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Help-to-Buy scheme delivered ‘very high value for money,’ review finds
Exclusive: George Osborne’s programme to reduce costs for first-time buyers delivered £25bn in social value in UK last yearGeorge Osborne’s scheme to …
BJP effect: Beef is vanishing from India’s Bengal, forcing diet changes
Since Prime Minister Modi's BJP came to power in West Bengal, beef is vanishing from menus as supplies become harder.…
Tuesday briefing: How to understand Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland’s joint call for change
In today’s newsletter: Plaid Cymru, the SNP and Sinn Féin have signed an agreement for greater powers, as pressure grows on Westminster over the UK’s …
Bank of England urged to slow or halt bond-selling to slash UK borrowing costs
Economists urge John Healey to press Bank to change policy that is costing the exchequer billions of poundsEconomists have urged the chancellor, John …
‘I believed the hype’: the white South Africans denied refugee status in the US
Drive to save thousands of Afrikaners from false claims of ‘white genocide’ appears to show signs of slowingWhen Donald Trump announced in February 20…
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win
He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony.…
US Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms
US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to tighten mail-in voting rules ahead of critical midterm elections.…
Watch: Selena Gomez, Zendaya and other stars light up Emmys red carpet
Celebrities walked a blue version of the traditional red carpet ahead of the primetime show honouring the best shows in US television.…
Viral hit-and-run raises road rage questions in India
Indian police have launched a probe after a woman biker shared video of a car ramming her motorcycle.…
Suspected bicycle thief dies during arrest in Netherlands
Protests have been held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands after a man died during a police arrest over the weekend.…
Trump administration suffers double legal setback over immigration rules
Courts and Democratic-led states mount legal challenges against Trump administration visa and green card limits.…
From Marilyn Monroe to Sabrina Carpenter - Bob Mackie's designs in pictures
Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, Cher, Elton John and Miley Cyrus have all worn Mackie's glittery ensembles.…
Balaclava ban comes into force in Nottingham city centre
Nottingham becomes one of the first cities nationally to take this action, its council leader said.…
Mass nesting brings swarms of turtles to Mexican beach
Thousands of turtles arrived at La Escobilla beach in Oaxaca within 48 hours, sanctuary officials said.…
Gavin Newsom says he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does
In interview, term-limited California governor said running against former VP would ‘waste everybody’s time’Gavin Newsom, the California governor, wil…
Geneva talks put Rwanda-DRC peace deal to the test
The talks come amid continued fighting and disputes over the implementation of key security commitments.…
Emmy winners 2026: the full list
The Pitt and Hacks lead the awards tally this year, facing competition from Widow’s Bay, Pluribus, The Diplomat and moreEmmy awards 2026 live: the red…
In pictures: Stars on red carpet at Emmy Awards in LA
The biggest night in the US TV calendar is taking place, and stars are on the Emmy Awards red carpet.…
Supreme court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for midterm elections
Decision allows states to send ballots under process followed for years even as president tried to limit systemThe supreme court on Monday rejected Do…
Sweden election is too close to call as far right loses ground
Opposition bloc leads in tight Swedish election with 95% counted.…
UK set to turn cooler as unsettled weather continues
As temperatures drop through the week and it starts to feel more autumnal, is it now time to put the summer clothes away?…
Emmys 2026: The winners and nominations list
Zendaya, Noah Wyle, Sarah Snook and Colman Domingo are among the stars nominated for acting prizes.…
The Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail voting restrictions for this year's midterms
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to allow mail-in voting restrictions under a U.S. Postal Service plan for the midter…
The Papers: Reform donors 'could face enhanced checks' and 'Sydney Sweeney blasted'
Several papers feature actor Sydney Sweeney, who has been criticised by female athletes for posing nude for a sports betting company advert.…
Chris Mason: Row over Reform's mega donations has mileage in it yet
The £72m heading towards Reform UK's coffers is transforming the debate at Westminster about politics and money.…
See who's won an Emmy Award so far
Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay is hosting the Emmy Awards on Monday night. We'll be updating this list as winners are announced.…
Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after fall that led to an extended medical absence
McConnell spent weeks in recovery before explaining he was "briefly unconscious" following the fall that sent him to the hospital and a weeks-long rec…
DHS officers raise concerns over potentially illegal voter searches and unreliable data, whistleblower says
Officers were instructed to search state voter databases and create federal records on suspected non-citizen voters despite concerns over the processD…
'Unplayable' & 'almost perfect'- Calvert-Lewin set for England recall?
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has now scored in Leeds' last five league matches. Is he ready for and England recall?…
Texas governor threatens to penalize datacenters not obeying water laws
Republican Greg Abbott says datacenters must help ‘protect’ drought-prone state and disclose water useGreg Abbott, the Texas governor, has directed st…