Starmer says case of girls raped by boys spared custody 'appalling'
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

The prime minister said it was "right" that the sentences were being urgently reviewed.

Why did I put myself through the pain of going to court, rape victim tells BBC
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

A girl who was raped by two teenage boys has told the BBC that a judge's decision to spare them jail sentences was like a "rock straight in my face".

Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into deal with Iran
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, according to US media.

Heatwave conditions met in eight parts of England as record-breaking temperatures forecast
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

The soaring temperatures could lead to new national May temperature records being set on bank holiday Monday.

Ebola outbreak poses massive challenges, warns senior charity official
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

Kate White says she is "extremely concerned about the inability to get resources" to the Democratic Republic of Congo.