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Western Europeans believe crime is rising despite fall in overall rates, poll finds
YouGov survey of six countries shows respondents think crime is increasing – though most trust their national police Western Europeans believe crime i…
Ebike thefts soar in NSW as Victoria’s crime rate drops for first time in four years
Theft rises in both states, even as Victoria’s crime rate decreases 1.9% on the year beforeVictoria has recorded its first drop in crime in four years…
‘Most famous tree in the world’: Sherwood Forest’s 1,000-year-old Major oak dies
Nottinghamshire tree, one of Europe’s oldest and largest, fails to produce leaves after being stressed by series of hot, dry summersThe Major oak, one…
French police in £660m deal with UK authorised to use water cannon on asylum seekers
Refugee charity says decision to let officers request the devices as part of public order powers is ‘sickening’French riot police deployed in northern…
Families of Rex Heuermann victims confront US serial killer: ‘Save a spot in hell’
Judge imposes life without parole after emotional statements at Gilgo Beach killer’s sentencingSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe fa…
England make good start despite Stokes' absence
England attempt to move on from the Ben Stokes controversy with a solid opening day of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.…
Verhoeven says appeal against loss to Usyk dismissed
Rico Verhoeven says his appeal against the result of his defeat by unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk last month has been dismissed.…
US House staff visit Ghislaine Maxwell’s prison after claims of laptop and puppy
Epstein associate’s lawyer rejected preferential treatment claims in January, saying ‘humane treatment isn’t special’Staff from the House oversight an…
Harry and Meghan to bring children to UK for first time in four years
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet last visited Britain in 2022 during late queen’s platinum jubilee celebrationsThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex will b…
Why we travel 530 miles so our son can have a haircut
How a very special hairdressing salon in Lowestoft is cutting it when it comes to neurodivergence.…
'It's easy to romanticise toxicity' says star of film about step-siblings' relationship
The stars of Your Fault: London discuss their film's BookTok fandoms, online fame and toxic relationships.…
Rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in prison for third-degree rape
The Louisiana musician has now been sentenced, having pleaded guilty to the charge in MarchThe rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in priso…
Lululemon apologises after Japanese drum row at Great Wall yoga event
Online uproar in China follows Canadian brand’s use of taiko drum at sponsored festival held to celebrate Chinese cultureThe activewear brand Lululemo…
Vietnam police rescue hundreds of cats stolen for meat by animal crime ring
Major operation launched after spate of pet thefts in Ho Chi Minh City, according to local mediaPolice in Vietnam have rescued more than 400 cats in a…
A nation shaped by rain: exhibition celebrates Scotland’s wettest obsession
Minnie the Minx and Macbeth feature in National Library’s exploration of how rainfall has shaped Scottish science, literature, history and identityIt …
Brazil convicts Jair Bolsonaro's son of pursuing US help in father's legal battle
Eduardo Bolsonaro called the conviction "baseless and senseless".…
Bluey to be available in an Australian Indigenous language for the first time
Five episodes have been dubbed into Australian language Yolŋu Matha for Naidoc Week, with Bandit voiced by a founding member of rock band King Stingra…
Investigation into deadly B-52 bomber crash could take months, US officials say
Bomber that crashed during test flight at Edwards air force base in California killed all eight crew membersThe investigation into a US air force bomb…
Six people injured in New Jersey acid attack involving suspects on a moped
One minor has been arrested in connection to Monday attack that Jersey City police said ‘appears to be targeted’Six people in New Jersey were injured …
California’s tectonic systems at highest levels of stress in 1,000 years – study
San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems in ‘critically loaded state’, increasing chance of ‘big one’ quake in futureSouthern California’s San Andrea…
Artist defends Churchill video at National Portrait Gallery after being accused of ‘barefaced lie’
Helen Cammock says her comments blaming wartime leader for Bengal famine were intended to create ‘dialogue’ A Turner prize-winning artist accused of t…
Cate Blanchett promises ‘creative rumpus’ in new role: Oxford professor
Oscar-winning actor hails ‘electrifying opportunity’ to present lectures and seminars in contemporary theatreThe Oscar-winning actor Cate Blanchett ha…
Farage’s plan for equal pay legislation may cost female workers money, say unions
General secretary of TUC calls Reform proposal ‘a smokescreen for slashing women’s rights’UK politics live – latest updatesA law proposed by Nigel Far…
Teen accused of killing stepsister on cruise turns self in to be charged as adult
Judge decides Timothy Hudson should face trial as an adult, though he will be held in an approved juvenile facilityA teenager charged with sexually as…
Is a transparent fish the future of brain science? This center is betting on it
One of the world's leading brain research centers is shifting away from fruit flies and toward a tiny, transparent fish. The goal: to understand how b…
Sly stage version of The Traitors to lure audiences with five different endings
Play at Gillian Lynne theatre in London will cycle through versions with weekend crowds able to pick oneIn keeping with its well-earned reputation for…
Two arrested during investigation into Dezi Freeman’s movements as police reveal killer likely travelled to NSW
Victoria and NSW police search seven properties as they examine where shooter travelled after killing two officers in PorepunkahTwo more men have been…
Starbucks Korea to temporarily shut all stores for history lesson after bungled coffee promotion
The closures, so employees can watch a recorded lecture, will cost the company an estimated 2.1bn won ($1.4m) in salesStarbucks Korea will simultaneou…
Most Australians under 25 have never used newspapers or radio as a source of news, survey finds
But overall interest in news has increased, particularly among women and young people, 2026 Digital News Report findsFollow our Australia news live bl…
ICE agent shoots at vehicle after being struck by car, officials in New Jersey say
Agent opened fire at car, striking it, as suspect fled scene and has not been located, Stafford Township police sayAn Immigration and Customs Enforcem…