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Tilda Swinton joins Max Richter on Glastonbury stage for spoken word performance

Tilda Swinton joins Max Richter on Glastonbury stage for spoken word performance

The actress was on the Park stage at Glastonbury.

Victim of disgraced surgeon interrupts independence convention to demand inquiry

Victim of disgraced surgeon interrupts independence convention to demand inquiry

First Minister Humza Yousaf has said he will meet Theresa Mallet, who underwent botched surgery from Professor Eljamel.

Safety investigators board Titan’s support ship after fatal implosion

Safety investigators board Titan’s support ship after fatal implosion

Officials from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada could be seen on the ship on Saturday.

Rick Astley covers Harry Styles and AC/DC during Glastonbury Pyramid stage debut

Rick Astley covers Harry Styles and AC/DC during Glastonbury Pyramid stage debut

Saturday will also see Guns N’ Roses headlining the Pyramid Stage.

Titan submersible: What happens next?

Titan submersible: What happens next?

The submersible imploded with five people on board off the coast of Canada.

Seamstress makes crocheted armed forces figures to thank them for their service

Seamstress makes crocheted armed forces figures to thank them for their service

The figures are part of a postbox topper which is in the village of Harleston, near Stowmarket in Suffolk.

Kate praises Wimbledon’s ‘amazingly professional’ ball boys and girls

Kate praises Wimbledon’s ‘amazingly professional’ ball boys and girls

The Princess of Wales and eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer were given a close look at the work of the ball boys and girls.

Labour can win Selby and Ainsty as people are ‘very angry’ with Tories – Reeves

Labour can win Selby and Ainsty as people are ‘very angry’ with Tories – Reeves

The shadow chancellor said residents blame the Conservative Government for soaring mortgage rates.

Titan’s main support ship returns to harbour following fatal implosion

Titan’s main support ship returns to harbour following fatal implosion

Flags on board the Polar Prince were displayed at half-mast as it arrived at St John’s harbour on Saturday.

Foo Fighters, Cate Blanchett and more: Highlights from Glastonbury 2023 so far

Foo Fighters, Cate Blanchett and more: Highlights from Glastonbury 2023 so far

The festival is under way in Somerset with some of the biggest names in music still to take the stage.

Labour’s first female general secretary Margaret McDonagh dies aged 61

Labour’s first female general secretary Margaret McDonagh dies aged 61

The politician has been described as an ‘unstoppable force of nature’ and a ‘tireless champion for women’.

Thunderstorms warning as weekend temperatures rise

Thunderstorms warning as weekend temperatures rise

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms on Sunday.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Readjusting to life back in the UK was ‘very hard’

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Readjusting to life back in the UK was ‘very hard’

Her husband Richard Ratcliffe said a recent report into the Government’s handling of hostage cases had ‘very important’ findings.

Rishi Sunak ‘in touch with allies’ about Wagner group rebellion in Russia

Rishi Sunak ‘in touch with allies’ about Wagner group rebellion in Russia

The Prime Minister urged all parties involved to protect civilian lives.

All state secondary schools in England now have a defibrillator

All state secondary schools in England now have a defibrillator

The rollout in primary and special schools is ‘well under way’ and due to be complete by the end of the summer term.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe meets with family of Briton jailed in Russia

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe meets with family of Briton jailed in Russia

Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband Richard Ratcliffe accused the UK Government of being ‘very soft’ on Vladimir Kara-Murza’s case.

Rishi Sunak pays tribute to troops on Armed Forces Day

Rishi Sunak pays tribute to troops on Armed Forces Day

More than 100 events are being held across the UK, including parades and flypasts.

Ross Kemp turned down OceanGate submersible trip over safety fears

Ross Kemp turned down OceanGate submersible trip over safety fears

The former EastEnders star had considered a mission to the Titanic shipwreck for a documentary.

Wagner group rebellion call marks ‘most significant challenge’ to Russia – MoD

Wagner group rebellion call marks ‘most significant challenge’ to Russia – MoD

UK defence officials said the loyalty of Russia’s security forces ‘will be key to how the crisis plays out’.

Guns N’ Roses to headline Glastonbury on Saturday in debut festival performance

Guns N’ Roses to headline Glastonbury on Saturday in debut festival performance

The band’s original line-up of Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan will take to the stage on Saturday, after reuniting in 2015.

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