Japanese company announces two new EVs and promises another three by 2026, as well as new Lexus models Toyota has said it plans to build battery vehicles in the UK in the future as it seeks to keep all of its European plants open, although it will be cautious before […]

Joint statement says ‘ball is now in Russia’s court’ as two countries also revive plans for minerals deal Europe live – latest updates Ukraine said it was ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire in the war with Russia, as the US announced it would immediately lift its restrictions on […]

Firings announced Tuesday as administration decried as ‘detached from how Americans live’ The US Department of Education intends to lay off nearly half of its workforce. The layoffs of 1,300 people were announced by the department on Tuesday and described by the education secretary, Linda McMahon, as a “significant step […]

Actor tells libel trial against Guardian that female accusers were ‘lying’ and ‘seeking attention’ in their claims Women began discussing Noel Clarke’s past sexual misconduct in response to the #MeToo movement, the high court in London has heard, as he began giving evidence in his libel claim against the Guardian. […]

Researchers say problem could increase number of people at risk of starvation by 400m in next two decades The pollution of the planet by microplastics is significantly cutting food supplies by damaging the ability of plants to photosynthesise, according to a new assessment. The analysis estimates that between 4% and […]

First official meeting of two governments since disastrous Trump-Zelenskyy encounter comes as Russia intensifies attacks There is “no military solution” to the conflict in Ukraine, US secretary of state Marco Rubio has said ahead of high-stakes meetings on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia aimed at repairing a severely damaged relationship that […]

PM expected to announce billions in savings from personal independence payment, the main disability benefit Britain’s benefits system is the “worst of all worlds”, with the number of people out of work or training “indefensible and unfair”, the prime minister has said as he prepares for deep cuts to disability […]

Coastguard unable to locate crew member after oil tanker and a cargo ship crash off Yorkshire coast The search for a missing crew member after a collision between an oil tanker and a cargo ship in the North Sea has been called off, the coastguard has said. HM Coastguard said […]

Internet Watch Foundation says ‘worrying’ trend shows criminals are casting their nets wider to trap victims • Our son was targeted by sextortionist online – here’s what we did Children as young as 11 to 13 are being targeted by sextortion criminals for the first time, according to data. The […]

Exclusive: Justice minister James Timpson says more cell capacity means emergency early release schemes won’t be needed Prisons are being prepared to cope with a sudden influx of offenders in case there is a repeat of last summer’s riots, the justice minister, James Timpson, has told the Guardian. Hundreds of […]