North Sea drilling restrictions to be relaxed in new Labour plan
The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC understands. [Continue Reading]
Holly Hagan admits she still ‘has break down moments’ over her sister’s death
It's been a month since the shock death. [Continue Reading]
Rapist stole victim’s bank card and tried to buy a tracksuit from JD sports
'She did ask the defendant to call an ambulance, and he laughed.' [Continue Reading]
France arrests two men, two women over Louvre robbery
French authorities have arrested four more people in the probe into last month's spectacular daylight theft of imperial jewels from the Louvre museum, the top Paris prosecutor has said. [Continue Reading]
Pete Hegseth orders US navy to investigate Mark Kelly’s comments
Defense secretary escalates attacks by Trump administration on Arizona senator by ordering review The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, escalated attacks by Trump administration chiefs on Arizona senator Mark Kelly on Tuesday by ordering the secretary of the US navy to investigate “potentially unlawful comments” made by Kelly in a social media video with other lawmakers.Hegseth’s order came in the form of a memorandum to John Phelan asking the Navy secretary to review Kelly and a group of fellow Democrats’ comments in the video last week that sought to remind serving soldiers and intelligence officers that they have the right... [Continue Reading]
US to send envoy to Moscow to discuss proposals to end Ukraine war
Despite recent efforts and White House optimism, recent negotiations have failed to secure a breakthrough on key issuesDonald Trump said he would send special envoy Steve Witkoff to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss developing proposals to end the Ukraine war, but despite White House optimism there was little sign of progress on core sticking points.The US president said negotiations had left “only a few remaining points of disagreement” but there was no breakthrough on the issues of territorial control and security guarantees and he dampened expectations of immediate peace summits. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Chelsea vs Barcelona 3-0: UEFA Champions League – as it happened
All our updates, with post-match reaction, following our comprehensive text commentary stream of the UCL match. [Continue Reading]
What are the risks of Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions escalating?
More attacks in both countries despite peace efforts. [Continue Reading]
What comes next in the James Comey and Letitia James cases?
The government could appeal or attempt to retry the cases after a judge threw out the indictments [Continue Reading]
What we know about the cruise ship death of Anna Kepner
The soon-to-be high-school graduate's body was found in her cabin while she was on vacation in the Caribbean with her extended family. [Continue Reading]
Ex-BBC board member criticised chair's handling of bias crisis in resignation letter
Shumeet Banerji resigned on Friday citing "governance issues" but the full reasons were not known until now. [Continue Reading]
Pep Guardiola speaks out on controversial team selection in Man City defeat
'Maybe it's too much.' [Continue Reading]
I’m A Celebrity viewers demand ITV take action over star’s ‘selfish behaviour’
'It’s each man for himself now.' [Continue Reading]
Wayne Rooney singles out ‘incredible’ Chelsea defender for special praise after Barcelona win
He was phenomenal. [Continue Reading]
HP to cut thousands of jobs due to AI adoption
Computer and printer maker HP announced a sweeping restructuring plan that will eliminate about 10% of its workforce globally as the company pivots toward Artificial Intelligence to boost efficiency. [Continue Reading]
Hegseth orders US Navy secretary to investigate Arizona senator Mark Kelly for ‘potentially unlawful comments’ - live
Donald Trump’s defense secretary sends memo to John Phelan asking him to review Kelly’s comments; House Democrats from video confirm FBI is seeking to investigate Senator Mark Kelly has responded to the Pentagon’s announcement that it is investigating the Arizona lawmaker for possible breaches of military law after he joined five other Democratic members of Congress in a video calling for US troops to refuse illegal orders.“I said something that was pretty simple and non controversial, and that was that members of the military should follow the law,” Kelly said in an MS NOW interview with Rachel on Monday. “And... [Continue Reading]
Trump envoy reportedly told Kremlin official that Ukraine must cede land for peace deal
Steve Witkoff told Yuri Ushakov in October phone call that peace would require Russia gaining control of Donetsk Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff told a senior Kremlin official last month that achieving peace in Ukraine would require Russia gaining control of Donetsk and potentially a separate territorial exchange, according to a recording of their conversation obtained by Bloomberg.In the 14 October phone call with Yuri Ushakov, the top foreign policy aide to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, Witkoff said he believed the land concessions were necessary all while advising Ushakov to congratulate Trump and frame discussions more optimistically. Continue... [Continue Reading]
NSW weather: schools closed as state faces worst bushfire risk in years amid extreme heat
Catastrophic conditions forecast in lower central west plains district and total fire bans for millions across state, with elevated fire danger in southern QueenslandFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastForecasts of soaring temperatures and damaging wind gusts have prompted authorities in New South Wales to raise bushfire alerts to their highest levels in more than two years.More than 20 public schools across central NSW were to be closed on Wednesday after the state’s Rural Fire Service issued a warning for catastrophic fire danger. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Australia politics live: Pocock pushes back on CSIRO cuts as Labor insists it has not reduced funding; Thorpe criticises ‘outrageous’ search powers expansion in Victoria
Treasurer says the direction for government departments to find savings of 5% is ‘all about reprioritising’. Follow latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe treasurer, Jim Chalmers, who’s doing the media rounds this morning, is next to defend the “savings” the departments have to come up with.On the Today show, he is asked: is the government being hypocritical here, considering the criticism they hurled at the Coalition for their proposed public servant cuts during the election?What the Coalition was proposing was to cut tens of thousands of jobs. What we are proposing or what we’re... [Continue Reading]
Trump to send top envoy to Russia in push to finalise Ukraine plan
US president sends Steve Witkoff to meet Vladimir Putin to iron out 'a few' differences over plan to end Ukraine war. [Continue Reading]
Chelsea thump Barcelona in Champions League as Man City also lose
FIFA Club World Cup champions Chelsea of the English Premier League beat Spain's Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League. [Continue Reading]
Penny Oleksiak Faces Two-Year Swimming Ban Over Antidoping Testing Rules
Penny Oleksiak, 25, who has won seven Olympic medals, was sanctioned under antidoping rules. Her suspension ends before the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. [Continue Reading]
Canadian PM's office and border services not 'involved' in Kneecap ban
In September, Liberal MP and Parliamentary Secretary for Combating Crime Vince Gasparro announced the ban "on behalf" of the Canadian government. [Continue Reading]
Bolsonaro ordered to start serving 27-year prison sentence for Brazil coup plot
The Supreme Court says the former leader has exhausted his appeals and will start his prison term at a police station in Brasilia. [Continue Reading]
Tánaiste says fiscal framework one of his main priorities
The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance has said one of his main priorities in his new role will be to set out a Medium-Term Fiscal Framework for the country. [Continue Reading]
Officials find source of leak in Olympic Pipeline two weeks after first report
Fuel from the pipeline, operated by BP, was first spotted in a ditch near an Everett, Washington, blueberry farmInvestigators have identified the source of a leak in the Olympic pipeline two weeks after fuel was first spotted in a ditch near an Everett, Washington, blueberry farm.Oil and gas company BP, the operator of the pipeline, shared in a statement that it had determined the leak occurred in a 20in pipeline and not a neighboring 16in pipeline, allowing that pipeline to be restarted. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Second teenage boy charged with murder after alleged stabbing behind Sydney school
Another boy, 15, charged on Monday after 17-year-old boy died from wounds to thigh in Rouse HillFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA second teenage boy has been charged with murder over the alleged stabbing of an older boy behind a school.The victim, a boy aged 17, died from stab wounds to his thigh after a confrontation at a park in north-west Sydney about 4.20pm on Monday. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Australia politics live: Pocock to lead motion opposing CSIRO cuts as Labor insists it has not reduced funding; Shorten calls for property tax changes
Treasurer says the direction for government departments to find savings of 5% is ‘all about reprioritising’. Follow latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe treasurer, Jim Chalmers, who’s doing the media rounds this morning, is next to defend the “savings” the departments have to come up with.On the Today show, he is asked: is the government being hypocritical here, considering the criticism they hurled at the Coalition for their proposed public servant cuts during the election?What the Coalition was proposing was to cut tens of thousands of jobs. What we are proposing or what we’re... [Continue Reading]
Mother who hid children’s bodies in suitcases jailed for life in New Zealand
Hakyung Lee was found guilty of murdering her children and concealing their remains in a storage lockerA mother who murdered her two children and hid their bodies in suitcases stored inside a rented locker has been sentenced to life imprisonment in New Zealand.Hakyung Lee, a New Zealand citizen originally from South Korea, was found guilty earlier this year of killing her children in a crime that has become known as the “suitcase murders”. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
LIVE: Chelsea vs Barcelona 3-0 – UEFA Champions League
Follow our live updates, with full team news, in advance of our comprehensive text commentary stream of the UCL match. [Continue Reading]
Colombian court sentences Alvaro Uribe’s brother to 28 years in prison
A panel of three judges found Santiago Uribe guilty of homicide and criminal conspiracy for his ties to paramilitaries. [Continue Reading]
Trump administration to retroactively vet refugees already resettled in US
Immigration rights advocates say the new policy aims to 'bully some of the most vulnerable' people in US society. [Continue Reading]
Thanksgiving Is a Celebration of American Rebirth
An opportunity for families and friends and, by extension, communities, states, and the country itself to have a national reset. [Continue Reading]
Indiana Lawmakers Are Poised to Vote on Redistricting After All
Republican leaders in the legislature backtracked and said they would vote on a new congressional map that President Trump wants, though support remained uncertain. [Continue Reading]
Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office
President Trump has always used his stamina and energy as a political strength. But that image is getting harder for him to sustain. [Continue Reading]
Chelsea fans taunt Lamine Yamal with brutal chant during victory over Barcelona
They couldn't resist... [Continue Reading]
Peter suspicious as Lauren and Ian hide big secret in EastEnders
What are they discussing? [Continue Reading]
Murphy's office asks SF to remove social media photo
The office of Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy, has requested that Sinn Féin take down a photograph which was posted today on social media, in which she appears with the party's politicians marking "International day for the elimination of violence against women". [Continue Reading]
Gobble-degook: Trump talks turkey and trashes another presidential tradition
The US president made jokes at the annual turkey pardoning ceremony. It went as well as you would expectDon’t give up the day job. On Tuesday, Donald Trump came to the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House ready to serve up some political satire. It went about as well as you would expect.Like a startled turkey flapping in zigzags, the US president’s speech ricocheted bafflingly from topic to topic. He told jokes in the worst possible taste and watched them arc through the Rose Garden sky before landing with a thud. And on a day intended for... [Continue Reading]
Louisiana official who called Covid-19 vaccines ‘dangerous’ given key CDC post
Ralph Abraham appointed deputy director as RFK Jr continues to reshape US federal health leadershipRalph Abraham, a top Louisiana health official who stopped promoting mass vaccination policies and once described Covid-19 vaccines as “dangerous”, has been appointed deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it was revealed on Tuesday.The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has not formally announced Abraham’s appointment, but the center’s internal database now lists Abraham as the federal agency’s principal deputy director, effective this week. Abraham’s appointment was confirmed to the Washington Post by an HHS spokesperson. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Trump envoy reportedly told Kremlin official that Ukraine must cede land for peace deal
Steve Witkoff told Yuri Ushakov in October phone call that peace would require Russia gaining control of Donetsk Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff told a senior Kremlin official last month that achieving peace in Ukraine would require Russia gaining control of Donetsk and potentially a separate territorial exchange, according to a recording of their conversation obtained by Bloomberg.In the 14 October phone call with Yuri Ushakov, the top foreign policy aide to Russian president Vladimir Putin, Witkoff said he believed the land concessions were necessary all while advising Ushakov to congratulate Trump and frame discussions more optimistically. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Australia politics live: Chalmers defends public service ‘savings’ push; Ley calls nature law negotiations ‘a political fix’
Treasurer says the direction for government departments to find savings of 5% is ‘all about reprioritising’. Follow latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe treasurer, Jim Chalmers, who’s doing the media rounds this morning, is next to defend the “savings” the departments have to come up with.On the Today show, he is asked: is the government being hypocritical here, considering the criticism they hurled at the Coalition for their proposed public servant cuts during the election?What the Coalition was proposing was to cut tens of thousands of jobs. What we are proposing or what we’re... [Continue Reading]
Postpartum Prescription of GLP-1 Drugs Has Increased Sharply, Study Finds
By mid-2024, the weight-loss drugs were prescribed for almost 2 percent of new mothers. [Continue Reading]
Sir Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as wife, Joan, dies aged 80
Sir Richard said she was "the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for". [Continue Reading]
White House denies Trump weighing ousting FBI's Patel
The White House has denied that US President Donald Trump was considering removing Kash Patel as director of the FBI. [Continue Reading]
Murphy asks Sinn Féin to remove social media photo
The office of Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy, has requested that Sinn Féin take down a photograph which was posted today on social media, in which she appears with the party's politicians marking "International day for the elimination of violence against women". [Continue Reading]
Three more ex-pupils at school with Nigel Farage reject ‘banter’ claims
Exclusive: Dulwich college contemporaries ‘rubbish’ Reform UK leader’s suggestion alleged racist taunts not intended to hurtDon’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter EttedguiThree more school contemporaries who claim to have witnessed Nigel Farage’s alleged teenage racism have rejected the Reform UK leader’s suggestion that it was “banter”, describing it as targeted, persistent and nasty.One former pupil, Stefan Benarroch, claimed that people emerging from a Jewish assembly at Dulwich college had been in the sights of Farage and others for taunts while a second, Cyrus Oshidar, described as “rubbish” the claim... [Continue Reading]
Australia politics live: Labor optimistic of nature laws deal with Greens; harsher fines and jail time for NDIS breaches under new bill
Albanese government hopeful of reaching agreement over EPBC reform; first top level fire warning in the state for two years. Follow latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe treasurer, Jim Chalmers, who’s doing the media rounds this morning, is next to defend the “savings” the departments have to come up with.On the Today show, he is asked: is the government being hypocritical here, considering the criticism they hurled at the Coalition for their proposed public servant cuts during the election?What the Coalition was proposing was to cut tens of thousands of jobs. What we are... [Continue Reading]