Tories aim to be election-ready ahead of party conference

The party will focus on the economy and welfare, as Kemi Badenoch tells her team to prepare for a possible early election.

The party will focus on the economy and welfare, as Kemi Badenoch tells her team to prepare for a possible early election.

School protests send shivers down French government's spine

A movement that started nearly two weeks ago has spread, and in France young people on the streets spells trouble, writes Hugh Schofield.

A movement that started nearly two weeks ago has spread, and in France young people on the streets spells trouble, writes Hugh Schofield.

Watch: 'I was not going to let others die' - pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilot

He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot.

He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot.

Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage', review finds

Room intrusions were still being reported at one-in-10 Travelodge hotels this summer, a review finds.

Room intrusions were still being reported at one-in-10 Travelodge hotels this summer, a review finds.

What happened in failed execution of Christa Pike - and what next?

The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions.

The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions.

Burnham's Man City comments 'completely out of touch', Tories say

The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches.

The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches.

US death row inmate survives execution attempt after two lethal injections

Killer Christa Pike's lawyer says she is being given "life-saving measures" in hospital after two syringes of pentobarbital.

Killer Christa Pike's lawyer says she is being given "life-saving measures" in hospital after two syringes of pentobarbital.

Hundreds of criminals start leaving prison under new early release scheme

Around 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full.

Around 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full.

China funding UK research which is being sent to Beijing's spies, MI5 warns

British universities are being urged to sever ties with China General Technology Research Institute which is linked to the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS).

British universities are being urged to sever ties with China General Technology Research Institute which is linked to the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS).

Passengers describe what happened on Israel-bound plane

Passengers on the Flydubai flight bound for Israel filmed the moments following the stabbing.

Passengers on the Flydubai flight bound for Israel filmed the moments following the stabbing.

Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham

The prime minister tells the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused "more harm than good".

The prime minister tells the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused "more harm than good".

What we know about stabbing on Flydubai flight to Israel

The captain and first officer were injured, and one pilot has been arrested, officials say.

The captain and first officer were injured, and one pilot has been arrested, officials say.