Congressman decried as ‘person of moral turpitude’ amid questions over whether Senate will confirm nomination Donald Trump’s decision to nominate the far-right Republican congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general has sent shockwaves through Washington, including the president-elect’s own party. Trump on Wednesday announced Gaetz as his pick to be the […]
Collection of 1,700 pieces dating from third to 20th century is highest-value gift of objects in UK museum history The British Museum has been given a private collection of Chinese ceramics worth about £1bn, the highest-value object donation in UK museum history. The 1,700 pieces dating from the third to […]
Request from Paris prosecutor threatens to undermine the National Rally leader’s efforts to polish image ahead of 2027 elections The Paris prosecutor on has requested a five-year prison sentence and a five-year ban from public office for far-right leader Marine Le Pen, at a trial in which she and 24 […]
Musk and ex-presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to head up Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) Trump names Elon Musk to key role – follow live Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, Donald Trump said on Tuesday. Despite the name, […]
Health secretary says controversial scheme for trusts in England is necessary to raise standards Wes Streeting plans to publish a football-style league table of the best- and worst-performing hospitals in England, prompting fury from NHS bosses and staff at the prospect of struggling trusts being “named and shamed”. The health […]
Leader of Church of England had faced pressure since damning report on cover-up of John Smyth’s abuse The archbishop of Canterbury is to step down amid intense pressure over his handling of one of the church’s worst abuse scandals. Justin Welby’s decision, announced on Tuesday, comes after mounting demands from […]
The British author’s novel about astronauts on the International Space Station was chosen unanimously as the winner, says judging chair Edmund de Waal • ‘This is a book we need now’: Sara Collins on choosing this year’s Booker winner Orbital by Samantha Harvey, the only British writer shortlisted this year, […]
Despite nations’ pledges at Cop28 a year ago, the burning of coal, oil and gas continued to rise in 2024 There is “no sign” of the transition away from burning fossil fuels that was pledged by the world’s nations a year ago, with 2024 on track to set another new […]
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater’s proposed legislation also includes powers for judges to cross-examine patients A historic bill to legalise assisted dying will set out hardline safeguards, including lengthy prison sentences for coercion and powers for judges to cross-examine patients. The Labour MP Kim Leadbeater said she believed she had put […]
Former England striker will relinquish role at the end of the 2024-25 season, but will stay at BBC until 2026 Gary Lineker is to step down as the presenter of Match of the Day at the end of the season. He is believed to have signed an 18-month contract with […]