UAE blames Iran or its proxies for drone strike fire near nuclear plant
Abu Dhabi denounces ‘dangerous escalation’ as Iran war ceasefire grows more precariousThe United Arab Emirates has blamed a fire near its nuclear powe...
Andy Burnham faces perilous race to win Makerfield byelection, allies say
Reform, which won more than 50% of the local election vote, is likely to focus heavily on immigration and BrexitAndy Burnham faces a perilous race to ...
France’s top film producer says it will blacklist figures who petitioned against rightwing billionaire
Canal+ head says he will not work with hundreds of actors and directors who signed protest against Vincent Bolloré’s political swayThe head of France’...
Trump attacks Massie as Republican critic describes ‘desperate’ attempts to oust him from primary
US president writes ‘vote the bum out’ as congressman faces close race against Trump-endorsed RepublicanWith two days to go before the next big test o...
London mayor criticises plans for north of England bid to host Olympics
Excluding capital would be ‘missed opportunity’, says Sadiq Khan, given existing assets and ‘world-class infrastructure’The mayor of London has critic...
‘A quiet belief everything’s going to be all right’: Bulgarians celebrate Dara’s Eurovision win with Bangaranga
Bulgaria’s first ever win in European song contest delivers ray of hope at turbulent time after years of political instabilityBulgarians have rejoiced...
Sons of jailed Saudi scholars urge Cambridge to drop plans to train Riyadh staff
Exclusive: Families of men facing death penalty add to internal opposition to seeking deal with Saudi defence ministryThe families of two scholars fac...
Big tobacco is exploiting fears of the illicit market to unwind health gains, Australian experts warn
Cigarettes kill 66 Australians every day, coalition says, criticising MPs who heard evidence from Philip Morris in secretGet our breaking news email, ...
Printmaking skills of Manet, Van Gogh and more celebrated in Bath show
Exhibition explores how artists mainly known for their paintings helped revive a skill that had fallen out of fashionThey may be best known for their ...
German minister defends decision to allow attempt to rescue whale Timmy
Humpback stranded on sandbank was unlikely to survive, experts had said, recommending it be left to die in peaceGerman authorities have defended their...
Met arrests 43 people at Unite the Kingdom rally and pro-Palestine march
Tommy Robinson’s march fails to draw huge numbers it was hoping forTommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom rally failed to get the huge numbers it wanted t...
Met police officers accused of sleeping while on duty protecting royal family
Unspecified number of officers from royalty and specialist protection team being investigated, force confirmsPolice officers accused of being asleep w...
Shutdown of US’s largest commuter rail system enters second day amid strike
Disruption of Long Island Rail Road continues into second day after workers went on strike as Monday rush hour loomsThe shutdown of the Long Island Ra...
‘The real work begins now’: Roma take centre stage as Hungary brings in new government
Campaigners say symbolism of Magyar inauguration must translate into real change for Roma rights after years of Orbán discriminationThe clutch of youn...
Thames Water investors say temporary nationalisation would slow its recovery
Comments come after Andy Burnham says he would renationalise water and other businesses as PMInvestors in Thames Water have told the Labour government...
Experts sound alarm as North America’s bees start swarm season unusually early
After record losses last year, beekeepers report a warm winter has led to bees ‘waking up earlier’ this yearAfter a series of record-breaking US heatw...
‘We’re not ready’: US lags on pandemic preparedness after Covid, experts say
Experts say slashed funding and growing misinformation are some of the greatest challenges facing public healthThe hantavirus outbreak, while unlikely...
Culture secretary says Streeting’s call for UK to rejoin EU is ‘odd’
Lisa Nandy told the BBC she did not understand ‘sudden focus on Europe’ from Labour leadership hopefulUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK culture ...
‘It was like a mosh pit’: Swatch closes stores as watch launch causes crowding and scuffles
French police fire teargas and UK shops close for safety reasons as hundreds queue for Royal Pop timepieceThe launch of limited-edition Swatch watches...
Ian McKellen ‘emotional’ as he opens County Durham theatre space
Actor says Ensemble 84 in Horden, employing local talent, is how a professional repertory company should beIt’s a chilly spring evening in what was on...
Workers racing to turn reflecting pool blue for Trump may be at risk, union warns
Union representative concerned about safety as workers rush to finish repainting DC pool before 250th celebrationsWorkers renovating one of Washington...
At least four people killed in Russia as Ukraine launches retaliatory strikes
Wave of almost 600 drones launched across 14 regions, after Moscow’s deadly three-day attack on Ukraine last weekAt least four people have been killed...
‘Tearing down barriers’: North Korean footballers arrive in Seoul for first time in eight years
Naegohyang FC due to play Suwon FC in semi-final of Asian Women’s Champions League on WednesdayA North Korean women’s football club has arrived in Sou...
Fire and ‘sheer volume’: how Britain’s 6m-vape problem is putting recycling under strain
Despite the ban on disposables, waste professionals say the mountain of discarded devices is a £1bn-a-year issue It is 2pm and Ana, 47, has just start...
Labour leadership talk ‘froth and nonsense’, says senior minister – UK politics live
Lisa Nandy says no candidate has launched a challenge to Keir Starmer, despite ‘feverish speculation’ around Andy Burnham and Wes StreetingAsked about...
Tech founders use AI-generated images to poke fun at Anthony Albanese in protest against tax changes
‘He’s having a great time with his new 47% equity,’ one entrepreneur jokes, warning that some startups may leave Australia behindGet our breaking news...
Yvette Cooper wrote Palestine Action article despite CPS warning it could affect trial
Exclusive: Then-home secretary justified proscription of group in newspaper column despite advice it might unfairly impact trial of six activistsYvett...
‘Fiercely loyal, endlessly generous’ young father named as victim of Rottnest Island shark attack
Steven Mattaboni, 38, was a ‘one-of-a-kind gentleman’ and devoted father of two young daughters, his wife Shirene said A father of two young daughters...
‘Got!’: Panini 1970 World Cup sticker book completed after 56 years
Fan buys missing Chile sticker for £150 after finding almost completed album in his loftThis week, Stephen Butler completed a collection that he start...
‘They lost a historic opportunity’: Ken Loach laments Your Party infighting
Film-maker and longtime Corbyn ally says ‘poor behaviour’ squandered chance to unite the left in fight against far rightKen Loach has accused Your Par...
