‘When your signal goes down, something’s going on’: life next to a US air base in the UK
While RAF Lakenheath holds its secrets, neighbours contend with plane spotters, protesters and sonic boomsThe local people know there is something goi...
Two-thirds of NHS nurses believe lack of staff is putting patients at risk, survey finds
Union to urge ministers to bring in mandatory minimum staffing, as ageing population increases demand for careAlmost two-thirds of nurses believe ther...
UK’s next ambassador to Japan may be called to give evidence in Mandelson inquiry
MPs will decide whether Corin Robertson will face questions over decision to award security clearance against adviceThe UK’s next ambassador to Japan ...
‘Quieter and cleaner’: Sydney to trial electric ferry after two-year delay, with new fish market route slated for 2029
NSW transport minister says contracts signed for 24-metre, battery electric ferry to be trialled for 12 months from 2028Follow our Australia news live...
Hundreds of children affected by UK’s halting of refugee family reunion, says Red Cross
Charity estimates up to 1,360 children could remain separated from families for every month the suspension continuesHundreds of children every month f...
Introducing Stateside with Kai and Carter: Stacey Abrams on why gutting US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil’ – podcast
The US supreme court demolished the 1965 Voting Rights Act when it ruled in Louisiana v Callais in April that states can’t consider race in redistrict...
Xi Jinping prepares to welcome Vladimir Putin to China, four days after hosting Donald Trump
China’s deep relationship with Russia remains a continuing cause for concern in the west, particularly since Moscow launched its invasion of UkraineXi...
Neo-Nazi group challenges hate ban by arguing law ‘operates as a doorway to tyranny’
Banned White Australia group lodges documents with high court stating legislation ‘burdens freedom of governmental and political communication’Follow ...
French star Patrick Bruel denies multiple sexual assault allegations
Singer and actor who has appeared in more than 40 films faces investigations in France and BelgiumThe French singer and actor Patrick Bruel, the subje...
Pianist Jayson Gillham’s case against MSO mustn’t turn into ‘roving inquiry’ on Middle East conflict, judge warns
Federal court case of classical pianist who alleges Melbourne Symphony Orchestra unlawfully discriminated due to his views beginsThe judge hearing the...
UK firms halt investments and hiring as Iran war pushes up costs, bosses warn
Survey shows businesses ‘struggling to absorb latest economic shock’, while data says April vacancies down 7.7%The worsening fallout from the Iran war...
Campaigners threaten legal action over UK-US deal on prices NHS pays for drugs
Two campaign groups claim that change to how NHS treatments are approved amounts to ‘unlawful power grab’Campaigners against the UK’s controversial dr...
David Lammy promises 25% cut in number of children jailed while they await trial
Justice secretary’s white paper will overhaul youth justice rules and could end lifelong criminal records for under-18sDavid Lammy has promised to cut...
Government-backed Pensions Commission calls for action on gender savings gap
Body says, on average, British women approaching retirement have half private pension savings of men – £81,000 versus £156,000A shake-up of pensions i...
Crime increasingly a ‘serious barrier’ to UK growth, say business leaders
British Chambers of Commerce survey shows firms ‘are dealing with rising levels of theft, fraud and cyber-attacks’UK business leaders have warned that...
Australia news live: NSW police make 993 arrests in four-day domestic violence sweep
Police laid 2,063 charges and conducted 1,847 bail compliance checks in operation targeting offenders with a history of domestic violence. Follow toda...
Minnesota deploys national guard to help fight wildfires in northern region
Tim Walz, the state’s governor, calls blazes ‘unpredictable and fast-moving’ as dry, windy weather fuels themMinnesota’s national guard has been activ...
Air force base in Idaho locked down after air show incident, officials say
Emergency crews responding to incident involving aircraft during weekend air show at military base in western IdahoEmergency crews responded Sunday to...
Thousands gather on National Mall for daylong prayer rally
White House-backed event billed as ‘One Nation Under God’ criticized for blurring lines between church and stateThousands of people streamed onto the ...
UAE blames Iran or its proxies for drone strike fire near nuclear plant
Abu Dhabi denounces ‘dangerous escalation’ as Iran war ceasefire grows more precariousThe United Arab Emirates has blamed a fire near its nuclear powe...
Andy Burnham faces perilous race to win Makerfield byelection, allies say
Reform, which won more than 50% of the local election vote, is likely to focus heavily on immigration and BrexitAndy Burnham faces a perilous race to ...
France’s top film producer says it will blacklist figures who petitioned against rightwing billionaire
Canal+ head says he will not work with hundreds of actors and directors who signed protest against Vincent Bolloré’s political swayThe head of France’...
Trump attacks Massie as Republican critic describes ‘desperate’ attempts to oust him from primary
US president writes ‘vote the bum out’ as congressman faces close race against Trump-endorsed RepublicanWith two days to go before the next big test o...
London mayor criticises plans for north of England bid to host Olympics
Excluding capital would be ‘missed opportunity’, says Sadiq Khan, given existing assets and ‘world-class infrastructure’The mayor of London has critic...
‘A quiet belief everything’s going to be all right’: Bulgarians celebrate Dara’s Eurovision win with Bangaranga
Bulgaria’s first ever win in European song contest delivers ray of hope at turbulent time after years of political instabilityBulgarians have rejoiced...
Sons of jailed Saudi scholars urge Cambridge to drop plans to train Riyadh staff
Exclusive: Families of men facing death penalty add to internal opposition to seeking deal with Saudi defence ministryThe families of two scholars fac...
Big tobacco is exploiting fears of the illicit market to unwind health gains, Australian experts warn
Cigarettes kill 66 Australians every day, coalition says, criticising MPs who heard evidence from Philip Morris in secretGet our breaking news email, ...
Printmaking skills of Manet, Van Gogh and more celebrated in Bath show
Exhibition explores how artists mainly known for their paintings helped revive a skill that had fallen out of fashionThey may be best known for their ...
German minister defends decision to allow attempt to rescue whale Timmy
Humpback stranded on sandbank was unlikely to survive, experts had said, recommending it be left to die in peaceGerman authorities have defended their...
Met arrests 43 people at Unite the Kingdom rally and pro-Palestine march
Tommy Robinson’s march fails to draw huge numbers it was hoping forTommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom rally failed to get the huge numbers it wanted t...
