Keir Starmer launches fightback against Andy Burnham as PM set to approve £18bn defence boost

Andy Burnham will put himself forward to contest the upcoming Makerfield by-election after being given the go-ahead by Labour's National Executive Committee

Australia branded 'laughing stock' over trans woman's payout for being banned from girls-only app

'Men who claim to be women have more rights than actual women in Australia,' the app's chief executive Sall Grover said

Which countries aren't showing Eurovision on TV? Every country refusing to broadcast Song Contest

A number of nations are taking a stand against Israel's participation in this year's competition

Harvey Weinstein’s third rape trial ends in chaos after jurors fail to agree

An aspiring actress accused the film producer of forcing himself on her in a Manhattan hotel room

Tess Daly breaks silence as Strictly star still wears engagement ring after split announcement

The Strictly Come Dancing presenter returned to social media one week after announcing the end of her 25-year marriage

Major bank launches current account with £9,000 of rewards

The digital bank said its new premium account includes subscriptions, travel benefits and rewards worth thousands of pounds each year

Oldest dog in the world dies just weeks after French owner passed away

Lazare lived almost three decades in the Alpine countryside

Kemi Badenoch refuses to stand aside for Reform UK in Makerfield by-election: 'I will do NO deals!'

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has confirmed his plans to stand in the Makerfield by-election

Donald Trump hits back after Xi Jinping claims US is 'declining nation' and issues Taiwan warning

The US president conceded 'tremendous damage' had been done under Joe Biden's administration

It's Makerfield or break for Andy Burnham as he puts the most surreal pitch to voters - Nigel Nelson

The Greater Manchester mayor is effectively telling the people of Makerfield to “Vote Labour to bin the Labour leader”.

Catherine tells team to find ‘where’s next on the map’ after inspiring Italy trip

Catherine has returned to the UK after spending two days in Italy

Southampton 'spied on other Championship clubs', EFL told as row escalates

Middlesbrough have demanded the EFL throw Southampton out of the Championship play-off final