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Can a reality show villain become mayor of one of America's largest cities?

Republican Spencer Pratt, known for his TV role on The Hills, appears to be in a tight race with two Democrats in Los Angeles.

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Genital herpes rising in England, despite overall drop in STIs

STIs are particularly common among young people, with health experts saying testing for them is vital.

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Cara Delevingne says new music was inspired by getting sober

The model and actress is now moving into the world of music, having released her first two songs.

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Maga influencer admits Bond Street assault

Melissa Rein Lively accepted a caution, while an assault by beating charge against her was withdrawn.

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Hackers trick Instagram AI chatbot into giving access to other users' accounts

Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.

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Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says

Passed by MPs, the bill proposes prison sentences for people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Murrell used SNP cards for £400,000 spending spree

The former SNP chief executive is facing a lengthy jail sentence after admitting embezzling funds from the party.

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Fulham boss Silva close to Benfica agreement

Fulham head coach Marco Silva is close to reaching an agreement to take charge at Benfica.

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Scotland legend Sir Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer

Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic great Sir Kenny Dalglish confirms he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

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Idris Elba and Torvill and Dean receive honours at Windsor Castle

Actress and comic Meera Syal was among the other stars to receive honours from King Charles on Tuesday.

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Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files

A second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released.

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Does Southampton Spygate boss Eckert deserve a second chance?

BBC Sport explores the future of Southampton manager Tonda Eckert after he admitted his role in the Spygate scandal.

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Murdered student told police 'I can't breathe' while handcuffed

An independent investigation into why Henry Nowak was handcuffed by police as he was dying is ongoing.

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UK Athletics fined £350,000 over death of Paralympian

A judge at the Old Bailey has fined UK Athletics £350,000 with £44,000 in costs after hearing how a Paralympic athlete died when equipment fell on him at a training ground in east London.

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Donaldson rape accuser says he apologised to her years later at a Christian centre

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, all of which he denies.

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More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial

Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.

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Bashir returns to England team for first Test

Shoaib Bashir is backed as England’s first-choice spinner for the first Test against New Zealand after being overlooked for the entire Ashes series.

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British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.

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Severely disabled people can now consent to care arrangements, Supreme Court rules

The judgement, which was triggered by a case brought by the attorney general for Northern Ireland, will apply across the UK.

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Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold

Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.

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Married at First Sight UK allegations 'deeply disturbing', says watchdog

Ofcom says it is taking the the allegations against the Channel 4 programme "very seriously".