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Cecilia Vega of 60 Minutes says she felt pressure from CBS to add ‘political bias’
Vega made remarks to ABC’s John Quiñones at National Association of Hispanic Journalists conference Cecilia Vega, the former 60 Minutes correspondent,…
Scorching US heat wave to hit 70 million people with third ‘heat dome’ in month
Temperatures of 95-105F (35-40C) are expected, spanning Gulf of Mexico coast to the Great Plains and the midwestAbout 70 million people in the US are …
Eight family members found dead in Michigan fire, some with gunshot wounds
Firefighters responded to an emergency call and found the bodies, six of which were those of childrenA devastating tragedy has unfolded in Michigan af…
COMIC: Temps are predicted to hit 106 in Egypt this week. How do people stay cool?
Back in the '90s, I learned the art of staying cool in Egypt. At that time, air conditioning was not common. In the extremely hot summer of 2026, how …
Ipswich sign Japan forward Maeda from Celtic
Ipswich Town sign Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on a contract until summer 2029.…
Laura Kuenssberg goes behind the scenes with Andy Burnham in his first week as PM
See inside Andy Burnham's first week in charge, with an exclusive behind the scenes look with Laura Kuenssberg.…
‘Nobody was there for us’: mother urges Andy Burnham to reopen case of daughter killed in Texas
Lucy Harrison, 23, was shot in 2025 with her father’s gun. He was never arrested and a grand jury chose not to indict himLucy Harrison felt that 2024 …
UK’s largest Muslim event goes ahead with added security as hate crime rises
Jalsa Salana in Hampshire has had enhanced support from police, emergency services and local authoritiesSecurity has been increased by several hundred…
'The dogs were getting upset': How LA band Muna survived their worst ever gig
The group discuss disastrous gigs, putting political action into music and the meaning of "queer pop".…
ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers
As ADHD diagnoses have risen, have workplaces caught up with the needs of the workforce?…
Claudia Winkleman's chat show ended after one series - can anyone replace Graham Norton?
Many considered Claudia Winkleman as Norton's successor, but her chat show ended after just one series.…
Five ways to make the most of the summer holidays with kids
The best tips and tricks to have a fun - yet affordable - summer break with the family.…
Slapping therapist jailed over death 'released early'
A court is told the convicted man was returned to his native US where he may no longer be in custody.…
Police say alcohol withdrawal caused woman’s death in California backcountry
Joanna Ruth Shields’ body was discovered in a pool of water with suspicious marks, driving speculation she was attackedA young woman whose body was fo…
How The Illharmonic's mix of hip-hop and classical builds community, one show at a time
The Illharmonic Orchestra's performances blend hip-hop lyricism with classical instrumentation, and feature all-Black musical ensembles. The group's l…
11 people indicted over deaths of six people in cargo container in Texas
Six migrants from Honduras and Mexico – including 14-year-old boy – were found dead in May near US-Mexico borderSign up for the Breaking News US newsl…
Plus-size models and £5 tickets: Sinéad O’Dwyer’s runway show puts inclusivity first
V&A event celebrates all shapes and sizes as wider fashion industry stalls on body diversityVisitors to London’s Victoria and Albert Museum on Fri…
Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over London club confrontation
Other charges, including assault against Abraham Diaw, dropped as guilty plea averts trialThe R&B singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray …
Urgent need for more security after physical attacks and abuse, say MPs’ staff
Exclusive: Westminster survey finds one in two staffers experiencing clinical levels of psychological distressStaff employed by MPs are calling for ur…
Double stabbing in New York City being investigated as possible hate crime
Suspect allegedly yelled ‘Allahu Akbar’ before attacking a 57-year-old Asian man and a 50-year-old Jewish manNew York City police are investigating a …
D4vd lawyers challenge police testing of evidence found in singer’s home
Defense attorneys question LAPD criminalist on third day of hearing to decide whether singer will stand trialAttorneys for the singer D4vd scrutinized…
Ex-BBC journalist awarded £20,000 after MI5 and PSNI unlawfully accessed phone data
Investigatory powers tribunal ruled surveillance aimed at identifying Vincent Kearney’s sources was disproportionate and unlawfulA former BBC journali…
Girl 'youngest' to have conscious brain surgery for condition
The 12-hour procedure saw the teenager conscious throughout and asked questions by surgeons.…
'I'm Mr Slim now' - Fury lighter than opponent for only fourth time
Tyson Fury weighs less than his opponent for the first time in 15 years before Friday's heavyweight bout with Mariusz Wach.…
Get into med school in the graphic memoir 'See One, Do One, Teach One'
Grace Farris' book brings readers behind the med school scenes — documenting anxiety over loans, bouts of impostor syndrome, friendships forged in str…
Which Middle East nations have nuclear programmes, and how were they built?
Saudi Arabia aims to join the region's nuclear club after it signs a deal with the US.…
Liquor store employee narrowly escapes leopard attack
After nearly five hours, officials captured the animal and it was later released back into the wild, local authorities confirmed.…
Pride organisers vow to march in Romanian city that has blocked event four years in a row
Oradea is only major city in EU where local authorities have repeatedly blocked Pride plansCampaigners in a Romanian city have vowed to go ahead with …
After deadly shootings, police experts question how well ICE officers are vetted
The recent fatal shootings by ICE officers in Texas and Maine come at a time when the federal agency has hired a huge number of officers quickly. Some…
Pauline Hanson says domestic violence prevents police from dealing with ‘real crime’ in unearthed interview
One Nation leader labels family violence leave ‘ridiculous’ and decries ‘woke’ support of women’s rights in November podcastPauline Hanson has describ…