Pope Leo begins first foreign trip as Catholic leader in Turkiye, Lebanon
First American pope arrives in the Turkish capital, Ankara, where he will meet President Erdogan. [Continue Reading]
Amnesty warns ‘genocide not over’ as Israel strikes central Gaza
There is 'no evidence' that Israel's genocidal intent has changed, says the rights group. [Continue Reading]
Beirut attacks leaves Lebanon worried and waiting for another Israeli war
Israel has repeatedly struck Lebanon since a ceasefire last year, but Sunday's Beirut attack was an escalation. [Continue Reading]
Video: Hundreds still missing as arrests are made after Hong Kong
Authorities in Hong Kong have arrested three construction company employees over the deadly fire still burning. [Continue Reading]
What Hunger Looks Like in America
We spoke with dozens of people living with hunger in the United States. These are their stories. [Continue Reading]
Time to Let My Brother Kevin Do the Carving
My brother takes a slice out of Trump and Mamdani. [Continue Reading]
Operation Allies Welcome, Gave Some Afghans Entry to the U.S.
The Biden administration set up the initiative after the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan in August 2021 for those who assisted U.S. troops. [Continue Reading]
Newcastle to complain after 'unacceptable treatment' of fans in Marseille
Newcastle United are to launch a complaint following the "unacceptable treatment" of their supporters by French police after their side's defeat against Marseille. [Continue Reading]
South Africa hits back after Trump says US won't invite it for G20 next year
The US boycotted the G20 summit in Johannesburg over widely discredited claims of persecution of the white minority. [Continue Reading]
Peers given more time to debate assisted dying after record number of amendments
The assisted dying bill is allocated further sessions after a record number of amendments in the House of Lords. [Continue Reading]
Archaeologists make 'extraordinary discovery' in Orkney - but won't say what it is
Archaeologists are to resume digging at the site after 3D radar technology uncovered a mystery find. [Continue Reading]
Woman killed in shark attack at remote beach in Australian national park
The woman died at the scene and a man was critically injured after the attack in New South Wales. [Continue Reading]
How neighbours found out former marine drove into crowd in 'calculated act of violence'
Before he ploughed his car into the parade, Paul Doyle was considered a steady, dependable family man. [Continue Reading]
Pope Leo arrives in Turkey on first foreign trip of papacy
He will gather with leaders of other Christian traditions in Nicaea and celebrate Mass in Beirut. [Continue Reading]
Netflix crashes after millions of fans stream ‘greatest show of our generation’
It's finally here. [Continue Reading]
TV legend utterly unrecognisable 30 years on – can you tell who it is?
He was one of soap's biggest heartthrobs. [Continue Reading]
Coronation Street star Lynne Verrall, with 30 year career, dies aged 76
The actress had a very successful career. [Continue Reading]
Simon Cowell, 66, reveals he stays young by ‘washing his own blood’
How... relaxing. [Continue Reading]
Shocking Emmerdale exit amid sword attack in early ITVX release
A dramatic way to go. [Continue Reading]
Luas Red Line to reopen fully tomorrow after fire
Luas Red Line services between Connolly and The Point will resume tomorrow, three months after they were curtailed following a fire on a bridge in Dublin. [Continue Reading]
Commission recommends extension of nitrates derogation
Ireland's EU Commissioner Michael McGrath has said the European Commission has recommended to extend the nitrates derogation for Ireland. [Continue Reading]
Flamengo fans clash with police at Rio airport
Chaos ensued at Rio's airport as Flamengo fans clashed with police while seeing off the team for the Copa Libertadores final, with accusations of late police action. [Continue Reading]
Net migration to UK drops 69% year on year, ONS says
Figure of 204,000 in 12 months to June 2025 is lowest since 2021, statistics body saysUK politics live – latest updatesNet migration to the UK was an estimated 204,000 in the 12 months to June 2025, down 69% year on year and the lowest annual figure since 2021, the Office for National Statistics said.More details soon … Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
US banks announce UK expansion projects hours after budget
JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs reveal plans for London and Birmingham, with sector spared tax risesTwo of Wall Street’s biggest banks have announced major expansions plans in the UK, hours after they were spared increased taxes in Rachel Reeves’s autumn budget.JP Morgan on Thursday revealed plans to build a 3m sq ft tower in London’s Canary Wharf, which will serve as its new UK headquarters and house more than half of its 23,000 UK staff. It is understood the project will cost £3bn. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Europe scrambles to join Ukraine talks as EU nations attempt to bolster militaries – Europe live
Macron due to unveil proposals for a new voluntary military service to boost the country’s defences without having to return to regular conscriptionA US group has identified several obscure but potentially key sanctions it says could seriously disrupt Russia’s war effort in Ukraine after last month’s targeting of the Kremlin’s biggest oil firms.Previous rounds of sanctions have been applied to Russian energy companies, banks, military suppliers and the “shadow fleet” of ships carrying Russian oil. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in a century: What we know and how it spread
At least 55 people have been killed in the blaze in Hong Kong's Tai Po neighbourhood. The fire is still raging. [Continue Reading]
Pope Leo begins first foreign trip as Catholic leader in Turkiye, Lebanon
First American pope arrives in the Turkish capital Ankara where he will meet President Erdogan. [Continue Reading]
Devastating fire leaves thousands homeless in Dhaka’s Korail shantytown
It took 16 hours to douse the fire, which burned or damaged 1,500 shanties. [Continue Reading]
Pope Lands in Turkey, Planning to Meet Erdogan With a Message of Outreach
Leo XIV arrived in the country’s capital, Ankara, and will be received by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the opening leg of a trip that will also take in Lebanon. [Continue Reading]
Amid Strobes and a Beat Drop, Pope Blesses Rave-Goers
A papal video message appeared before a crowd of hundreds in Slovakia, as Guilherme Peixoto, a priest who doubles as an electronic D.J., put on a show. [Continue Reading]
The Budget: It’s finally here!
A special live edition poring through the long-awaited budget. [Continue Reading]
A war on climate change: Are environmental activists losing the fight?
Chris Packham says conservationists like him have not done enough to protect nature. [Continue Reading]
When will the cash Isa saving limits change?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced changes to cash Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work? [Continue Reading]
Budget 2025: Key measures at a glance
Changes to tax, pensions and welfare - here’s what you need to know from Rachel Reevesher second Budget. [Continue Reading]
Donald Trump’s approval rating has been ranked negatively in every poll for first time
Morning Consult, Ipsos, HarrisX, Quinnipiac, YouGov, and Pew Research all show the same thing: Trump is not ranking well in approval ratings. [Continue Reading]
Paddy Power owner says raising online gambling taxes will hit profits hard
Flutter says move in budget will affect underlying earnings by about $320m in 2025-26 and $540m in 2026-27.Business live – latest updatesThe Paddy Power and Betfair owner, Flutter Entertainment, has warned the budget move to increase UK gambling taxes will hit its annual profits by $860m (£650m) over the next two years.The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, announced on Wednesday that remote online gaming duty would rise from 21% to 40%, while online sports betting – excluding horse racing – would increase from 15% to 25%. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
OBR chair ‘mortified’ by budget leak as ex-cybersecurity chief called in to investigate
Richard Hughes, head of Office for Budget Responsibility, says he has apologised to chancellor for ‘letting people down’How Rachel Reeves’s budget was leaked 40 minutes earlyBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesThe chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility has said he felt “personally mortified” by the early release of its budget documents and said the former boss of the National Cyber Security Centre will be involved in an investigation into the incident.Richard Hughes said he had written to the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, and the chair of the Treasury select committee, Meg Hillier, to apologise, and launched... [Continue Reading]
Reeves dismisses Tory claims of ‘Benefits Street budget’ – UK politics live
Chancellor says 60% of families that will be better off after the two-child limit is scrapped are in workAsk the Guardian your budget questionsThe Conservative party is attacking the budget on the grounds that Rachel Reeves is putting up taxes supposedly to fund more spending on benefit claimants. Even though the rationale for this claim is questionable, the Tories were making it before the budget was announced, and Kemi Badenoch firmed it up last night, claiming it was a “Benefits Street budget”.On LBC this morning, asked if the budget meant “alarm clock Britain paying for Benefits Street”, Reeves said she... [Continue Reading]
Labor strikes deal with Greens on nature laws overhaul amid criticism ‘dirty deal’ being ‘rammed through’
Deal to rewrite the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act marks end to five-year struggle to fix broken systemGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA major overhaul of federal environment protection laws has been rushed through the Senate under a deal between Labor and the Greens, ending a five-year struggle to deliver on Graeme Samuel’s blueprint to fix the broken system.The legislation passed the upper house after 7pm on Thursday, handing Anthony Albanese a major political win on the final sitting day of the parliamentary year. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in 63 years: What we know and how it spread
At least 55 people have been killed in the blaze in Hong Kong's Tai Po neighbourhood. The fire is still raging. [Continue Reading]
Indonesia races to evacuate Sumatra residents as flood deaths soar to 34
Up to 8,000 people across North Sumatra have been evacuated and roads remain blocked by landslide debris. [Continue Reading]
FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025: Full match schedule, teams, groups and format
Key scheduling, venue and start times before the Arab world’s biggest football competition begins on December 1. [Continue Reading]
Abuser jailed for coercively controlling partner for years in off-grid caravan
Antonio Villafane charmed Sally Ann Norman before subjecting her to seven years of violent abuse. [Continue Reading]
EU Ombudswoman slams Commission for abusing 'urgency' provisos
The EU Commission should not skip public consultations, impact assessments, or other steps of ‘good regulation’ by simply citing the vague ‘urgency’ of a legislative proposal, the European Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho found in an inquiry on Wednesday. [Continue Reading]
Channel 4 boss confirms Hollyoaks’ future amid soaring viewers
It's been a huge year for them. [Continue Reading]
France to introduce voluntary military conscription in wake of Russia war threat
Volunteers would see 'serious' combat training to 'reaffirm the importance of preparing the nation and its morale to face growing threats'. [Continue Reading]
Surge in flu-like cases among children - paediatrician
A specialist in paediatric emergency medicine at Children's Health Ireland has said there has been a surge in children presenting with flu-like illnesses. [Continue Reading]
Judges allow North Carolina to use Republican-drawn congressional map
New map takes aim at state’s only swing seat and gives Republicans chance to flip seat as part of Trump campaignA federal three-judge panel on Wednesday allowed North Carolina to use a redrawn congressional map aimed at flipping a seat to Republicans as part of Donald Trump’s multi-state redistricting campaign ahead of the 2026 elections.The new map takes aim at North Carolina’s only swing seat, currently held by Democrat Don Davis, an African American who represents more than 20 counties in the state’s north-east. The first district has been represented by Black members of Congress continuously for more than 30... [Continue Reading]