Anatomy of a speech: how does a Republican leader say no to Trump?
South Carolina’s state senate majority leader offered a nuanced case for rejecting Trump’s redistricting demands How does a Republican leader say no t...
Hospital waiting times in England have improved, Streeting says
Outgoing health secretary declares Labour’s ‘plan for the NHS is working’ as hospitals hit key targetHospitals in England have hit a key target for im...
Wes Streeting quits cabinet and calls on Starmer to resign
Streeting, who is on the party’s right, had long been rumoured to be gathering support for tilt at leadershipUK politics live – latest updatesWes Stre...
Paediatrician in Germany charged with 130 counts of sexual abuse
Doctor in Brandenburg state allegedly committed the crimes, including child rape, between 2013 and 2025German prosecutors have charged a paediatrician...
Latvian prime minister resigns amid row over drone incursions
Evika Siliņa stands down after coalition collapses following sacking of defence ministerEurope live – latest updatesLatvia’s centre-right prime minis...
Iran says ships entering strait of Hormuz must cooperate after vessel seized
Foreign minister says ships must cooperate with Iranian navy, as vessel reportedly seized outside UAE portThe Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi...
Miami residents sue over land for Trump presidential library
US plaintiffs say waterfront site was improperly transferred for Trump’s personal gainA group of Miami residents has filed a lawsuit against Donald Tr...
Nigel Farage bought £1.4m property shortly after receiving £5m gift
Revelation comes as Reform UK leader faces parliamentary investigation into money received from crypto billionaireUK politics live – latest updatesNig...
‘Is he getting rid of Starmer?’ Profile boost for Streeting in Ilford North seat
Despite slim majority of 528, many constituents of potential Labour leadership candidate seem rather fond of himUK politics live – latest updatesWes S...
Parole Board tells victims of black cab rapist that it had decided against open conditions or releaseThe black-cab rapist John Worboys has been denied...
Prince Harry calls rising antisemitism in Britain ‘deeply troubling’
Duke of Sussex says legitimate concerns over situation in Middle East should not lead to hostility toward Jewish community in UKPrince Harry has descr...
Salmon farm faces new cruelty claims as Trump seeks to supersize fish farming
New undercover video appears to show cruel treatment of salmon at Cooke hatchery amid push for ‘chickenification’ of fishThe Trump administration is k...
First Thing: Xi warns Trump of ‘clashes and even conflicts’ with US over Taiwan
Chinese president’s comments published after two-hour meeting with Trump. Plus, Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the Voting Rights Act is ‘evil incarna...
Republicans’ plan for zero state income tax could be ‘devastating’, experts warn
As Missouri asks voters whether to eliminate tax, experts say claims it will grow businesses and create jobs aren’t trueHannah Rejali, 34, lived throu...
Hedge fund proposes £1bn buyout of UK’s biggest private hospital operator
Shares in Spire Healthcare jump after approach from Toscafund, founded by City figure known as ‘the Rottweiler’Business live – latest updatesThe board...
Privately educated CEOs seen as ‘safer bet’ by investors, study finds
Privilege being mistaken for competence as study reveals no evidence to suggest companies run by state-educated peers underperformChief executives who...
Streeting in standoff with No 10 as allies claim ‘things are shifting’
Source claims Streeting has enough support to challenge Keir Starmer but he is still hoping PM will resignUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeti...
UN urges Equatorial Guinea to halt plans to return US deportees to home countries
Human rights experts make rare public appeal as US deportees describe being held in ‘prison-like’ conditionsHuman rights experts at the United Nations...
Fit for a king: Ian McKellen to play Lear at newly rebuilt Yard theatre in east London
Role marks a major return for the actor after falling off the stage in 2024 and is a coup for the forward-thinking theatreIan McKellen is to play King...
King’s College London to merge with Cranfield University
Merged insistutions, whose name has not yet been formally decided, will be second largest mainstream university in UKKing’s College London has signed ...
Leadership rules should ‘not be tweaked’ to let Burnham run for PM, Labour NEC member says
Burnham’s backers understood to be lobbying Labour’s NEC who warn against Wes Streeting ‘coronation’UK politics live – latest updatesThe rules governi...
Brazil’s Atlantic forest records lowest deforestation in 40 years
Environmentalists hail decline but warn weakened laws could reverse gainsBrazil’s Atlantic forest, the country’s most threatened biome, last year reco...
Burberry’s £2,000 Cotswolds handbag hits ‘a sweet spot’ with Americans
American zeal for ‘the Hamptons of England’ has rubbed off on sales with luxury British fashion house back to a full-year profitThe luxury fashion bra...
War, inflation and Trump’s tariffs have shaken the US. Why does the stock market keep going up?
Wall Street has proved incredibly resilient to instability, and while consumer confidence has dipped, shares have soaredIt was a dark Friday for Wall ...
Seven people seriously injured and 22 hurt after bus rolled off road in Whitsundays region
Eleven ambulances as well as two helicopters attended the scene, where one person was trapped under a busAt least seven people are seriously injured a...
Anderson juices up the vibes for Dior with spotlight on Hollywood
Designer suggests decision to stage show in Los Angeles is part of strategy to deepen label’s cinema presenceLike Christian Dior, the founder of the h...
Chicago Knight Rider car framed for speeding in New York City
A Kitt lookalike was filmed speeding in Brooklyn but the fine was sent to a museum where a replica is on displayA replica of the talking car Kitt from...
Reeves says ‘if economy ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ - as fight to keep her job goes on
Whoever wins the Labour leadership tussle, the chancellor’s prospects for staying inpost have risen given the surprise GDP boostBusiness live – latest...
‘Inevitable’ jet fuel shortages will drive up air fares this summer, says Willie Walsh
Impact of disruption caused by US-Israeli war on Iran may be felt into 2027 even if strait of Hormuz reopens, says aviation body headIncreases in air ...
What was HMRC’s investigation into Angela Rayner’s tax affairs all about?
Findings of inquiry into stamp duty paid on Hove flat crucial to any leadership bidUK politics live – latest updatesAngela Rayner has been cleared by ...
