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A teen was killed at a Seattle protest. New video evidence shows what really happened
An 18-month investigation by The Seattle Times, KUOW and NPR's Embedded podcast and a review of more than a dozen videos from the night of the shootin…
‘Tiger mum’ Lucy Powell on Labour’s vocational skills drive: ‘It’s about ambition for everybody’
New education secretary says it is ‘false trade-off’ by critics to suggest schools cannot pursue academic excellence alongside technical skillsLucy Po…
Selfies, signatures & social media - how Kerr embraced Glasgow Games
Gold medallist Josh Kerr has revelled in the Commonwealth Games and in competing for Scotland in Glasgow this week.…
Thousands of people under evacuation order from wildfires in Spokane, Wash.
There are at least three fires in and around the city. Large parts of Spokane are under Level 3 evacuation orders, which read: "Leave NOW! This may be…
Three in hospital after fire and crush at festival in London
Ghana Party in the Park organisers called the day "difficult" and "deeply upsetting".…
Hundreds mourn Moroccan footballer who died trying to reach Ceuta
Moroccan footballer Faten Ben Omar El Azizi has been buried after dying while trying to reach Ceuta.…
Continued drought could cause shortage of certain foods, head of farmers' union says
NFU President Tom Bradshaw calls on the government to take action to prevent extreme weather impacting UK food supply.…
For most US small businesses, Trump’s tariffs aren’t the big issue they were
Tariffs are annoying and disruptive, but this round is less impactful – and business owners are taking them in their strideRebounding from his defeat …
Ballot paper for Clacton by-election is longest in British electoral history
The list of 34 candidates standing in the Clacton by-election is nearly a metre long.…
‘We cannot magic up more water’: the supply problems putting housing targets in England at risk
Council leaders say crumbling infrastructure and lack of water are jeopardising government’s plans for new homesThe government’s housebuilding agenda …
EVs and hybrids approach half of Australian new car sales amid ongoing fuel crisis
Australians bought EVs and hybrids at nearly same rate as petrol cars between April and June, Australian Automobile Association data showsGet our brea…
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization’s accounts after anti-money-laundering review
Disclosure from 2021 investigation marks first time a bank has formally tied money-laundering concerns to Donald TrumpCapital One Financial hit back o…
Growing like ‘gangbusters’: Can Taiwan maintain its economic momentum?
Taiwan's GDP is soaring on back of US imports of AI chips, but experts warn that problems could arise with Trump, China.…
I had a vasectomy in my 20s after the trauma of my sons' births
As the number of young men having vasectomies rises, BBC News spoke to two about why they chose to have the snip.…
Spider-Man fans hail Brand New Day as Holland's best yet
Spider-Man fans are full of praise for Tom Holland's latest web-slinging performance.…
New York Times reveals Trump administration subpoena over North Korea story
The Justice Department faces criticism for increasing use of subpoenas in attempts to compel journalists to reveal info.…
Does Love Island UK need to pull the US version for a chat?
Fans, commentators and an ex-Islander reflect on what the dating series could do to draw in more viewers again.…
Peak District's rebrand deal brings in cash - but also criticism
After the Peak District signed a brand deal with Skoda, could other national parks follow suit?…
Australia news live: aged-care nurses get pay rise; fuel excise cut due to end at midnight
Increase in annual pay packets began from August 1. Follow updatesThe deputy leader of the opposition, Jane Hume, will appear on ABC’s Insiders after …
Devolution plans strengthen case for written UK constitution, says Burnham
PM argues for codified model of decentralisation that would fundamentally change centuries-old workings of stateAndy Burnham has said his programme of…
US urges its citizens in Middle East to be ready to leave in case of escalation in region
US President Donald Trump warned on Friday that "we'll be hitting them [Iranians] very hard".…
California announces minimum wage increase as governor taunts Trump
Gavin Newsom says new pay floor of $17.40, set to become highest of any US state, will go into effect on 1 JanuaryCalifornia governor Gavin Newsom ann…
At least 13 dead as tourist plane crashes during flight over Peru’s Nazca Lines
Plane crashes into field after departing from the nearby city of Ica, according to local authoritiesAt least 13 people have died after a plane carryin…
Trump offering early access to online posts in move seen as corruption
Truth Social, where Trump’s account is by far the largest, to offer users early access for up to $100,000 per monthDonald Trump is now offering early …
India cracks down on protesters accused of ‘abusing’ Modi
Police cases, social media takedowns and online abuse have followed many who took part in India’s youth protests.…
Trump vows to push $1.8bn slush fund as Senate committee set to reconsider AG nomination
After declaring ‘anti-weaponization’ fund ‘dead’, Trump reverses and says he’ll revive it despite Senate oppositionThe US Senate judiciary committee h…
William and Kate bring children to Commonwealth Games netball and cycling events
Spectators at Glasgow's OVO Hydro were treated to exhilarating performances during New Zealand's 61-54 win over England.…
Spain says migrants leaving Ceuta after mass influx in which 67 died
Spain’s foreign minister maintains 'the integrity of the Schengen area is absolutely guaranteed'.…
Most Australian teens still online three months after under-16 ban
The Australian government has defended the ban after a report concluded most teenagers had found ways to get around it.…
FIFA World Cup crisis: Who could replace Infantino as president?
Who is tipped to replace Gianni Infantino after the World Cup investment plan crisis?…