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UK children’s author David Walliams accused of grooming minors
A joint investigation by The Guardian and ITV News details allegations made by multiple women against the 55-year-old.
Meet the Peaky Blinders, Ukraine's drone unit protecting a devastated front-line city
Slovyansk continues to be bombarded by Russian forces, making it almost uninhabitable with less than 10% of it's pre-war population remaining.
Malaysia's disgraced former PM leaves jail for house arrest after embezzling millions
Najib Razak was convicted for his role in the billion-dollar scandal involving the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund.
Trump administration again boycotts UN human rights review
UN Human Rights Council delays US human rights record examination until January after Washington refuses meeting.
Arrests made after visit from former US President Biden
Joe Biden was in Dublin to see his son Hunter awarded the Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution for Public Discourse
Spain braces for nationwide walkout as anger over housing, costs boils over
The 24-hour walkout, called by Spain’s two biggest unions, is due to start on Wednesday.
Anti-homosexuality laws in Trinidad and Tobago overturned
The ruling brings to an end an 11-year legal battle by dual-citizen Jason Jones.
Why are these purple flowers shutting down streets in Sydney?
Jacaranda trees typically flower for six weeks every spring, drawing visitors to Australia from across the globe.
Myanmar summons German envoy over controversial video
Mathias Licharz calls for the 'unconditional' release of ousted politicians, including former leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
US federal authorities could have prevented Epstein crimes, report finds
The report by a Republican-led congressional committee follows a 15-month investigation into the handling of the late disgraced financier's case.
Photos: Crowds greet Pope Leo in Argentina after 40-year wait
Pope Leo XIV urges Argentinians to emulate their saints during his landmark visit, drawing crowds not seen for decades.
Americans across the economic spectrum feel a 'panic' about finances, author says
Mona Chalabi spent five years following Americans living paycheck to paycheck, as well as those earning top wages. Her new book, Ten Lives, explores why financial security can feel so elusive.
US petrol prices are down, but elevated inflation continues
Inflation has remained high, despite some easing in fuel prices caused by the US war on Iran.
Iran backs nuclear treaty even as hardliners raise prospect of bomb
Iran says it is committed to non-proliferation treaty, but hardliners may be pushing for a change in nuclear policy.
Anthropic targets $1.4 trillion valuation in massive stock market debut
The maker of Claude is looking to raise up to $64.4bn in one of the largest IPOs in history next week.
Israeli president warns against repeat election in new Knesset session
Herzog calls for an inquiry into the October 7 attacks during a Knesset session amid political gridlock following elections.
Security forces seized top court, Somalia’s ex-chief justice says
Somalia’s former Chief Justice said more than 300 security forces had ‘militarily occupied’ the Supreme Court.
Inside devastated front-line city that Russia wants Ukraine to give up
The BBC gains rare access to a specialist drone unit defending the eastern city of Slovyansk from heavy Russian fire.