victim of a Chinese PhD student who is accused of drugging and raping 10 women told police that she felt “disgusting” after waking up at his London flat, a trial heard. On Friday, jurors at ...