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England’s mayors should be given sweeping new powers, says devolution expert
Exclusive: Burnham-aligned thinktank calls for devolution of public services including social care, childcare and skillsMayors should be given power over a wide range of public se…
‘Exploratory and curious animals’: mysterious rise in orca sightings off Northumberland coast
Reasons for increase not clear but experts say it could be welcome sign marine ecosystem is becoming healthierThe Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast have long drawn fans o…
Stephen Hough to lead relaunched Leeds piano competition
Free choice of repertoire and an increased upper age limit part of the changes in a competition that will emphasise individuality and imaginationThe Leeds International Piano Comp…
Andy Burnham urged to be radical on economy to help Labour win next election
Exclusive: Poll shows policies such as rent control and higher wealth taxes could fend off Reform UK in key seatsAndy Burnham is being urged to adopt an “economic populist” approa…
Potentially inappropriate asset transfers could deprive Christian Brothers abuse survivors of pay, government tells court
‘Obviously disturbing’ if Catholic order’s historical sales of millions in property for $1 results in lack of money for victims, NSW supreme court hearsFollow our Australia news l…
China’s ethnic unity law denounced as ‘forced assimilation’ by rights groups
Law comes into effect that critics fear will further erode rights of Uyghurs and Tibetans, as well as allow Beijing to pursue dissidents abroadA new ethnic unity law has come into…
Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones, setting buildings ablaze and causing injuries
Multiple explosions heard in Ukraine capital with a hotel and several residential buildings on fireRussian forces have attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with drones and missile…
Nancy Guthrie: FBI clarifies it is investigating some extortion demands as legitimate
Statement comes a day after report that three messages received in case were determined to be fakeThe FBI is investigating extortion demands related to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearan…
Trump sees bond with ‘great he-man’ Theodore Roosevelt at lavish library opening
Bizarre 250th spectacle in North Dakota sees Trump take ride on red, white and blue train – and speak with hologram of 26th presidentThe sound of YMCA by the Village People boomin…
Melbourne stabbing: teenagers arrested after boy left outside Craigieburn hospital dies
Fifteen-year-old unable to be saved after being left outside Craigieburn Community hospitalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free …
