The upcoming Runcorn and Helsby by-election will run alongside local elections and it is expected to be a tight contest between Labour and Reform UK.

The Foreign Secretary and Mohammad Mustafa signed a memorandum of understanding outlining their commitment to advancing Palestinian statehood.

Halle Berry, Jeremy Strong and Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia will be among the jury members at this year’s Cannes Film Festival deciding the Palme d’Or winner. Festival organisers have unveiled the ...