Couple arrested after daring Empire State marriage proposal stunt
Russian daredevils Vanya Beerkus and Angela Nikolau are seen as ambassadors for 'rooftopping', a climbing sport.
Criminal Cases Review Commission told to urgently improve after Malkinson failings
Watchdog criticises ‘lack of proactive, effective casework quality assurance’ but says CCRC ultimately fit for purpose
The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) must urgently improve its investigations to avoid a repeat of failings such as those in the Andrew Malkinson scandal, a watchdog has found.
Anthony Rogers, the chief inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service, delivered the warning after carrying out an independent inspection of casework by the body that investigates potential miscarriages of justice.
Continue reading...US judge sides with NAACP over proposed mail-in ballot restrictions
President Trump has sought to limit mail-in voting and has ordered his administration to impose limits on the practice.
Iran football team welcomed home after World Cup exit
Iran’s football team has landed back in Tehran after their World Cup
From Truman’s pension to Trump’s billions – a White House windfall unmatched by any president
Historians say Trump's $2.2bn income last year is unprecedented and blurs the line on conflicts of interest.
Turkish police beat us with iron rods before we lost limbs to frostbite, Afghans say
The young migrants heading to Europe say they were stripped and had their hands tied in freezing temperatures.
Turkish police beat us with iron rods before we lost limbs to frostbite, Afghans say
The young migrants heading to Europe say they were stripped and had their hands tied in freezing temperatures.
Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad
Chizi, one of China’s biggest stand-up comedians, has found a new stage after falling afoul of China's censors.
E Jean Carroll demands Donald Trump pay $5.8m in damages from 2019 case
Carroll's lawyers have asked for an expedited resolution to the payment question after US Supreme Court declines appeal.
Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him ‘mother’s warmth’
Kleiber Moran, 2, was rescued on Wednesday, six days after last week's deadly earthquakes.
US signs $1 lease with Israel to build permanent embassy in West Jerusalem
The US and Israel have signed a deal allocating land for a permanent US embassy in West Jerusalem.
US Supreme Court hands wealthy donors more sway with latest decision
Critics say the ruling invites corruption, benefitting wealthy donors and amplifying special interest sway in politics.
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Live coverage and text updates as USA beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 knockout stage in San Francisco.
Iran to open ‘communication channel’ on MoU with US after talks in Qatar
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi says part of $6bn in frozen assets would be used to buy goods Tehran needs.
Russian couple arrested after climbing Empire State Building
Two Russian climbers scaled New York’s Empire State Building on Wednesday as part of a death-defying marriage proposal.
State of emergency: Bolivia’s currency plummets as anger simmers
Bolivia’s President Paz declared a state of emergency after 50 days of protests against his policies.
Despite marquee losses, Supreme Court term grows Trump’s presidential power
Set backs on tariffs, birthright citizenship overlay broad interpretation of presidential power supported by Trump.
Four die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations
More than one million people took to the streets of Mexico's capital on Tuesday to mark the country's win over Ecuador.
Israeli opposition signal foreign policy change in style, but not substance
Israeli opposition criticise the means employed by Netanyahu, but cannot risk opposing his ends.
Zelensky warns of massive Russian strike planned for Ukraine – The Hill
- Zelensky warns of massive Russian strike planned for Ukraine The Hill
- Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he approved 40-day campaign to 'influence' Russia to end the war Reuters
- Zelenskyy cuts Irish visit short as intelligence warns of Russian massive attack politico.eu
- Ukraine decimates Russian logistics, bringing chaos to Crimea Al Jazeera
- Zelenskyy warns Ukrainians Russia is preparing new large-scale attack Українська правда