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Emergency alert warning of wildfire risk sent to phones in England and Wales
People urged not to light barbecues, campfires or anything else that could spark fire during period of extreme heatMillions of people across England a…
Mangione admits killing healthcare CEO and pleads guilty to federal charges
"I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan and he died," the 28-year-old said after pleading guilty to charges of stalking resulting in death.…
Derailed Essex to London train leads to travel chaos
It has happened less than 24 hours after a train came off the tracks in East Sussex.…
What Next For Nigel Farage After The Clacton By-Election?
The parliamentary standards investigation into Farage's £5m gift has reopened.…
What’s next for far-right Reform UK after Farage’s by-election win?
What’s next for far-right Reform UK after Farage’s by-election win?…
French court blocks Macron’s social media ban for under-15s
Constitutional council says curbs infringe freedom of expression and privacy as president vows to rework legislationFrance’s top court has blocked a b…
Progressives back substitute teacher over Wasserman Schultz in Florida
Group backs Elijah Manley in primary election in bid to unseat veteran Democrat in newly drawn districtA progressive group has endorsed a 27-year-old …
As speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from drivers
Millions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, or will soon. Some don't like it, but advocates say there's …
UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires
Civil servants are entitled to extra money for working in difficult or dangerous cities around the world.…
Canadian plasma clinics pause collections after deaths of two donors
Government launches investigation into potential unsafe practices at Spanish healthcare company Grifols A chain of private plasma donation clinics in …
Chris Mason: Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?
As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.…
Iberian orca known for ramming boats seen with suspected gunshot wounds
Marine conservationist says deliberate attack would be ‘act of extreme cruelty’ against endangered populationSpanish officials have launched an invest…
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue
Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.…
Woman cleared of owning XL bully which fatally bit man
Chanel Fong’s partner’s father, Keven Jones, died from severe blood loss after he was bitten on the leg.…
‘Let’s see what he can do’: will Burnham bring Barnsley voters back to Labour?
With questions over Farage’s finances and a new face in No 10, could Barnsley council be a bellwether for changing Labour fortunes?Labour marked its w…
‘The party of the Cubans’: How Republicans courted a key South Florida vote
Polls suggest Cuban American voters in Florida remain largely Republican, despite frustration over immigration.…
Count Binface to perform at Fringe after by-election defeat
The alter ego of comedian Jon Harvey finished second to Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election.…
Mutual defence: The alliances that preceded Turkiye-Pakistan-Saudi pact
The pact says an armed attack on any one of the three countries would be regarded as an attack against them all.…
Jeremy Bamber’s legal team challenge ban on his talking to the media
Lawyer says restriction comes at ‘significant moment’ in appeal process for White House Farm murder convictionThe legal team of Jeremy Bamber, who has…
Pakistan PM’s ‘red line’ warning to India over water treaty
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accused India of illegally suspending the Indus Waters Treaty.…
Builders unearth €9m gold loot sealed in walls of Belgian property
Construction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes.…
Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Government issues a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbeques as they pose a "significant risk to the public".…
Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory
The investigation into a £5m gift received by Farage reopens, as he returns as the MP for Clacton.…
Disability campaigners call for Burnham to delay assisted dying bill
Activists say introducing assisted dying without reforming care puts "sick and disabled people's lives at risk".…
Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company
Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.…
What do people in Clacton think of Farage's by-election win?
The Reform leader wins the by-election he triggered, and gains more votes than last time.…
Donald Trump to give speech on crime and safety during New York visit – US politics live
President visiting police academy in Long Island as he looks to boost Republicans in battleground races ahead of November midterms Hello and welcome t…
US firms that kept DEI policies despite ‘go woke, go broke’ threats thrived
Exclusive: Companies that kept policies did just as well financially, even after Trump’s executive order, as those that didn’tConservative backlash wa…
At Big Bend National Park, bulldozers begin clearing pristine desert land for border barrier work
A coalition of landowners, outdoor enthusiasts and business owners that say any work in Big Bend National Park would forever change the place often ca…
Colon dies 11 years after brain injury in fight
Prichard Colon, who suffered a severe brain injury during a 2015 fight, dies aged 33, his father Richard confirms on social media.…