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Donald Trump admits nuclear button bragging was ‘very, very nasty’ 

President Donald Trump has claimed North Korea has already made concessions to the US in advance of a potential summit with Kim Jong Un in the coming months.

Cosby jury reviews star defence witness’s evidence as deliberations continue 

Jurors in Bill Cosby’s sexual assault retrial kicked off the a second day of deliberations by revisiting the evidence of a star defence witness who said...

White House doctor blames ‘baseless’ attacks after turning down new role 

White House doctor Ronny Jackson has withdrawn from consideration as US veterans affairs secretary, citing “false allegations” against him.

White House doctor declines new role over ‘false allegations’ 

White House doctor Ronny Jackson is withdrawing from consideration as US veterans affairs secretary.

Japan pop star apologises for forcibly kissing teenage girl 

A member of the popular Japanese male pop group Tokio has said sorry for forcibly kissing a teenage girl at his home.

N Brown profits slump following insurance product controversy 

Simply Be owner N Brown’s profits have slumped after the company was forced to pay out millions in compensation to customers over its flawed insurance products.

Former New York midfielder says European clubs would be ‘lucky to have’ Vieira 

Patrick Vieira has been backed to be a successful manager in Europe by one of his former New York City players.

Government sells Bradford & Bingley mortgages to Barclays-led group for £5.3 billion 

An investor group led by Barclays has agreed to buy two mortgage books from defunct bank Bradford & Bingley for £5.3 billion.

People smugglers charged thousands for jet ski trip to Europe 

Spanish authorities have broken up a Moroccan gang that used powerful jet skis to smuggle migrants across the Strait of Gibraltar.

What would success look like at the Korea summit meeting? 

The leaders of North and South Korea will have plenty to talk about when they meet.

Italian men charged over Anfield attack on Liverpool supporter 

Two Italian men will appear in court on Thursday charged in connection with an incident which left a 53-year-old Liverpool fan in a critical condition.

Trump lawyer to plead the Fifth in Stormy Daniels case 

Donald Trump’s personal lawyer has said he will assert his constitutional right against self-incrimination in a civil case brought by a porn actress who said she had an affair with Mr Trump.

Taylor Wimpey shares stumble on weather hit 

Shares in Taylor Wimpey dipped after the housebuilder reported a slowdown in sales and build rates, which were partly affected by extreme weather in March.

Children killed as school bus collides with train in India 

A collision between a school bus and train in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has killed 12 children.

Former police officer accused of being serial killer charged 

A former police officer accused of being one of California’s most feared serial killers and rapists in the 1970s and 80s has been charged with eight counts of murder.

Turkish newspaper staff found guilty of terror charges 

A Turkish court has convicted journalists and other senior staff members from an opposition newspaper on terror charges, in a case that has exacerbated concerns over press freedom.

Patrick Vieira honoured to be linked with Arsenal job 

Patrick Vieira says he is “ready to manage any team in Europe” but admits it would be “difficult” to become Arsenal’s new boss.

Emmanuel Macron rejects nationalism in speech to US Congress 

French President Emmanuel Macron has drawn sharp contrasts with President Donald Trump’s worldview during a speech to the US Congress.

Football rumours from the media 

After seeing their star man crowned PFA Player of the Year, Liverpool will bat away any interest from other clubs in Mohamed Salah, the Daily Mail says. The 25-year-old’s incredible form is said to have once again alerted Real Madrid to the forward. But despite a possible value of up to £200million,...

Kim Jong Un will walk across border for summit with Moon 

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean president Moon-Jae-in will plant a commemorative tree and inspect an honour guard together after Mr Kim walks across the border for their historic...

Oxlade-Chamberlain knee setback hits Liverpool and England 

Liverpool and England have been dealt a blow after Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee ligament problem.

Macron resists Trump’s ‘America first’ in speech to Congress 

French president Emmanuel Macron has laid out a firm vision of global leadership in a speech to US Congress, rejecting “the illusion of nationalism” in a candid counterweight to Donald Trump’s appeals...

Meek Mill: People going through same ordeal depending on him 

Rapper Meek Mill has said that now that he is out of prison, a lot of people facing similar battles with the criminal justice system are depending on him.

Donald Trump meets Apple chief Tim Cook for trade talks 

President Donald Trump has met Apple CEO Tim Cook at the White House to discuss trade as he engages in negotiations around the globe.

Ex-police officer suspected of being serial killer charged with murder 

A former police officer suspected of being a serial killer tied to dozens of killings and sexual assaults in the 1970s and 1980s has been charged with murder, California authorities said.

George H W Bush ‘alert and out of intensive care’ 

Former President George H W Bush is out of intensive care after being admitted to hospital a day after his wife’s funeral.

Others have been hurt in Copperfield illusion, say lawyers 

Lawyers for a British tourist who says he was badly hurt taking part in an illusion by Las Vegas headliner David Copperfield in 2013 say they’ve found three other people who were injured in...

Knee ligament injury rules Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain out of World Cup 

Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain expressed his devastation at having his season ended by a knee ligament injury which will also rule him out of the World Cup.

Emmanuel Macron urges US to involve itself in world affairs 

France’s President Emmanuel Macron has urged the United States to reject fear and isolationism.

Manchester United boss Mourinho hints at future friendship with Wenger 

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says his respect for Arsene Wenger means the pair can be friends in future.

Jury in Bill Cosby case begins considering ‘sex assault’ charges 

Jurors considering their verdicts in Bill Cosby’s sexual assault case have asked their first question of the judge.

Inventor given life term for ‘cynical and planned’ murder of woman on submarine 

Danish submarine inventor Peter Madsen has been given a life sentence after being found guilty of torturing and murdering Swedish reporter Kim...

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ruled out of World Cup by knee ligament injury 

Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s season has been ended by a knee ligament injury which will rule him out of the World Cup.

Sky shares rise but fail to prop up London’s blue chip market 

Sky shares topped London’s blue chip market on Wednesday on the back of a bidding war for the company but that was not enough to prop up the wider market which suffered the effects of...

Emmanuel Macron hails freedom ‘rendez-vous’ in US Congress speech 

France’s President Emmanuel Macron drew on the shared history and “special bond” with the US as he opened a joint meeting of Congress.

Protesters on streets of Armenia capital amid political deadlock 

Several thousand protesters took to the streets of the Armenian capital after talks between the opposition and the acting prime minister were called off.

Digital bank Revolut valued at £1.2 billion after new funding round 

Digital bank Revolut has clinched 250 million US dollars (£179 million) in a fresh funding round that values the London-based fintech firm at 1.7 billion US dollars (£1.2 billion).

Swiss rosti-inspired dish could be a good Korea move at summit 

A Korean “re-interpretation” of a Swiss fried potato rosti dish could be an icebreaker during Friday’s summit meeting, with delicacies from both sides of the Korean border also on the menu.

GlaxoSmithKline’s shares hit as sales dampened by strength of sterling 

Drug giant GlaxoSmithKline has seen its shares come under pressure after the firm’s sales were hit by the strength of the pound.

North and South Korea bring different unity visions to summit table 

The desire for unity is common for North and South Koreans although the visions to achieve it differ ahead of this week’s summit.

Bill Cosby at court as jurors begin their deliberations 

Bill Cosby has arrived at court with jurors set to start deliberating at the comedian’s sexual assault retrial.

Metro Bank shares tumble despite 456% surge in first-quarter profits 

Metro Bank shares tumbled as much as 10% despite it reporting a 456% surge in bottom-line profits in the first quarter, as investors turned attention to the bank’s capital targets and higher costs.

Zoo in Singapore puts down first polar bear born in the tropics 

Inuka, the world’s first polar bear born in the tropics, has been put to sleep by Singapore Zoo, officials said.

Inventor gets life term for torturing and murdering woman on private submarine 

Danish submarine inventor Peter Madsen has been found guilty of torturing and murdering Swedish reporter Kim Wall during a private submarine trip.

Top Garda official: Treatment of analysts worrying and unacceptable 

The treatment of two civilian analysts who claimed they were undermined after raising concerns about inaccurate homicide statistics was worrying and unacceptable, a senior Garda official has said.

Life sentence for Danish inventor who killed woman journalist on submarine 

Danish inventor Peter Madsen has received a life sentence for torturing and murdering Swedish journalist Kim Wall on his private submarine.

Spain gives top arts award to filmmaker Martin Scorsese 

American filmmaker Martin Scorsese has been awarded Spain’s Princess of Astorias award for the arts.

ScottishPower sees earnings recover thanks to Beast from the East boost 

ScottishPower has revealed a 247% earnings rebound in its retail supply arm thanks to the Beast from the East cold snap, less than a week after it announced a price hike for 950,000 households.

Toronto attack suspect’s ‘Incel’ post hints at misogyny and sexual frustration 

A Facebook message posted before the Toronto van attack has suggested the suspect resented women and people with active sex lives.

Maplin’s demise leaves creditors owed close to £150m 

Electricals chain Maplin is understood to have collapsed owing creditors close to £150 million, with the lion’s share due to the retailer’s private equity owner Rutland Partners.

Pope Francis hopes Korean summit talks will start dialogue for peace 

Pope Francis has urged all those taking part in the “two Koreas” summit to have the courage to be “artisans of peace”.