UK
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Man in his 50s arrested over 'drink driving' after car crashes with pickup on A690
A man in his 50s has been arrested and one person was taken to hospital after an early morning crash in County Durham.
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Inquest begins into death of Jason Arday
Dr Julian Morris Morris said he had "reason to suspect that Professor Arday died an unnatural death".
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Even Fox’s Laura Ingraham tells Republicans to ‘get their act together’ for midterms
A guest on Laura Ingraham’s show warned that Republicans could lose control of the House and Senate
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‘Pack of lies’: Robert Jenrick launches personal attack on Kemi Badenoch
Reform MP seeks to heap pressure on Tory leader amid confusion around details of meeting with Giorgia Meloni
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How to avoid a Social Security cut? Lawmakers race to save retirement benefits
Democrat Dick Durbin and Republican Bill Cassidy are spending their final months as senators attempting to protect tens of millions of Social Security beneficiaries from a projected 22% cut starting in six years
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Man texted mum saying 'I only pushed him' after 'killing' dad on Christmas Eve
Police hunting a man accused of killing a Crook man he had just learned was his dad was urged to hand himself in on Christmas Day.
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The world’s most vulnerable need help – Labour needs to restore international aid
A staged return to a restored and fit-for-purpose aid budget should be part of Andy Burnham’s long-term vision writes Labour MP Fleur Anderson. But, the world's challenges are too large to be met by increased donor funding; we need to also use Britian’s influence
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La Tomatina: More than 20,000 people paint Spanish town red with tomatoes
Thousands have descended on a small Spanish town for the annual La Tomatina food fight
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Police officer who ‘couldn’t wait’ to taser homeless people sacked
The BBC Panorama journalist spent seven months as a detention officer at the central London police station covertly filming officers
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HPV home-testing kits: How do they work and will I get one?
Latest figures from NHS England show only 68.8 per cent of eligible women are up to date with cervical screening
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Restore Britain is being taken seriously by pollsters – and it’s bad news for Farage
The decision by experts to start specifically asking voters if they support Rupert Lowe’s party is a highly significant development in the UK’s fragmented politics. Political Editor David Maddox explains why
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USPS is planning a 6 percent increase to ship packages for 2026 holiday season
The temporary rate increase is set to take effect October 4 and remain in place through January 17
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North East doctor accused of making 'untrue' patient records
A Stockton doctor is set to face a medical tribunal over allegations of “dishonesty” and making ‘untrue’ medical records.
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Two arrested on suspicion of murder after child and another die in house fire
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a house fire in Grangetown claimed the lives of two people, including a child.
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Flight attendant’s breast cancer was occupational disease, court rules
Sophie Lainault, who worked for Air France, wins legal case linking illness to more than 12,600 hours on flights
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Rupert Grint will become Ron Weasley again — this time, on Broadway
Rupert Grint, known as Ron Weasley from the “Harry Potter” movies, will reprise his role on Broadway in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”
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Army chief was ousted days after being told to drop Kid Rock investigation: report
Pete Hegseth reportedly forced Army Chief of Staff Randy George into retirement and then promoted the secretary’s top aide to the role
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Fires in Stourbridge which destroyed 19 homes started accidentally
Investigators say the fires started accidentally in fields where farming machinery was being used.
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Julian Alvarez: 'Lies and half-truths' - Atletico Madrid hit back at Barcelona over transfer saga
Barcelona have again restated their desire to sign Julian Alvarez, prompting another angry response from Atletico Madrid.
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Husband pleads for wife’s release from Russian prison as her health issues worsen
The State Department has said it is aware of concerns about medical care and continues to raise the issue with the Russians
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Former head of Rwanda's presidential guard dies in prison, his brother says
Tom Byabagamba, a former commander of President Paul Kagame’s elite presidential guard, has died in prison after 12 years behind bars
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Jesse Watters admits he likes Abdul El-Sayed - just not his policies
‘I actually like Abdul. I probably shouldn’t like him, but I do,’ rightwing anchor said after conducting a 25-minute interview with the progressive Senate hopeful
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Child among two dead in house fire near Middlesbrough
A child is one of two people who died in a house fire near Middlesbrough less than a mile from the site of a crash on the A66 which killed seven people, police have said.
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Why are European leaders staying silent after our summer of climate shock?
Lethal temperatures and wildfires have exposed a widening gulf between voters demanding action and politicians unwilling to confront the long-term choices global heating requires
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King and Queen to visit the Caribbean in autumn tour
The eight-day visit will see the royal pair travel to Antigua before King Charles travels to the Bahamas and Guyana.
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How Dolly Parton became a fashion icon
Culture correspondent Noor Nanji explores how the country legend's signature style helped her take over the world.
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Will a Premier League club break record for transfer sales in one window?
Aston Villa, Manchester City and Newcastle are closing in on Monaco's record for transfer income generated in a single window.
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Photos show aftermath of flash floods in Nepal
Flash floods in Nepal have killed many people and left hundreds missing, including tourists and workers. The floods swept through communities and halted travel in parts of the Himalayan country.
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QAnon conspiracy theories continue to haunt US politics 10 years later
Amid the U.S. war with Iran, some government officials have turned to QAnon for inspiration
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Fed, NASA and DOJ among victims of Chinese state-sponsored hacker group, FBI says
An affidavit named the U.S. Department of Energy, HHS, NIH, and four unnamed companies in the United States and South Korea as victims compromised by the hackers
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Pubs, bars and hotels report ‘Burnham bounce’ in optimism but call for further tax relief
Sentiment in hospitality and brewing sectors more positive since business rates action, trade bodies’ survey finds
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‘Escape wizard’ who has broken out of four prisons is arrested in Spain
Albanian criminal has cut bars, descended sheets and even used human pyramid in escapes in Italy and Belgium
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With Nige still sulking, Honest Bob was left to unveil Reform’s latest ‘policies’ | John Crace
The sense of futility hanging over the room was almost overwhelming as Robert Jenrick took the stage
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Florida jury deliberates in the alleged murder-for-hire killing of a Microsoft manager
Deliberations are underway in Florida in the shooting of a Microsoft design manager
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Tim Curry, iconic character actor and 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star, dies at 80
Tim Curry, a beloved character actor known for his iconic role in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died at 80
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Wave energy testing site opens off Oregon, a green energy milestone in the Trump administration
The first large site for testing wave energy technologies in the continental U.S. is open, after securing a key green-energy approval from the Trump administration
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‘I’ve prepped for a catastrophic solar flare with 250 days of tins and rations’
As Andy Burnham’s government looks to tell more Britons to prepare for disasters, Alex Ross speaks to those inside the ‘prepper’ community who are already well equipped for a full-scale national emergency
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Trump labels Canada ‘one of the worst countries to deal with’ as trade war escalates
President continues insulting one of America’s largest trading partners in latest broadside against close ally
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Meta agrees to dramatically change Instagram and Facebook to settle court case
The agreement represents the largest ever Big Tech settlement and will force Meta to introduce sweeping restrictions on its platforms
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Figure skating: Olympic champion Alysa Liu announces break from competition
Women's Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu confirms that she will not compete during the 2026-27 season.
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Just 4% of homes under Labour’s council housing ‘comeback’ will be council-owned
Exclusive: Labour’s new council housebuilding drive has been called a ‘con’ as new figures show only a small proportion will actually be built by councils
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England v Pakistan: Joe Root shows himself to be the leader England need
Joe Root has shown himself to be the off-field leader England need - now comes a chance to show his credentials as captain on-field.
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East Cleveland council among first in UK to use new road resurfacing technology
Redcar and Cleveland Council has become one of the first in the UK to use graphene-enhanced asphalt on a commercial road resurfacing scheme in…
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On a roll: Canada trade war could hike toilet paper costs for Americans
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs are set to take effect September 8
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Ismaila Sarr: Liverpool explore move after failed Yankuba Minteh bids
Liverpool are exploring a move for Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr after Brighton reject their two bids for Yankuba Minteh.
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Devon man becomes first person to swim Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes
Neil Gilson completes 230-mile challenge after a ‘tough’ 22-hour crossing of Lac Léman
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Data centers are sparking a wave of crappy hotel makeovers
Ambitious developers increasingly willing to buy up run-down resorts to capitalize on demand for rooms from construction workers arriving to help build units to support digital economy
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Oregon town is so broke that it shut down all of its parks to save a buck
The city of Independence said it will enforce the closures and is not liable for anyone who enters the parks
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FBI psychiatrist returns as Lindsay Clancy murder trial nears closing arguments
The prosecution has resumed questioning its final witness in the murder trial against Lindsay Clancy
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Woman leapt from upstairs window of blazing home as neighbours raced to help
A Grangetown woman has described the moment she held the hand of a woman who jumped from an upstairs window to escape a blazing house.
