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Lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy murder trial speaks out
Michael P Desronvil was sole juror to vote guilty, resulting in deadlocked jury and judge declaring a mistrialRon DeSantis offers ‘asylum’ to holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial…
EU urges US to lift travel ban on Palestinian delegation for UNGA meeting
The United Nations General Assembly will allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address via a prerecorded video.

Stephanie Cole, Coronation Street and Open All Hours actor, dies aged 84
Cole, described as an ‘extraordinary talent’, also appeared in Waiting for God, Tenko and had an extensive theatre careerThe actor Stephanie Cole, best known for roles in Coronati…
Can Trump ban CNN, news outlets he doesn’t like from the White House?
The ban is the latest attack by Trump on media outlets that he perceives as unfavourable to his administration.

M&S marks 100 years of selling fashion with LFW catwalk show
Debut runway show with affordable pieces reflects resurgent style confidence at retailer after hit releasesJoan Collins declared the coats “very chic”, and has her eye on a gracef…
Turkiye revokes operating licence of Iran’s Bank Mellat in Istanbul
The Iranian lender has faced years of Western sanctions over alleged ties to Tehran's nuclear programme.

Duncan Sheik, singer and composer of Spring Awakening, dies at 56
The musician, who went from 90s altpop hits to Tony-winning Broadway success, died of organ failureDuncan Sheik, the singer-songwriter behind the 90s alt-pop touchstone Barely Bre…
NAZA: Why are old Gaza allegations causing new fury in Israel?
Israeli soldiers' Gaza testimony causes backlash across much of the country's political establishment.

Reform donor Ben Delo loaned £350k to academic found to have engaged in online bullying
Judge said Nina Power and her friend’s social media posts had ‘the whiff of threat and antisemitism’Reform UK’s new mega-donor Ben Delo gave a £350,000 loan to a conservative writ…
Trump ‘settled for less’ with new US-Denmark Greenland security deal
The US-Denmark Greenland security deal gives Trump an agreement without delivering his ambition to annex the territory.

Diana book sparks royal row between King Charles and Earl Spencer - The Latest
Buckingham Palace has issued a rare, and strong, rebuttal to claims made in Earl Spencer’s memoir Swan Song. The book claims that Charles told Spencer days after Diana’s death and…
Ugo Ugochukwu: Road to F1
Ugo Ugochukwu has become the first American driver to win the FIA Formula 3 Championship.

Alleged underworld supporters and unfounded health claims: One Nation rolls out more Victorian election candidates
Party has unveiled a steady stream of contenders for state election, including a former councillor who lost his licence for drink-drivingGet our new political email, free app or d…
Russia’s elections are more than political theatre
For the Kremlin, parliamentary elections remain a mechanism for political participation, feedback and legitimacy.

Swedish teenager jailed for attempted murder, rape and assault committed online, with victims in Germany and Australia
Eighteen-year-old known as Chai was active in networks notorious for their sadistic exploitation of young peopleA Swedish teenager known as Chai has been sentenced to more than 10…
Could US pull one-third of troops from Europe? What that would mean
US Pentagon is reportedly considering proposals for reducing military footprint across the Atlantic.

Tech billionaires trying to live for ever? That’s a waste of time, says physicist
Exclusive: Prof Jim Al-Khalili says he will offer solution to ‘arrow of time’ problem in Royal Institution lecturesTech billionaires attempting to live for ever are, quite literal…
Brentford beat Chelsea 3-0 to shatter Alonso’s London honeymoon
Chelsea left with one point from their last three Premier League games after a 3-0 defeat at neighbours Brentford.

‘A critical moment’: concern UK is not up to speed in acting on AI risks
Andy Burnham’s focus on immediate domestic problems leads some to fear issue has dropped off government’s radar Towards the end of Keir Starmer’s time in office, his senior minist…
Trump’s threats to demolish Kennedy Center sparks protest
Protestors gathered outside Washington’s Kennedy Center after President Trump’s plans to close the arts venue.

Record fuel prices across EU prompt calls for bloc-wide windfall tax on firms
German minister says companies are ‘exploiting situation’ in Middle East, as sky-high prices become major domestic issue for leadersEuropean governments have discussed imposing a …
Brazilian police capture suspected serial killer disguised as a woman
Brazilian police say they will reopen dozens of cases after they arrested a self-confessed serial killer.

BrewDog creditors owed £190m will not be paid in full, say administrators
There are ‘insufficient funds’ to pay unpaid wages, tax owed to HMRC and overdue bills, accountants sayAccountants picking over the remains of BrewDog, the “punk” beer company tha…
Indonesia ferry search: Divers retrieve three bodies, 126 people missing
Bad weather has pushed authorities to begin operations to right the capsized ferry.

BBC cash reserves hit lowest level in a decade after big single-year spend
Exclusive: Reserves at public service arm drop 66% as broadcaster undertakes large cuts in effort to save £500mThe BBC has spent hundreds of millions of pounds of its cash reserve…
UK jails teen asylum seeker for steering overcrowded Channel migrant boat
The boat lacked safety gear and took on water before interception by UK Border Force, authorities say.

Oxford United apologise for launching ‘United 93’ clothing range around 9/11 anniversary
‘Campus Collection’ aimed to mark 1893 club foundingRange pulled from website two hours after launchOxford United have abandoned a new range of American style-sportswear after it …
Japan has record 100,000 people aged over 100: How societies are ageing
Fewer births and worsening labour shortages are placing mounting pressure on Japan’s social care system.

Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces launch inquest into sudden military collapse
Rout raises questions about coordination and morale as some politicians claim billions of dollars were offered to persuade forces to abandon positionA bitter inquest is under way …
Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from the White House
Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them of ‘fake news.’