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Burnham announces scheme to help first-time buyers onto housing ladder
The prime minister says he wants people without support from the "bank of mum and dad" to receive help.…
One year on, the UK’s recognition of Palestinian statehood is bearing fruit
The British government is moving to translate rhetoric into policy.…
No Premier League appetite to strip Man City of titles - but threat remains
After being found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges for breaching Premier League, could Manchester city really be stripped of eight trophies?…
British national among six dead in building explosion close to Acropolis in Athens
Four Americans and a Greek national are among those killed in a suspected gas explosion, officials said.…
Fury says boxing bout with Joshua in jeopardy over promoters’ clash
The long-awaited fight, one of the biggest in British boxing history, was recently set for December 11 in Cardiff.…
Angela Rayner stands by attack on care worker visa reforms ahead of Labour conference
Housing secretary says Home Office moved goalposts with ‘disruptive’ change to permanent residence rulesAngela Rayner has stood by her criticism of Ho…
Prince Harry says it is 'great' to be back in Britain after six years in US
The Duke of Sussex also added that Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are “happy in school” after returning to the UK a month ago.…
How long can Labour's feel-good factor last?
The party’s spirits have been transformed since Burnham became PM, but what's coming down the tracks, asks Laura Kuenssberg.…
Met to re-examine CCTV from Jill Dando murder case
Police are reviewing footage of a man at Putney Bridge station after the Crimewatch presenter was shot in 1999.…
Thomas Jefferson letter goes on the market – containing a prescient warning for Trump today
Third US president wrote in 1787 about importance of peace, paying off debt and supporting agricultureA remarkably prescient letter written by Thomas …
Work intensifying on UK laws to stamp out concert ticket touts, say sources
Artists including Tinie Tempah and the Smiths’ drummer Mike Joyce ramp up pressure on government to keep its pledge to outlaw for-profit resalesThe go…
England vs Spain: UEFA Nations League – Predictions, teams, head-to-head
World champions Spain meet heavyweights England in a rematch of the UEFA Euro 2024 final.…
Virat Kohli says he will retire from India cricket after 2027 World Cup
The leading century-maker in ODI cricket, Virat Kohli, announces 2027 World Cup will be his swansong for India.…
Ngumoha not in England squad to face Spain
Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha is not named in England's matchday squad for Saturday's Nations League opener against Spain.…
Severely disabled young people should get fast-track access to benefits, Milburn says
Alan Milburn said 16- to 24-year-olds with most complex needs should not have to keep proving they cannot workYoung people whose complex disabilities …
China, US to open AI ‘communication channel’ after summit, White House says
White House says the two countries agreed to open a 'bilateral communication channel' for AI incidents.…
Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare, but Cape Verde crash
Senegal draw with Mozambique, Nigeria edge past Madagascar, but Cape Verde beaten by Mali in AFCON qualifying openers.…
Bangkok declares disaster as heavy rains spark flooding
Days of near continuous downpours have caused widespread flooding in the Thai capital.…
Pochettino regrets limited role in Balogun red card decision at World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino says controversial Folarin Balogun appeal 'changed the energy' around US team at World Cup 2026.…
Pro-Palestine Action group to rally at Labour conference led by Burnham
Defend Our Juries say Sunday's action is an 'integrity test' for the UK's new premier.…
Joshua fight at risk over promoter row, says Fury
Tyson Fury says his long-awaited all-British heavyweight fight against Anthony Joshua in December is in jeopardy.…
The AI safety debate is confusing. Here's our guide to the different factions
The battle over AI's promise and perils is not a clash between two opposing sides, but a debate among a range of competing voices and ideologies. Here…
Meal deliveries can save money and improve health. Will they survive Medicaid cuts?
Some states deliver meals to Medicaid patients that address their dietary needs. Evidence shows it aids recovery and saves healthcare costs, but feder…
The U.S. has more thalidomide survivors than the government admits
In the 1950s and 1960s, doctors gave the drug thalidomide to pregnant patients without telling them — and without FDA approval. Now those patients' ch…
Lula bans fixed-odds sports betting a week before Brazilian elections
President’s ‘hard, drastic and necessary measure’, likely to attract widespread public support, polls suggestBrazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da …
Chadwick says driving F1 car 'top of bucket list'
Jamie Chadwick says testing a Formula 1 car is the highlight of her motorsport career.…
‘Let’s tell the truth’: Smithsonian head given standing ovation as he hits back at Trump attacks
Outgoing secretary Lonnie Bunch rejects claims the institution is unpatriotic, telling audience ‘You cannot understand all without illuminating the da…
Schoolchildren without smartphones penalised with higher bus fares
Despite guidance keeping mobile phones out of England’s schools, cheaper travel may only be available via an appSchoolchildren who do not own smartpho…
The tricky tests awaiting Andy Burnham after Labour conference
From a difficult economic landscape to decisions on oil and gas drilling, welfare spending and the Chagos Islands, we look at what’s on the horizonAnd…
Labour must reunite progressive voters to win the next election, says Lucy Powell
The deputy leader wants the party to take advantage of a split on the right and not be embarrassed to show its valuesLabour must “reunite the progress…