Man, 32, jailed for life for rape and assault of Sikh woman in Walsall
John Ashby to serve minimum of 14 years after admitting rape, robbery, intentional strangulation and religiously aggravated assaultA man has been jail...
Trump psychedelics order largely symbolic, analysts say
Executive order to speed access to psychedelic treatments likely to have limited legal impact despite high-profile pushThe Trump administration issued...
First Thing: Microsoft and Meta cut thousands of staff as they bet big on AI
Meta to lay off 10% of its staff and Microsoft to offer retirement to 7% of US workforce. Plus, Iron Maiden at 50Good morning.Meta and Microsoft are c...
Scholars, writers and artists defy ban on Palestine Action in letter to judges
Exclusive: Prominent figures risk arrest with message of support for proscribed group before next week’s appeal hearingUK politics live – latest updat...
How frustration at Cop stalemates inspires first global talks on phasing out fossil fuels
‘Coalition of the willing’ gathers in Colombia to try to bypass petrostate blockages of Cop summits and chart fresh pathThe world’s first Transitionin...
Who is ‘cravat man’? Neckwear steals the show in Olly Robbins parliamentary grilling
Wiltshire town councillor Andrew Edwards has ‘a big collection’ and was visible throughout livestreamed proceedingsIt was blockbuster viewing for poli...
Stock markets will fall, Bank of England deputy governor says
Sarah Breeden predicts ‘adjustment’ due to elevated risk including private credit and highly valued AI stocksBusiness live – latest updatesRecord-high...
Ukrainian soldiers left emaciated on frontline from lack of food and water
Top commander fired after wife of one malnourished soldier posted shocking images on social mediaUkraine’s defence ministry has fired a top commander ...
McSweeney denies bullying civil servants into appointing Mandelson
Starmer’s former chief of staff says he does not recognise media’s portrayal of him before evidence hearing with MPs• UK politics live – latest update...
Tokyo workers asked to swap suits for shorts to combat energy costs and heat
Officials hope more casual attire for public servants will save electricity during Iran war as summer approachesPublic servants working for the Tokyo ...
‘Dumb mistake’: Mayfair club Annabel’s gave managers bonus from staff service charge
Exclusive: Owner says private members venue is changing policy after revolt over division of pre-Christmas moneyThe restaurant tycoon Richard Caring h...
Britain should seek to rejoin EU, says civil servant who led Brexit department
Philip Rycroft says promises on issues from economics to immigration have not lived up to expectationsBritain should start talking about rejoining the...
Soundtrack of the sea: divers use underwater speakers to help dying coral reefs
Divers are installing waterproof speakers in the ocean to help pull a coral reef near Jamaica back from the brinkThe northern coast of Jamaica once se...
Epstein housed alleged victims in London after Met declined to investigate him, reports say
Six women who stayed in flats in capital have since accused disgraced financier of sexually abusing them, says BBCJeffrey Epstein housed some of his a...
DoJ watchdog will investigate release of Epstein files – US politics live
An internal watchdog will review the agency’s handling of records related to Jeffrey Epstein, including whether relevant documents were properly redac...
After Meloni’s law change, Americans hope Italian supreme court ruling will open door to citizenship
Sabrina Crawford among those refused because of rule change, which now also affects children of immigrants born in ItalyIn 2025, after a long and ardu...
US gambling addiction is ‘out of control’ as betting markets boom, policy expert warns
The gambling crisis ‘demands a public health response’ and should be regulated like alcohol or tobacco, expert says Gambling addiction is spiraling “o...
Digested week:Iranian embassy trolls the most ‘powerfool’ man on the planet | Emma Brockes
Diplomats poke fun at Donald Trump while Madonna loses her corset off the back of a golf buggyThe one upside to a rolling international crisis is that...
Syria arrests suspected leader of Tadamon massacre
Amjad Youssef one of most-wanted fugitives in relation to slaughter of almost 290 civilians under AssadA Syrian former regime official suspected of le...
Wildfires in Florida after dry winter and spring lead to drought across US
One blaze broke out north-west of Fort Lauderdale in Florida, a state known for its wetlands and evergladesMuch of the US is battling a widespread dro...
US justice department blocking Met police investigation into Mandelson, reports say – UK politics live
The department of justice has refused to hand over key evidence from the Jeffrey Epstein files and could delay Scotland Yard’s criminal inquiry.Good m...
Feeling gloomy about the economy? The ‘vibecession’ has arrived in Australia – but experts are less worried
A poll shows most Australians think the country is either in a recession or will be soon. Economists have a different viewGet our breaking news email,...
Ice block stalls hundreds of Everest climbers at base camp
Officials assessing route after serac between base camp and camp one deemed unstable and too risky for climbers A large ice block on the route just ab...
Ben Roberts-Smith to attend first Anzac Day service since war crime charges
Former soldier says he will ‘pay my respects’ at commemoration in Queensland where he has been living since being released on bailGet our breaking new...
Retail sales rise as British motorists stock up on fuel
ONS says sales up by 0.7% in March, spurred by big rise in fuel purchases and sunny weather helping retailersBusiness live – latest updatesRetail sale...
Reform UK asks steel bosses to draft ‘alternative strategy’ for industry
Rival to government plans would scrap net zero policies, as party aims to woo sector after decades of job lossesReform UK has asked steel bosses to dr...
Embassy encourages Australia-based Iranians to volunteer to help war effort
Message on Telegram account has sparked alarm among diaspora groups, with one calling for the embassy to be closedGet our breaking news email, free ap...
Revealed: UK oil refinery owner moved Russian loans to offshore subsidiary where sanctions did not apply
MPs call for investigation into Essar Energy, owner of Stanlow refinery, which shifted loans from ‘Putin’s piggy bank’ VTB to MauritiusDays after the ...
‘Not democratic’: opponents and backers of assisted dying bill remain divided
Recriminations continue over failure to bring in new laws allowing assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and WalesAmid the failure of an...
‘It’s Andy or bust’: could Burnham’s return to parliament save Starmer?
Labour MPs are reportedly urging colleagues to demand Burnham’s return in order to position him as Starmer’s eventual successorIf Keir Starmer is look...
