Britons on hantavirus cruise ship face 45 days of self-isolation
Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
Two Brits are currently self-isolating in the UK after potential exposure, while a 56-year-old British man is in a stable condition after being evacuated from the ship.
Iran considering US proposal as Trump says war will be 'over quickly'
Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
Iranians walk next to a picture of Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in a street in Tehran, Iran, 06 May 2026. US President Donald Trump announced pausing the operation of escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, hinting at progress in peace talks with Tehran.
Man arrested for selling Morgan McSweeney's stolen phone
Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
McSweeney was the prime minister's chief of staff in October 2025 when his government phone was stolen in London.
Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK
Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.
Third arrest over attempted arson at synagogue
Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
A 19-year-old is the third person to be arrested over an attempted arson attack at a synagogue in north London.