Faroe Islands scraps one of Europe’s strictest abortion laws
Politicians in the self-governing Danish territory have voted to overturn legislation which banned abortion in most cases. ⌘ Read more
US Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn voting maps in midterms
The electoral map could boost the Republican effort to shore up their majority in the coming 2026 midterm elections. ⌘ Read more
Shooter of Ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe makes first apology
Tetsuya Yamagami said during his trial that he felt ‘“deeply sorry” towards Abe’s widow Akie. ⌘ Read more
Details of plan to keep pubs open longer for World Cup revealed
Licensing hours could be extended to 01:00 if a home nation reaches the final stages next summer. ⌘ Read more
Top UK scientist says research visa restrictions endanger economy
Prof Sir Paul Nurse says the UK is “shooting itself in the foot” with its visa system for researchers. ⌘ Read more
Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare
Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site. ⌘ Read more
How a ‘fertility gap’ is fuelling the rise of one-child families
The proportion of UK families with one child has grown since the turn of the century - with knock-on effects for society ⌘ Read more
The Papers: Russian assets ‘deal’ plan and ‘Joe the GOAT’
A mixed range of stories feature on Friday’s front page - but many picture England cricketer Joe Root after his heroics in the Ashes. ⌘ Read more
Facial age verification: Can it be fooled and how safe is it?
Scanning a face to guess its age is likely to be a major part of the “waterfall” of methods used to comply with the social media ban. ⌘ Read more
The Papers: Russian assets ‘deal’ plan and ‘Joe the GOAT’
A mixed range of stories feature on Friday’s front page - but many picture England cricketer Joe Root after his heroics in the Ashes. ⌘ Read more
Frustration and anger - why ‘huge question marks’ hang over Man Utd
Ruben Amorim declared himself as angry and frustrated as his Manchester United side again lost a lead to draw 1-1 with West Ham. ⌘ Read more
England World Cup subs might stay indoors - Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he may have his substitutes stay in the dressing room during matches at the World Cup next summer because of the risks posed by high temperatures. ⌘ Read more
Who has made Troy’s Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices? ⌘ Read more
Boat strike briefings help Hegseth - but shipwreck video release may hurt
Republicans and Democrats agreed he didn’t order killing everyone on an alleged drug boat. That’s where the consensus ended. ⌘ Read more
Man Utd halted as Magassa gets first West Ham goal
Watch Premier League highlights, as Manchester United were held to a draw at home against West Ham United, as Soungoutou Magassa scored his first goal for the club. ⌘ Read more
England World Cup subs might stay indoors - Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he may have his substitutes stay in the dressing room during matches at the World Cup next summer because of the risks posed by high temperatures. ⌘ Read more
Putin says Russia will take Donbas by force or Ukraine’s troops will withdraw
The Russian leader’s comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks. ⌘ Read more
England World Cup subs might stay indoors - Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he may have his substitutes stay in the dressing room during matches at the World Cup next summer because of the risks posed by high temperatures. ⌘ Read more
‘Not becoming of a president’: Somali-Americans respond to Trump’s ‘garbage’ remarks
Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community. ⌘ Read more
England World Cup subs might stay indoors - Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he may have his substitutes stay in the dressing room during matches at the World Cup next summer because of the risks posed by high temperatures. ⌘ Read more
England World Cup subs might stay indoors - Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he may have his substitutes stay in the dressing room during matches at the World Cup next summer because of the risks posed by high temperatures. ⌘ Read more
England World Cup subs might stay indoors - Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he may have his substitutes stay in the dressing room during matches at the World Cup next summer because of the risks posed by high temperatures. ⌘ Read more
He’s King of romance, but what’s Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s marriage advice?
Shah Rukh Khan and fellow actor Kajol were in London for the unveiling of a new statue of them. ⌘ Read more
Two hundred homes evacuated in Derby as two men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences
A controlled explosion took place after two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences. ⌘ Read more
Hegseth did not give order to ‘kill them all’ in Venezuela boat strike, lawmakers say
Admiral Frank Bradley, who gave the order for a second strike on a drug boat, was on Capitol Hill briefing lawmakers about the incident. ⌘ Read more
Putin says Russia will take Donbas by force or Ukraine’s troops will withdraw
The Russian leader’s comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks. ⌘ Read more
German president compares UK ties post-Brexit to Oasis
Frank-Walter Steinmeier says both sides had decided to not look back in anger while referencing band’s reunion. ⌘ Read more
Major incident as 200 homes evacuated and two held
A controlled explosion took place after two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences. ⌘ Read more
Have British spies learned lessons from the Skripal poisonings?
Rusia’s ability to target a defector with nerve agent is almost certainly diminished but it may pose other threats, the BBC’s security correspondent writes. ⌘ Read more
AI can influence voters’ minds. What does that mean for democracy?
Voters change their opinions after interacting with an AI chatbot – but, encouragingly, it seems that AIs rely on facts to influence people ⌘ Read more
Putin says Russia will take Donbas by force or Ukraine’s troops will withdraw
The Russian leader’s comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks. ⌘ Read more
German president compares UK ties post-Brexit to Oasis
Frank-Walter Steinmeier says both sides had decided to not look back in anger while referencing band’s reunion. ⌘ Read more
German president compares UK ties post-Brexit to Oasis
Frank-Walter Steinmeier says both sides had decided to not look back in anger while referencing band’s reunion. ⌘ Read more
Why is AI making computers and games consoles more expensive?
The AI industry consumes vast amounts of energy, fresh water and investor cash. Now it also needs memory chips - the same ones used in laptops, smartphones and games consoles ⌘ Read more
Several countries boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete
There had been calls for Israel to be excluded over the conduct of the war in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Netherlands and Spain boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete
There had been calls for Israel to be excluded over the conduct of the war in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Israel to remain in Eurovision Song Contest
There had been calls for Israel to be excluded over the conduct of the war in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Novichok poisoning victim’s family ‘still has questions’, as report finds Putin ‘morally responsible’
Dawn Sturgess, 44, died in 2018 after coming into contact with the nerve agent Novichok. ⌘ Read more
Police officer sacked for groping colleagues at party
A misconduct panel says PC Pamela Pritchard breached the force’s standards of behaviour. ⌘ Read more
Putin says Russia disagrees with parts of US plan to end Ukraine war
The Russian leader’s comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks. ⌘ Read more
UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines
The partnership aims to protect undersea cables, which Western officials say face increased threat from Moscow. ⌘ Read more
UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines
The partnership aims to protect undersea cables, which Western officials say face increased threat from Moscow. ⌘ Read more
New mayoral elections to be delayed in four areas of England until 2028
The new mayoralties in Greater Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, Hampshire and the Solent, and Sussex and Brighton will now be contested in 2028. ⌘ Read more
‘No more Average Joe as Root century seals all-time great status’
Joe Root finally hitting the elusive Test century in Australia proves his status as one of the all-time great batters, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt. ⌘ Read more
Crypto investor donates record £9m to Reform UK
The sum from Christopher Harborne is the largest ever single donation by a living person to a British political party. ⌘ Read more
Volcano eruption may have led to the Black Death coming to Europe
Climate data and historical accounts suggest that crop failures in the 1340s prompted Italian officials to import grain from eastern Europe, and this may have carried in the plague bacterium ⌘ Read more
Suspect arrested in pipe bomb incident on eve of Jan 6, ending years-long manhunt
The bombs were placed the night before the 6 January riots, and were discovered as rioters began to storm the Capitol. ⌘ Read more
Streeting orders review into rising demand for mental health and ADHD services
The review will look at increased pressure on the NHS and whether there is any evidence of over-diagnosis. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of driving synagogue attacker to UK defence site charged with terror offences
Greater Manchester Police confirm the 31-year-old was an associate of Jihad Al-Shamie. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of driving synagogue attacker to UK defence site charged with terror offences
Greater Manchester Police confirm the 31-year-old was an associate of Jihad Al-Shamie. ⌘ Read more