‘Men and boys need to see this’: Jo and Kush and the joy of Race Across the World
The BBC series and its breakout teen stars have been lauded as a much-needed antidote to crueller, more toxic entertainmentAs he takes a break from se...
All charges against Chicago protesters dropped in latest ICE case to unravel
Prosecutors may face sanctions over redactions to grand jury transcripts linked to four of ‘Broadview Six’ defendantsFederal prosecutors have decided ...
Health alerts issued for bank holiday weekend as record May heat forecast in UK
Temperatures expected to reach as high as 33C in southern England or Midlands on MondayAmber heat health alerts have been issued for the bank holiday ...
Mind the drone gap: war games begin inside secret Nato bunker in London tube station
British army is 80-90% short of drones as military exercise aims to build on European defence startegyDeep in Charing Cross underground station, in th...
Jury discharged at trial of men accused of murdering child abuser Ian Watkins
Judge says it is ‘disappointing’ there will have to be retrial of prisoners accused over Lostprophets singer’s deathThe jury in the trial of two priso...
Flotilla video: Ben-Gvir’s template of televised abuse was honed on Palestinians
Targeting of foreign activists drew global outrage from governments that have not acted on violence against Palestinian detaineesIsrael’s far-right na...
Instagram, X and others blocking Saudi dissidents’ accounts
US social media firms acting on orders from Middle East kingdom accused of being ‘instruments of repression’Major US social media companies including ...
‘He’s a natural’: Andy Burnham’s allies give his social media style a thumbs up
Labour MPs and PR experts praise his refreshingly forthright approach that is a marked contrast to Keir StarmerUK politics live – latest updatesAndy B...
Digested week: memories of Covid resurface with hantavirus and Ebola news
Plus, John Travolta’s beret, Rachel Reeves reclaims basic civility and Judy Garland comes to east London Much discussion in my household this week abo...
Uranium and control of strait of Hormuz key as talks to end US-Iran war continue
Pakistani mediators believe permanent ceasefire within reach although major points of disagreement remainFuture control over the strait of Hormuz and ...
Trump postpones executive order on AI over China concerns – US politics live
The US president said he doesn’t ‘want to do anything to get in the way’ of tech firms competing with ChinaHouse Republicans canceled a scheduled Thur...
Carlo Petrini, Slow Food movement founder, dies aged 76
Italy’s president leads tributes to campaigner who spent four decades promoting sustainability and local cuisineCarlo Petrini, the journalist who foun...
Western Europe braces for first major heat event of the summer
Temperatures across Portugal, Spain, France and the UK are expected to exceed 30C today and into next weekEurope live – latest updatesA large swathe o...
Britain braces for busy roads as May bank holiday temperatures set to pass 30C
Almost 19m drivers expected to hit roads over long weekend, with heaviest traffic likely to be on Friday and SaturdayAn especially hot late May bank h...
Standard Chartered boss apologises for ‘lower-value human capital’ comments amid job cuts
Bill Winters faced backlash over remarks about some of near 80,000 staff set to lose roles to AIThe chief executive of Standard Chartered has apologis...
Progressive Democrats criticize 2024 election autopsy for silence on Gaza | First Thing
The 192-page report does not mention Gaza or Joe Biden’s age. Plus, is the world heading for another Ebola crisis?Good morning.On Thursday, the Democr...
UN’s climate crisis vote shows political momentum is growing, say experts
Resolution backed by 141 states hailed as ‘new chapter’ that could improve climate diplomacy and litigation effortsWhen the UN general assembly voted ...
Local US newspaper workers allege Hearst is trying to ‘destroy unions’
Media company says it is ‘committed to good faith bargaining’ amid claims including contract violationWorkers at local newspapers owned by Hearst alle...
Venezuelan makeup artist who was deported to El Salvador seeks asylum in Spain: ‘I feel safe here’
Andry José Hernández Romero was deported from the US to El Salvador’s notorious Cecot prison before he was allowed to return to VenezuelaOne of the Ve...
Healey asks Farage if any of £5m gift may have come from Russia-linked profits
Defence secretary also asks if billionaire’s company may have benefited from Iran war, which Reform leader initially supportedUK politics live – lates...
US arms sales to Taiwan on ‘pause’ due to Iran war, says acting navy chief
Hung Cao’s comments are latest blow to Taipei after Donald Trump recently cast doubt over US’s enduring supportUS arms sales to Taiwan have been put o...
Tennessee school board member charged after calling teenage girl ‘hot’
Keith Ervin, 59, was charged with assault after he told a student ‘God – you’re hot’ at a public meeting in AprilAn east Tennessee school board member...
Number of air conditioned UK homes doubles to more than 4m in three years
Greater working from home and hot summer temperatures believed to be driving increase in ownershipAn estimated 4m homes in the UK now have air conditi...
Estée Lauder ends merger talks with Gaultier owner Puig
Sticking points to build beauty powerhouse included which family would hold balance of power, according to FTBusiness live – latest updatesThe US cosm...
Tony Abbott to become new Liberal Party president in former PM’s return to political frontlines
Unopposed nomination comes seven years after Abbott lost his Sydney seat of Warringah at the 2019 electionTony Abbott will become the new federal Libe...
Biggest drop in petrol purchases in six years hits retail sales in Great Britain
Drivers conserve fuel amid Iran war uncertainty, pushing overall sales down 1.3% in AprilBusiness live – latest updatesMotorists cutting back on petro...
Burnham to launch byelection campaign as Green candidate quits after just nine hours – UK politics live
Andy Burnham expected to address supporters in the morning as he officially launches campaign to be Labour candidate for MakerfieldGood morning and we...
Slow-moving bands of heavy rain trigger flooding and landslides in parts of China
Twelve dead as southern and central areas also suffer travel disruption, electricity outages and evacuationsHeavy, prolonged rainfall in southern and ...
Nato foreign ministers meet to navigate shifting partnership with the US – Europe live
The military alliance’s chief tried to manage expectations after Donald Trump said he would deploy 5,000 troops to PolandItaly’s Antonio Tajani stress...
Green party candidate for Makerfield byelection quits after less than 12 hours
Party apologises for posts by Chris Kennedy about attack on Jewish ambulances and says he has withdrawn for personal reasonsThe Green party’s candidat...
