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Crimea residents describe 'catastrophic' situation after Ukrainian strikes
Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains why Crimea is a target for Kyiv, and why the peninsula matters to Vladimir Putin.
Half of affordable new homes in rural England could be at risk if planning rules relaxed, analysis shows
Exclusive: National Housing Federation says ending quotas for developers could cost 32,000 homes over 10 yearsHalf of all affordable housing supply in rural England could be under…
Is the US really preparing to drop Israel?
With relations between Israel and the US fraught, some are speculating whether the special relationship may be at an end
Haaland inspired Norway stun Brazil in historic World Cup knockout win
Norway fans celebrate with viking rows from outside the stadium in New Jersey to Oslo as the team stuns Brazil.
Haaland rewrites history by carrying Norway into World Cup quarterfinals
Haaland has emerged from the shadows of Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo to rewrite World Cup history for Norway.
Likely origin of mysterious ‘space balls’ found on Queensland beaches revealed by Australian Space Agency
Organisation says objects consistent with ‘debris from a foreign rocket body that recently re-entered the atmosphere’ The Australian Space Agency has said the six so-called “space…
'I ate ketchup and cheese,' says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours
Fabiana was trapped in the rubble of a 10-storey residential building after two earthquakes rocked Venezuela in June.
'I ate ketchup and cheese', says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours
Fabiana was trapped in the rubble of a 10-storey residential building after two earthquakes rocked Venezuela in June.
Thousands of forgotten WW1 soldiers recognised for first time
Nearly 10,000 soldiers' names are being added to the official database of war dead, a cherished step for many of their descendants.
How BT’s ‘no nonsense’ first female chief helped turn company around
The firm’s share price has risen 80% under Allison Kirkby’s leadership – but pressure remains for her to deliver further growthIf timing is everything, then Allison Kirkby may hav…
Nine killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv on eve of Nato summit in Turkey
Crews are racing to find survivors under rubble as Russia targets Kyiv in air strikes for the second time in a week.
Which teams are in the World Cup quarterfinals, and what’s the schedule?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals lineup as it builds, with match kickoff times and locations.
Andy Burnham, the UK’s Likely Next Prime Minister, Made His Name in Manchester. Here’s How.
Andy Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester for nine years. His time there came to define his identity — and his pitch to lead Britain.
How Manchester’s Bee Buses and Trams Helped Fuel Andy Burnham’s Rise
Andy Burnham brought Greater Manchester’s public transit back under public control, making buses more frequent and capping fares.
Ukraine hopes to sign ‘drone deals’ with seven Nato countries by end of year
Kyiv offers expertise on how to develop radar systems and ground stations as it turns from buyer to security providerUkraine hopes to sign major defence deals with at least seven …
Typhoon Bavi Pounds Guam and Northern Mariana Islands
There was an island-wide power outage on Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands, as the Category 5 storm approached.
Calls for independent review as police probe if cannibalism involved in four-year-old’s alleged murder
Police charge woman with murder after the body of a preschooler was found in a Central Coast home on SaturdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking…
Bellingham inspires ten-man England in 3-2 last-16 thriller against Mexico
England hands Mexico their first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach 2026 quarterfinals.
Russia launches deadly missile and drone attacks on Kyiv
At least seven killed in the Ukraine capital in the second major assault on the city and its surrounds in less than a weekRussia struck Ukraine’s Kyiv region with ballistic missil…
Australia, Fiji sign defense pact to counter China in Pacific
Fiji, which had grown closer to Beijing under its former leadership, will now consult Canberra on security developments.