Diesel has now hit an average of £2 a litre in the UK, the RAC motoring group says, with petrol prices also rising. ...
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Intensified Russian strikes are tearing Kyiv apart, warns mayorIntensified Russian strikes are tearing Kyiv apart, warns mayor
Vitaliy Klitschko says Ukraine’s capital is in a “very dramatic situation” as Russia hits critical infrastructure. ...
Woman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was ‘failed’ by officials, says New York governorWoman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was ‘failed’ by officials, says New York governor
The woman, known as Jane Doe, alleges she was raped by seven students at a fraternity house at the university in 2024. ...
Watch: ‘I was not going to let others die’ – pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilotWatch: ‘I was not going to let others die’ – pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilot
He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot. ...
School protests send shivers down French government’s spineSchool protests send shivers down French government’s spine
A movement that started nearly two weeks ago has spread, and in France young people on the streets spells trouble, writes Hugh Schofield. ...
Tories aim to be election-ready ahead of party conferenceTories aim to be election-ready ahead of party conference
The party will focus on the economy and welfare, as Kemi Badenoch tells her team to prepare for a possible early election. ...
Woman who killed abusive partner has murder conviction overturnedWoman who killed abusive partner has murder conviction overturned
The Court of Appeal ruled that jurors were misdirected on Julie Ann McIlwaine’s loss of control defence to the killing of James Joseph Crossley. ...
I’ve seen nearly 500 executions – but never one like Christa Pike’sI’ve seen nearly 500 executions – but never one like Christa Pike’s
Texas reporter Michael Graczyk has seen botched executions in his time, but not one in which an inmate survived. ...
Christa Pike in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections, lawyer saysChrista Pike in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections, lawyer says
Pike’s lawyers have asked for her death sentence to be commuted following the botched execution. ...
Man City verdict has ‘implications on game’s integrity’ – FAMan City verdict has ‘implications on game’s integrity’ – FA
The independent commission’s verdict against Manchester City has “significant implications for the integrity of the game”, according to the Football Association. ...