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Guelleh secures another term as Djibouti leader amid concerns over competition

11 April, 2026

Ismail Omar Guelleh secured an overwhelming official victory in Djibouti’s presidential election, a result that consolidates long-term rule while prompting scrutiny over opposition constraints and economic pressures

Why falling UK pork prices expose fragility in the supply chain

11 April, 2026

A sustained fall in pig prices has exposed how imports, industry structure and weak transparency combine to threaten UK pork resilience

England schedule New Zealand and Costa Rica friendlies in Tampa Bay and Orlando

11 April, 2026

England will play New Zealand in Tampa Bay on June 6 and Costa Rica in Orlando on June 10 as part of their World Cup 2026 preparations

Bus carrying British tourists crashes into ravine on La Gomera

10 April, 2026

A coach carrying 27 British tourists and a driver left the road on La Gomera, resulting in one confirmed British fatality and multiple hospitalised; emergency services and officials have activated a response

Tourist coach crash on La Gomera kills British man and injures dozens

10 April, 2026

A coach taking British holidaymakers to the ferry and airport plunged off the GM-2 in La Gomera on 10/04/2026; emergency teams treated 28 people and one 77-year-old man died

Hibs aim to close gap on Motherwell with trip to Aberdeen

10 April, 2026

Hibs arrive at Pittodrie aiming to maintain momentum and stay within touching distance of fourth-placed Motherwell as the league approaches the split

Full county panels announced as Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster fixtures kick off

10 April, 2026

Official 26-man panels for the opening weekend of the 2026 GAA Championship have been released, covering the four provincial senior football competitions and the Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard and Lory Meagher Cups

Legal battle over Trump tariffs escalates as states sue to block 10% surcharge

10 April, 2026

A specialised US trade court is reviewing whether the administration can rely on Section 122 to impose a 10% surcharge after the Supreme Court rejected broader tariff authority

England Women v New Zealand in Canterbury: tickets sold out but members can still buy

10 April, 2026

All standard tickets are gone for the England Women v New Zealand international T20 in Canterbury; remaining allocations are reserved for Kent Members and Life Members

M8 westbound crash near Livingston causes lane restrictions and traffic delays

10 April, 2026

Expect disruption on the M8 westbound after a car overturned near the Livingston slip road; emergency services are on site and Traffic Scotland advises caution

How oil movements and ceasefire tensions are shaping the FTSE 100

10 April, 2026

The FTSE 100 moved within a narrow band as oil rallies, ceasefire doubts and company updates reshuffled investor attention

Robertson confirms exit from Liverpool at end of season

10 April, 2026

Andy Robertson ends his Anfield chapter as Villa, Forest and Palace secure important first-leg results in Europe

Gulf tour: Starmer presses for free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

10 April, 2026

Keir Starmer returned from talks across the Gulf pressing for toll-free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as the fragile ceasefire faces renewed pressure from regional fighting and maritime claims

Haymarket fire at five-storey building forces road closures and service delays

9 April, 2026

Haymarket blaze: a sushi and ramen restaurant was damaged, buses were diverted and emergency services reported no casualties

Why Chelsea sanctioned Enzo Fernandez after comments about Madrid and what happens next

9 April, 2026

Enzo Fernandez held frank discussions with Chelsea and apologised after comments about Madrid; his agent branded the two-game ban unfair and the club says a line was crossed

Greens target Labour over developer ties and pledge to prioritise social housing

9 April, 2026

The Green Party launches a London campaign accusing Labour of cosy ties with developers and pledges policies such as rent controls and abolition of leasehold, as housing starts and completions fall

Track Radio unveiled with presenters from BBC and ITV

9 April, 2026

A new station backed by Zac Goldsmith will feature familiar presenters, a mixed sports and music format, and a promise of inclusive coverage

How the UK tracked Russian subs loitering over critical undersea cables

9 April, 2026

British and allied forces monitored an Akula attack submarine and two GUGI research vessels over critical undersea cables, deterring possible interference and confirming no damage

Hearts women head coach Eva Olid to step down after near five-year spell

9 April, 2026

Eva Olid is stepping away from her role with Hearts Women after leading the team to the SWPL summit, with assistant Pascal Xanthos also set to leave

Don’t postpone care: NHS reassurance during resident doctor strikes

9 April, 2026

The NHS is asking people to come forward for the care they need during the resident doctor strikes, explaining which services will continue and how to get help

April and May 2026: Ten Festivals not to miss

27 March, 2026

April and May 2026 are very rich months when it comes to music festivals, where DJs and electronic music take center stage. This time, our itinerary starts in Indonesia and ends in France, passing through Scotland, Ibiza, Italy, South Africa,…

How to watch Man City v Nottingham Forest and what to expect at the Etihad

4 March, 2026

Discover kick-off time, TV details and Pep Guardiola’s fitness update ahead of Man City’s home game with Nottingham Forest

Weir hat-trick fires Scotland to 5-0 away victory over Luxembourg

4 March, 2026

Scotland opened FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying with a convincing 5-0 victory in Esch-sur-Alzette, Caroline Weir scoring three and Melissa Andreatta praising a full-team performance

Cristiano Ronaldo remains in Saudi amid hamstring injury and match postponements

4 March, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has been photographed at Al-Nassr training after suffering a hamstring injury; nearby conflict has disrupted fixtures and provoked scrutiny of his jet movements

British government charters evacuation flight from Oman amid regional conflict

4 March, 2026

A UK-chartered evacuation flight from Muscat will prioritise vulnerable British nationals while naval and diplomatic moves around the Mediterranean and Gulf respond to ongoing hostilities