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Legislation proposed to stop ‘lawfare’ targeting journalists and whistleblowers
Private members’ bills to crack down on use of Slapps are likely to attract cross-party supportA coordinated push to protect whistleblowers, journalis…
Pauline Hanson’s speech ‘shameful’ and echoed ‘rubbish’ from rightwing figures in UK and US, critics say
Labor minister says Australians would lose their jobs and wages would go down if One Nation’s policies became lawGet our breaking news email, free app…
‘No friends to the oil and gas industry’: Aberdeen South, the byelection where one topic dominates
Peter Murrell affair may feature, but contest seen as straight fight between SNP and Tories over energy policyThe contest for Aberdeen South, a consti…
Harry and Meghan to bring children to UK next month
It will be the first time the Duke of Sussex has brought his children to the UK in four years.…
Government to apologise to victims of forced adoptions in England
An apology will be issued on behalf of the state over the historic practice, the education secretary says.…
‘Period tax’ on sanitary products to be abolished, says Pakistan minister
Campaigners welcome announcement cutting levies on menstrual health items, but say their work to end period poverty is ‘far from over’Pakistan plans t…
US public still favours action on climate change despite Trump’s fossil fuel drive
Two-thirds of Americans say they are worried about climate but level of media coverage does not reflect thisUS political and media discourse has drift…
Abuse hurled at judge as first group of rioters sentenced for Ely disorder
The deaths of teenagers Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans in 2023 sparked hours of violence and vandalism.…
Romeo Beckham fined for using phone behind wheel of Porsche 911
The model, 23, was spotted in Westminster at a red light with a dog loose in the supercar.…
Trump abruptly halts confirmation process for Jay Clayton as US intelligence chief
Move will allow Trump’s controversial pick, Bill Pulte, to assume role and remain in place for at least several weeksSign up for the Breaking News US …
Inside the OnlyFans machine
Amber Haque reveals how OnlyFans models suffer widespread exploitation by their managers.…
Floyd Mayweather faces theft charges for using bad cheque to buy a watch
Boxing legend allegedly wrote the cheque on New Year's Eve 2024 and could face up to 20 years in jail if found guilty.…
Zidane Iqbal: The footballer who gave Pakistan its first World Cup moment
Manchester-born midfielder Zidane Iqbal becomes the first player of Pakistani heritage to feature at a World Cup.…
President Trump calls to delay nomination of intel pick Jay Clayton
The Senate was set to begin the confirmation process for Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence Today. But President Trump is calling for a …
Electrical retailer AO shifts UK call centre roles to South Africa
About 150 jobs have already been lost in Bolton as company reports 145% rise in profits and hands £20m to shareholdersBusiness live – latest updatesTh…
January 6 defendants pursue millions in claims through obscure federal process
Federal Tort Claims Act, over which DoJ has total discretion, provides workaround to Trump’s $1.8bn slush fundJanuary 6 defendants who assaulted polic…
Forced adoption survivors to get full apology from UK government, says Phillipson
Education secretary describes historical practice in England as a ‘shameful period’ in country’s historyDowning Street is to make a full apology on be…
'We believe our daughter was abused at Muckamore hospital for 17 years - now we want answers'
Laura, 41, was admitted to Muckamore Abbey Hospital when she was 16 and lived there for more than 17 years.…
Real Madrid sign Silva on free transfer
Bernado Silva, who left Manchester City at the end of the season, links up with new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.…
Pauline Hanson makes clear what a One Nation government would be like – it’s an ugly picture
The One Nation leader offered a series of inflammatory statements at the National Press Club that may play well with her supporters but will alarm man…
AFP investigates banner stunt during Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club speech
Activist group GetUp claims responsibility for incident, saying ‘we thought the occasion deserved some honesty’Get our breaking news email, free app o…
Keir Starmer says he wants to offer Burnham ‘big role’ in government to avoid leadership contest – UK politics live
Former health secretary Wes Streeting also threatened to launch a leadership contest if the prime minister did not set out a timetable to step downSpe…
Channelling Trump and deriding journalists: five key moments from Pauline Hanson’s Press Club speech
One Nation leader uses platform to rail against multiculturalism, the media and the climate change ‘hoax’ Follow our Australia news live blog for late…
Grade requirement for student loans would cut a financial lifeline for English universities
Institutions could lose out on at least £200m a year if 30,000 or so potential students without even one GCSE are excluded each yearIf universities th…
Students could be required to pass GCSE English to access university loans
Exclusive: Ministers consider national threshold in England that could in effect bar thousands from studyingUniversity students would face minimum gra…
Arnautovic scores penalty as Austria beat World Cup debutants Jordan 3-1
Austria were given a scare by debutants Jordan before securing a win, rounded off by a penalty in stoppage time.…
Wes Streeting says he could launch leadership challenge next week
Former health secretary calls on Keir Starmer to step down to end ‘uncertainty and paralysis’Wes Streeting has said he would be prepared to challenge …
PM sends Burnham and Labour warning over leadership contest
Sir Keir Starmer urges Andy Burnham and his party not to focus on a leadership contest after the Makerfield by-election.…
Analysts predict no US petrol price drop until 2027
US drivers may have to wait until 2027 for gasoline prices to fall…
England vs Croatia – World Cup 2026: Kane, predictions, TV channel, kickoff
Title contenders England begin their FIFA World Cup campaign against familiar foes Croatia in Group L in Dallas.…