Now First Ever President's Son Goes On Trial*

Hunter Biden denies gun charges

Gaza Deaths Rise

60 more killed including children as Israel expands Rafah offensive

German Floods Prove Need For Urgent Climate Action, Says Chancellor

The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, said flooding in the south of the country was a call to action on the climate crisis, as the death toll from the disaster rose yesterday and thousands faced another night away from their homes.

Gaza Militant Resurgence In North Highlights Risk Of 'Forever War', Experts Say

There may be more Hamas militants in the north of Gaza, supposedly cleared by Israeli forces months ago, than in Rafah, the territory's southernmost city that was described by Israeli officials as the militant Islamist organisation's "last stronghold", analysts believe.

'Presidenta': Sheinbaum Makes History In Mexico

Claudia Sheinbaum seems poised to cement her historic victory as Mexico's first female president with a supermajority in congress that would let her party pass legislation and budgets unopposed - and perhaps even change the constitution without need for compromise.

Why I Took To Cannes' Red Carpet To Call Out Sexual Violence

The 77th Cannes film festival reached its climax on Saturday when all eyes were on the Croisette, as the winners of the prestigious Palme d'Or were announced.

Ukraine Can Recover With Bolder Support - But Now It's On The Ropes

The mood in Ukraine is sombre these days.

Easter Island Monoliths Face Up To New Climate Extremes

The Ahu Tahai moai, on the east side of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, is an impressive 4.5 metres high.

Secrets Of The World's Most Trusting Country

In Danish society, people feel safe enough to leave their babies and bikes out on the street. How did they get to this point?

What Can The Green Army Expect From A Wayne Rooney Football Team?

Football Legend Has Plenty To Prove As A Head Coach

‘Retiring? I'm Still Striving To Be The Best In The World'

Marlie Packer has plenty left in the tank and an eye on World Cup success on home soil, she tells Harry Latham-Coyle

From Bad To Worse How Early Election Backfired On PM

Two days after Rishi Sunak stood in Downing Street to announce an early general election, only for the heavens to open, Tory MPs were still scratching their heads in disbelief.

England Warm Up For T20s With Victory Over Pakistan

England might well be underprepared for the T20 World Cup, but they cruised to a comfortable victory in their final match before the tournament against Pakistan.

Football's The Loser In Brave New World Carved By Perez

Florentino Perez couldn’t have it any other way. On Monday, after a Spanish court gave the latest ruling on the Super League case, those in the Real Madrid president’s circle were very quick to insist to everyone that the judgment actually represented a victory for the project.

Stark Warning ICJ Ruling Is Third Blow In A Week For Israel As Isolation Grows

The provisional measures issued by the international court of justice (ICJ) ordering an immediate halt to Israel's military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah represent the starkest warning yet to Israel that its offensive risks creating conditions that could be framed as potentially genocidal.

Ukraine Allowed To Hit Parts Of Russia With US Weapons

President Joe Biden has given Ukraine the go-ahead to use American weaponry to strike inside Russia for the limited purpose of defending Kharkiv, according to three US officials familiar with the matter.

Gaza War Waged At Election Time Is Biden's Nightmare

Israeli tanks and armoured cars have been seen near al-Awda mosque in the centre of Rafah, while 45 people were killed in a strike at a camp in the east of the city.

Israel Steps Up Rafah Assault As War Cabinet Splits Deepen

Party led by Benny Gantz has proposed a bill calling for the Israeli parliament to be dissolved, reports Chris Stevenson

Trump Guilty On All Charges In Historic Hush-Money Trial

Donald Trump is the first former or serving US president to be convicted of a crime. From Alex Woodward in New York

Israeli Tanks Roll In To Surround Gaza

Hamas weapon smuggling tunnels found near Egypt border, IDF claims

West Bank Soldiers Killed As China Makes Extra Aid Pledge

TWO soldiers have been killed in a car-ramming attack in the occupied West Bank, the Israeli military said.

How Much Does Scotland Matter To Labour's Chances?

Obviously, there’s been much coverage of the prospective big loser in the general election being the Conservative Party, which is still stuck around 20 percentage points behind Labour in the polls.

Labour Will Kickstart Clean Energy Plan 'Within Months'

Labour is pledging it will get working within months of election victory to build clean power that will “turn the page” on the cost of living crisis.

Gun May Hold DNA Clue To Alps Murder Mystery

COLD case detectives believe DNA testing on a gun could hold the key to solving the murder of three Britons and a French cyclist in the Alps.

No Reason Why Abbott Can't Stand For Labour - Rayner

Deputy leader defies Starmer as row knocks his campaign

Holiday Bucket And Spade List

NYC building tops jaunts for parents

'Mental Health Problems Can't Be Diagnosed With MRI Scan'

Arteta Fears Punishing Schedule Could Lead To Player Burn Out

Report Absolving Israel Over Aid Is False, US Official Says After Quitting

A state department report earlier this month absolving Israel of responsibility for blocking humanitarian aid flows into Gaza was "patently false" and went against the consensus of department's experts, according to a former senior US official who resigned this week.

Cut In Pollution From Shipping 'Doubled The Rate Of Global Heating'

The slashing of pollution from shipping in 2020 led to a big "termination shock" that is estimated to have doubled the rate of global heating compared with the long-term average, according to research.

Russia May Be Ordering Arson Attacks In European Countries, Ministers Say

Security services around Europe are on alert for a potential new Russian weapon of war - arson and sabotage - after a spate of mystery fires and attacks on infrastructure in the Baltics, Germany and the UK.