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UK disabled people could swap Pip cash for ‘in kind’ support in benefit overhaul
Exclusive: Claimants could trade part of payment for specialist equipment, services or training under proposalSome disabled people could receive “in k…
North Korea has built new uranium facility to expand nuclear arsenal, UN agency says
The International Atomic Energy Agency voices ‘serious concerns’ over expansion of Yongbyon facility to enrich uraniumThe International Atomic Energy …
Four takeaways from Trump's speech at first Republican midterms convention
He covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.…
Funeral for second officer killed in A66 crash to be held
PC Tom Clough's family say they are grateful for the public's support.…
Instagram boss says users will be ‘overwhelmed’ with brand content in algorithm-free world
Adam Mosseri says platform’s algorithm ‘feels like a black box’ but company trying to give users more control after Labor announces opt-out planInstag…
We spent £23,000 on fertility treatment - now our embryos will be destroyed
Nat and Nik Fraser-Edwards want a change in the law so once an embryo has been made, a donor can't withdraw consent.…
Should you sync your workouts to your period?
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.…
Rhode Island’s Democratic governor loses primary amid anger over bridge
Helena Foulkes beats incumbent Dan McKee after criticizing handling of Providence’s Washington bridge, now expected to be completed in 2028Rhode Islan…
Chaplain settles LGBT sermon unfair dismissal case
Rev Bernard Randall reaches a confidential agreement with Trent College.…
UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.…
Tax banks to give some households energy bill cut, unions tell Burnham
The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.…
Lawmakers blast AI companies after researcher warns of human extinction by 2030
Former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon said AI will become ‘superhuman systems’ that can cause human extinction by the end of the decadeJust a day afte…
Democrat John Fetterman makes surprise cameo at Republican convention
Senator lends support to ‘great friend’ Dave McCormick, Republican running for re-election in PennsylvaniaDemocratic senator John Fetterman made a sur…
Trump administration proposes excluding certain immigrants from US census
The proposal aims to exclude some legal and undocumented immigrants from the count used to determine US House seats.…
Republicans divided over Trump’s economy as RNC begins
Republican strategist Adolfo Franco and GOP adviser Rina Shah clash over Trump’s handling of the economy.…
Australians love sport - but can the NFL win them over in debut Melbourne match?
The LA Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in the first regular season American football game to be played Down Under.…
Inside Thailand's school shooter drills following recent attacks
Police say they hope the drill will help prepare students, as concern grows over the increase in school shootings in South East Asia.…
Arsenal are passing every test - and Odegaard is in form of his life
Another Arsenal win, another Martin Odegaard goal - the Gunners captain looks back to his best, writes Phil McNulty.…
Prince William, Kane and Shearer in campaign to use sport to prevent suicide
The prince's new project aims to use the reach of sport to raise awareness about suicide and to show people the help available in a crisis.…
UK chancellor urged to remove £100k childcare ‘cliff edge’ prompting parents to cut work hours
Critics say threshold pushes higher-paid staff to cut back on work and often mothers to stop working to avoid losing entitlementJohn Healey has been u…
Liverpool will reward Mac Allister if he lets his football do talking
After saying he was "very sad" at the lack of a contract offer from Liverpool, Alexis Mac Allister proved his worth against Atletico Madrid.…
Trump says he would consider pardon for former attorney Michael Cohen
Cohen has not personally asked Trump for a pardon, but he submitted an application to the White House after his request was denied by the Biden admini…
Missouri’s Trump-backed voting maps approved by federal panel challenged in supreme court
Opponents requested an emergency filing as state’s elections plunged into uncertainty over redrawn districtsOpponents of congressional redistricting i…
Failures 'contributed to' death of Sir Richard Branson's wife
Lady Joan Branson died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the private Lister Hospital in Chelsea last year.…
Guterres pays tribute to Qatar’s late Father Emir at UN ceremony
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has paid tribute to Qatar’s late Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.…
Manchester United vs Sabah: UEFA Champions League – preview, team news
Man Utd have taken four points from their first four Premier League games, but Michael Carrick says team ready to rise.…
Misfiring Arsenal beat Napoli with Odegaard stunner in Champions League
Arsenal dominated play but needed a screamer from Martin Odegaard to seal three points in Napoli to open league phase.…
US court denies Tate brothers’ bid to be released from Miami jail
A judge rules the brothers are a 'quintessential flight risk' due to their wealth and frequent international travel.…
Conductor Julian Wachner receives suspended sentence for possession of child sex abuse material
The formerly prominent, widely recorded conductor was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years of probation for five counts of possession of child sex …
Mac Allister's brilliant finish puts Liverpool ahead
The ball falls to Alexis Mac Allister on the edge of the box who hits it first time past Jan Oblak to give Liverpool the lead.…