Girl, 14, murdered her newborn baby after her abusive father, 38, got her pregnant, California cops say
California police say a 14-year-old girl killed her newborn baby. The girl's 38-year-old father is now wanted for incest and sexual assault.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom News
📰 Daily Digest — United Kingdom
- UK borrowing costs have jumped to their highest level since 1998, giving the government a £6bn headache in extra debt interest payments.
- King Charles's equerry is stepping down from the role after 22 years of military service, leaving the British Army.
- A two-year-old girl drowned in a garden pond on Christmas Day after going missing for just a few minutes, an inquest has ruled.
King Charles's equerry to leave his role as he quits the British Army after 22 years of military service
Lieutenant Colonel Jonny Thompson, senior equerry to King Charles III and Queen Camilla, is leaving his post at the end of the year. He has served nearly 22 years in the British Army. His departure marks the end of a long military career.
Leaked audio reveals JD Vance's true feelings about Tucker Carlson and Joe Rogan
The vice president spoke to the Republican Jewish Coalition, where members had worries about his friendly ties with Tucker Carlson, a well-known critic of Israel. Leaked audio reveals what Vance really thinks about Carlson and Joe Rogan.
Two-year-old girl accidentally drowned in garden pond on Christmas Day after going missing for a 'matter of minutes', inquest rules
An inquest ruled that two-year-old Isobel Abigail Maxwell drowned in a garden pond on Christmas Day. The toddler had vanished for only a few minutes while visiting family in Doncaster.
Bond market turmoil gives UK a £6bn debt interest headache as borrowing costs jump to highest level since 1998
UK government borrowing costs have climbed to their highest level since 1998, driven by persistent inflation, heavy debt, and political instability. The jump in yields means the Treasury faces an extra £6 billion in annual interest payments. Investors are demanding higher returns to hold British debt, adding pressure on public finances.
Man, 23, appears in court over 'murder' of woman and her seven-year-old niece who were killed in Middlesbrough house fire
A 23-year-old man appeared in court over the deaths of Natalie McDonald, 34, and her niece Valentina Foster, 7. They died in a house fire in Grangetown, Middlesbrough, on Wednesday morning. The man faces murder charges.
Protesters rally against 'inhumane' immigration centre after plans to double its size
Protesters gathered against plans to double the size of Campsfield Immigration Centre near Kidlington. The centre currently holds up to 160 migrants. Critics call the facility inhumane and say expanding it would make things worse.
Notting Hill Carnival arrests hit record 636 as number of people detained rises for fourth consecutive year - as £1million clean-up operation gets underway
Notting Hill Carnival arrests hit a record 636 this year, with the number of people detained rising for the fourth consecutive year. Police made 242 arrests on Sunday and 394 on Monday. A £1 million clean-up operation is now underway in west London.
Thousands of migrants on the streets. Rapes and violence a daily occurrence. Now officials warn Ceuta is on the verge of disaster with 'the worst of the worst' still in the enclave
Ceuta is on the brink of disaster, officials warn, with thousands of migrants still in the enclave. While most have returned to Morocco, between 3,500 and 7,000 remain, many building shanty towns on the beach. Rapes and violence are daily occurrences, and the worst is still there.
The sex scandal hidden in the Bayeux Tapestry: Scene depicting a naked man and a mysterious woman might have been a subtle nod to an affair, expert claims
An expert claims a scene in the Bayeux Tapestry showing a naked man and a mysterious woman might be a subtle reference to a royal affair. The tapestry is known for its depictions of battles and politics, but this detail could hint at a hidden scandal. The expert suggests the image was a clever nod to an illicit relationship. This adds a new layer to the famous medieval artwork.
Feeling the heat, Prime Minister? Burnham works up a sweat as he faces his first grilling by Badenoch and Cabinet gather ahead of showdown
Prime Minister Burnham is set for a tough return to the Commons after the summer break. He faces his first grilling from opposition leader Badenoch, with tensions rising over the early release scheme. The Cabinet is also gathering ahead of a showdown, and Burnham is already feeling the pressure.
Man who spammed mobile phone customers with sophisticated Royal Mail scam jailed
A 43-year-old man from Preston, Mohammed Faiyaz Iqbal, has been jailed for using a device called an 'SMS blaster' to bypass mobile security and send scam texts to hundreds of phones. The sophisticated Royal Mail scam targeted customers. He is now in prison.
Caroline Quentin, 66, reveals she has turned her back on home ownership after downsizing from a six-bedroom Devon farmhouse
Actress Caroline Quentin, 66, has decided to stop owning a home. She and her husband Sam Farmer are now renting after their children moved out of their six-bedroom Devon farmhouse. They have no plans to buy another property.
Sudanese migrant dies in failed attempt to leap onto the roof of a moving Britain-bound lorry from the top of a Calais road toll booth
A 22-year-old Sudanese migrant died while trying to jump onto a Britain-bound lorry from a toll booth in Calais. He was on top of the structure at Setques toll plaza when he attempted the leap at around 2:40am on Sunday. The attempt failed.
Billionaire ex-Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis accused of 'blocking' picturesque sea view off Devon coast with his £250million 322-foot superyacht
Residents and tourists near the Devon coast are complaining about Joe Lewis's 322-foot superyacht. They claim the 250 million pound vessel blocks scenic sea views near the Plymouth breakwater. The boat arrived from Gibraltar earlier this summer.
Would you spend £420 on a toothbrush? Dyson launches its first dental device with a built-in AI camera
Dyson has released the CameraJet, a toothbrush priced at £420. The device uses an internal AI camera and machine learning to find missed spots between teeth.
Travellers defy council to bulldoze greenbelt land with '20 lorries' and set up yet another illegal camp site over Bank Holiday weekend
A group of travellers ignored council warnings and bulldozed greenbelt land in Rochford, Essex. They used 20 lorries to clear turf without planning permission. The group established an illegal camp over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Labour urged to delay Freeview switch off for a decade as ending free-to-air TV would leave up to five million households 'vulnerable during national emergencies'
Nearly 50 MPs have signed a letter urging the government to delay the Freeview switch-off by a decade. They argue that ending free-to-air TV could leave up to five million households vulnerable during national emergencies. The letter asks Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to push the switch-off to 2044.
These smart, experienced high-flyers can't find a job after more than 2,000 applications between them... and it's happening to so many women in midlife. Here's how they're fighting back - and YOU can too
The author describes her struggle to find work after a 30-year fashion career, despite sending over 2,000 applications. She notes that many midlife women face similar barriers. She offers practical advice for fighting back in the job market.
POLL OF THE DAY: Are Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives ready for a General Election after her ruthless reshuffle?
A new poll asks whether the Conservative Party under Kemi Badenoch is ready for a general election after her recent cabinet reshuffle. The reshuffle came as Prime Minister Andy Burnham returned to Parliament after the summer break. Badenoch unveiled a new front bench team.
Your easy 4-week September Reset: Nutritionist ROSE FERGUSON'S step-by-step programme to get rid of that bloated summer meno belly for good with NO calorie counting - and it will banish your brain fog and poor sleep too
The summer holidays are over, and you have gone a bit off track - your jeans feel tighter, your energy's flat and your brain is foggy. You are storing fat around your middle and struggling to sleep. You need a reset.
Channel crossings over summer hit six-year low with nearly 7,000 small-boat arrivals between June and August
Small-boat arrivals across the English Channel fell to their lowest summer level in six years, with just under 7,000 people making the crossing from June through August. That marks a sharp drop compared to recent summers, when numbers ran much higher. Officials credited tougher enforcement and changing weather patterns for the slowdown. The figures offer a rare bright spot in the government's efforts to curb irregular migration.
Man fleeing police at Notting Hill Carnival dies in canal as arrests pass 550
A man died after jumping into a canal while running from police at the Notting Hill Carnival. The incident pushed the total number of arrests at the event past 550. Authorities have not yet released further details about the man's identity or the circumstances leading to his death.
Block of 425 flats will have 711 bicycle spaces and just 22 for cars in, you guessed it... Cambridge
A new housing development in Cambridge is going all-in on cycling. The block of 425 flats will provide 711 bicycle parking spots but only 22 spaces for cars. That works out to roughly 1.7 bikes per home, while car parking is nearly nonexistent. The project reflects the city's push to cut car use, though it's unclear how residents with vehicles will manage.
Obsessed finance worker bombarded female friend with calls, texts and emails for a year when victim 'ghosted her' after they fell out doing the Three Peaks Challenge
A finance worker turned obsessive after a friend cut her off, flooding the woman with calls, texts, and emails for a full year. The friendship soured during a Three Peaks Challenge, and when the victim stopped responding, the harassment began. The relentless contact only ended when authorities stepped in.
Rare pistol 'similar to the type used to kill a British family in the French Alps' is found at the bottom of a nearby lake - 14 years on
A rare pistol has been pulled from a lake in the French Alps, and investigators say it matches the type used in the 2012 murder of a British family. The discovery comes 14 years after the killings, which remain unsolved. The weapon was found at the bottom of a nearby lake, raising hopes of a breakthrough in the case. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether it is the actual murder weapon.
Trio of UK-listed firms agree takeover offers in latest assault on the City
Three UK-listed companies have agreed to takeover offers, putting fresh pressure on the London stock market. The announcements came this morning, adding to a recent wave of departures from the City. This trend raises concerns about the attractiveness of London as a listing venue.
RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Cops know who this parcel thief is and where he lives. Why won't they nick him?
Residents of St Maur Road in Parsons Green, southwest London, call him "our thief." He is well known to them, and they have photos and doorbell videos of him stealing parcels from their doorsteps. Yet police have not arrested him, despite knowing who he is and where he lives.
Kemi gets Tories battle ready with ruthless reshuffle: Shadow Chancellor sacked amid speculation over early election
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has shaken up her shadow cabinet, sacking the shadow chancellor amid talk of an early election. The reshuffle is seen as an attempt to get the party battle-ready. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham returned to Westminster to face MPs for the first time since becoming Prime Minister.
Fury as workmen rip out community garden after residents spent five years transforming fly-tipped alleyway with fruit trees, wild flowers and picnic benches
Residents had spent five years turning a fly-tipped alley into a community garden with fruit trees, wildflowers, and a grapevine for homemade wine. Workmen ripped it out, sparking fury among locals. The garden had been a point of pride for the neighborhood.
Trump says US position on the Falklands is 'under review' as he puts pressure on UK to boost defence spending
President Trump said the US position on the Falkland Islands is under review, as he pressures the UK to increase defence spending. When asked about it, he said he always reviews every position, and this is just one of many. The comment came during a White House press briefing.
British tourists urged to 'get the pints in' to save Spanish breweries as beer consumption plummets
British tourists are being encouraged to drink more beer while visiting Spain. The push aims to support Spanish breweries as national beer consumption drops.
ANDREW NEIL: With the AI bubble, soaring debts and rising interest rates, even the hardiest souls are spooked. We should ALL be fearful of the financial crisis that's coming
Andrew Neil warns that a financial crisis is coming, driven by the AI bubble, soaring debts, and rising interest rates. He says even the most resilient investors are spooked. The Bank of England's governor, Andrew Bailey, remains calm, but Neil argues that we should all be fearful. The warning comes as markets show signs of strain.
Mother of three 'steals her own car back' by using her LAPTOP as a tracker - after thieves pinched it while she was at a wedding
A mother of three got her stolen car back by using her laptop to track it down. Vivi Kala parked her Kia Sportage in Chigwell, Essex, while she went to a wedding, and came back to find it gone. She then used her laptop's tracking feature to find the vehicle and took it back herself.
Liam was aged just 20 when he died of a cancer linked to asbestos. Is he one of a growing number of former pupils and teachers exposed to it at crumbling schools?
Nicola Anderson is speaking out after her 20-year-old son, Liam, died of asbestos-linked cancer. She questions if other students and teachers at decaying schools faced similar exposure.
Homes near top state schools now command premiums of up to £275,000 - here's how 50 areas compare
Homes near top state schools in England now cost up to £275,000 more. The biggest premium is around Bishop Vesey's Grammar School in Sutton Coldfield. A new comparison of 50 areas shows the gap.
You've got the wrong black man! Humiliation for ex-Sun editor who became Britain's most pompous media pundit as he mixes up Kwasi Kwarteng and James Cleverly
Former Sun editor David Yelland faced criticism after a social media blunder. He mistakenly identified Sir James Cleverly as Liz Truss's former Brexit chancellor, a role actually held by Kwasi Kwarteng.
SAS soldiers are not the 'villains' of the Northern Ireland conflict and should not be persecuted by those seeking to rewrite history, says former Armed Forces minister
A former Armed Forces minister, Al Carns, has defended SAS soldiers in the Northern Ireland conflict. He said they should not be treated as villains or persecuted by those trying to rewrite history. Carns, a decorated ex-Special Forces officer, resigned from the Labour government over defence spending and the Troubles Bill. His comments come amid debates over how to handle the past.
RICHARD EDEN: Love-all! Pat Cash serves an ace with bride-to-be
Former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash, now 61, has gotten engaged to Charlotte Hodson, a 54-year-old singer-songwriter he calls his soulmate. The couple's announcement was made public. Cash, an Australian tennis legend, is known for his 1987 Wimbledon win.
Two 'evil' predators tried to rape me at knifepoint when I was 15. Freed from jail, one instantly struck again... the other says he is 'coming back with a bang'
A woman recalls being attacked at knifepoint by two men when she was 15 in East London. One of the perpetrators committed another crime immediately after being released from prison. The second man has since made threats to return.
JULIE BINDEL: Labour letting dangerous men stalk, torment and attack their ex-partners is worst possible response to the prisons crisis
Julie Bindel writes that Labour's response to the prisons crisis is letting dangerous men harass and attack their ex-partners. She cites the case of Carrie, whose ex-husband is about to be released early from a two-year sentence for violent outbursts and abusive control. Bindel argues this is the worst possible approach to the problem.
Nearly 70 per cent of Britons think high-earners already pay their fair share in blow to Burnham's tax-the-rich agenda
A new poll shows that nearly 70% of Britons believe the top 1% of earners already pay their fair share of tax. This is a setback for Labour's proposal to increase taxes on the wealthy. The public opinion contradicts the party's tax-the-rich agenda, which has been championed by figures like Andy Burnham.
ROSS CLARK: If Burnham thinks bringing back the clanking, wheezing ghost of British Rail will make the trains run on time, here's the proof he's DELUDED
Ross Clark argues that Andy Burnham's plan to revive British Rail is misguided. He points to a commuter at Waterloo who welcomed a 'new dawn' for railways, but Clark sees the old state-run network as a clanking, wheezing failure. He says the evidence shows such a move won't make trains run on time.
Mother tells of terror after rollercoaster malfunction left her and her young daughters trapped 50ft in the air for HOURS
A mother described her terror after a rollercoaster malfunction left her and her two young daughters trapped 50 feet in the air for hours. Stacey Stewart, 31, was riding the Wipeout coaster at Pleasurewood Hills in Lowestoft with her daughters Poppy, eight, and Marnie, seven, when the ride broke down on bank holiday Monday. The family was eventually rescued, but the ordeal was frightening.
Labour's high street failure: Nine in 10 'dodgy' shops still open despite pledge to crackdown on illicit goods
Labour's promised crackdown on high street crime is stalling. In 2025, over 4,000 shops were raided for illicit tobacco and vapes, but fewer than one in ten closed. Nine in ten dodgy shops remain open.
Vigil and balloon release is held for girl, seven, 'murdered' in Middlesbrough house fire - as another three men are arrested in police crackdown on organised crime
A vigil and balloon release honored seven-year-old Valentina Foster and her aunt, Natalie McDonald, who died in a house fire in Middlesbrough. Police have since arrested three men as part of a broader crackdown on organized crime.
The Morning Poll: Should councils have stronger powers to stop illegal land development?
The Morning Mail is polling readers on local government authority. The survey asks if councils have enough power to prevent illegal land development. Results will be shared in tomorrow's newsletter.
Helch, artist behind Windsor Castle graffiti which upset the late Queen, dies aged 34
Graffiti artist Helch has died at 34. He was known for his giant block-letter tags that appeared across the UK, including near Windsor Castle and on motorway bridges. His work had upset the late Queen, but he left a lasting mark on the urban landscape.
Rough sleeper washes his feet in Marble Arch fountain yards from high-end hotels as homeless camps take over London's most recognisable sights
A man was spotted washing his feet in the Marble Arch fountain, right on the doorstep of Park Lane's luxury hotels. Homeless camps have now spread to some of London's most famous landmarks. The sight highlights the sharp contrast between the city's wealth and its visible homelessness.
Body of 'murdered' woman 'in her 70s' found in Liverpool park was inside black bin bag, police reveal
Police found the body of a woman in her 70s inside a black bin bag in Liverpool's Stanley Park. A member of the public discovered the remains in a walled garden on Friday afternoon.