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Liz Kendall says government needs to ‘do the sums’ before scrapping two-child benefit cap – UK politics live
Read More Work and pensions secretary speaks as Keir Starmer faces first potential rebellion in Commons over the policy Former chancellor John McDonnell said he will be voting for an SNP amendment that calls for the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap on Tuesday as Keir Starmer faces his first potential Commons rebellion as prime…
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Jimmy Kimmel guest host says Biden didn’t step aside from 2024 race: ‘He wandered off’
Read More ‘Well…he didn’t, like, drop out so much as he kinda just of like, wandered off, you know what I’m saying?’ Lamorne Morris joked about Biden’s exits from the race ‘Well…he didn’t, like, drop out so much as he kinda just of like, wandered off, you know what I’m saying?’ Lamorne Morris joked about…
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Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu signals cease-fire deal could be shaping up as deaths top 39,000
Read MoreIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled that a cease-fire deal that would free dozens of hostages from captivity in Gaza could be taking shapeIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled that a cease-fire deal that would free dozens of hostages from captivity in Gaza could be taking shape
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Sharks off Brazil coast test positive for cocaine
Read MoreSharks taken from the shores near Rio de Janeiro have tested for high levels of cocaine.Sharks taken from the shores near Rio de Janeiro have tested for high levels of cocaine.
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Ethiopia landslides kill 146 – officials
Read MoreHeavy rains triggered two landslides in the southern area of Gofa, the authorities say.Heavy rains triggered two landslides in the southern area of Gofa, the authorities say.
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Nursing home owner sent 800 residents to ride out a hurricane in squalor
Read More Within days after the storm hit, the state reported the deaths of seven of the evacuees, five of them classified as storm-related Within days after the storm hit, the state reported the deaths of seven of the evacuees, five of them classified as storm-related
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CEO of chip maker YMTC says China to see ‘explosive’ semiconductor growth in 3-5 years
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Self-professed ‘Wolf of Airbnb’ jailed for over four years
Read More Konrad Bicher, 32, of Hialeah, Florida, was sentenced in Manhattan federal court Konrad Bicher, 32, of Hialeah, Florida, was sentenced in Manhattan federal court
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Murder accused man told police Elizabeth Struhs ‘still hasn’t risen’ despite his prayers, trial hears
Read More Alleged leader of religious sect said he had been praying beside the eight-year-old and thought she was no longer breathing, a judge heard Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The alleged leader of a Queensland religious group accused…
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Sharks off coast of Brazil test positive for cocaine
Read More Researchers report finding traces of cocaine in muscles and livers of thirteen Brazilian sharpnose sharks Researchers report finding traces of cocaine in muscles and livers of thirteen Brazilian sharpnose sharks
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Seized Mexican cartel ‘monster trucks’ destroyed
Read MoreThe vehicles, which often feature homemade armour, are used as a show of force by cartels.The vehicles, which often feature homemade armour, are used as a show of force by cartels.
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India’s Modi focuses on jobs creation in first budget after winning polls
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U.S. ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield announces $60 million in aid to Haiti
Read More The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. announces additional aid to Haiti on a lightning visit to the troubled Caribbean island. The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. announces additional aid to Haiti on a lightning visit to the troubled Caribbean island.
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Listen: How do you pronounce Kamala Harris’ name?
Read More BBC Radio 2 presenter Tina Daheley has demonstrated how to correctly pronounce Kamala Harris‘s name after the Joe Biden endorsed the vice president to become the Democratic nominee. BBC Radio 2 presenter Tina Daheley has demonstrated how to correctly pronounce Kamala Harris’s name after the Joe Biden endorsed the vice president to become…
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Former Obama attorney general is helping Kamala Harris vet vice presidential picks
Read More Eric Holder helped Barack Obama land his own eventual running mate Joe Biden Eric Holder helped Barack Obama land his own eventual running mate Joe Biden
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Australia not ruling out sanctions against Israeli settlers as concerns grow over ‘troubling’ behaviour
Read More Exclusive: Senior Australian government source says ICJ ruling the continued Israeli occupation of territory seized in 1967 was illegal ‘can’t be ignored’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Australian government is increasingly alarmed at Israel’s “troubling pattern”…
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Old news report about steel price rise falsely linked to Malaysian diesel subsidy cuts
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Children amongst 146 killed in Ethiopia mudslide
Read More The death toll rose from 55 late Monday to 146 on Tuesday The death toll rose from 55 late Monday to 146 on Tuesday
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The head of the UNHCR says it’s time to think about the future of Ukrainian refugees
Read More The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees has pledged $100 million of support for people in Ukraine as they prepare for winter. The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees has pledged $100 million of support for people in Ukraine as they prepare for winter.
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Rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah sign ‘Beijing declaration’ of unity after China talks
Read More Chinese foreign minister met 14 Palestinian factions to broker deal for post war governance in Gaza Chinese foreign minister met 14 Palestinian factions to broker deal for post war governance in Gaza
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Former PM Harold Wilson sold private papers to help fund his care
Read More Ex-Labour leader initially planned to sell personal and political documents to Canadian university for £212,500 The former UK prime minister Harold Wilson agreed to sell his archive of private papers to help fund his care, official documents have revealed. Papers released by the National Archives and identified by the BBC show Lord Wilson…
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Outcry as Israeli parliament approves bill declaring UN relief agency ‘terrorists’
Read More UNRWA, which offers essential services to millions of Palestinians, has faced increasing opposition from Israel, which has called for its dissolution UNRWA, which offers essential services to millions of Palestinians, has faced increasing opposition from Israel, which has called for its dissolution
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Musk says Tesla to use humanoid robots next year
Read MoreThe billionaire said the technology will be used at the firm and later made available to other companies.The billionaire said the technology will be used at the firm and later made available to other companies.
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Murray to retire after Paris Olympics
Read MoreTwo-time gold medallist Andy Murray will retire after the Olympics in Paris.Two-time gold medallist Andy Murray will retire after the Olympics in Paris.
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The View co-host says George Clooney should write a ‘big check’ for Harris after calling for Biden to leave
Read More Co-host Ana Navarro shares her anger at how Biden has ‘been dragged relentlessly for three weeks by some people who were supposedly his friend’ Co-host Ana Navarro shares her anger at how Biden has ‘been dragged relentlessly for three weeks by some people who were supposedly his friend’
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 879
Read MoreAs the war enters its 879th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 879th day, these are the main developments.
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Video: Hamas hails ‘unity deal’ with Palestinian groups
Read MoreHamas says it has signed an agreement in Beijing to work with other Palestinian groups towards “national unity”.Hamas says it has signed an agreement in Beijing to work with other Palestinian groups towards “national unity”.
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Japan drugmaker bosses quit as firm probes deaths
Read MorePresident and chairman of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical resign as investigation into dozens of deaths continues.President and chairman of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical resign as investigation into dozens of deaths continues.
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Hundreds of labradoodles in urgent need of homes after RSPCA Tasmania shuts down puppy breeder
Read More Tasmanian Labradoodles agrees to close to avoid charges laid for alleged overbreeding as advocates say existing laws ‘do nothing to deter this from happening’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast More than 250 labradoodles – many who have…
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Woman who forced daughter to marry her killer should be jailed to deter others, Victorian court told
Read More Sakina Muhammad Jan, 48, to be sentenced on Monday after becoming first person found guilty of forced marriage Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The first person to be found guilty of forced marriage in Australia – and…
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As Netanyahu arrives in Washington, Kamala Harris treads a careful path on Israel and Gaza
Read More Harris insiders say she is more likely to engage in public criticism of the Israeli prime minister than Joe Biden and to focus attention on the civilian toll in Gaza One of the key intrigues hanging over Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious visit to Washington this week is what kind of reception he will receive…
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In Washington state, Inslee’s final months aimed at staving off repeal of landmark climate law
Read MoreVoters in Washington state will decide this fall whether to keep one of the country’s more aggressive laws aimed at stemming carbon pollutionVoters in Washington state will decide this fall whether to keep one of the country’s more aggressive laws aimed at stemming carbon pollution
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Dozens killed in Ethiopia landslides
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Gun, drugs and stolen cars allegedly found as Victoria police raid rural property in search for missing man
Read More Man, 34, arrested as investigators search property in Wildwood, north-west of Melbourne, over disappearance of 43-year-old Adrian Romeo Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Investigators say they have found a gun, drugs and stolen vehicles as they comb…
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UK must move towards disease prevention to save economy and NHS, says expert
Read More Personalised ‘pre-NHS’ could stop onset of disease and offer health checks in places people live, work and socialise Why preventing long-term sickness in the UK is an economic necessity The creation of a “pre-NHS” focusing on preventive healthcare could unlock billionsfor the UK within two decades, according to the head of a taskforce…