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‘Trump accounts’ promise to mint child millionaires. Experts have their doubts
President has hyped growth of federal investment accounts to help US children – for his own political gainSince returning to the White House, Donald Trump has scrapped rules that …
Lawyer charged over alleged insurance fraud after Hurricane Ida poised to plead guilty
Richard Huye charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in apparent scheme linked to 2021 storm aftermathThe first defendant charged in connection with an alleged major property…
George Osborne calls for UK to rejoin EU customs union and boost trade
Ex-Tory chancellor says economy has ‘fallen off a cliff’ since Brexit but rejoining union could be ‘quite simple’Former chancellor George Osborne said Britain’s economy has “falle…
Reform UK’s £72m donations may be caught by new bill, Rayner suggests
Minister points to legislation’s retrospective effect, but Reform says it is confident funding is within the lawUK politics live – latest updatesReform UK’s record £72m in donatio…
Carer’s allowance scandal victims could wait until 2054 for justice, charities warn
Campaigners say at current glacial pace some unpaid carers will die before receiving a refundUnpaid carers who were pursued for bills for thousands of pounds after welfare officia…
Sour times: pickled onions enjoy revival as Britons think outside the jar
With sales up 12%, pickles are moving beyond traditional role as a side to become an ingredient in their own rightThe humble pickled onion, long associated with classic pub cultur…
Female asylum seekers report being sexually assaulted by British men
Women say they are too fearful to pursue criminal prosecution of rapes, for fear of having their claims refusedFemale asylum seekers are reporting rapes and sexual assaults by Bri…
‘Really helpful’: the AI bootcamps aimed at addressing UK youth unemployment
Pilot project in Preston comes with apprenticeship offer for Neets at end of three-week courseIn a youth centre opposite Preston bus station, the UK government is trying to addres…
Religious Vance seeks to avoid Maga schism as he keeps the faith for 2028
Vice-president wears religion on his sleeve but winding spiritual path could alienate evangelicals and CatholicsUS vice-president JD Vance has worn his religion on his sleeve sinc…
Robert Jenrick faces questions after Reform nets £72m in donations in just 24 hours - UK politics live
Reform UK’s economic spokesperson talks to Sky News and BBC after record donations Christopher Harborne matches £36m Reform donation of Ben DeloAnalysis: Donations of £72m make Re…
Tesco alerts police as supermarket becomes latest victim of scam ‘endorsement’ ads
Exclusive: Supermarket joins line of firms and sports stars including Bellingham and Haaland to have their image hijacked via adsTesco has alerted City of London police after it b…
Indonesian rescue crews searching for 140 people after ferry hit bad weather
More than 100 others on board were evacuated from the Virgo Transport 8 ship, including one who diedIndonesian rescuers were searching on Sunday for 140 people from a passenger …
First H5 bird flu death of endangered Australian sea lion recorded amid fears for small population
South Australian authorities say case discovered on Kangaroo Island is first for species of which less than 12,000 animals remainGet our breaking news email, free app or daily new…
UK government to offer clearer guidance on student loans after repayment row
Criticism of three-year threshold repayment freeze prompts update to guidance warning terms and conditions could changeUniversity students taking out student loans are to be warne…
Burnham must understand Wales is ‘not a region in England’, says first minister
Rhun ap Iorwerth, the first non-Labour Senedd leader, questions Westminster’s willingness to relinquish powersAndy Burnham has to be serious about devolution and understand that W…
The battle to save the dying heart of rural France: the village bistro
Once central to rural life, cafe-bistros are closing in the face of depopulation and falling alcohol consumption, but campaigners are seeking new ways forwardIt is just past noon …
One dead and more than 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast in rough seas
Prime minister’s office tells families of those missing ‘the nation stands with you’ as search and rescue efforts continueOne person has died and more than 30 are missing after a …
NSW to put strict caps on screen time in classrooms while pushing for ‘pen and paper’ learning
Screen limits will become mandatory in NSW schools from 2028 as federal education minister says students may need a ‘digital detox’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest u…
Andrew Hastie vows to go ‘all the way’ in Pauline Hanson fight as Joyce denies ‘buyers’ remorse’ claim
Liberal MP says One Nation leader is ‘not the person I thought she was’ and he feels ‘sorry’ for JoyceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political e…
Houthis claim attack on Saudi base as fighting flares with Yemeni forces
Iran-allied Houthis say drones and missiles used in attack that targeted ‘weapons depots and command and control centres’ in southern Saudi ArabiaHouthi fighters on Sunday said th…
Australia news live: escalating Middle East conflict will see prices rise again, Chris Bowen says
The energy minister says Australia has 41 days’ worth on petrol in strategic reserve. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWells:This…
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, Sam Altman said in a Fortune …
Fossilized 10,000-year-old mastodon tooth found by California scientist
Molar from large mammal that once lived in North America is in ‘immaculate condition’ after discovery in Bay AreaA 10,000 year-old tooth in remarkable condition from an ancient Pa…
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 concernsGet our breaking news e…
Labor has had 12 years to fix Victorian roads. Turning to ‘pothole populism’ now may be too late
Potholed roads are ‘devastating political advertising’ for the Victorian government – but Ben Carrol’s made them the focus of his campaignGet our breaking news email, free app or …
‘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 email, free app or daily news po…
NSW government paid for homeless man to be sent back to New Zealand instead of offering housing
Local council and state government attempting to move on residents living in an encampment by the river in Wagga WaggaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTh…
Trump asks Smithsonian to install ‘Colossus statue’ of George Washington with exhibit
Trump, again trying to curate museum, says exhibit would stay until 2032 for 300th anniversary of Washington’s birthDonald Trump asked the Smithsonian Institution to install a 30f…
Former US detention officer charged with 20 counts of felony forgery
Michael Diehl allegedly forged magistrates’ signatures in North Carolina to allow enough time for ICE to take custody of prisonersA former Guilford county detention officer in Nor…
Portsmouth experiences second weekend of anti-immigration protests
Rightwing activists faced a heavy police presence and counter-demonstrations to their march against small boat crossingsTwo men and a teenage boy have been arrested in Portsmouth …