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Feeling ‘forced out’ by Badenoch? Lib Dems conference welcomes young Tory defectors
Self-described moderates say Ed Davey’s party offers them a home as Conservatives shift further rightClimbing the party-branded stairs of the Brighton…
Friedrich Merz vows to stay in office after CDU ‘disaster’ in German state elections
Far-right AfD wins in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and leftwing Die Linke on course for victory in BerlinGermany’s embattled chancellor, Friedrich Me…
Burnham hails Greenland deal ahead of expected first Trump meeting
While Burnham praised the agreement, Lib Dem leader Ed Davey called it a "pretend" victory for Trump.…
Meloni promises to ban burqas, niqabs in Italy’s schools
Prime minister of Italy's longest serving government since WW2 faces election threat from far-right rival party.…
Golf: PGA Championship
Final Day. Who will join the roll of honour that includes the game’s biggest names?…
House Republican doubles down on jab at Trump’s immigration enforcement
Florida’s María Elvira Salazar warns Trump that advisers are ‘compromising his legacy’ and not showing ‘whole picture’María Elvira Salazar, the Republ…
Germany's Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections, with his center-right party losing ground. The far-right …
Why have US prosecutors labelled China’s Huawei a criminal enterprise?
Huawei faces a landmark US trial, accused of theft, fraud and sanctions violations in a high-stakes legal battle.…
Lib Dems use conference to set out £2bn plan to cut fuel duty
Ed Davey’s party made a series of proposals as concern grows among members that voters don’t know what its policies are or what it stands forThe Liber…
Victoria Starmer models clothes at London fashion week show
Wife of former PM takes part in designer Edeline Lee’s show inspired by the Greek myth of SisyphusVictoria Starmer has taken part in a London fashion …
Former president of Chile abandons UN secretary general candidacy
Michelle Bachelet drops out after support collapsed in security council straw poll, leaving seven candidates in contestMichelle Bachelet, a former pre…
Billionaire Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, Labour chair says
The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration.…
Trump’s Greenland deal: A triumph of optics?
It seems the new agreement may not be that 'new'.…
In New Orleans, an empty building becomes a free store — and roller skating rink
In the Lower Ninth Ward, an old Family Dollar stands covered in graffiti. It looks abandoned. But inside, it's a treasure trove — clothing, home goods…
Former England and Tottenham star Andros Townsend run over by pitch roller
Former England forward Andros Townsend avoided serious injury after being run over by a pitch roller in Thailand.…
The gunzels’ grand final: Melbourne Tramaroos’ campaign derails at European TramDriver Championship
The Warsaw event saw 26 teams compete across a series of demanding tasks, inspired - to varying degrees - by tram drivers’ day-to-day tasksGet our bre…
German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz
The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls.…
Victims say Home Office attempt to curtail spycops inquiry will result in a ‘cover-up’
Shabana Mahmood is concerned about length and £144m cost of inquiry into intrusive police surveillanceVictims of intrusive police surveillance have ac…
Two German states go to the polls after far-right gains
About 3.8 million voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are heading to polls on Sunday.…
Journalists locked out of the White House after Trump ban
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied White House access after Donald Trump banned the three outlets.…
‘Flip the table and rise up’: Lib Dems’ president in combative mood as party gathers in Brighton
Josh Babarinde wants to target big tech and crypto billionaires while giving power and cash back to the publicStanding outside Toynbee Hall in the Eas…
Chiltern Railways enters public ownership in Labour nationalisation push
Operator that runs services between London Marylebone and Birmingham is sixth to be nationalised since 2025Chiltern Railways has become the latest tra…
Farage says he wants to ‘hijack’ Trump’s ICE czar to help secure UK border
Reform leader also tells US event Europe should have ‘more sensible view’ of president’s administrationNigel Farage has said he wants to “hijack” Dona…
Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet ends her bid to be the first woman to lead the United Nations.…
Gavin Newsom signs election security bills to thwart federal interference by Trump
Bills signed by California governor safeguard vote by mail and make seizing ballots or election records a felonyCalifornia governor Gavin Newsom has s…
Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore controversy at Philadelphia show
The mega-star singer held his first concert since rapper Macklemore was removed from his tour and other artists dropped out.…
Kemi Badenoch accuses Andy Burnham of ‘fiddling while Europe risks burning’
Tory leader claims prime minister is avoiding difficult decisions as she urges him to increase defence spending Kemi Badenoch has accused Andy Burnham…
'Greater things to come,' says Mitchell after England winning run ends
Head coach John Mitchell says England's thrilling draw with Canada will inspire "greater things to come" from the world champions despite the result e…
Trump to create ‘AI Force’ to monitor technology as fears over out-of-control agents grow
President had brushed away suggestions to slow down AI technology, even as his own party counseled cautionDonald Trump on Saturday said he would appoi…