Will Smith: Chris Rock's first comments since Oscars slap

The comedian said he is 'still processing what happened' and denied reports he has spoken to Smith.

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House price growth at 17-year high, says Nationwide

Property values continue to surge despite cost of living pressures, the building society says.

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Hong Kong: Top UK judges resign from highest court

The judges say China's new national security law has made their role on highest court untenable.

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Ukraine War: Putin demands Mariupol surrender to end shelling

Comments come as satellite images show the devastation unleashed by Russia's bombardment.

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Germany warns on gas supply over Russia payment row

Germany takes the first step towards gas rationing as a payments row with Russia escalates.

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Germany warns on gas supply over Russia payment row

Germany takes the first step towards gas rationing as a payments row with Russia escalates.

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War in Ukraine: Russia launches new attacks after peace promise

Chernihiv governor says Russia bombarded the city overnight, despite pledge to reduce attacks.

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China: Panic buying in divided Shanghai under lockdown

Residents are scrambling for essentials and quarantining in offices in China's financial capital.

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Ukraine calls for Nepal to ban Russian climbers from Himalayas

Nepal has issued permits to nine Russian climbers despite a Ukrainian call for them to be banned.

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French elections: Eric Zemmour criticised over 'Killer Macron' rally chants

Emmanuel Macron criticises challenger Eric Zemmour after his supporters chanted "Killer Macron" at a rally.

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UK to detain first superyacht in British waters

The £38m yacht, named Phi, is owned by an unnamed Russian businessman, the government says.

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Decathlon boycott calls grow for staying in Russia

The sporting retailer has not halted its business in Russia despite the invasion of Ukraine.

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Waitrose in row with Asda over 'Just Essentials' budget range

Rival supermarket Waitrose says its own similarly-named discount brand "Essential" range is trademarked.

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P&O Ferries says sacking U-turn would cause collapse

P&O's boss hits back at the transport secretary after he called on the company to reverse its decision.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Abramovich spotted in Istanbul peace talks

The Russian billionaire was seen as the talks began, following reports that he suffered poisoning symptoms.

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Ukraine: Sheltering with monks in a Romanian monastery

The Ukrainian family who found shelter in a an unlikely place after fleeing Kharkiv.

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Ukraine war: Bringing up a baby among the bombs

More than 1.5 million children have fled Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's invasion, says the UN.

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Zelensky says Ukraine prepared to discuss neutrality in peace talks

Ukraine's president says his country is open to adopting a neutral status as part of a possible peace deal.

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Ukraine war: Russian officials seize Swiss watches apparently worth millions

Agents raided a Moscow premises of luxury brand Audemars Piguet, according to a report in Swiss media.

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Kenya to receive millions seized in Jersey to help fight Covid

In a novel scheme, Jersey will send millions of dollars back to Kenya to buy life-saving equipment.

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Mexico shooting: At least 19 killed at cockfighting pit

Sixteen men and three women are dead after the shooting in the state of Michoacán, officials say.

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Sainsbury's urged to up pay to match cost of living

A group of investors wants the supermarket to ensure pay covers the rising cost of living.

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Government no longer majority owner of NatWest

The Treasury sells £1.2bn of shares back to NatWest Group after it bailed out the bank in 2008.

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Why Biden's off-script remarks about Putin are so dangerous

The US President has made a series of unscripted remarks this week, souring US-Russia relations.

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Shanghai Covid: China announces largest city-wide lockdown

The financial hub will be locked down in two phases, in China's biggest city-wide lockdown yet.

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Ukraine: No Russia regime change plans, says Blinken

The US secretary of state spoke after President Biden said Vladimir Putin should not remain in power.

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Canada pledges to help countries stop using Russian oil

Canada says its can provide more oil, gas and uranium to help solve the global energy crisis.

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M&S sorry after shopper got 100 wrong parcel texts

Marks & Spencer apologises for sending customers photos and locations of other people's parcels.

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Ukraine war: Chernobyl’s vodka producer remains defiant

A company that produces Chernobyl’s ‘Atomik vodka’ releases new products, donating profits to Ukraine's refugees.

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China plane crash: All 132 passengers and crew dead, officials confirm

Rescue teams are still searching for the second black box at the site of the plane crash in Guangxi.

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Taylor Hawkins: Bogota festival crowd reacts to Foo Fighters drummer's death

The band had been due to perform at the Estereo Picnic festival in Bogota, Colombia, on Friday night.

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Surviving deadly tornadoes that tore through the southern US

People describe harrowing experiences trying to survive tornadoes that tore through the southern US.

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The ups and downs of teaching during Covid

From remote learning to the end of masking, Arielle has taught students throughout the pandemic.

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Rishi Sunak denies link to Russia through firm part-owned by wife

An Indian software giant part-owned by the chancellor's wife has kept its presence in Moscow.

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Texts reveal wife of Supreme Court judge urged for 2020 election overturn

Text messages reveal Virginia Thomas pushed ex-President Trump's staff not to concede the election.

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EU signs US gas deal to curb reliance on Russia

EU signs liquefied natural gas deal with US in an attempt to reduce reliance on Russian energy.

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P&O boss should resign, says transport secretary Grant Shapps

Grant Shapps calls for Peter Hebblethwaite's resignation after the no-notice sacking of 800 staff.

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Retail sales fall in February as Covid restrictions ease

Retail sales fell by 0.3% in the month as online sales sank back and stormy weather hit the UK.

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Russia considers accepting Bitcoin for oil and gas

'Friendly' countries may be allowed to pay for energy with crypto-currency amid widespread sanctions.

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War in Ukraine: Zelensky calls on people to 'support freedom' and oppose Russia

Volodymyr Zelensky made his appeal in English, marking one month since Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Amanda Bynes: Judge ends former actress's nine-year conservatorship

The former child star was placed under the legal guardianship after drug and mental health problems.

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Spring Statement: Key points at a glance

The chancellor lays out his Spring Statement amid a cost of living squeeze. Here's what you should know.

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PM: 'It looks like P&O mass sackings broke the law'

Boris Johnson says P&O Ferries could face fines of "millions" after sacking 800 staff suddenly.

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Ukraine war: Ukrainian fightback gains ground west of Kyiv

Authorities in the town of Makariv, near the capital, say Ukrainian flags are flying there again.

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War in Ukraine: 'Pets are getting left at train stations'

A photographer from the UK travels to western Ukraine to rescue pets displaced by war.

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China plane crash: Search teams find flight's black box

Crews had struggled against rain and flooded terrain to find key clues to the plane’s sudden fall.

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Afghanistan: Taliban backtrack on reopening high schools for girls

Girls' high schools were ordered shut hours after they re-opened, sparking anger and frustration.

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Inflation hits new 30-year high ahead of Sunak statement

Inflation hit 6.2% in February, laying bare the challenge the chancellor faces ahead of his Spring Statement.

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UK to fully compensate postmasters who exposed scandal

Staff who uncovered the Post Office IT scandal but missed out on full compensation will get payouts

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Why is petrol so expensive and what is fuel duty?

UK fuel prices are at record highs and there are calls for the government to act.

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