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UK not ‘on the slide’, Burnham to tell UN as he gears up for first meeting with Trump – UK politics live
Burnham is heading to New York for the United Nations general assemblyGood morning. Andy Burnham is at the United Nations general assembly today and i…
England fast bowler Wood retires from internationals
England fast bowler Mark Wood announces his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.…
Pollock signs new Northampton deal in excess of £400k
Henry Pollock has brought an end to his contract stand-off with Northampton, saying it was ultimately "a very easy decision" to sign an extension.…
Grand jury finds no evidence of criminal conduct in the death of Nolan Wells
A grand jury found Wells' cause of death "consistent with drowning," and decided not to bring indictments. The teenager was found dead on Horn Island,…
Angus Taylor distances himself from Andrew Bragg’s proposal to let first home buyers use super
Opposition leader said the idea for Australians to use their superannuation savings as collateral for a loan ‘is not our policy’Follow our Australia n…
UK borrows £18bn in August, putting pressure on Healey before budget
Higher-than-expected figure will make chancellor’s aim of calming jittery bond markets more difficultBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government b…
Why is Monaco staging a sprint race? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.…
'Alarming' - does WSL have a homegrown problem?
The London City Lionesses raised eyebrows with no English players in their starting line up against Manchester United, but is there a wider trend?…
Government borrowing rises by a fifth to £18bn in August
Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.…
Trump’s bizarre social media blitz leaves world guessing ahead of UN address
President has been posting on Washington arch, AI and his ‘25 top achievements’ – the chances of an uplifting speech appear slimThe annual gathering o…
Nigeria’s refining revolution has a monopoly problem
Dangote has slashed fuel imports, but market concentration risks keeping the benefits from common Nigerians.…
Attempted murder for the man who shot three Palestinians in Vermont
Jason Eaton was found guilty of attempted second-degree murder for the shooting of three Palestinian college students.…
Is Garnacho already at a crossroads at Villa?
Alejandro Garnacho joined Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea with a view to kick-starting his career, but his early weeks in the Midlands have been a st…
Private investigator surveilled Liberal minister and supplied Jean Nassif with recording devices, Icac hears
Shane de Kauwe tells corruption inquiry he was instructed by Toplace laywer Sharangan Maheswaran to investigate minister David ElliottFollow our Austr…
Hope for UK mothers accused of child abduction after fleeing domestic violence
Women escaping abusive partners abroad could get new protections from legal analysis of Hague conventionBritish mothers who bring their children with …
Intergenerational report underplays effect of climate crisis on Australia’s future, experts say
One academic says prediction for 2066 ‘is negligent in ignoring the economic damage’ on the horizon Follow our Australia news live blog for latest upd…
Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts.…
Watch: Six-year-old girl from China sets new Rubik's Cube world record
Lian Yunzhi broke the women's world record twice in three days at World Cube Association competitions.…
Brazil election: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro tied in latest polls
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is running in October's election for a fourth non-consecutive term as Brazil's president.…
India vs Sri Lanka live: Asian Games – Women’s cricket final
Follow our live build-up, team news, score and text commentary stream from the match in Nisshin, Japan, at 05:00 GMT.…
Canada’s BC sues OpenAI over ChatGPT role in Tumbler Ridge school shooting
British Columbia lawsuit implicates ChatGPT, claiming tech firm ignored deadly threats and demanding safety overhauls.…
Mamdani challenges Trump over White House press ban during meeting
President Trump met New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at his official residence, one day before Trump speaks to the UNGA.…
The Papers: 'Air traffic out of control' and 'RAF to help Saudis'
A second glitch this month in the national air traffic system and the PM's first major foreign policy move lead the papers.…
Trump and Mamdani appear friendly after ‘wide-ranging’ meeting at Gracie Mansion
Republican president said he hoped the democratic socialist would be a ‘great mayor’ for New York CityDonald Trump said on Monday that he hoped Zohran…
US judge declines to block transfer of wildlife refuge land to Musk’s SpaceX
Environmental groups vow to continue opposition to deal that would expand site for Elon Musk rocket companyA federal judge on Monday refused to block …
Healthcare in Africa ‘under growing strain’ after US withdrawal from aid programs, report warns
Accra Reset’s report states countries in the region and global south should take greater control of their health development after USAID debacleThe Un…
Manchester to host world leaders at G20 summit in 2027
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was pleased he would be welcoming US President Donald Trump to the city.…
Appeals court rules in favor of Trump-backed Missouri congressional maps
Supreme court, which has twice blocked maps from being used in November, likely to have final say in legal fightA long-running legal fight over Missou…
Being run over by pitch roller was 'terrifying' - Townsend
Townsend says he was lucky to only escape from under the roller with a few "bumps and bruises".…
Halt super-intelligent AI with non-proliferation treaty, Ed Davey to say
At Lib Dems’ conference in Brighton, leader will accuse Andy Burnham of relying on Donald Trump and ‘tech bros’ to solve problemEd Davey is to call fo…