The White House power play post-dinner shooting: do what we say or else
After correspondents’ dinner shooting, administration has rushed to capitalize in pursuit of its political goalsLess than 72 hours after a man was arr...
‘Deplorable’: ICE hires firm accused of ‘torture’ to track down undocumented children
Exclusive: Contractor denies allegations including ‘enforced disappearance’ and will help locate unaccompanied minorsUS Immigration and Customs Enforc...
Family of six held by ICE arrives back in Colorado as lawyer attacks ‘kidnapping’
El Gamal family was released from detention and then re-arrested as US officials appeared to overstep judge’s orderAn Egyptian mother and her children...
Trump says US Navy acting like ‘pirates’ during Iran blockade
At a rally in Florida, the US president tells a cheering crowd ‘we took over the ship’Middle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has said the US na...
Starmer says some pro-Palestinian protests could be banned amid attacks on British Jews
PM worried about ‘cumulative’ effect of marches, as Met chief says Jewish communities facing biggest threatSome pro-Palestinian demonstrations could b...
Letters and photos from Beatles’ early days to go on show in Hamburg
Exclusive: The collection, including donations from Paul McCartney’s brother Mike, shows band’s development in early 60sA rare set of letters and phot...
Asylum seeker sent back to France in ‘one in, one out’ scheme to be returned to Syria
Kurdish Syrian man, 26, said he fled forced conscription by YPG militia because he ‘didn’t want to kill people’An asylum seeker sent back to France un...
‘Such huge consequences’: pressure mounts on France to act on enslavement reparatory justice
As a Mast of Fraternity and Memory is unveiled in Nantes, calls are growing for Macron to announce framework for discussionsIn the French port city of...
Germany says it foresaw Trump’s withdrawal of US troops as row over Iran comments grows – live
German defence minister responds to US president’s announcement that 5,000 US troops would leave bases in GermanyHello and welcome to our live coverag...
Record-breaking May warmth soon to blow away as cold front moves towards eastern Australia
Daytime temperatures on Friday were 10 to 14C above average in four statesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRecord-breaking w...
New free financial advice plan aims to help Britons build savings
‘Targeted support’ means certain banks and financial institutions can offer free extra help with investments and pensionsMany Britons are daunted by t...
First malaria drug for babies is approved in ‘major public health milestone’
WHO prequalification of Coartem Baby means newborns can be safely treated rather than using medication for older childrenThe first malaria treatment f...
BBC News to bear deepest cuts amid 2,000 planned job losses
Staff warned news operations face 15% cut, above BBC-wide 10% target, as corporation pushes through £600m savings planThe BBC’s news operation is to c...
Momentum building for Scottish-style land access rights in England, says film
Documentary makers seek to start ‘informed conversation’ in country where public is allowed on just 8% of landAnger and momentum are building for Scot...
‘There is real danger’: landline phone users voice fears over digital switchover
Rural dwellers reveal failings in backup plans, as campaigners call for deadline to be extended from 2027 to 2030“Every time there is a power failure ...
‘People can see it – but can’t use it’: mystery of completed East-West Rail line that has no passenger trains
The East West Rail project linking Oxford to Milton Keynes was finished in 2024. There’s just one hitch: no servicesThe rumbling noise in the night, s...
The tipping point: what happens when deaths outnumber births?
The social and economic impact of people living longer and having fewer babies is hitting countries worldwide. Adaptation is keyIn Japan, there are no...
Kumanjayi Baby Girl’s relatives share grief at ‘child ripped away’ as NT chief minister foreshadows charges
Gurindji families mourn ‘a life so precious, gone far too soon’Warning: This article contains images of and references to Indigenous Australians who h...
Cuba says Trump’s fresh sanctions on its economy amount to ‘collective punishment’
The US sanctions target people operating in broad sections of Cuban economy, including energy, defence and miningCuba’s government has said new sancti...
Gerry Conway, creator of the Punisher in Spider-Man comics, dies at 73
Marvel praises Conway’s ‘undeniable and indelible impact’ of celebrated comic book writer who also worked for DCGerry Conway, a renowned comic book wr...
Federal government accused of watering down proposal to protect Australia’s threatened species and ecosystems
Wilderness Society says changes undermined intent of national standards intended to reverse decline of plants, animals and ecosystemsGet our breaking ...
Peter Kay show stopped and 19-year-old in custody after ‘suspicious bag’ found
Comedian pulled from stage in Birmingham about 45 minutes into performance and audience told to leaveA live show by comedian Peter Kay in Birmingham h...
Bard president Leon Botstein stepping down after inquiry into his Epstein ties
Investigation found Botstein – who had claimed he wasn’t friends with Epstein – made 25 visits to his townhouseLeon Botstein has announced he is stepp...
Trump claims hostilities have ended in Iran in letter to congressional leaders
President seemed to suggest that legislative deadline to approve war no longer applies as Democrats push backUS politics live – latest updatesSign up ...
Ancient Roman gravestone found in New Orleans back yard returned to Italy
Nearly 2,000-year-old artifact handed over by FBI matches piece missing from museum near Rome for decadesA nearly 2,000-year-old Roman grave marker d...
Pope appoints former undocumented immigrant as new bishop of West Virginia
Leo, who has criticized Trump’s hardline immigration policy, selected Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as state’s new bishopSign up for the Breaking News US emai...
Oscars changes allow for double acting nominations while banning AI
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has also rewritten rules on international film eligibilityThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie...
Florida prosecutors launch criminal investigation into deaths of 31 sloths
Sloths were set to be displayed at controversial new theme park but report revealed mammals died in warehouseProsecutors in Florida said Friday they h...
Starmer condemns Zack Polanski for sharing post criticising police at Golders Green stabbings
PM said the repost was ‘disgraceful’ after Green leader apologised and said he had shared tweet ‘in haste’Keir Starmer has condemned Zack Polanski as ...
Small plane crash in Texas Hill Country leaves five dead
All people onboard Cessna 421C dead after crash late at night in city 40 miles south-west of state capital AustinA small plane crashed among trees in ...
