Father of man who inspired Super Mario was also named Luigi, researcher finds
Elisabeth Zetland, a senior researcher at MyHeritage, found that the actual Luigi had immigrated to US from ItalyGaming enthusiasts have known for yea...
Counter-terror police investigate arson attack in north-west London
Met describe ‘similarities’ with other recent attacks after business in Hendon was targeted on FridayCounter-terrorism police are leading an investiga...
Trump and Tehran’s series of mismanaged posts stall progress towards peace
US president’s desperation for war to end has seen him trying to speed through a process he does not fully controlMiddle East crisis – live updatesA s...
Trump announces reforms to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments
President signed executive order directing FDA to expedite review of psychedelic drugs including ibogaineDonald Trump on Saturday announced reforms in...
NFL reporter rescues man from car hours after resigning amid investigation
Dianna Russini, who was photographed with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, climbed on to Jeep to pull out man and dogA day after resigning from the Athleti...
Iran closes strait of Hormuz again ‘until US lifts blockade’
IRGC reportedly fires on tanker as it tries to pass through strait during brief window when shipping lane had reopened• Middle East crisis – live upda...
ICE deported 174 Daca recipients through most of last year, agency head says in letter
So-called Dreamers – undocumented immigrants who arrived as children – were allowed to stay in US under Obama-era programFrom January through Septembe...
Olly Robbins ‘thrown under bus’ by No 10, says ex-Foreign Office chief – as it happened
This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereOn Friday the Cabinet Office released a template page from the summary document produced ...
‘We can’t wait’: Venice already seeking floods plan B five years after barriers’ launch
Rising sea levels and ecological damage caused by heavy use of flood defence system force city authorities to consider next moveThe Arsenale, the colo...
Fourth suspect in London arson attack on Jewish ambulances remanded in custody
Judex Atshatshi, 18, appears in court over what prosecutors say they believe was targeted attack on Jewish communityA fourth suspect charged after fou...
Hungary’s incoming PM seeks Polish help to renew EU relations
Péter Magyar hopes building stronger relations with Poland will help restore ties with bloc after Orbán’s ruleThe Hungarian election winner, Péter Mag...
Norwegian politicians hope Epstein files inquiry will restore faith in democracy
Disgraced financier’s links to politicians and civil servants as far back as 30 years ago to be examined The Epstein files have shaken Norway’s faith ...
As Meloni’s hold over Italy weakens, a progressive challenger gathers momentum
Silvia Salis, the leftwing mayor of Genoa and former Olympian, is described as ‘a breath of fresh air’ and potential unifierIt has been a turbulent mo...
Venezuela’s Machado to hold Madrid rally as opposition frozen out after Maduro capture
Exiled leader to revive push for change amid US backing of Delcy Rodríguez and delays to democratic transitionVenezuela’s opposition leader, María Cor...
Russian blogger’s fierce critique of Kremlin goes viral: ‘People are afraid of you’
Victoria Bonya says authorities too scared to raise issues with Vladimir Putin, whose approval ratings are decliningThe Kremlin is grappling with the ...
Iran says strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ but sounds warning on US blockade
Iran says strait could close again if US blockade continues, but Trump says it will remain in place until ‘transaction’ with Tehran is completeMiddle ...
US extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil – as it happened
This blog is now closed – follow live coverage on our new blogIn case you’re just joining us, here are the latest developments in the Middle East to b...
Inside smoky shelters, a fast-paced, illegal card game has taken off in Solomon Islands
Growing numbers in the capital Honiara are playing the street card game Pass for a chance of a big payout, while risking big lossesAs the school day e...
Air Canada temporarily suspends some flights to New York and other locations
Spirit Airlines reportedly seeks emergency US government funding as war against Iran keeps aviation fuel costs highSign up for the Breaking News US em...
India fails to pass bill to boost women’s representation after delimitation row
Opposition accuses Narendra Modi government of using quotas as cover for redrawing electoral mapThe Indian government has failed to pass a bill to inc...
Kenyan firm sacks more than 1,000 workers after losing Meta contract
Meta paused work with Sama last month after allegations about staff viewing private scenes filmed by smart glassesMore than 1,000 low-paid workers in ...
NSW should think twice before banning ‘globalise the intifada’ after court struck down anti-protest law, legal expert says
Another lawyer says ruling ‘puts brakes on the Minns government’s ability to use executive power to minimise people’s rights to protest’Get our breaki...
Jacinta Allan wants voters to see Victoria’s 12-year-old Labor government as ‘new and united’. Can she cling to power?
With a reshuffled cabinet, the premier is hoping to quell leadership rumblings as her party seeks an unprecedented fourth termGet our breaking news em...
US Live Nation and Ticketmaster verdict triggers calls for Australian investigation into ticketing rules
One insider estimates Australians pay A$10 in fees per ticket, with fans bearing the burden of monopolised music tour schedules and inflated artist va...
South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely
Nine-day search for two-year-old Neukgu gripped nation and sparked safety concerns for animal and publicThe internet in South Korea erupted in celebra...
Ben Roberts-Smith’s comrades say he ordered them to execute unarmed civilians, court documents show
Former SAS corporal allegedly placed man on his knees and ordered fellow soldier to shoot him, according to statement of factsAustralian soldiers have...
Ben Roberts-Smith released from prison on bail after being charged with five counts of war crime murder
Former SAS corporal granted bail ahead of potential trial on charges relating to alleged killing of civilians in AfghanistanFollow our Australia news ...
Weather tracker: hail covers parts of Tunisia and Algeria like snow
Accumulations of up to 3cm deep reported as severe thunderstorms also bring heavy downpours to central ItalySevere thunderstorms have affected the Med...
‘How do I end a call?’: the elderly Japanese people determined to master smartphones
Elderly people take advantage of courses on how to navigate mobile devices and avoid ‘analogue isolation’It’s not only young people whose gaze is fixe...
