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NASA rushed engineers out of their labs. They say it risks future space missions
NASA employees say they've lost vital equipment and staff needed to make sophisticated spacecraft amid the agency's abrupt relocations over the past s…
Get ready for yet another cost when buying a home: Junk fees
Some real estate agents and researchers say home buyers and sellers should not pay this out-of-pocket fee.…
State pension likely to rise by 3.9% next April
The state pension rises by the highest of wage growth, inflation or 2.5%.…
Karl Stefanovic to buy out podcast partner Keshnee Ibrahim after ‘irreconcilable breakdown’, court hears
Stefanovic agrees to purchase shares from joint owner of 123 Podcast with fledgling show on hiatus since August after Tommy Robinson interviewFormer T…
The London hospital funded by donors who invested in the slave trade
St Barts is one of many UK institutions whose benefactors were involved in the trafficking of enslaved AfricansInside the Great Hall of St Bartholomew…
From Challenger Tour to Davis Cup - GB's Samuel on 'surreal' year
Briton Toby Samuel is to make his Davis Cup debut for Great Britain after what he calls a "surreal" 12 months.…
Removal of US Embassy staffer from UK 'unforgivable'
Charlotte Charles says the situation has "all the hallmarks" of her son's case.…
Africa’s richest man aiming to make $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO
Public offering of Aliko Dangote’s Nigerian oil refinery business could swell his net wealth by two thirdsThe fortune of Africa’s richest person could…
Burnham cancels engagements after death of his father
The PM is understood to have cancelled engagements for Monday and Tuesday following the death of his father Roy.…
Reform declines to say whether £72m donors returned to UK in time to meet 12-month limit
Richard Tice says donations are legally compliant amid speculation on overseas rules proposed in Rycroft reportReform UK’s deputy leader has declined …
AI-linked stocks fall after tech bosses call for slowdown in ‘reckless’ development
Shares in tech firms tumble across Asia with Nasdaq also likely to dip later after Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX leaders back callBusiness news – live …
The Himalayas are melting faster - and India's economy is 'at risk'
A new report warns Himalayan glaciers are melting faster, threatening India’s water, economy and communities.…
Patrols to start in Essex locations visited by asylum seekers
A Reform UK-led council says it is part of a three-month trial to "deter anti-social behaviour".…
Tehran and Muscat delay talks, citing regional consensus need
Tehran and Muscat agree to delay dialogue to prioritise regional consensus amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.…
Barcelona beat Levante as Yamal scores twice to maintain perfect start
Barcelona have won all six games this season and sit top of La Liga with five wins from five after victory at Levante.…
Could AI really kill us within a decade?
AI companies are warning that their technology could wipe out humanity.…
Zverev defeats Shelton in four sets to win his first US Open title
Germany's Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton of USA 6-3 7-6(2) 5-7 6-2 to claim the men's singles trophy in New York.…
I had 11 years of chemotherapy for a cancer I didn't have
Becky Jones is among more than 40 people taking legal action against a hospital trust.…
Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine
It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.…
San Jose officer fired for misusing Flock camera database in domestic abuse case
Police officer shared location of a woman with his relative who is accused of abusing womanA San Jose police officer was fired for using his departmen…
Who better to defend Reform’s latest millions than Honest Bob Jenrick? | John Crace
The man who once helped Richard ‘Dirty’ Desmond save a load of tax was wheeled out to face Laura KuenssbergYou wait years for one party donation of £3…
As Japan’s yen peaks, is the era of budget-friendly trips coming to an end for Australian travellers?
The currency has now reached its highest level against the US and Australian dollars in six monthsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news …
How a young woman became an ISIS bride — and then an informant, helping save others
A young Canadian mother shares her memories of being an ISIS bride, and her harrowing escape from the extremist group.…
OpenAI IPO will not happen in 2026 amid AI safety fears, Sam Altman says
OpenAI’s decision comes after dire warnings about rapidly progressing technology and lawmakers’ calls for new rulesOpenAI will not go public in 2026, …
Toothless Spurs blank again as new era turns into a false dawn
Toothless Spurs' draw a blank again and are now in danger of seeing a brave new era turn into a false dawn, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.…
Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 elderly residents
The facility had faced fines and enforcement proceedings over regulatory violations since 2019.…
Second crypto billionaire donates record $49m to far-right Reform UK
The two donations increase the total sum of money pledged to Reform since Friday to $98m.…
Ebola spreads to seventh DRC province as gov’t insists cases are declining
Ebola has reached a seventh DR Congo province after an infected man travelled through Rwanda and Uganda.…
‘Small price to pay’: The young homeowners welcoming falling house prices even as it hurts them
Some buyers say they are ready to absorb the fallout of housing weakness if it means boosting home ownership across the boardGet our breaking news ema…
Do not call her a racist: anti-Pauline Hanson strategists tell campaigners character attacks won’t work in Victoria
Exclusive: strategic rethink urges progressive activists to respectfully steer one-on-one conversations with One Nation supporters towards economic co…