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What could new rights for unmarried couples mean for your money?
Co-habiting couples in England and Wales could be given more protections if they break up under new government proposals.…
Trump's new take on 250 years of American expansionism
The US has grown, both in terms of its land and its people, over the last 250 years. What's next?…
UK temperatures forecast to exceed 30C as another heatwave imminent
Another heatwave is on its way and set to last significantly longer as Stav Danaos explains.…
Force bosses to face MPs over maternity scandal, says Streeting
Former health secretary Wes Streeting says the "cowardice" of leaders who refused to co-operate was "an insult".…
The Papers: Storm threat to England match and 'bid to block Miliband'
Shifting start times at the FIFA World Cup are the lead story for the papers on Saturday.…
Quakes reduce Venezuela tourist town to rubble, leaving economy in tatters
Quakes reduce Venezuela tourist town to rubble, leaving economy in tatters.…
Starmer warns Burnham he cannot spend less time on diplomacy
Prime minister also speaks of his ‘intensely personal decision’ to step down in first interview since resigningKeir Starmer has warned his likely succ…
Venezuela’s Rodriguez blames ‘propaganda’ for quake response backlash
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez dismissed criticism of the government's quake response.…
After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?
Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America…
Qualifiers eye more shocks after causing Wimbledon upsets
Qualifiers Roman Safiullin and Shintaro Mochizuki set their sights on toppling title challengers Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner after causing huge u…
Starmer warns Burnham will need to spend as much time on global affairs as he did, in first interview since quitting
In an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over.…
Is China’s new ethnic unity law a step towards forced assimilation?
The government says the law will help forge a shared national identity.…
Pope praises US history of welcoming immigrants in implicit rebuke to Trump
Pope Leo urges Americans to live up to the ideals of the Declaration of Independence in his first major address to the USPope Leo has used his first m…
Man charged with manslaughter over Tesla crash originally blamed on car’s self-driving mode
Tesla said Michael Butler disabled his car’s self-driving mode before it plowed into Martha Avila’s home in JuneA man whose Tesla Model 3 was allegedl…
Entire NSW Labor left calls for controversial anti-protest laws to be scrapped ahead of party conference
Fifty-six state branches want the laws reviewed, while gambling, Aukus and Palestine are also on the agendaGet our breaking news email, free app or da…
NSW government ‘absolutely thrilled’ to welcome OpenAI ... until someone mentioned the Terminator films
Emails sent between MP Anoulak Chanthivong’s staff take cautious approach to AI giant arriving in Sydney – despite the government’s encouragementGet o…
One Nation is campaigning directly to Christians. But will party policies rub against worshippers’ conscience?
Anti-abortion policies may have appeal, but with one in three Australian churchgoers born overseas, talk of a monoculture may put them offGet our brea…
Is Andy Burnham dodging scrutiny, or is he just a different type of communicator?
Avoiding traditional questions and stilted broadcast clips, incoming PM has evolved his style of media managementHe is due to become prime minister in…
‘Hugely significant’: biggest ever byelection will test nation’s mood – and Burnham’s credentials
With 2 million people eligible to vote, Manchester mayoralty race will give clues on whether PM-in-waiting can turn tide against Reform UKUK politics …
UK in talks with Pakistan about deporting grooming gang leader
The prime minister's spokesperson says the government is exploring "all possible options in this case".…
Osaka defeats Kasatkina to make Wimbledon round of 16
Four-time grand slam winner continues to impress at SW19, losing only four games to Daria Kasatkina in round three.…
Election wins prove pro-Palestine US campus protests didn’t fail: Activists
With Columbia University set to be represented in Congress by former protester, advocates see 'new wave of hope'.…
Louisiana court halts criminal indictment against state attorney general
Republican Liz Murrill was indicted for the alleged intimidation of New Orleans elected officialsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Lou…
How baby formula recalls have mounted amid Trump staff cuts to the FDA
Experts say the Food and Drug Administration is not prepared for the health threat of bacterial contaminationMultiple brands of infant formula have be…
Democrats will have ‘field day’ with Trump inquiries if they win House, legal experts say
Investigations into president and corruption charges will get heavy scrutiny if Democrats win majority in midtermsDonald Trump’s presidency is facing …
Police criticise decision to let pubs stay open until 5am for England match
‘Late announcement’ means forces will have to adapt plans and move officers ‘away from communities’, say chiefsUK politics live – latest updatesPolice…
Spain’s conservatives and far-right Vox increase ties with Andalucía coalition
Deal including ‘national priority’ policy brings prospect closer of countrywide agreement between partiesThe prospect of a national coalition between …
Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match
Police chiefs say the government's "late announcement" means forces would have to take officers away from other duties.…
Zohran Mamdani to deliver speech to mark US’s 250th birthday in New York
New York mayor’s remarks at city hall to come just hours before Trump is set to deliver address at Mount Rushmore Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New Yor…
Keir Starmer ally Hollie Ridley to step down as Labour general secretary
Exclusive: As well as citing personal reasons, Ridley says she is making way for a successor ‘to work alongside new leader’Hollie Ridley, Labour’s gen…