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Democrat Rep. Jimmy Gomez being investigated over sexual misconduct allegations
The California Democrat has admitted to "personal mistakes" outside of his marriage, but also says his actions were consensual in nature did not viola…
Trump dismisses USS Lincoln criticism and snaps at CNN reporter to ‘be quiet’
President says US carrier is ‘beautifully maintained’ and calls CNN ‘fake news’ over reports of poor conditionsDonald Trump claimed he had third-hand …
Stag put down after attacking man in Richmond Park
Royal Parks said a male deer approached a picnic group looking for food before attacking the man.…
Trump administration pauses border construction in Big Bend national park
Controversial project has faced bipartisan opposition by critics who say it mars pristine environmental area in TexasThe Trump administration says it …
Death toll from capsized ferry in Zimbabwe rises to 92
Search efforts to recover the remaining victims are still underway.…
Trump tells 10-year-old rescued by teen lifeguard: ‘I don’t know if I’d do it’
President hosts Nathanial Rai and lifeguard Ryder Williams at White House after video of California rescue went viral Nathanial Rai had been swept off…
Does Reform's plan to cut £50bn in welfare spending add up?
BBC Verify breaks down what the party says it wants to do to cut the benefits bill - and how realistic it is.…
Labour MP under investigation by party over Covid loans to his businesses
Southend East & Rochford’s Bayo Alaba has been suspended while inquiry looks at bounceback loansA Labour MP has been suspended after being questio…
US supreme court again rejects Trump’s bid to overturn E Jean Carroll verdict
Decision leaves intact $5m civil judgment against Trump after jury found him liable for sexually abusing writerThe US supreme court has once again dec…
Watch: Seven GCSE exams, five months, one determined teenager
Secondary school pupil Patrick McCabe, 16, completed his papers using eye-gazing technology.…
US hiker dies after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna
The 30-year-old was on the active volcano when a thunderstorm developed, local media report.…
Monkey escapes from Highland Wildlife Park in Cairngorms
The park was at the centre of a similar monkey escape that lasted more than five days in January 2024.…
Emotional farewell to 'global, iconic superstar' Bonnie Tyler
Fans, friends and family travel to Swansea to pay tribute to Total Eclipse of the Heart singer.…
What England can expect from captain Root
What can England expect from Joe Root's leadership, based on his first full-time spell in charge?…
Why rightwing critics are wrong to say the Australian super system is broken
Spending on aged pension will be stable for decades to come, experts argue, despite claims by Bragg and HansonGet our breaking news email, free app or…
3M knew for more than 50 years that its products could harm humans, Australian government alleges in court documents
Exclusive: federal government court filings claim internal company documents included warnings about products being toxicGet our breaking news email, …
French Serie A footballer Yael Trepy in intensive care after near-drowning
Italian media reports that the Cagliari forward was rescued after swallowing a lot of water in a swimming pool in Porto Cervo.…
DHS defends investigating agency critics and giving them warning notices
Federal officials acknowledged that ICE special agents tracked a New York man to his house, the airport and a hotel to question him about a critical e…
UK government ‘irresponsible’ for not publishing emergency drought plans
Campaigners demand greater transparency into water companies’ plans not made public due to ‘security reasons’The UK government has been accused of a l…
Jason Arday’s death is institutional murder
Arday was subjected to a vicious campaign fuelled by anti-Black racism.…
Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president Infantino
The Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of Fifa, chief execu…
Support for Jason Arday’s family shows ‘Britain still cares’, says Windrush campaigner
Crowdfund passes £150,000, while Cambridge chancellor criticises ‘racist feeding frenzy’ around academic’s deathA Windrush campaigner who launched a f…
Marra and Fagan to contest Scottish Labour leadership
Anas Sarwar triggered the contest last month after he announced his intention to stand down to join Andy Burnham's government.…
Angus Taylor links support for NDIS reform to removal of ‘widow tax’ loophole
Coalition leader tells Anthony Albanese that delaying repeal of ‘cruel’ measure is ‘unconscionable’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
Can a student ID be used for voting? More Republican-led states are banning it
New bans on using student IDs for voting in Indiana and New Hampshire have sparked lawsuits after creating the latest hurdles to the ballot box for th…
Will India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement force Modi’s BJP to rethink its politics?
Modi's BJP once controlled media narratives in India, but this might be changing with the 'Cockroach' movement.…
Burnham exchanged messages with individual impersonating Trump chief of staff
PM was in contact with unknown person pretending to be senior White House aide Susie Wiles, it is understoodAndy Burnham exchanged messages with someo…
Spurs' Vicario set to join Juventus on loan
Tottenham accept a loan offer from Juventus for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, which includes an option to buy.…
Man City in advanced talks for £85m Bouaddi, 18
Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.…
Cambridge chancellor criticises 'racist feeding frenzy' around Jason Arday
Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row, was found dead last week.…