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House of Lords has ‘signed its own death warrant’ by stalling assisted dying bill, says MP
Kim Leadbeater joins protest against delaying of bill to allow assisted dying in the UK and says people are ‘extremely angry’The House of Lords “signed its own death warrant” over its stalling of the UK assisted dying bill, the MP Kim Leadbeater said as she joined more than a dozen terminally ill an...
Two people arrested after trying to enter UK nuclear submarine base
Man and woman, one of whom is understood to be Iranian, held after asking to enter sensitive military siteTwo people have been arrested, one of whom is understood to be Iranian, after they tried to enter the Faslane nuclear submarine base in Scotland in what may have been an attempt at espionage.A m...
Norway’s crown princess says she was ‘deceived’ by Jeffrey Epstein
Mette-Marit says she ‘did not know he was a sex offender’, despite Googling him three years after his prison sentenceNorway’s crown princess, Mette-Marit, has said she was “manipulated and deceived” by Jeffrey Epstein as she spoke publicly for the first time about her years-long relationship with th...
Pete Buttigieg’s 2026 project
The former Transportation secretary and onetime presidential candidate is traveling the country for the midterms. The road may lead him beyond.
BTS release new album Arirang ahead of comeback concert
Boyband drops album that speaks to its Korean roots ahead of Seoul comeback concert, with more than a quarter of a million fans expected to attendK-pop stars BTS released a new album on Friday billed as reflecting the maturing boy band’s Korean roots and identity, as buzz built ahead of their open-a...
Nashville journalist arrested by ICE released after 15 days in detention
Colombia-born Estefany Rodríguez, whose detention had alarmed press freedom advocates, freed on $10,000 bondThe Nashville journalist who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier this month was released from a Louisiana detention center on Thursday after spending 15 days in c...
China has been preparing for a global energy crisis for years. It is paying off now
As other Asian economies race to conserve energy, China has huge reserves of oil and gas as well as alternative energy sources like wind and solarMiddle East crisis – live updates Xi Jinping has been preparing for a crisis like this for years. China must secure its energy supply “in its own hands”,...
Trump-appointed panel approves 24-karat-gold coin featuring his face
Federal law says living presidents can’t appear on currency, but commission approves design for US’s 250th birthdayA federal arts commission on Thursday approved the final design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin bearing Donald Trump’s image to help celebrate the US’s 250th birthday on 4 July.T...
Natural History Museum tops UK attraction list with record visitors
London museum defies drop in numbers seen elsewhere, attributed to cost of living and fall in international touristsLondon’s Natural History Museum (NHM) was the most popular attraction in the UK during 2025, with its renovated gardens, new climate gallery and lack of entry fee leading to record-bre...
Shrinkflation takes a bite out of Easter eggs as shoppers pay more for less
The price of popular branded eggs has risen by over 40% in some cases while some have also shrunk in sizeShoppers are shelling out for smaller eggs again this Easter as shrinkflation takes another bite out of the favourite seasonal treat.The price of popular branded chocolate eggs has risen by more...
Historic March heatwave in US west shatters high-temperature records
Some highs in California, Nevada and Arizona recorded at 25-35F above normal, with widespread alerts and closuresStates across the US south-west recorded blistering temperatures at the tail end of winter, including some of the hottest March temperatures ever recorded in the US, with forecasts indica...
EU leaders vow to support Cyprus in talks over future of British bases
Akrotiri and Dhekelia bases have become targets for Iran after outbreak of Middle East crisisEU leaders have pledged to stand behind Cyprus as it seeks “an open and frank discussion” on the future of the British bases on the island, which have become a target after the outbreak of the latest Middle...
Nigel Farage condemned over call to ban public prayer for Muslims in the UK
Reform party leader criticised for making comments after event held in London’s Trafalgar Square this weekMuslim leaders have condemned Nigel Farage’s call to ban public prayer by Muslims in the UK as bigoted and warned of a “growing tide of hate” after the Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, questi...
Tens of thousands of prisoners in England and Wales at risk of cell fires
About a quarter of prison places are unsafe, Ministry of Justice admitsThe government has reneged on a pledge to make all prison cells fire-safe or take them out of use by the end of next year, meaning tens of thousands of prisoners in England and Wales will remain at risk.The Ministry of Justice ha...
‘Damage will be widespread’: Narelle brings 250km/h wind gusts, with tourists evacuated and schools closed
Massive storm tracking a path to Queensland coast, which intensified offshore Thursday morning to category 5, fuelled by warm waters in Coral SeaLive updates: Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle – latest newsCyclone Narelle path tracking mapSevere Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to make landfall in...
Eid in the UAE: Expats share how they celebrate across cultures
Dubai: In the UAE, where people from cultures across the world come together, Eid is no longer just a religious celebration, it’s a shared social moment. While the festival marks the end of Ramadan for Muslims, its spirit of generosity, food, and togetherness extends far beyond faith. From neighbours exchanging sweets to colleagues joining in festive meals, many non-Muslims across the country have found their own ways to participate in the celebrations. In a country often described as a melting...
‘He has to justify what he did’: Black leaders slam JB Pritzker after Illinois primary
Hard feelings linger after the billionaire governor lifted Juliana Stratton to victory over the Congressional Black Caucus’ preferred candidate.
Woman has sentence quashed by Tanzania court after over a decade on death row
Lemi Limbu, who has severe intellectual disabilities, remains in prison and will now face retrial for the murder of her daughterA woman with severe intellectual disabilities in Tanzania has had her conviction and death sentence quashed after spending more than a decade in prison awaiting execution.L...
Jihadist violence in Nigeria and DRC rose sharply last year even as global deaths from terror fell
Nigeria had largest increase in terrorism-related deaths, ranking fourth in global index behind Pakistan, Burkina Faso and NigerJihadist violence rose sharply in Nigeria and Democratic Republic of Congo last year, even as global deaths from terrorism dropped to their lowest level in a decade, accord...
Hong Kong apartment fires: hearings to begin into Wang Fuk blaze that killed 168 people
Independent committee to investigate safety standards and whether building practices contributed to worst residential fires in decadesHow the Hong Kong fire unfolded – visual guidePublic hearings in Hong Kong begin on Thursday into a devastating fire that ripped through a housing complex last year,...