MoD has no system to detect civilian harm caused by military, study shows
Revelation comes after report commissioned by department released in response to charity’s FoI requestThe Ministry of Defence has no system for examin...
US announces deals with tech firms for national security review of AI models before release
Agreements with Microsoft, Google DeepMind and xAI focus largely on recognizing cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical weapons risksThe US government...
Prosecutors to ‘fast-track’ hate crime cases in England and Wales after spate of attacks
Staff told to prosecute as quickly as they can, rather than waiting to gather all evidence, to tackle ‘climate of fear’ felt by Jewish communityProsec...
Ex-US spy for Israel calls for Gaza ethnic cleansing as he seeks Knesset seat
Jonathan Pollard, who served 30 years for selling US military secrets, advocates ‘forcible removal’ of PalestiniansJonathan Pollard, a former US navy ...
US to take steps to curb antidepressant prescribing, RFK Jr says
Plan promotes ‘deprescribing’ as psychiatrists warn crisis stems from lack of access to care, not overuseThe federal health department will begin a se...
Stop plotting to oust Keir Starmer, ex-deputy Labour leader urges MPs
Tom Watson, who had role in attempted coup against Tony Blair in 2006, said move would go down extremely badly with votersLabour MPs have been urged t...
Dark clouds, protests and resignations dampen start of 61st Venice Biennale
Russian pavilion to stay closed as outcry over Israel’s inclusion also grows – but nesting seagull provides some light reliefThe 61st Venice Biennale ...
Alberta separatists submit 300,000 signatures to push independence referendum
Authorities investigate leak of 2.9 million voters’ details, adding to turmoil around independence pushAlberta separatists have delivered more than 30...
Man and ex-partner killed in Bristol blast after he forced entry into house
Ryan Kelly, 41, had ‘explosive device’, say police, who are treating death of woman, Jo Shaw, 35, as homicideA man forced his way into a house in Bris...
A veneer of normality has returned to Tehran, but fears for the future are rife
From economic woes to concerns that war could break out again at any moment, underlying worries run deepIn the weeks since the fragile ceasefire with ...
Barrister in Palestine Action trial facing contempt of court proceedings
Rajiv Menon KC accused of defying judge’s orders to not inform jury of right to acquit on basis of conscienceA leading human rights barrister is facin...
Hundreds of animals rescued from ‘appalling’ conditions at California sanctuary
San Diego Humane Society finds 400+ animals at Julian site, with malnutrition and injuries amid bankruptcy disputeAuthorities in California have rescu...
Democrats urge Rubio to acknowledge Israel possesses nuclear weapons amid Iran war
Letter from House Democrats to secretary of state calls for end to ambiguity over Israel’s nuclear weapons programsHouse Democrats have asked secretar...
Israeli army chief admits discrimination against Palestinians in the West Bank
Leaked remarks by Maj Gen Avi Bluth describe fatal shootings of stone-throwers and different treatment for Jewish settlersThe Israeli army chief in th...
Farage’s partner refuses to confirm how she paid for house in his constituency
French publication Le Monde says Laure Ferrari ‘dodged’ question when quizzed over property purchase in ClactonNigel Farage’s partner, Laure Ferrari, ...
Expert brands rescue of Timmy the whale ‘an all-round catastrophe’ over deficient tracker
Marine biologists step up criticism of privately funded operation to release stranded humpback whale off Germany’s Baltic CoastMarine biologists and ...
US Secret Service agent placed on leave for allegedly fondling himself in public
John Andrew Spillman was part of an external screening security detail for the PGA Championship, which Trump is attendingA US Secret Service officer h...
‘Close to zero impact’: US study casts doubt on effect of phone ban in schools
Researchers say findings are not reason to shy away from restrictions as MPs consider ban in England’s schoolsStrict bans on mobile phones in schools ...
Political row as report calls for sweeping cuts to French public broadcasting
Inquiry set up by rightwing politician recommends merging major channels and slashing TV entertainment budgets by 75%French politicians on the left an...
Carney appoints former supreme court justice as Canada’s governor general
Louise Arbor will serve as Canada’s representative of King Charles and carry out ceremonial and constitutional dutiesCanada’s prime minister Mark Carn...
Farage deploys the rottweiler to distract from awkward £5m gift story | John Crace
Zia Yusuf’s mad idea of building detention centres for illegal immigrants exclusively in areas that vote Green works a treatIt’s a classic from the Do...
Romania’s pro-Europe government collapses unleashing fresh turmoil
Ilie Bolojan’s PNL loses confidence vote after less than a year amid austerity drive and far-right surgeRomania’s pro-European government has collaps...
Greens must take immediate action against antisemitism in party, says Lucas
Former leader says antisemitic comments by some election candidates are unacceptableUK politics live – latest updatesThe former Green leader Caroline ...
Stuck on you: kitten rescued from bucket of glue bonds with foster parent
Two-month-old Elmer, painstakingly saved by canola oil baths, finds home with volunteer Leah Owens, 72A two-month-old kitten whose life was saved when...
NI police handling of Katie Simpson case ‘reflected institutional misogyny’
Review finds force missed clear signs 21-year-old’s death was result of violent predator’s grooming and degradationA catalogue of police failures in h...
‘Not a good look’: witnesses refuse to appear before NSW parliamentary hearings after court ruling
Chris Minns’ chief of staff launched legal action to avoid giving evidence. Since the court ruled in his favour, others are doing the sameFollow our A...
Philip Morris uses secret Senate hearing to warn illegal tobacco in Australia could wipe out legal trade by 2030
Company pushes for lower excise and claims threats warrant secrecy, while critics say it has ‘no interest in public health or safety’Get our breaking ...
‘It’s quite distressing’: rate rise brings new pain for would-be homebuyers
Property prices are still rising at the entry level and as borrowing costs increase, the home ownership dream is even further out of reach The third R...
UK homebuyers face worst mortgage affordability since 2008, data shows
‘Least affordable’ areas mainly in London commuter belt, UK Finance finds, with Iran war not yet reflected in dataBusiness live – latest updatesUK hom...
David Letterman doubts late-night’s future before Colbert finale
Veteran host says format may not last as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ends its 33-year run amid controversyAhead of the final episode of The Lat...
