World
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We’ll never be royals: the California town where Prince Harry and Meghan lived says goodbye
As the couple plans their return to the UK, Montecito’s whirlwind stint on the global stage may be coming to an end
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Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands anger Japan
Pacific fleet launched missile drills near what Moscow calls the Kuril Islands but Japan regards as its Northern Territories
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Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots' flaws
AI chatbots have become the bane of teachers everywhere
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Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Heavy rain and winds are pounding the Northeast U.S. Storms tore through a beach on Long Island and stranded dozens of people in their cars in New Jersey on Thursday
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Meghan could return to acting once back in UK
Sources close to the Sussexes have not denied reports that Meghan has been offered an acting role in the UK.
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Hong Kong's Tiananmen Square activists guilty in national security trial
Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.
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Swiss village lives in the shadow of an unstable mountain
Kandersteg, a picturesque Swiss Alpine village, sits beneath the unstable Spitze Stei rock formation, which could trigger a major landslide if it collapses. Scientists say rising temperatures are melting glaciers and thawing mountain permafrost, making slopes increasingly unstable across the Alps. #EuropeNews
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First group of deportees arrives in troubled Haiti after US ends TPS program
The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians
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Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence
The 26-year-old was jailed for a year after he sparked anger with an expletive-laden post about the sacred holiday.
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Former Liberal MP condemns Coalition for backing gambling reforms that ‘let down’ vulnerable Australians
Jenny Ware, member of inquiry that recommended wagering advertising ban, says ‘public health crisis’ demands stronger response from major parties
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What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream?
Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.
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Newly discovered snake species named after Guns N’Roses guitarist
Snake is already under threat from industries like coffee farming and mining, researchers say
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Tiananmen Square vigil organisers found guilty in Hong Kong of ‘inciting subversion’
Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung - leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance – were tried under under a 2020 national security law
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Alleged rapist arrested after returning to Brisbane crime scene that night, police say
Man, 32, charged with six counts of rape, stalking and assault after woman was allegedly attacked in Brookfield
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Iran-US war: Over 770 US service members killed or injured since conflict began
At least 18 deaths are included in the statistics
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A question looms over Harry's return to the UK. Can he rebuild his relationship with Prince William?
The royal family’s long-running American soap opera is returning to Britain
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Jury says The New York Times defamed Alabama basketball player with incorrect story about shooting
An Alabama jury finds The New York Times defamed a college basketball player by incorrectly reporting that he was at the scene of a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa
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Charter plane with eight people on board crashes near remote Alaska radar station
A federal official says a charter plane flying to a remote radar site in western Alaska crashed Thursday
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Navy considers scrapping plan to name carrier after Black hero
No US aircraft carrier has ever been named after a sitting president
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British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia
A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others,
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Will Harry's return heal rift with his brother? Don't hold your breath
The Prince of Wales remains in no mood to forgive and forget. The hurt he feels lingers.
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Anxiety over war, wildfires and cyber-attacks leads to growth in cash stocks in EU
Value of banknotes in circulation rises from €1bn in 2016 to €1.6bn in 2026 as people advised to keep stash of cash
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Catholic Schools NSW boss sacked after appearance at Icac inquiry into alleged Liberal party corruption
Watchdog investigating whether Dallas McInerney arranged illegal political donations from schools to lobbying companies controlled by the Reformers
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Python named Jodie Foster first snake to receive pioneering cancer treatment
Chester zoo resident, 23, ‘back to her usual feisty self’ after electrochemotherapy for tumour in her jaw
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Sycophancy in stereo as former Trump hater Michael Cohen loses his nerve
Fawning, deferential, oleaginous – this was the Untruth and Reconciliation Commission as Trump called in to 77 WABC
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Ukraine war live: Nato jets blow up suspected Russian drone near gas facility
Fighter jets were scrambled to destroy the drone near Neptun Deep
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Michael Cohen, ex-fixer for Trump who once testified against him, hosts president on his radio show – as it happened
Despite previously comparing him to a ‘mobster’, Trump’s former personal lawyer showers him with praise. This blog is now closed.
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California oil pipeline can continue to operate, judge rules
State sought to stop system off coast of Santa Barbara from resuming operations after Trump ordered its reopening
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Jurors hear Tupac murder suspect say nephew fired shots that killed rapper
This 2008 interview was the first time Duane Davis directly discussed his involvement in the killing with authorities
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UK weather: Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns
The heavy downpours that have caused flash flooding will ease during Friday with sunshine returning for the weekend. But there are some chilly nights in store, as Ben Rich explains.
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Iran, economy and mending fences: Takeaways from Trump interview with Michael Cohen
Michael Cohen, Trump’s former fixer turned key witness against him, said it was their first public conversation in eight years
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Newspaper headlines: 'King puts William first' and Harry security could cost public '£5m a year'
The return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the UK continues to dominate Friday's front pages.
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Wellness habits you can start today - at no (or little) cost
Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.
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Prince Harry latest: Duke to discover legal costs in failed Daily Mail court drama
A string of claims brought by the Duke of Sussex and six other celebrities were dismissed by a High Court judge
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Texas barbecue is getting a halal makeover
Texas barbecue is often defined by salt-and-pepper brisket and pork ribs, but a new wave of Muslim pitmasters are gaining recognition for serving halal meats and putting their own spin on one of the states’ most iconic culinary traditions
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El Niño set to be 'strongest in living memory', says Met Office
Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record.
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Trump claims he would win by 25 points if he runs for a third term
‘You and I have obviously traveled a pretty rocky road together,’ Cohen told Trump
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Federal court is asked to block Kennedy Center from returning Trump's name to building
Rep. Joyce Beatty has asked a federal court to block the Kennedy Center from adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building
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Progressive Aisha Wahab wins California special election to fill Eric Swalwell seat
State senator beats rival Melissa Hernandez and will replace US congressman who quit amid sexual misconduct claims
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Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial over evidence withheld from jury
Anthony’s lawyers argued that an agreement to withhold evidence was one of several errors that compromised his June trial
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US Treasury sanctions Ecuador-to-US cocaine trafficking network
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned 15 people involved in a network allegedly shipping cocaine from Ecuador through Mexico to the U.S. The operation uses Ecuador-based fishing vessels to transfer cocaine to power boats heading north
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The student survivor who shaped UK's national terrorism memorial day
The UK's first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism takes place on Friday - and means more to this man than many.
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Brandon Flowers: Is fame worth it? I'm not sure anymore
The Killers frontman asks big questions on his third solo album, which takes a detour into country.
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Tupac Shakur trial: ‘Keffe D’ told detectives years ago his nephew fired the shots
The former gang leader was charged with planning the drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur in 1996
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Court ends case against police charged over use of Taser and pepper spray on ‘vulnerable’ First Nations man
Court finds ‘defects’ in investigation of two senior constables charged over 2024 incident at Mareeba watch house in far north Queensland
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Tibetan medicine remains part of healthcare in the high-altitude region, in photos
In the high-altitude region of Tibet, people continue to turn to a centuries-old medical system to treat some ailments, often alongside conventional medicine.
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Monkey Man
An action-revenge thriller steeped in mythology. An unlikely hero seeks vengeance upon the corrupt figures who took everything from him many years ago.
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Barn Owl rescued off the Norfolk coast after collapsing onto boat
"It's very unusual... barn owls shouldn't be 70 miles off Newcastle," a wildlife rescuer says.
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Mexico: Fishermen rescued after five days adrift in cool box
The men, aged 53 and 32, lost contact with their fishing cooperative on 14 August, 75 miles off the coast of Mexico.
