Four men arrested in connection with murder of journalist Lyra McKee

Four people have been arrested by police in Northern Ireland investigating the murder of journalist Lyra McKee.

Former US intelligence officers admit to mercenary hacking for United Arab Emirates

Three former US intelligence and military officers have admitted working as mercenaries for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and carrying out sophisticated hacking operations targeting victims in America.

Climate change protesters block parts of M25 for second time in three days

Parts of the M25 has been blocked off by climate change protesters for the second time in three days.

Health secretary defends return to office advice after experts warn of COVID hospital admissions soaring

The health secretary has defended the government's advice that people return to their workplaces after scientists warned a new wave of COVID hospital admissions could be triggered.

Secret action taken to prevent ‘screaming’ Trump using nuclear weapons, new book says

The US's top military officer took secret action to limit former president Donald Trump's ability to launch a military strike or deploy nuclear weapons, according to a new book.

Secret action taken to prevent ‘screaming’ Trump using nuclear weapons, new book says

The US's top military officer took secret action to limit former president Donald Trump's ability to launch a military strike or deploy nuclear weapons, according to a new book.

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles – days after testing ‘weapon of great significance’

North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles - just a few days after another test, South Korea has said.

Inflation sees sharpest increase on record – ONS

Inflation rose to 3.2% last month from 2% in July - its largest ever recorded increase - the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.