Most of the world deplores the Houthi attacks on shipping, but there are barriers which make it difficult for the West to stop them.

Houthi military helicopter hovers over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in Red Sea in November 2023

Hard choices for the West in Red Sea stand-off

Real Madrid are assessing Erling Haaland amid Kylian Mbappe doubts, Tottenham interested in Chelsea's Conor Gallagher, plus more.

Real turn to Haaland amid Mbappe doubts - Thursday's gossip

Researchers say increased air pollution leads to more children being admitted to hospital with lung conditions.

Children more vulnerable to air pollution - study

The former governor of New Jersey suspended his 2024 presidential campaign in a town hall appearance.

Christie drops out and vows to fight against Trump

Millie-Rae is one of 5,330 children being homeschooled in Wales, the highest number on record.

Girl, 11, says homeschooling helps relieve anxiety

Data suggests Wales ranks 32nd out of 33 similarly wealthy nations for surviving stomach cancer.

Wales among worst countries for surviving cancers

Great Britain win two silvers on day one of the European Track Cycling Championships, including Will Tidball's first individual European medal.

Great Britain's William Tidball, Denmark's Tobias Hansen and Belgium's Jules Hesters on the podium after the men's elimination race on day one of the 2024 European Track Cycling Championships

Tidball wins one of two European track silvers for GB

Thursday's back pages

The New York judge releases emails showing the ex-president did not agree to limits on what he could say.

ormer U.S. President Donald Trump attends the Trump Organization civil fraud trial, in New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., December 7, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Segar/Pool

Trump cannot speak at civil fraud trial - judge

Kidderminster Harriers appoint ex-Hull, Derby and Southend boss Phil Brown as manager of the National League strugglers.

Phil Brown has been appointed manager at Kidderminster Harriers

National League bottom club Harriers appoint Brown

A 63-year-old man has been arrested after a woman's body was found in Corby on Wednesday morning.

Murder investigation after woman's sudden death

At a public meeting, a top politician expressed doubt over two competing grids working in future.

Two electricity grids 'not sustainable' for Sark

A warning to Swedes to prepare for war from two top defence officials prompts accusations of alarmism.

soldiers from the Swedish Amphibious Corps is pictured on board the CB90-class fast assault craft, as they participate in the military exercise Archipelago Endeavor 23 on Mallsten island in the Stockholm Archipelago on September 13, 2023

Swedish alarm after defence chiefs' war warning

Chris Christie vows to not "enable" Donald Trump - and is overheard mocking Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis.

Chris Christie, former governor of New Jersey and 2024 Republican presidential candidate, speaks during a town hall event at Stonewall Farm in Keene, New Hampshire, US, on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024.

Christie exits 2024 race with parting shot at Trump

Watch the moment Mark Selby reacts to a noise in the crowd that distracts him while playing a shot against Robert Milkins at the Masters.

Selby swings cue after crowd noise puts him off

One kayaker told officers he was 'exhausted and was possibly going to have to let go'.

Police tell of rescuing kayakers clinging to trees

Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid in extra time in a Spanish Super Cup semi-final thriller in Saudi Arabia.

Real beat Atletico in eight-goal Super Cup thriller

Yorkshire's board approves a controversial takeover bid for the cash-strapped club by a consortium headed up by former chairman Colin Graves.

Yorkshire board approves Graves takeover

Armagh reach the Dr McKenna Cup semi-finals by beating Tyrone as Donegal also reach the last four despite the voiding of their opening win.

Tyrone's David Mulgrew challenges Armagh's Niall Rowland at the Athletic Grounds

Armagh beat Tyrone to join Donegal in McKenna semis

League One high-fliers Bolton and Blackpool beat Accrington and Burton respectively to reach Bristol Street Motors Trophy quarter-finals.

Bolton and Blackpool progress in EFL Trophy

The service and Free Radio stations across the West Midlands are being renamed Hits Radio.

Radio station drops Signal name after 40 years

More than 1,400 music professionals demand action from public broadcaster Yle.

Israel entrant Noa Kirel during the opening of the grand final for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest final in Liverpool

Finnish artists want Israel barred from Eurovision

Long-awaited approval from US financial authorities means cryptocurrency fans have a new way to trade.

New Bitcoin trading funds get go-ahead in US

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness will not face an eight-week sideline suspension for fielding an ineligible player in the McKenna Cup after a hearing on Thursday.

Donegal boss McGuinness avoids ban after hearing

Alan Bates is said have refused an OBE while ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells still held a CBE.

PM backs calls to knight Post Office campaigner

Leonard Farruku, 27, was found unresponsive on the migrants' vessel on 12 December.

27-year-old Leonard Farruku from Albania died on board the Bibby Stockholm barge in December

Bibby Stockholm asylum seeker's funeral held

Buckinghamshire Council is looking at ways to save money in bid to deliver a balanced budget.

Authority plan for maximum council tax bill hike

A 47-year-old man was found with knife injuries and died at the scene, police say.

Third murder arrest over fatal stabbing

Pete Carroll "amicably agrees" to leave his role as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks and become a team advisor.

Carroll ends 14-year tenure as Seahawks coach

Several roads around the scene of the collision in Heanor are closed as a result, police say.

Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by bus

SAP is one of the world's largest software firms and was investigated over activity in seven countries.

Employees near a logo at the SAP SE campus in Walldorf, Germany, on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

Software firm to pay $220m over bribery charges

Opposition parties criticise decision to give review to key adviser behind controversial speed limit.

Wales 20mph speed limit adviser to lead review

Welsh Feathers avenge their 2023 Netball World Cup defeat with victory over Uganda in Cardiff.

Leah Middleton of Welsh Feathers competes with Mary Cholhok of Uganda

Welsh Feathers beat Uganda in first of three Tests

The pair, who trail Donald Trump in the polls, will hope Wednesday's clash can energise their campaigns.

Haley and DeSantis to face off in Iowa debate

Janaed Akhtar is accused of murder and perverting the course of justice.

Man charged in murder investigation

Leeds General Infirmary is one of only two hospitals in the UK to offer the procedure.

Heart valve treatment pioneered in West Yorkshire

Roma's Edoardo Bove is hit by a beer bottle as his side lose to arch-rivals Lazio in a heated Coppa Italia quarter-final that ends with three red cards.

Roma's Bove hit by beer bottle in Lazio cup match

Liverpool v Fulham

Milan v Atalanta

Attendees at the Acapella bar in Birmingham will be scanned by a metal detector before entry.

Gun attack bar's strict conditions remain in place

Richard Bowser denies attempting to murder Lee Jackson following a brawl at the Tan Hill Inn.

Accused said 'goodnight sweetheart' and pulled trigger

After Antoine Griezmann becomes Atletico Madrid's record goalscorer, can the France forward now be classed as one of the greatest players of his generation?

Griezmann performs his trademark goal celebration

Is Atletico Madrid's record-breaker Griezmann a 21st-century great?

Former sub-postmasters in Northern Ireland call for justice over the Horizon IT scandal.

'I was made bankrupt by Horizon scandal'

American Simone Biles says she felt like a failure following the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Biles felt like 'failure' after Tokyo Olympics

Mayorkas' handling of the border is a key political issue that could dominate the 2024 election.

Republicans debate Democrats on Mayorkas impeachment

Annie Dryden was last seen getting off a train in Battersby, North Yorkshire.

Police appeal for information about missing woman

Operation Lapland targeted criminals in Northampton for three weeks over the festive period.

Eleven charged in town centre police operation

Holly Tait, who owns Project Cakery in Gloucestershire, said it was "such an honour" to get the commission

Baker sworn to secrecy over Clooney birthday cake

Peterborough United v Crawley Town

Accrington Stanley v Bolton Wanderers

A course of antibiotics would likely have saved the life of the 15-month-old, an inquest hears.

Doctors missed chances to save baby, inquest finds

Firefighters say one crew had to abandon their truck near the home in Harlow.

Bad parking blocked access at house fire, say crews

The proposed Exmouth station includes a modern facility with a front desk and 60 staff.

Hibernating bats delay new police station

John Daffin is jailed after his Audi crashed into a car containing three generations of family.

Audi head-on crash driver left family 'scarred'

Real Madrid v Atlético Madrid

Blackpool v Burton Albion

Watch coverage as the first round of the Masters Snooker concludes at Alexandra Palace, London.

Catch-up: Masters snooker - Selby beats Milkins

St Helens will begin their defence of the Women's Challenge Cup against Warrington, Bradford and London Broncos.

St Helens face Warrington in Challenge Cup defence

Michael Payne, deputy leader of Gedling Borough Council, has hit out at a comment made on Facebook.

Homophobic slur was despicable, says councillor

The government will face pressure to ensure this legislation is a one-off to correct an exceptional injustice.

File photo shows protestors outside the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry at the International Dispute Resolution Centre in London on 8 December 2022

Can scheme to quash Post Office convictions work?

Watch live as Welsh Feathers host Uganda in the first of three netball internationals in the space of four days in Cardiff.

Watch: Netball - Welsh Feathers v Uganda

Michael Rudkin, who features in a TV drama, says the scandal made life hell for him and his wife.

New Post Office law 'a step in the right direction'

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen fights back from 3-1 down to beat Scotland's John Higgins 6-5 in a thrilling deciding frame to reach the Masters quarter-finals.

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen in action at the 2024 Masters

Allen edges Higgins to reach Masters quarters

Several major storms have hit different regions of the country this week, leaving at least five dead.

Extreme weather wreaks havoc across the US

Police say man in his 40s is in custody in Cambridge on suspicion of making threats to kill.

The back of police officers ass they stand on street in high viz yellow vests.

Firearm arrest after building workers 'threatened'

Dargavel Primary School opened in 2022, leaving the village short of up to 1,000 primary school places.

Dargavel Primary School in Bishopton opened in January this year with a capacity of 548

Council must 'rebuild trust' after school blunder

Follow live commentary and text updates as Liverpool host Fulham in the EFL Cup semi-finals.

EFL Cup semi-final: Liverpool 2-1 Fulham - Gakpo scores as hosts come from behind

The Russian opposition leader was moved to a prison in the Arctic Circle in December.

Alexei Navalny jokes in January video from penal colony

As Radio City changes its name, Bauer Media says it is reviewing the signage on its famous tower.

St John's Beacon is known in Liverpool as Radio City Tower

Radio City name could go from tower after rebrand

Will Grigg scores a hat-trick as Chesterfield beat Gateshead and extend their lead at the top of the National League to nine points.

Chesterfield 5-0 Gateshead

Drivers must provide documents from other countries they have worked in, as part of the new policy.

Group of drivers wearing winter clothes and carrying placards saying e.g. "stop racist policies"

New taxi rules approved despite 'racist' claims

Historic England is working with operators to relocate the poles out of the protected site.

'Poles in medieval town installed without consent'

An inquest hears a restaurant linked to a peanut allergy death had incomplete documentation.

Peanut death inquest told of blank allergy forms

A group of 35 people allegedly left a Malmö restaurant without paying on Christmas Day.

A closeup shot of chefs preparing food at a restaurant

Swedish £6,000 dine and dash investigation reopened

Radical change is needed to improve life expectancy and wellbeing in Liverpool, health bosses say.

Urgent action needed on city's health, report says

Ski Sunday goes behind the scenes to see what really goes into a race weekend in Adelboden, Switzerland.

How many people does it take to prepare a ski slope? 100? 1000?

Gemma Grainger steps down from her role as Wales manager with immediate effect to take up a new job with Norway.

Wales manager Grainger steps down for Norway job

One person has been arrested while police investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.

A police van and police officer standing outside Tri Exercise in Haverfordwest

Police investigating death of a child

Despite savings to the NHS, bosses say service performance is worsening and it will close in March.

Poor value for money prescription service axed

Age UK says it has uncovered a "sizeable, systemic fraud" dating back to 2016.

Investigation over £460,000 charity fraud

The man, in his 80s, was hit by a Range Rover on the A172 on Tuesday, police say. 

Pedestrian dies after being struck by car

Police are appealing for information after the car failed to stop following the collision.

Appeal after girl, 12, injured in hit-and-run

Balvinder Singh Gill has received little compensation after going bankrupt repaying lost funds.
 

Sub-postmaster sectioned after theft accusations

Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill denies that there is a concerted party effort around libel actions.

No effort to silence using libel cases - O'Neill

Katie Allan and William Brown were found dead in their cells at Polmont Young Offenders Institute.

Inmate bullied in weeks before death, inquiry told

Bangor's Rebekah Gardner, 19, talks about how she is working hard at the University of Miami in at attempt at achieving her dream of becoming a professional golfer.

Bangor teen Gardner chasing pro golf dream in Miami

Mark Ormrod said the legs were taken from his car overnight while it was outside a Premier Inn.

Former Royal Marine's prosthetic legs stolen

The Manx government's planning for school closures and remote learning was "insufficient", a report says.

Pupils in a classroom looking at a teacher

Covid review backs up teachers' concerns - union

Plaid Cymru wants review of any contracts held by Welsh government with firm at centre of scandal.

Call for Fujitsu review over Post Office scandal

Patrick Gerald Kennedy, appeared at magistrates court over the death of Keith Ford.

Man in court over railway station death

Jersey hope to bring in an internationally experienced coach to take over the women's national cricket side.

Jersey looking for internationally experienced coach

Scottish League 1 leaders Falkirk are the only unbeaten side in the SPFL this season. Manager John McGlynn and player Callumn Morrison chat to BBC Scotland.

Falkirk's Callumn Morrison celebrates after scoring to make it 3-0 during a cinch League One match between Falkirk and Cove

Watch: Unbeaten Falkirk aim to 'stay humble'

Andy Goodall says he is keen to get the pub's doors back open "as quickly as possible".

10 January 2024