More local grooming inquires expected – minister
Home Office minister Jess Phillips has said she expects there will be more local inquiries into grooming gangs than the five already announced. Phillips said she would provide more details…
UK government condemns ‘unacceptable’ Kneecap comments
The UK government has condemned alleged comments made by rap group Kneecap as “completely unacceptable” and suggested they should not be able to receive government funding. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch…
Dozens of African migrants killed in US strike on Yemen, Houthis say
At least 68 African migrants have been killed in a US air strike on a detention centre in Houthi-controlled north-western Yemen, the armed group’s TV channel says. Al Masirah reported…
Police arrest two in connection with theft of Secretary Kristi Noem’s bag
Authorities arrested two men in connection with the theft of a designer handbag belonging to US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Noem’s bag was stolen on Easter Sunday while she…
Israel spy chief to step down after row with PM exposes deepening rifts
The head of Israel’s Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency has resigned. Ronen Bar made the announcement that he would leave his position on 15 June at a memorial event for…
Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new law
Asylum seekers will be denied the right to stay in the UK if they have been convicted of sexual offences, the government has announced. Terrorists, war criminals and any other…
Plans to extend sugar tax to milkshakes
The sugar tax applied to fizzy drinks is set to be extended to milkshakes and other milk-based drinks under new government plans. The government is consulting on proposals to end…
Spain and Portugal scramble to restore power as officials chase cause of outage
A sweeping power outage left millions of people in Spain, Portugal and parts of France without electricity on Monday, leading to chaotic scenes and widespread disruption. A problem with the…
‘Everything went off’: How Spain and Portugal’s massive power cut unfolded
The first sign of trouble Peter Hughes noticed was when his train to Madrid started to slow down. Then the TV monitor and lights went off. Emergency lights switched on,…
Pope Francis’ funeral: A visual guide
The funeral of Pope Francis will be simpler than those of previous popes, following instructions he set out himself. But as a head of state and leader of more than…