Sergei Karaganov, a senior Putin advisor, warned Russia would launch a nuclear strike if NATO deploys troops to Ukraine or threatens Kaliningrad, saying millions could perish.

Met Office maps show 22C forecast for 45 areas across southern and eastern England on Sunday afternoon, with many other regions reaching 20C or 21C.

Sharon Rooney says being a 'Glasgow Girl' will help her on Celebrity Traitors. The 37-year-old Faithful is relying on her Scottish roots to spot the Traitors.

A 51-year-old migrant who raped his wife and sister has won an appeal to remain in the UK after an immigration judge ruled deportation would breach his human rights.

Celebrity Traitors returns to Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, a 19th-century venue with 100 acres of parkland, where celebrities compete to win £100,000 for charity.

Celebrity Traitors returned to BBC One on Thursday night for its second series, and viewers quickly praised the celebrity cast lineup on social media.

A new poll shows 54% of Britons lack confidence in the UK's ability to defend against a Russian attack, as Andy Burnham faces pressure to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030.

Andrew Garfield has said joining the next series of Celebrity Traitors is a 'true dream', telling former contestants he would love to take part in the BBC show.

Ernest Oakley, 26, of Norwich, was jailed for 14 months for assaulting his four-week-old son, causing actual bodily harm. He admitted lashing out while drunk.

Tottenham sit bottom of the Premier League after five winless games, despite spending over £300m. A new striker and right-back cover are now urgent January priorities.

Some Oasis fans are set to receive refunds for 2027 tour tickets after mistakenly purchasing accessible seats, with Ticketmaster requesting proof of disability eligibility such as a Blue Badge or DLA to keep them.

Lord Alan Sugar says he would ask the Royal Navy to intercept migrants on small boats if he were prime minister, listing it among his priorities for the country.

More than 80 staff at Oldham council-owned MioCare will strike for 48 hours on October 4-5 over wages and sick pay, Unison says.

Celebrity Traitors fans think Maya Jama has already exposed herself as a Traitor after an over-the-top reaction in episode one, with many declaring her 'guilty as hell'.

Celebrity Traitors viewers were all left saying the same thing just minutes into the first episode of the new series, which returned to BBC One on Thursday night.

Father-of-two Christopher Wheeler, 52, was found dead in Brompton Cemetery two days after being reported missing. An inquest heard he had taken a cocktail of drugs, with asphyxiation listed as the cause of death.

Prince William met flood-hit residents in Skenfrith, where Rod Wyatt reminded him of selling a CD at a car boot sale, and called for a holistic approach to flooding.

Talks to resolve the Drumcree parade dispute resumed on Thursday evening, with a legal appeal over the march postponed until Monday to support the process.

James Acaster opens up about past suicidal thoughts and anxiety on Celebrity Traitors set, crediting therapy and music for his recovery.

Maya Jama has hit back at rumours she has reunited with ex-boyfriend Stormzy, insisting they are 'just friends', as she prepares to appear on Celebrity Traitors on BBC One.

Jurgen Klopp has dismissed criticism from far-right politicians over his Germany squad's diversity as 'idiocy', saying there is no reason to pay attention to such figures.

A nine-day-old baby died after ingesting cocaine through breast milk. Her parents were sentenced at Truro Crown Court after pleading guilty to child neglect.

The Celebrity Traitors series two begins tonight (October 1) at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer, with 21 famous faces entering Ardross Castle.

Claudia Winkleman returns to host Celebrity Traitors tonight. Her husband Kris Thykier is a film producer, and her sister Sophie married into the Royal Family.

Brendan Harris, jailed for Sophie Lancaster's murder, has been cleared for release after a Parole Board appeal failed, despite denying attacking her.

ARM Pipetek fined £48,000 after an employee fell 20m down a manhole in Sunderland, suffering severe injuries including a dislocated shoulder and elbow.

Breandan Mac Cionnaith says the Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition position is unchanged as talks with the Orange Order are due at Hillsborough Castle, with an appeal hearing set for Friday.

Just Eat and Superdrug launch a Claudia Winkleman-inspired 'Roundtable Glam' beauty kit, available exclusively through the Just Eat app for Celebrity Traitors viewing parties.

The eve Hybrid Uno Mattress from Bensons for Beds eased back pain and neck cricks with a mix of 1,100 pocket springs and memory foam, priced at £499.99.

Model Abby Choi, 28, was allegedly killed and dismembered by her ex-husband and his family over a flat sale, with her head found cooked in soup, prosecutors say.

Police in Northern Ireland say they are working to ensure the inquiry into Pat Finucane's murder can access sensitive files, with a positive relationship so far.

Welsh billionaire David Sullivan is suing the BBC for more than £150m over defamatory allegations in a Panorama documentary, his lawyers have confirmed.

Kevin McGee OBE has taken over as interim chief executive of the Northern Care Alliance, which runs Salford Royal, amid patient safety concerns and CQC warning notices.

Ospreys make 12 changes for Lions clash, teenage hooker Tom Howe is set for his Cardiff debut, and Munster CEO Ian Flanagan steps down.

Celtic fans are turning on Dermot Desmond ahead of Brendan Rodgers' June event, with the Hotline buzzing over the manager's exit and board criticism.

Death row killer Christa Pike, 50, survived a second lethal injection attempt, prompting an emergency hospital transfer and fears of brain damage. Her attorneys now argue any future execution would be cruel and unusual punishment.

Nigel Farage warned Andy Burnham to prepare for a political fight after the PM announced plans to scrap the state pension triple lock. Reform UK will protect it.

Celebrity Traitors returns to BBC One tonight with 21 new celebrities competing for up to £100,000 for charity, hosted by Claudia Winkleman.

PSNI is working to address failings identified by the inquest into Noah Donohoe's death, inviting his family's legal team to meet, after jurors found no police failings contributed to his death.

Argos shoppers can get the Rechargeable Mushroom LED Table Lamp, usually £20, for as little as £4 thanks to a TopCashback £15 sign-up bonus.

Gateshead's Metrocentre has been sold for £516m to LandSec, a London-based property firm that also owns Liverpool One and Bluewater.

Everton left-back Vitalii Mykolenko is ruled out of Ukraine's match in Slovakia with a knock, while Harrison Armstrong is promoted to England U21s.

Manchester Evening News explains how UK readers can add it as a preferred source on Google to get Manchester City news first in search results, in two clicks.

A former detective on BBC Morning Live says a £5 sash jammer can help stop burglars this autumn, as clock change brings darker evenings.

Jagtar Singh Johal, held in India since 2017 without conviction, has been released on bail. His family and Reprieve say he still faces trial and the death penalty.

Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal's camp after being an unused substitute against Norway, casting doubt on his international future and his club career with Al-Nassr.

Anthony Joshua says he will walk away from his December fight with Tyson Fury if Dana White acts as promoter, citing loyalty to Eddie Hearn.

Manchester United have escaped intense scrutiny during the international break after Manchester City's Premier League guilty verdict shifted the spotlight away from Michael Carrick's stuttering side.

Scottish Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal has been released from an Indian prison after a court ordered his immediate release, nine years after his arrest.

Liverpool's Victor Munoz says his £34.5m transfer and Spain's World Cup win have not fully sunk in, as he reveals the physical demands of the Premier League are helping him grow.