Warnings for snow and freezing rain across the UK over the weekend

Warnings have been issued for heavy snow and freezing rain over the weekend, with icy weather expected to cause disruption across large parts of the UK.

British man among 14 killed in New Orleans attack

A British man is one of 14 people who were killed when an alleged Islamic State supporter drove a truck into crowds celebrating the New Year in New Orleans.

Luke Littler, 17, becomes youngest world darts champion after beating Michael van Gerwen

Teenage sensation Luke Littler has won the World Darts Championship after comfortably beating Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the final at Alexandra Palace.

Judge orders Donald Trump to be sentenced in hush money case before he takes office

A judge has ordered US president-elect Donald Trump to be sentenced next week in his New York hush money case – but has suggested he will not jail him.

US Olympic sprinter facing battery charge after police deployed stun gun during arrest

US Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley is facing charges of battery and disorderly conduct after being tasered by police during an arrest in Miami.

‘He won’t be joining’: Nigel Farage rejects Tommy Robinson after support from Elon Musk

Nigel Farage has said Tommy Robinson “won’t be” joining Reform UK after Elon Musk showed support for the jailed far-right activist on social media.

Meteor shower to light up skies tonight – here’s the best way to catch a glimpse

More than 50 “shooting stars” an hour could be visible in the UK this evening as one of “Earth’s most spectacular” meteor showers lights up the skies.

‘This wasn’t the man I knew’, half-brother of New Orleans attack suspect says

The half-brother of the New Orleans attack suspect has said his actions were not “the man I knew”.

Luke Littler is the youngest World Darts champion ever – how did he get here?

Seventeen-year-old Luke Littler swept aside darting great Michael van Gerwen last night to become the youngest World Darts champion ever.