Trump backs Lindsey Graham’s sister to serve rest of Republican’s Senate term
President says appointing Darline Graham Nordone would be ‘fabulous tribute’ to Republican who died on SaturdayGraham’s death triggers a scramble to r...
US state attorneys general file lawsuit in effort to block Paramount merger
A bipartisan group argue in lawsuit that $110bn merger would hurt competition and lead to thousands of job lossesA bipartisan group of US state attorn...
British couple confirmed to have been killed by deadly wildfires in Spain
Authorities ask for DNA to help identify victims as local government leader says ‘we are in a state of climate chaos’A British couple have been named ...
Police arrest 12 over suspected far-right threat against Islamic event in Suffolk
Three of those arrested were detained on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, say counter-terrorism policeTwelve people have been arrested, including th...
Layla Jeffery, 13, was ‘somewhat shy’ and ‘well-liked’. A Victorian town is struggling with her alleged murder
Donald – a small community about 280km from Melbourne – is grieving after a missing teenager was found deadGet our breaking news email, free app or da...
Australia banned vape ads more than two years ago – so why are they still all over social media?
Posts promoting illegal products appear across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube as expert says platforms ‘aren’t doing the job they promised they would d...
Dolphin deaths in South Australia spike after algal bloom decimates food sources
The March 2025 marine disaster may be linked to a high number of dolphin deaths in the region, scientists sayGet our breaking news email, free app or ...
Albanese to compare pivotal moment in AI to renewable energy transition as he outlines approach
Labor sources say the PM will discuss safety concerns in speech this week but will not provide an update on copyright reforms to protect artistsGet ou...
Hello from the outside: heat domes impeding radio and other signals in US midwest
Higher temperatures can cause radio, TV and microwave signals to travel hundreds of miles farther, upsetting communicationsIt was 3am in north-east In...
Person killed in shooting involving ICE agents in Maine, reports say
Shooting occurs days after man killed by immigration agent during traffic stop in TexasUS politics live – latest updatesA person was killed on Monday...
JP Morgan boss pressed by US senator about bank’s contact with Jeffrey Epstein
Elizabeth Warren asked Jamie Dimon if he took advice from child sex offender while lobbying against UK tax on bankers’ bonusesA leading Democratic sen...
Two teens arrested after five members of family killed in Illinois shooting
Suspects, aged 15 and 16, taken into custody but not formally charged in ‘targeted mass shooting’ in East St LouisTwo teenagers were arrested Sunday i...
Killings continue on Del Monte farm in Kenya, families say, after G4S hired for security
Exclusive: Three men killed in incidents over past year allegedly involving G4S guards, who replaced in-house team after previous deathsBereaved famil...
Britons to use e-gates in Switzerland as Starmer seals £5.2bn trade deal
Roaming charges also scrapped and trading terms continue for medicines, cars, art, jewellery and other goodsBritish nationals can expect shorter passp...
Pilot fighting Colorado wildfire dies as plane crashes into reservoir
Body of pilot involved in tackling Gold Mountain fire recovered by divers from Silver Jack reservoirA pilot who was helping to fight a wildfire in Col...
VW chief confirms plan to cut 50,000 jobs as board rejects plant closures
Oliver Blume tells staff restructuring proposal includes ‘controversial decisions’ but he has broad supportBusiness live – latest updatesThe chief exe...
Burnham expected to vote in favour of Mahmood’s asylum system changes
Home secretary also set to outline plans to enable deportation of grooming gang ringleader Shabir AhmedUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham i...
Ursula von der Leyen pledges EU-wide social media ban for children
European Commission president’s commitment comes after panel of experts calls for restriction for under-13sThe European Commission president, Ursula v...
Keystone pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9m penalty over Kansas oil spill
Proposed legal settlement over 2022 oil spill would resolve allegations that South Bow violated clean water lawsA proposed legal settlement with the U...
Trump officials accused of stacking top chemical safety board with industry ‘mouthpieces’
Public health advocates warn of conflicts of interests and say panel likely to provide justification for key rollbacksThe Trump administration has sta...
Young men report more ‘sextortion’ than any other age group, Australia’s online safety watchdog says
In six months last year, more than 2,000 such complaints were made to eSafetyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA new report b...
Ann Widdecombe death: counter-terrorism police take over investigation
Officers say decision made after ‘new information and evidence has come to light’Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the d...
UK to list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation
Home Office announces ban on support for Iranian military group in escalation of diplomatic tensions with TehranThe UK will list Iran’s Islamic Revolu...
US and Iran exchange fire and disagree on whether strait of Hormuz is open | First Thing
Tehran says latest US attacks have ‘rendered futile’ diplomatic efforts of last few months. Plus, hit song in Australia prompts speculation about use ...
Plan to restore nature in England by 2030 criticised as ‘completely insufficient’
Critics accuse ministers of failing to take control of nature crisis and leaving it to private landowners to act voluntarilyThe government’s plan to p...
Chatsworth House joins free entry scheme to improve access to Britain’s country houses
Initiative run through local libraries aims to boost access to cultural experiences amid cost of living crisisWhen Kate, a 47-year-old contract worker...
Lindsey Graham’s death triggers scramble to replace him as Congress returns – US politics live
Lawmakers face obstacles, including demands from Trump, Mitch McConnell’s absence and Graham’s sudden deathHello and welcome to the US politics live b...
Weather tracker: Unusually warm rivers affect French nuclear power plants
High temperatures and below average rainfall put pressure on waterways used to cool reactorsAbove average temperatures combined with below average rai...
Conwy villagers flee homes as wildfires burn in Wales and England
Major incidents declared in north Wales and Derbyshire as Natural England warns of ‘exceptional fire risk’Villagers were evacuated from their homes as...
Beloved or not, Lindsey Graham was a critical dealmaker in Congress
Senator played major role in critical negotiations with Democrats and members of his own party on key issuesWhen Democrats and Republicans were earlie...
