Families are pleading for urgent relief as a blockade leaves tens of thousands of children malnourished, with local officials warning that conditions are rapidly worsening.

A formal inquiry has commenced into allegations of misconduct and unchecked influence at the BBC, prompting renewed scrutiny of how high-profile individuals within the organisation are held to account.

Two fathers from Southport ran the marathon in honour of their late daughters, earning widespread admiration for their bravery and the profound way they chose to remember their loved ones.

Brits are being warned of planned demonstrations at airports and popular holiday locations across Europe, where campaigners aim to disrupt travel this summer and discourage mass tourism.