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Earl Spencer to publish story of his sister, Princess Diana
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is due to be released in the UK next month, nearly 30 years after she died.…
Revealed: Toby Young free speech group crowdfunded over £60,000 for legal case fought by pro-bono lawyer
Staff members said Free Speech Union would “need to explain” how it spent money donated by its supportersStaff at a campaign group that claims to defe…
ABC sues Trump’s media regulator over demand for TV license renewals
Network alleges FCC demand for early license renewal is retaliation for content the administration disapproves ofAfter being forced to apply early to …
Trump 2.0 has deleted or altered nearly 400 US datasets, endangering public health, education and more
Health data appears to be most affected by administration’s attempt to wipe findings that don’t align with its priorities, tracker showsA database of …
Brazil’s president says Amazon oil is ‘passport to the future’
Brazil's president says Amazon oil is ‘passport to the future’…
India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement makes schools next battleground against Modi
Cockroach leaders asked supporters to audit their nearest government-run schools. But it has started with a killing.…
Redistricting scrambles Florida primary as Alaska awaits Dan Sullivan v Dan Sullivan – US politics live
Today’s contests will help shape the fiercely contested midterms this fall to determine control of CongressSign up for the US Breaking News emailDonal…
Civil service chief got record £500,000 payout after Starmer dismissal
Chris Wormald received unprecedented payment after serving as cabinet secretary for just 14 monthsThe former head of the civil service Chris Wormald r…
Infantino’s FIFA World Cup fallout: Lamour exits after criticism of plan
Kevin Lamour had publicly criticised Infantino's proposal last month, saying FIFA staff had been 'deceived' over plan.…
Meta lawsuits: Is social media facing a global legal reckoning?
Meta battles legal challenges in the US, Europe and beyond over platform design and its impact on younger users.…
Premier League to publish verdicts on referee and VAR decisions
The Premier League will publish the judgements of its Key Match Incidents Panel for the first time this season.…
Top Democrats tussle in Florida primary but progressive liberalism not on menu
Politics that worked for Democratic candidates in New York, Minnesota, Michigan won’t cut it in red Florida, analysts sayIf primary elections elsewher…
Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot
Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot…
Officers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway, says Ireland's police body
The Garda Representative Association said officers were given a command to "disengage" with the car after it took "evasive action".…
Trump lashes out at CNN reporter over South Korea question
Trump lashes out at CNN reporter over South Korea question…
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief'
The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.…
British couple killed in helicopter crash on Greek island, local media report
The couple were on their honeymoon and were killed in the crash alongside their pilot, according to Greek media.…
This crowded Republican primary in Florida has drawn a unique cast of candidates
The GOP primary in Florida's 19th District includes candidates who are new to the state, candidates who've run for Congress before and two candidates …
She told no one about her agony except ChatGPT. What her death reveals about AI risks
A 29-year-old woman confided her suicidal thoughts to an AI chatbot — not to her therapist, not to her parents, not to her best friend. What can AI le…
Many recent grads say AI is making it harder to get a job. Economists aren't so sure
The unemployment rate for young adults with new degrees is higher than the rate for all workers, according to the New York Fed. Is AI the problem, or …
Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel – UK politics live
Burnham has announced a range of policies aimed at relieving pressure on financially squeezed households and businessesDisabled bus pass holders in En…
Victoria moves to expand definition of ‘corruption’ before state election
Former Ibac head welcomes potential change that could capture actions that currently cannot be used to make corrupt findingsGet our breaking news emai…
Isles of Scilly friendliest place in England, social division research finds
All local authority areas ranked, with two Devon districts in top five and Barking and Dagenham named least friendlyThe Isles of Scilly have been name…
Top economists urge Burnham to sign UK up to UN initiative on global inequality
Open letter signed by 40 academics including Nobel winner Joseph Stiglitz and Kate Pickett, co-author of The Spirit Level Forty prominent progressive …
Large fire breaks out at fuel depot near Iraq’s Sulaimaniyah
At least 20 injured and dozens of fuel tankers destroyed as flames rip through warehouse near northern Kurdish city.…
Trump says talking to North Korea’s Kim makes the south safer
US President Donald Trump has revealed North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has responded ‘very positively’…
White House launches personal attack on CNN reporter over question to Trump
CNN says attack ‘beneath the office’ after Kristen Holmes asked president about Jon Ossoff’s comments on key aideThe White House launched a personal a…
Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says
After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer, "We'll take care of it," an officer testified.…
Trump reportedly casts mail-in ballot in Florida Republican primary
President, who has decried mail-in ballots amid false claims of election fraud, issued March order to curb voting by mailDonald Trump voted by mail in…
Torrential rains kill one in South Korea while Philippine capital battles major flooding
More than 800mm of rain was recorded in the South Korean city of Geoje, which triggered a landslide that killed one person Torrential downpours that h…