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Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse travelled to Hong Kong on Thursday, was detained at the airport, questioned and put back on a flight to the UK (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Minister urges explanation for ‘concerning’ decision to bar UK MP from Hong Kong

Damage after a fire at the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion (Commonwealth Media Services via AP)

Damage after a fire at the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion (Commonwealth Media Services via AP)

Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania governor’s home being treated in hospital

Palestinians sift through the rubble of a building hit by an Israeli air strike (AP Photo/Mariam Dagga)

Palestinians sift through the rubble of a building hit by an Israeli air strike (AP Photo/Mariam Dagga)

Hamas sending delegation to Qatar to continue Gaza ceasefire talks

Donald Trump (AP)

Donald Trump (AP)

Donald Trump considers pausing motor tariffs as world economy suffers whiplash

Chinese President Xi Jinping met his Vietnamese counterpart Luong Cuong (Pool Photo via AP)

Chinese President Xi Jinping met his Vietnamese counterpart Luong Cuong (Pool Photo via AP)

China’s Xi says there are ‘no winners’ in tariff war as he visits South-east Asia

Angela Rayner during her visit to the British Steel site in Scunthorpe (PA)

Angela Rayner during her visit to the British Steel site in Scunthorpe (PA)

Raw materials for Scunthorpe steel site ‘paid for’ – Rayner

Katy Perry holding a daisy up to the sky after her flight in Blue Origin’s New Shepard NS-31 (Blue Origin/YouTube)

Katy Perry holding a daisy up to the sky after her flight in Blue Origin’s New Shepard NS-31 (Blue Origin/YouTube)

Katy Perry will write a song about her experience after returning from space

Rachel Reeves, Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner (Peter Byrne/PA)

Rachel Reeves, Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner (Peter Byrne/PA)

Starmer, Rayner and Reeves release tax returns for first time since election

The special postmark produced to celebrate Rory McIlroy’s victory (Royal Mail/PA)

The special postmark produced to celebrate Rory McIlroy’s victory (Royal Mail/PA)

Rory McIlroy’s career grand slam celebrated with Royal Mail postmark

Graham McMorris of Skinners Bakery in Holywood, Co Down, with his German biscuits with an image of Rory McIlroy’s face printed onto sugar paper, to celebrate his victory in the Masters golf tournament (Liam McBurney/PA)

Graham McMorris of Skinners Bakery in Holywood, Co Down, with his German biscuits with an image of Rory McIlroy’s face printed onto sugar paper, to celebrate his victory in the Masters golf tournament (Liam McBurney/PA)

Rory etched in icing as Co Down home town revels in sweet success

First Minister John Swinney held a press conference at his official residence in Edinburgh Bute House, Edinburgh (Jeff Mitchell/PA)

First Minister John Swinney held a press conference at his official residence in Edinburgh Bute House, Edinburgh (Jeff Mitchell/PA)

US tariffs risk recession and Scotland must be ready to deal with it – Swinney

The UK may be on track to see its worst year for wildfires, according to figures from the European Forest Fire Information System (Police Scotland/PA)

The UK may be on track to see its worst year for wildfires, according to figures from the European Forest Fire Information System (Police Scotland/PA)

UK may be on track to see worst year for wildfires, figures show

The ex-England international did not appear at the court hearing but had previously notified magistrates of a guilty plea (Jonathan Brady/PA)

The ex-England international did not appear at the court hearing but had previously notified magistrates of a guilty plea (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Jamie Redknapp given 12-month driving ban after being caught speeding

Former Montgomeryshire MP Craig Williams is among a group of 15 people who have been charged after bets were placed on the timing of the general election (David Woolfall/UK Parliament/PA)

Former Montgomeryshire MP Craig Williams is among a group of 15 people who have been charged after bets were placed on the timing of the general election (David Woolfall/UK Parliament/PA)

Former Tory MP among 15 facing charges related to gambling on election date

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

‘Severe strain’ on tech supply chains will cause more price rises in electronics

The New Shepard rocket blasting off in West Texas (Blue Origin via AP)

The New Shepard rocket blasting off in West Texas (Blue Origin via AP)

Katy Perry hails ‘incredible and inspiring’ women on her space flight

Presenter Jay Blades ahead of a previous court appearance at Worcester Crown Court (Jacob King/PA)

Presenter Jay Blades ahead of a previous court appearance at Worcester Crown Court (Jacob King/PA)

Trial of TV presenter Jay Blades delayed

Tulip Siddiq said no-one from the Bangladeshi authorities had contacted her (Victoria Jones/PA)

Tulip Siddiq said no-one from the Bangladeshi authorities had contacted her (Victoria Jones/PA)

Tulip Siddiq claims Bangladesh arrest warrant part of ‘smear campaign’

Albert Luthuli won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1960 (AP)

Albert Luthuli won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1960 (AP)

South Africa reopens inquest into apartheid-era death of Nobel laureate Luthuli

HMP Whitemoor is a maximum security prison for men in March, Cambridgeshire (PA)

HMP Whitemoor is a maximum security prison for men in March, Cambridgeshire (PA)

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering convicted killer John Mansfield in prison

Josh Shapiro and his family fled when fire broke out (AP)

Josh Shapiro and his family fled when fire broke out (AP)

Suspect planned to beat Pennsylvania governor with hammer, documents show

The village of Grantchester is the setting of the ITV show of the same name (Alamy/PA)

The village of Grantchester is the setting of the ITV show of the same name (Alamy/PA)

Village at heart of ITV drama in High Court challenge over greenway

Former health secretary Matt Hancock (PA)

Former health secretary Matt Hancock (PA)

Andrew Bridgen’s libel claim against Matt Hancock can go to trial, judge rules

The British Steel site in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire (Peter Byrne/PA)

The British Steel site in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire (Peter Byrne/PA)

British Steel appoints interim executives as efforts to secure future continue

Laila has had her fourth pregnancy confirmed through ultrasound procedure (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Laila has had her fourth pregnancy confirmed through ultrasound procedure (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Sanctuary confirms snow leopard’s fourth pregnancy

Greek defence minister Nikos Dendias met his French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu in Athens (AP)

Greek defence minister Nikos Dendias met his French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu in Athens (AP)

Greece signs deal to buy 16 anti-ship missiles from France

A trial which could see social media giant Meta forced to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp begins in the US later on Monday (Niall Carson/PA)

A trial which could see social media giant Meta forced to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp begins in the US later on Monday (Niall Carson/PA)

Meta faces landmark trial which could break up its tech empire

Vaisakhi marks the start of the Sikh New Year (AP)

Vaisakhi marks the start of the Sikh New Year (AP)

Thousands of Sikh pilgrims visit Pakistan to celebrate Vaisakhi festival

Liberal Democrat MP for Bath Wera Hobhouse was denied entry to Hong Kong (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Liberal Democrat MP for Bath Wera Hobhouse was denied entry to Hong Kong (Jonathan Brady/PA)

MP refused entry to Hong Kong warns of closer relations with China

The Home Affairs Select Committee has published a report on the police response to the disorder that broke out after the murder of three girls in Southport last year (Danny Lawson/PA)

The Home Affairs Select Committee has published a report on the police response to the disorder that broke out after the murder of three girls in Southport last year (Danny Lawson/PA)

No evidence of ‘two-tier policing’ in summer riots response – MPs

The FTSE 100 rose sharply on Monday morning after the tariff exemptions (Danny Lawson/PA)

The FTSE 100 rose sharply on Monday morning after the tariff exemptions (Danny Lawson/PA)

FTSE 100 surges and global markets rise after Trump’s tech tariff reprieve

Scottish rugby great Kenny Logan is preparing to lead a team of more than 50 celebrities and formers players on a 555-mile cycling challenge in memory of former teammate Doddie Weir, who died of motor neurone disease in 2022 (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scottish rugby great Kenny Logan is preparing to lead a team of more than 50 celebrities and formers players on a 555-mile cycling challenge in memory of former teammate Doddie Weir, who died of motor neurone disease in 2022 (Jane Barlow/PA)

Kenny Logan vows to ‘keep going’ until MND cure found ahead of cycle challenge

Rescue workers clear the rubble of a building hit by a Russian missile strike on Sumy (Volodymyr Hordiienko/AP)

Rescue workers clear the rubble of a building hit by a Russian missile strike on Sumy (Volodymyr Hordiienko/AP)

Trump says Russian attack on Ukrainian city ‘horrible’ as Sumy death roll rises

The British Steel plant in Scunthorpe is under threat (Peter Byrne/PA)

The British Steel plant in Scunthorpe is under threat (Peter Byrne/PA)

British Steel staff and civil servants race to keep Scunthorpe blast furnaces on

Rory McIlroy holds the trophy at the Masters golf tournament (David J Phillip/AP)

Rory McIlroy holds the trophy at the Masters golf tournament (David J Phillip/AP)

President and political leaders hail McIlroy’s thrilling Masters victory

Divers investigate the scene where a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River (Seth Wenig/AP)

Divers investigate the scene where a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River (Seth Wenig/AP)

Company running sightseeing helicopter in fatal US crash to cease operations

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington (AP/Jose Luis Magana)

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington (AP/Jose Luis Magana)

Trump says CBS and 60 Minutes should ‘pay a big price’ for going after him

Daniel Noboa attends a campaign event during his first bid for president in Quito, Ecuador (Dolores Ochoa/AP)

Daniel Noboa attends a campaign event during his first bid for president in Quito, Ecuador (Dolores Ochoa/AP)

Ecuadorian voters re-elect incumbent president Daniel Noboa

FILE – Writer Mario Vargas Llosa speaks to reporters in New York, Oct. 7, 2010. (Seth Wenig/AP, File)

FILE – Writer Mario Vargas Llosa speaks to reporters in New York, Oct. 7, 2010. (Seth Wenig/AP, File)

Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89

Warwick Davis and Samantha Davis attending the ITV Gala at the London Palladium (Ian West/PA)

Warwick Davis and Samantha Davis attending the ITV Gala at the London Palladium (Ian West/PA)

Warwick Davis’s family facing ‘difficult next chapter’ as wife’s inquest begins

Ecuador President Daniel Noboa speaks during a ceremony to deliver equipment to police (AP/Dolores Ochoa)

Ecuador President Daniel Noboa speaks during a ceremony to deliver equipment to police (AP/Dolores Ochoa)

Incumbent Daniel Noboa takes lead in Ecuador’s presidential run-off election

Overflowing bins in the Sparkhill area of Birmingham (PA)

Overflowing bins in the Sparkhill area of Birmingham (PA)

Bin workers reject deal aimed at ending long-running strike in Birmingham

Donald Trump greets Nayib Bukele at the White House (Alex Brandon/AP)

Donald Trump greets Nayib Bukele at the White House (Alex Brandon/AP)

El Salvador president refuses to release wrongly deported man back to the US

Warwick Davis and Samantha Davis attending the ITV Gala at the London Palladium (Ian West / PA).

Warwick Davis and Samantha Davis attending the ITV Gala at the London Palladium (Ian West / PA).

Warwick Davis’s wife died hours before planned hospital discharge – inquest

Daniel Kebede, of the National Education Union, said the Government must listen to teachers (James Manning/PA)

Daniel Kebede, of the National Education Union, said the Government must listen to teachers (James Manning/PA)

Union to debate launching formal ballot for strike action over teachers’ pay

HMP Frankland, where three prison officers suffered serious injuries (Tom Wilkinson/PA)

HMP Frankland, where three prison officers suffered serious injuries (Tom Wilkinson/PA)

Starmer ‘appalled’ by attack on prison officers and pledges urgent investigation

Rubbish bags piled up in front of bins in Moseley Road, Birmingham (Aaron Chown/PA)

Rubbish bags piled up in front of bins in Moseley Road, Birmingham (Aaron Chown/PA)

Man whose Mercedes was destroyed by rats ‘disappointed’ bin strike continuing

Defence Secretary John Healey said the first half of the payment through the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans for Ukraine scheme has been sent to Ukraine (Oli Scarff/PA)

Defence Secretary John Healey said the first half of the payment through the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans for Ukraine scheme has been sent to Ukraine (Oli Scarff/PA)

UK pays second part of £2 billion loan to Ukraine amid ‘critical moment’

(Brian Lawless/PA)

(Brian Lawless/PA)

Meta says it will resume AI training with public content from European users

First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said Northern Ireland should have a ‘huge party’ to welcome home golfer Rory McIlroy after his victory in the Masters in Atlanta, Georgia (Ashley Landis/AP)

First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said Northern Ireland should have a ‘huge party’ to welcome home golfer Rory McIlroy after his victory in the Masters in Atlanta, Georgia (Ashley Landis/AP)

‘Northern Ireland should throw biggest party possible to welcome McIlroy home’

Katherine Ryan has expressed ‘remorse’ after making a number of advertising references during a guest slot on a TV show (Ian West/PA)

Katherine Ryan has expressed ‘remorse’ after making a number of advertising references during a guest slot on a TV show (Ian West/PA)

Katherine Ryan remorseful after promoting recipe boxes on Sunday Brunch – report

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, from a Border Force vessel on Monday (Gareth Fuller/PA)

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, from a Border Force vessel on Monday (Gareth Fuller/PA)

More migrants arrive in UK after record English Channel crossings

Two British nationals have drowned after swimming in water near Seventeen Seventy in Australia (Alamy/PA)

Two British nationals have drowned after swimming in water near Seventeen Seventy in Australia (Alamy/PA)

Two British tourists drown while swimming at beach near Great Barrier Reef

The strike targeted university buildings (AP)

The strike targeted university buildings (AP)

Russia claims military forces were target of deadly attack on Ukraine’s Sumy