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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage delivers a keynote speech (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Farage to take to the stage at Reform conference again amid donations row

The US president says he knows his Russian counterpart ‘very well’ (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

The US president says he knows his Russian counterpart ‘very well’ (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

Putin not looking to attack Nato territory, says Trump despite drone strike bid

President Donald Trump (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

President Donald Trump (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’ and says it’s not a war

Nigel Farage faces further questions over his party’s finances as he seeks to set out Reform’s plans for office. (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Nigel Farage faces further questions over his party’s finances as he seeks to set out Reform’s plans for office. (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Nigel Farage defends himself over foreign donation claims

A heckler is removed during Nigel Farage’s speech (Joe Sene/PA)

A heckler is removed during Nigel Farage’s speech (Joe Sene/PA)

Protesters interrupt Nigel Farage’s conference speech

The cortege for Jacob Matusiak (PA)

The cortege for Jacob Matusiak (PA)

Hundreds gather in Middlesbrough for first A66 crash funeral

Lindsay Clancy watches jurors enter the courtroom (Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger via AP)

Lindsay Clancy watches jurors enter the courtroom (Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger via AP)

Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after deadlocked jury

Jeremy Clarkson said 11 sheep have been stolen from his Oxfordshire farm (Matthew Vincent/PA)

Jeremy Clarkson said 11 sheep have been stolen from his Oxfordshire farm (Matthew Vincent/PA)

Jeremy Clarkson reveals 11 sheep have been stolen from his Diddly Squat farm

The family confirmed that legal action has been settled by the Ministry of Defence (Liam McBurney/PA)

The family confirmed that legal action has been settled by the Ministry of Defence (Liam McBurney/PA)

‘Significant’ settlement for family of Navy veteran shot by soldiers in Belfast

Khaled Gestalli had been accused of robbing Basheer Al Sawafi of a Rolex watch in an incident in Argyll Street on April 19 2015 (PA)

Khaled Gestalli had been accused of robbing Basheer Al Sawafi of a Rolex watch in an incident in Argyll Street on April 19 2015 (PA)

Judge accuses CPS of ‘wasting public money’ as 2015 robbery case thrown out

Netflix has raised the prices of its UK subscription plans (Alamy/PA)

Netflix has raised the prices of its UK subscription plans (Alamy/PA)

Netflix raises UK prices with cheapest plan up by a third

The Jackdaw gas field could be approved, reports have suggested (Jane Barlow/PA)

The Jackdaw gas field could be approved, reports have suggested (Jane Barlow/PA)

Jackdaw gas field in North Sea set to be approved, reports suggest

The Queen talks to local schoolchildren during a visit to Spellow Community Hub and Library in Liverpool (Peter Byrne/PA)

The Queen talks to local schoolchildren during a visit to Spellow Community Hub and Library in Liverpool (Peter Byrne/PA)

Queen congratulates community over ‘happy ending’ for library torched in riots

Russell Howard announced the devastating news in a statement on Instagram (PA)

Russell Howard announced the devastating news in a statement on Instagram (PA)

Russell Howard says his baby son Felix died shortly after birth

The proposal was the second of six private members’ bills that were listed for a debate on Friday (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

The proposal was the second of six private members’ bills that were listed for a debate on Friday (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Labour whips accused of ‘tactics’ to delay Northern Ireland Legacy debate

The production, which debuted in Stratford-Upon-Avon, will open in London next year (RSC/PA)

The production, which debuted in Stratford-Upon-Avon, will open in London next year (RSC/PA)

Game Of Thrones: The Mad King to open in London in 2027

Jeremy Clarkson carrying mushrooms at the opening of his new pub, The Farmer’s Dog, in Asthall, near Burford in Oxfordshire (Ben Birchall/PA)

Jeremy Clarkson carrying mushrooms at the opening of his new pub, The Farmer’s Dog, in Asthall, near Burford in Oxfordshire (Ben Birchall/PA)

Police investigating theft of sheep from Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat farm

Kelcie Reed (centre) covers up as she arrives at Bristol Crown Court (Ben Birchall/PA)

Kelcie Reed (centre) covers up as she arrives at Bristol Crown Court (Ben Birchall/PA)

Woman avoids jail for fatal XL bully attack

Rockhopper exploration has defended its plans for an oil field after sanction threats from Argentina (Alamy/PA)

Rockhopper exploration has defended its plans for an oil field after sanction threats from Argentina (Alamy/PA)

British firm defends Falklands oil extraction plans despite Milei threats

Richard O’Sullivan has died aged 82 (PA)

Richard O’Sullivan has died aged 82 (PA)

Man About The House and Robin’s Nest star Richard O’Sullivan dies aged 82

Argentina’s president Javier Milei said his country needs to take back the Falklands (AP)

Argentina’s president Javier Milei said his country needs to take back the Falklands (AP)

Ed Miliband says UK will ‘resolutely uphold’ self-determination of Falklands

A hearing took place at the High Court in Glasgow (Jane Barlow/PA)

A hearing took place at the High Court in Glasgow (Jane Barlow/PA)

Judge rules on police statement of man accused over fatal motorbike crash

People have been encouraged to store supplies (Alamy/PA)

People have been encouraged to store supplies (Alamy/PA)

Environment Secretary warns people to store food for weather emergencies

The UK’s construction sector weakened further last month amid a deeper downturn in housebuilding, according to new figures (Alamy/PA)

The UK’s construction sector weakened further last month amid a deeper downturn in housebuilding, according to new figures (Alamy/PA)

UK construction downturn deepens amid drop in housebuilding

Adnams has revealed a £1.4 million loss of the past six months (Alamy/PA)

Adnams has revealed a £1.4 million loss of the past six months (Alamy/PA)

Adnams posts loss but encouraged by World Cup-boosted July

Wes Streeting said ‘the Falklands are British because Falkland Islanders choose to be British’ (PA)

Wes Streeting said ‘the Falklands are British because Falkland Islanders choose to be British’ (PA)

Britain’s commitment to Falkland Islands ‘absolute and unshakeable’ – Streeting

Questions have been raised about how NI Water is run (PA)

Questions have been raised about how NI Water is run (PA)

‘Forensic audit’ announced for Northern Ireland’s water body

Argentina’s President Javier Milei speaks at the Madrid Forum in Santiago, Chile, on Thursday (Esteban Felix/AP)

Argentina’s President Javier Milei speaks at the Madrid Forum in Santiago, Chile, on Thursday (Esteban Felix/AP)

Milei declares ‘Falklands are Argentinian’ amid oil sanctions

Tim Andrews in his room at Massachusetts General Hospital on January 29, 2025, four days after his genetically edited pig kidney transplant (Kate Flock/Massachusetts General Hospital/PA)

Tim Andrews in his room at Massachusetts General Hospital on January 29, 2025, four days after his genetically edited pig kidney transplant (Kate Flock/Massachusetts General Hospital/PA)

Man given genetically modified pig kidney for nine months in world first

Nigel Farage will address the Reform party conference on Friday (James Manning/PA)

Nigel Farage will address the Reform party conference on Friday (James Manning/PA)

Farage to address Reform conference as party reported to police over funding

A drone view shows a damaged residential building along the swollen Trishuli River in the aftermath of flash floods in Nepal’s Nuwakot district (Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP)

A drone view shows a damaged residential building along the swollen Trishuli River in the aftermath of flash floods in Nepal’s Nuwakot district (Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP)

Two trapped workers rescued alive from tunnel in Nepal, officials say

Wallace and Gromit are among the puppets going on sale (Propstore)

Wallace and Gromit are among the puppets going on sale (Propstore)

Aardman puppets including Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep go to auction

Richard O’Sullivan has died aged 82 (PA)

Richard O’Sullivan has died aged 82 (PA)

Man About The House and Robin’s Nest star Richard O’Sullivan dies aged 82

Nigel Farage faces renewed pressure over his party’s finances. (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Nigel Farage faces renewed pressure over his party’s finances. (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Nigel Farage dismisses foreign donations claim as ‘loose pub talk’

A crypric teaser video has triggered speculation Oasis will play at Celtic Park next year (Bradley Collyer/PA)

A crypric teaser video has triggered speculation Oasis will play at Celtic Park next year (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Cryptic teaser video points to Oasis playing at Celtic Park next year, fans say

The number of puffins has fallen (Niall Carson/PA)

The number of puffins has fallen (Niall Carson/PA)

Puffin numbers fall on Scottish island amid climate change concerns

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has insisted ‘nothing illegal’ had happened (PA)

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has insisted ‘nothing illegal’ had happened (PA)

Nigel Farage says Reform UK has ‘broken no laws’ as aides quit amid allegations

Andrew Bailey said central banks ‘cannot take legitimacy for granted’ (Henry Nicholls/PA)

Andrew Bailey said central banks ‘cannot take legitimacy for granted’ (Henry Nicholls/PA)

Central banks face ‘serious challenge’ from populism, says Bank of England boss

Allegations were broadcast on Channel 4 News on Thursday (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Allegations were broadcast on Channel 4 News on Thursday (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Two Reform UK officials step down after allegations of donation rules breach

JD Vance briefed the press on Thursday (AP)

JD Vance briefed the press on Thursday (AP)

Vance claims Iran conflict ‘isn’t a war’ ahead of crucial mid-term elections

Lauren Edwards is the new face of the assisted dying Bill in Parliament (Aaron Chown/PA)

Lauren Edwards is the new face of the assisted dying Bill in Parliament (Aaron Chown/PA)

Assisted dying Bill MP ‘confident’ Commons will vote yes despite PM abstaining

It has been reported that Reform UK took funding from a US firm for three polls it commissioned earlier this year costing £32,500 (PA)

It has been reported that Reform UK took funding from a US firm for three polls it commissioned earlier this year costing £32,500 (PA)

Reform reported to police over claims of funding rules breach

Labour MP Lauren Edwards advised young people to be careful when posting online (Alamy/PA)

Labour MP Lauren Edwards advised young people to be careful when posting online (Alamy/PA)

Be careful what you post on social media, MP warns, after tweet apology

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Schools in Middlesbrough to close early for A66 crash funeral

In some parts of the UK it has been estimated that approximately one in 200 horses of all breeds die annually from the disease (PA)

In some parts of the UK it has been estimated that approximately one in 200 horses of all breeds die annually from the disease (PA)

Vets warn of ‘multiple’ deaths in equine grass sickness outbreak

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at Newry Crown Court during his trial (Liam McBurney/PA)

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at Newry Crown Court during his trial (Liam McBurney/PA)

‘No relevant information identified’ in Stormont Donaldson review

Argentina’s President Javier Milei (Esteban Felix/AP)

Argentina’s President Javier Milei (Esteban Felix/AP)

Argentina’s president to make Falklands statement amid reports of oil sanctions

Olivia Colman (centre) looks on as Queen Camilla attends Letters Live, at the Royal Festival Hall, London. Picture date: Thursday September 3, 2026.

Olivia Colman (centre) looks on as Queen Camilla attends Letters Live, at the Royal Festival Hall, London. Picture date: Thursday September 3, 2026.

Olivia Colman congratulates Queen on ‘great job’ in surprise letter reading

Seven people died in the crash on A66 in South Bank, near Middlesbrough (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Seven people died in the crash on A66 in South Bank, near Middlesbrough (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Schools to close early over expected ‘traffic disruption’ for A66 crash funeral

Jane Fonda has paid tribute to Gloria Steinhem (Doug Peters/PA)

Jane Fonda has paid tribute to Gloria Steinhem (Doug Peters/PA)

Jane Fonda says Gloria Steinem has ‘special place in history’ after death at 92

President Donald Trump has hinted the US would not back the UK in a dispute over the Falklands (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

President Donald Trump has hinted the US would not back the UK in a dispute over the Falklands (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

Trump hints he would not back UK over Falklands, citing lack of Iran support

US President Donald Trump has said he would not have taken Harry back (Isabel Infantes/PA)

US President Donald Trump has said he would not have taken Harry back (Isabel Infantes/PA)

Charles is a better person than I am for allowing Sussexes to return, Trump says

Spectators throw paper planes during the Ig Nobel prize ceremony in Zurich (Claudio Thoma/Keystone via AP)

Spectators throw paper planes during the Ig Nobel prize ceremony in Zurich (Claudio Thoma/Keystone via AP)

Teams studying kissing and nose-blowing win Ig Nobel prizes for quirky science

Gloria Steinem in 2001 (Alamy/PA)

Gloria Steinem in 2001 (Alamy/PA)

Meghan shares previously unseen picture of Archie in Gloria Steinem tribute post