World
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US economy expands at sluggish 1.5% pace in second quarter, but consumer spending stayed strong
The U.S. economy grew at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June
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White House brags about ‘Lake America’ by sharing map that puts DC in North Carolina
‘You guys can’t even put DC in the right place on the map,’ one commenter wrote, while another chimed in: ‘Ah yes DC in lovely North Carolina’
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Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay
The government is under pressure to support billpayers when domestic energy prices predicted to rise further.
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Swinney demands ‘immediate assistance’ from Westminster after energy cap rise
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney said people would be facing ‘unnecessary hardship’ as a result of the latest rise, which comes in October.
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On scraps of land and under constant threat, Gaza farmers struggle to survive
Efforts to rebuild domestic food production face severe challenges and have come at deadly cost
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Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
People on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick.
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Harry and Meghan ‘land in UK’ after shock move from California – latest
Prince Harry and Meghan expected to return to UK before new term starts after Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet enrolled in British schools
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Fake US thinktank set up and funded by Israel sought to game AI for propaganda
In effort to prime chatbots to make pro-Israel arguments the site published 124 reports, over 560,000 words in nine days, Guardian analysis shows
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Ofgem energy price cap: How to save money on your bills when working from home
Ofgem announced that the energy price cap will rise by 4 per cent from October 1
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Trump demands ‘lies’ in West Point climate curriculum, professor says in suit
Exclusive: ‘What’s going on is... just shocking,’ attorney Michael Sussman told The Independent
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Ayyoub Bouaddi: Manchester City sign Morocco midfielder from Lille in £86m deal
Manchester City complete the signing of Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a £85.6m deal on a five-year contract.
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Butter me up: Paris gets its first boutique devoted to France’s favorite fat
Paris has opened its first shop devoted entirely to butter, in a country that eats around 8 kilograms (18 pounds) per person a year yet has one of the European Union’s lowest obesity rates
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CIA chief held talks with Russian intelligence services, Kremlin says
John Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounced visit.
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Moringa lattes and tigernut kebabs: the Ghanaians ‘taking back the power’ of their food
In Ghana, a grassroots movement is championing nutritious, homegrown, climate-resilient produce, rather than western imports
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Radiation link in flight attendant's breast cancer, French court finds
Former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault has had her cancer recognised as an occupational disease.
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‘National scandal’: extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England between 1988 and 2025
ONS data shows rising toll of climate crisis, with officials warning this summer on track to set further records
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First Thing: Pause on US immigrant visa leaves thousands of applicants in limbo
All US immigrant visa applications halted as state department moves to tighten restrictions and limit access. Plus tributes pour in for Dolly Parton
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Murder probe after two die in house fire miles from A66 crash
Cleveland Police said they ‘cannot rule out any links to wider organised crime at this time’
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Syria's main Kurdish force SDF ceases to exist after army merger
Commander Mazloum Abdi announced the SDF's dissolution at the presidential palace in Damascus, ending the existence of the Kurdish-led force that served as Washington's main partner against the so-called Islamic State terrorist group.
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Canada wants to get closer to the EU - but how far can it go?
In the midst of a trade war with the US, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech in Strasbourg on 16 September, with a summit between Ottawa and Brussels to follow. However, EU membership is not an option. #EuropeNews
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Why did Trump’s CIA director make a mysterious short trip to Moscow?
Neither the White House or the Kremlin have offered an explanation for the first trip by a US spy chief to the Russian capital in nearly five years
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US 'will achieve nothing' with its economic chokehold, Tehran says
Pezeshkian's words of defiance came as Iran's deputy foreign minister said a deal with Oman would bar all military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz in an escalation of Tehran's demands that drew opposition from Washington, which has previously threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way".
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Crowd boos mention of Trump in losing Republican’s concession speech
‘I never understood why he got in this race,’ Ralph Norman, referring to Trump
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Chicago Sky bans Enes Kanter Freedom after fiery confrontation with Natasha Cloud
During the Sky's 113-90 defeat against the Indiana Fever on Sunday, Kanter Freedom was seated courtside when Sky guard Natasha Cloud started pointing and shouting at him
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London rollout of robotaxis delayed amid lack of guidance for firms to follow
Uber and Wayve had said they would start trips ‘later this summer’ but launch now looks unlikely this year
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Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada
Paper products among hardest-hit sectors after trade negotiations broke down, with 25-50% tariffs estimated
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Dominic Perrottet’s sister-in-law denies lying under oath to protect husband over allegedly illegal donations, Icac hears
Anita Perrottet tells an inquiry hearing that hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments to her were for ‘strategic and marketing advice’
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Burnham defends past remarks about Trump after branding US politics ‘poisonous’
Burnham believes he will find ‘common ground’ with Trump despite his previous comments about the US president
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Irish couple found dead in hot tub at Spanish holiday villa
The bodies were recovered at a property in Cullera, on the Valencian coast
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Mapped: Where thunderstorms and 75mm of rain could hit UK this week
Widespread and persistent rain is forecast to hit the UK this week
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Tesco meal deal item recalled over possible E.coli contamination
The supermarket has issued a warning for its Finest Mozzarella Pearls and Pesto Orzo salad
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Video. Flowers and memories: Fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton
Video. Fans honour Dolly Parton in Nashville and Sevierville as New York's Empire State Building turns pink following the country music legend's death.
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Ex-chief constable being investigated by IOPC over Israeli fan ban
Craig Guildford, three police officers and a staff member face IOPC investigation.
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UK faces Bank Holiday washout as Met Office forecast revealed
Yellow thunderstorm warnings are in place on Wednesday and Thursday ahead of the weekend
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Applied Nutrition hikes outlook after revenues jump 50%
The health and wellness brand now expects annual underlying earnings to jump by 40% to around £43.3 million after sales soared to £160 million.
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Middlesbrough murder investigation as two people die in house fire
Cleveland Police says it "cannot rule out any links to wider organised crime" after the fire near Middlesbrough.
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Murder investigation launched after two die in Middlesbrough house fire
Cleveland police not ruling out links to organised crime, as fire comes amid force’s investigation into fatal A66 crash
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Romanian 'integrity law' will remove liberal party leader from office
Dominic Fritz’s removal has raised concerns over the rule of law, with both the EPP and Renew Europe calling for a change to the legislation. At stake for Romania is €770 million in EU funds. #EuropeNews
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Trump touts primary success after Republicans win elections in South Carolina and Oklahoma – live
Sister of late Lindsey Graham, who has been backed by Trump, overcomes concern about lack of experience to win place on November ballot
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At least 19 dead and hundreds of tourists missing in Nepal floods
Monsoon rains from June to September regularly trigger deadly floods and landslides across South Asia.
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Patient deaths at under-fire NHS trust ‘could be next major health scandal’
Exclusive: Whistleblowers claim patients have been left dying in A&E corridors, others have had their cancer diagnosis delayed, while cuts to appointments in ‘chaotic’ departments mean care is delayed. A dozen staff and former employees tell Rebecca Thomas they are finally speaking out after years of their raised concerns being met with inaction
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Mpox is back – and in new countries. How can this outbreak be contained?
The public health emergencies in 2022 and 2024 saw the virus reported in 145 countries, but in the new cases children appear particularly affected
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See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists
Aug. 19 - 25, 2026
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Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
The invasive European green crab has long been seen as a nuisance in New England, hurting local fisheries and damaging ecosystems
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Inside Israeli policy to ‘justify’ lethal actions in deadly attacks on Gaza civilians
A soldier has revealed how the IDF’s de facto policy of ‘retrospective incrimination’ was used after the August 2025 strike on Nasser hospital that killed an Independent Arabia journalist, reports Bel Trew
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GTA 6 leaks: Rockstar issues statement over online clips
The game developer says the unauthorised footage has caused "heartbreak" for those working on the title.
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Sanctioned international court president says she asked Japan to help de-escalate tensions with US
The president of the International Criminal Court, Tomoko Akane, says there is no reason for her to face U.S. sanctions
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Ex-police chief investigated for gross misconduct over Israeli football fan ban
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were banned from attending their team’s game against Aston Villa in Birmingham last year
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German airport worker dies of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'
Five other airport workers are also receiving treatment following the rare outbreak at German's busiest airport.
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Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman and other Middle East news
Iran will not allow military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz if the agreement the Islamic Republic is negotiating with Oman is finalized
