Politics

Alibaba to pay $600m to settle illegal drug sales allegations in US probe

E-commerce giant admitted it failed to ⁠prevent 80,000 illegal drug product sales, according to US Justice Department.…

Ronaldo fever hits Toronto ahead of Portugal vs Croatia World Cup clash

The last time the football icon was in Toronto was August 2009 when Real Madrid played a friendly against Toronto FC.…

Spurs sign West Ham midfielder Fernandes for £85m

Tottenham complete the signing of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a club-record fee of £85m.…

Government 'looking at every route' to deport grooming leader

Shabir Ahmed is barred from deportation by the provisions in a 55-year-old piece of legislation.…

China says pilot crashed small plane into skyscraper for 'personal reasons'

The 66-year-old, who died in the crash, had anxiety and referenced "ending his life" in his diary.…

Police officer who raped two women and abused a third jailed for 10 years

Cameron Ross carried out attacks in Stornoway in 2012 and 2014, before abusing another woman in Inverness between 2019 and 2022.…

The US deported them to Venezuela - hours later earthquakes struck

They landed on Flight 164 just before the twin quakes. Family members are desperately searching for them.…

Trump says record boats leaving Hormuz, calls communism ‘biggest threat’

US President Donald Trump arrived in North Dakota aboard a train for the Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication.…

Two reported killed, dozens hurt in hospital fire in Germany

At least 34 injured after fire at the only hospital in the town of Ludwigslust; probe into the blaze is ongoing.…

Race Across the World winner's car smashed into and laptop stolen before kids' mental health talk

Alfie Watts describes "enormous frustration" after the theft the night before a Welsh schools tour.…

Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops

The Vatican responded Thursday to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X in…

Federal civil rights data holds schools accountable. Under Trump, it's 6 months late

The Education Department has long collected civil rights data about things like bullying, harassment and disability services in schools, but it hasn't…

OpenAI ‘in early talks to give 5% stake to US government’

CEO Sam Altman argued move would share benefits of AI and it would involve other firms doing similar, report saysBusiness live – latest updatesOpenAI …

Starmer to issue formal apology to mothers and children harmed by historic forced adoption policies – UK politics live

Between 1949 and 1976, an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers and placed for adoption in England and WalesGood morning. Keir St…

Over-40s with obesity have normal-BMI cholesterol and blood pressure levels, study finds

Success of statins and blood-pressure drugs hailed as researchers find some people with obesity were ‘better off’Many adults who are obese have “indis…

Starmer to formally apologise to victims of forced adoptions

The practice saw thousands of babies taken from their mothers between 1949 and 1976.…

Woman given Met payout regrets reporting officer

A woman who received a payout from the Met Police says reporting a predatory officer was distressing.…

Businessman on trial in Malta over prominent journalist’s murder

Yorgen Fenech is charged with orchestrating the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.…

China’s new ethnic unity law extends its legal reach overseas

Rather than promote ethnic harmony, activists say the law could justify transnational repression.…

Maradona to Messi: Why Bangladesh loves Argentina’s footballers

Diego Maradona turned a nation 17,000km from Argentina into die-hard fans. Lionel Messi has enthralled a new generation.…

More than 900 arrested during South Africa’s antimigrant protests

Wave of arrests made across South Africa as xenophobic tensions erupt into nationwide marches.…

Madonna's Confessions II is finally here - but is it worth the 21-year wait?

The pop star's 15th album starts on the dancefloor, but ends with deep personal revelations.…

England’s mayors should be given sweeping new powers, says devolution expert

Exclusive: Burnham-aligned thinktank calls for devolution of public services including social care, childcare and skillsMayors should be given power o…

Andy Burnham urged to be radical on economy to help Labour win next election

Exclusive: Poll shows policies such as rent control and higher wealth taxes could fend off Reform UK in key seatsAndy Burnham is being urged to adopt …

Potentially inappropriate asset transfers could deprive Christian Brothers abuse survivors of pay, government tells court

‘Obviously disturbing’ if Catholic order’s historical sales of millions in property for $1 results in lack of money for victims, NSW supreme court hea…

China’s ethnic unity law denounced as ‘forced assimilation’ by rights groups

Law comes into effect that critics fear will further erode rights of Uyghurs and Tibetans, as well as allow Beijing to pursue dissidents abroadA new e…

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Trump sees bond with ‘great he-man’ Theodore Roosevelt at lavish library opening

Bizarre 250th spectacle in North Dakota sees Trump take ride on red, white and blue train – and speak with hologram of 26th presidentThe sound of YMCA…

Nancy Guthrie: FBI clarifies it is investigating some extortion demands as legitimate

Statement comes a day after report that three messages received in case were determined to be fakeThe FBI is investigating extortion demands related t…

US-UK drug deal could result in 229,000 excess deaths in England, analysis suggests

Analysis reveals extent of impact on NHS of placating Donald Trump over price of British medicine exportsThe NHS will have to divert £45bn from essent…