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One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review
Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).…
Thieves steal bronze age treasure in four-minute museum heist in Spain
Gold collection known as Treasure of Villena, worth at least €1.7m, is latest target of ‘very well planned’ raidThieves in Spain have raided the Treas…
Near total lunar eclipse will be seen from North and South America Thursday night
Earth’s shadow will appear to be a reddish ‘blood moon’ due to the way sunlight is scattered by the atmosphereA near total lunar eclipse will be visib…
Plane headed for remote Alaska town crashes and kills all four passengers on board
Plane was headed for airport in Seldovia from Anchorage, and was submerged in water after the crashA small plane carrying four people crashed into sha…
BBC to bring back Top Gear amid speculation about show’s next presenters
Motoring series to return after break since serious injuries to co-host Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff in crash during filmingTop Gear, the long-running mo…
Malaysia’s former PM Ismail Sabri charged with concealing assets
Sabri, 66, pleaded not guilty to allegedly failing to provide a complete declaration of assets.…
Andrew Tate is seeking bail in his extradition fight. Here's why that's unlikely
There's a fear that people facing international extradition granted bail could flee. Andrew Tate and his brother face a total of 59 criminal charges i…
Wild swimming linked to higher risk of stomach bugs and skin rashes
Findings from research into illnesses associated with bathing in lakes and rivers come amid boom in hobbyWild swimming has been linked to a higher ris…
Hot ticket: UK’s first sauna theatre draws swimwear-clad audiences
The 80-seat venue at Edinburgh fringe combines sauna rituals with theatre, music, storytelling … and sweatTucked away behind the Summerhall arts centr…
Two women accuse former Fat White Family member Saul Adamczewski of physical and emotional abuse
Insecure Men singer has now been dropped by his record label and had tour dates cancelled after two women shared allegations about his behaviourSaul A…
Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console
The company also says gamers will soon be able to get digital versions of many of the games they currently own.…
Texas law banning drag shows where children may be present struck down again
‘This is a profoundly flawed decision that endangers our children and is an affront to Texas values,’ Ken Paxton saysA federal judge has, for a second…
Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived back in UK, say reports
Harry, Meghan and family expected to enjoy ‘extended stay’ with children Archie and Lilibet already enrolled at schoolThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex h…
ICE agent embroiled in interstate extradition dispute after allegedly shooting Venezuelan man
Christian Castro is charged in Minnesota with assault and falsely reporting a crime by anotherSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA US Im…
Channel 5 drama to examine how Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband stole SNP funds
To Nicola, Love Peter will focus on couple’s relationship during 12-year period of embezzlement and fallout of caseChannel 5 is reuniting with the pro…
Murder investigation launched after two die in Middlesbrough house fire
Cleveland police not ruling out links to organised crime, as fire comes amid force’s investigation into fatal A66 crashA murder investigation has been…
Man City to make offer for £120m-rated Fernandez
Manchester City are set to make an opening offer for priority midfield target Enzo Fernandez.…
Is Japan trying to build bridges with China after Taiwan spat?
Experts say Japanese lawmakers' visit to Beijing signals an attempt by Japan to defrost its worst China rift in decades.…
Man City complete £85.6m Bouaddi signing from Lille
Manchester City complete the signing of Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a £85.6m deal on a five-year contract.…
Polygamous sect leader serving 50 years for child sex abuse gets another 24 years
Samuel Bateman, 50, is convicted of three state child abuse counts after previous conviction on federal countsA polygamous sect leader already serving…
Expert witnesses challenge claim that Lindsay Clancy experienced psychosis
One more day of testimony expected as closing arguments set for Thursday and jury likely begins deliberations FridayOne more day of rebuttal testimony…
Multiple people killed in shooting at Montana home also set on fire, officials say
Children were among victims of Sunday shooting in Billings in case police have characterized as a family disturbanceMultiple people – including childr…
Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking appeal, calling claims ‘demonstrably meritless’
Maxwell sought to vacate Epstein-related conviction, alleging hidden trial evidence and juror’s abuse historySign up for the Breaking News US newslett…
Louisiana supreme court justice wins rare $300,000 defamation trial against newspaper
Then Advocate editor-in-chief and writer testified editorial was not part of agenda against Jefferson Davis Hughes IIIA jury on Monday awarded $300,00…
Billie Piper stalker jailed for 12 months after breaching prevention order
Philip Jerome, 49, repeatedly tried to contact the actor in the hope they would begin a relationship, court hearsA fan obsessed with Billie Piper has …
New York business group sues Mamdani over city-owned grocery stores plan
Multicultural Business Coalition sues New York City mayor, alleging plan for city-run stores will harm smaller grocersA New York City business group s…
‘Not any old vermin’: rats numbers are on the rise thanks to global heating – and poison may not be the answer
Robert Corrigan has been dealing with the ‘smart’ rodents all his life – and believes there are better solutions to deal with the growing infestation …
Five more arrested over crash that killed seven people including two police officers
A total of 17 people have now been arrested over Saturday’s crash in which car drove wrong way along dual carriagewayFive more people have been arrest…
Artist known for sculptures of Mao Zedong jailed for slandering ‘heroes and martyrs’
Gao Zhen sentenced to three years in prison after already spending two years in detentionGao Zhen, a prominent Chinese artist known for provocative sc…
Wisconsin kitten with 29 toes breaks world record for most toes on a cat
Maine Coon named Erebus Anomaly breaks previous record of 28 toes held for over two decades after overcoming illnessA Maine Coon kitten from Wisconsin…