Gary Lineker among former players demanding help from football authorities in dementia fight

Gary Lineker and Brian Deane are among former football stars calling for financial help for players diagnosed with dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases after their careers come to an end.

Police need to change approach to protecting women and girls, watchdog says

Police forces do not always safeguard women and girls effectively despite some officers working to protect victims, a new report by a policing watchdog has found.

R Kelly trial latest: Singer gave girl, 17, herpes ‘on purpose’

The latest witness in the R Kelly sex abuse trial has claimed the singer gave her herpes on purpose, after he assaulted her while she was underage.

Extreme rain that caused Europe floods made more likely by climate change, scientists warn

Climate change has made the kind of heavy rainstorms that drove the devastating floods seen in western Europe more likely, scientists have warned.

‘Serious’ collision between lorry, minibus and car closes section of M25

A section of the M25 has been closed following a serious collision involving a lorry, a minibus and a car.

More than 800 migrants intercepted crossing English Channel in new daily record

A record 828 migrants were intercepted by the UK while crossing the English Channel on Saturday, the Home Office says.

PM urges Biden and other world leaders to stand by Afghan people ahead of virtual G7

Boris Johnson is urging President Joe Biden and other world leaders to stand by the Afghan people and not walk away, amid fears that the Taliban is plotting vicious reprisals.