Pussy Riot protest at Venice Biennale forces Russian pavilion to briefly close
Demonstrators, angered by Russia’s inclusion at arts festival, shouted ‘Curated by Putin, dead bodies included’The Russian pavilion at the Venice Bien...
Democrats retain control of Michigan senate with ‘overperformance’ in special election
Chedrick Greene will have to defend his new perch in midterms, as Republican challenger vows to run againUS politics live – latest updatesChedrick Gre...
Green party threat to Labour in London laid bare in Starmer’s own back yard
In inner London boroughs such as Camden, home to PM’s constituency, Greens hope to capitalise on collapse in Labour supportMay elections: What’s at st...
CNN legend Christiane Amanpour expresses concern about Ellison take-over
Ahead of Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros Discovery, Amanpour talks ‘ideological realignment of CBS’One of CNN’s most recognizable and influ...
Another day, another pivot as Trump flails in an Iran trap of his own making
Latest proposal, derided by Tehran as a ‘wishlist’, could yet be a way out – but with 5,000 dead, it comes at an awful priceMiddle East crisis – live ...
Trump tells Iran to accept deal to end the war or face new wave of US bombing
President issues fresh ultimatum despite US claims that progress has been made in stalled negotiations with TehranMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe...
New York real estate titan likens the phrase ‘tax the rich’ to racial slurs
Steve Roth was responding to the announcement by New York’s mayor of tax on second homes worth more than $5mSign up for the Breaking News US newslette...
Lacunar strokes caused by widening of arteries in brain, study suggests
Finding would explain why type of stroke affecting about 35,000 a year in UK is not as responsive to some medicationThe cause of a type of stroke that...
TikTok’s algorithm favored Republican content in 2024 US elections, study finds
Researchers found that TikTok’s For You pages prioritized pro-Republican content in New York, Texas and GeorgiaA study published Wednesday in the jour...
‘Your craft is obsolete’: WiseTech staff in limbo as AI touted as better than humans
The software company said in February it would cut 7,000 jobs but, as it touts new technology, workers are still waiting to hear which roles will goGe...
Coalition considers plan to slash net overseas immigration by nearly half its current rate, leaked documents reveal
Exclusive: Taskforce to mull options to cut level to 150,000-200,000, higher than One Nation’s hard 130,000 cap and Howard-era’s 100,000 targetGet our...
Man fatally stabbed partner and tried to blow up their London home, court hears
Clifton George admits manslaughter but denies murder of Annabel Rook, whom he stabbed at least 22 timesA woman was fatally stabbed by her partner befo...
Norwegian government rebuked over decision to reopen North Sea gas fields
Ministers also approve exploration in 70 new areas of country’s waters, prompting accusations of madness and greenwashingThe Norwegian government has ...
Ted Turner, CNN founder who reshaped global news, dies at 87
The death of the media mogul who transformed TV news was confirmed by his family and reported by CNNTed Turner, the media mogul who founded CNN, has d...
From Eurovision to the Venice Biennale, culture contests are being overshadowed by politics
The Venice Biennale, Eurovision and Cannes are framed as artists representing their nations. But in a fractured world, national identity seems increas...
Scottish mum stuck in Spain after baby falls foul of UK dual nationality rules
Sarah Schloegl stranded in Alicante after 11-month-old was found to have invalid documentation under new rulesA British woman from Aberdeen and her 11...
Andy Burnham sparks Labour anger with appearance alongside Greens
Some MPs accuse Greater Manchester mayor of undermining local election campaign message over Change:Now event Politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnh...
The Trump-backed biotech entrepreneur will face Democrat Amy Acton in a competitive November contestUS politics live – latest updatesVivek Ramaswamy, ...
‘Defeated by conspiracy’: West Bengal chief minister refuses to resign after election loss
Mamata Banerjee says Narendra Modi’s party ‘forcefully captured’ election that ended her party’s 15 years in powerA political showdown is taking place...
Dozens of former WH Smith stores face closure, putting thousands of jobs at risk
New owner Modella Capital, which rebranded shops to TG Jones, blames weak consumer spending Dozens of former WH Smith stores are likely to close, putt...
Trainline says Middle East tensions hitting European rail bookings
Profits jump to £122m at ticketing retailer but it expects flat or declining revenues over the coming year Business live – latest updatesTrainline has...
Two hikers injured in US bear attack on Yellowstone trail
National park closes areas near Old Faithful after attack by one or more bears, with incident under investigationTwo hikers were injured in a bear att...
Pope Leo rejects claim he supports nuclear weapons after Trump tirade
Pontiff responds after US president accuses him of ‘endangering a lot of Catholics’ with stance on Iran warMiddle East crisis – live updatesPope Leo h...
World’s most powerful are suing media outlets before stories are even published, says editor
Editor-in-chief of Wall Street Journal says those with deep pockets launching legal challenges as a PR strategyPowerful figures are increasingly suing...
Reform-led Lancashire county council to quit refugee resettlement scheme
Councillor announces plan to withdraw from government-funded programme in run-up to May electionsUK politics live – latest updatesThe Reform-led Lanca...
Airlines among companies using fuel surcharges to cover surge in costs, UK survey shows
Firms raising prices at fastest rate in three years, driven by soaring energy and wage bills but also extra materials costsBusiness live – latest upda...
Coyote swam 2 miles to Alcatraz Island, going farther than scientists expected
Biologists had guessed coyote paddled a shorter distance to former prison in the San Francisco Bay earlier this yearA lone coyote stunned biologists a...
Alaska’s 2025 mega tsunami highlights risk to cruise lines as glaciers retreat
Researchers say 481-metre wave in fjord was triggered by rockslide linked to climate crisisA mega tsunami in Alaska last year in a fjord visited by cr...
Reform and Plaid likely to benefit from polarisation of Welsh politics
Polls suggest Reform could win most seats in Senedd election but party is unlikely to be able to form governmentUK politics live – latest updatesOn a ...
US cancels tourist visas for board members of top Costa Rica newspaper
La Nación has been critical of Costa Rica president and Donald Trump ally, Rodrigo ChavezThe US state department has canceled tourist visas for more t...
