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Ann Widdecombe suspect not known to Prevent as counter terrorism police take over investigation

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the government's anti-terrorism programme in an update to MPs.

Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians

Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes.

No significant rain forecast for at least a week as UK heatwave continues

Heat has been this big story of the summer so far but there has also been a lack of wet weather, as Ben Rich explains.

The secretive crypto firm backed by Farage's biggest donor

Tether is a giant in crytocurrency, an industry that Nigel Farage believes the UK should be embracing.

YouTube still recommending eating disorder videos to teens, research finds

The site is continuing to recommend harmful videos despite new rules meant to better protect teenagers in the UK, a study finds.

Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder

Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.

How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower

Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.

Hours each day in an iron lung kept her breathing, her will to live kept her alive

The sister of the last known polio patient in the US to use the life-saving machine spoke to the BBC about her sister's life.

Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 30 as police probe safety lapses

Survivors and first reporters reported doors being locked and the lack of signage marking emergency exits.

US burrito giant Chipotle opening first outlet in Mexico

Other US fast food brands have struggled to succeed in the countries their dishes originated.

US judge voids Donald Trump's $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits

The judge said the suit was brought for 'improper purposes' and referred a Trump attorney for possible disciplinary action.

Time for Lamine Yamal to ignite? Or another Mbappe World Cup masterclass?

France face Spain for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday, meaning a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Who comes out on top?

England to make late call on Rice for World Cup semi-final

England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

Deschamps predicts 'spectacular' France v Spain semi-final

France boss Didier Deschamps is predicting a "spectacular" semi-final when his exciting side take on Spain in a heavyweight World Cup showdown in Dallas.

'Easy to create divisions' - Kane says England are 'completely together'

England captain Harry Kane says the squad are "completely together" before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

How my period is supercharging my ADHD

A first-of-its-kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD.

'I don't want to seem tight': How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?

Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.

Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?

Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast

Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy are among the stars who have been cast so far.

The Papers: 'New twist in killer hunt' and 'One of a kind Ann'

The majority of the papers are dominated by the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.

Colombian national killed by ICE agent during operation in Maine

It comes less than a week after an undocumented migrant was fatally shot in Houston by an immigration agent.

Over half of adults with learning disabilities do not live past 65, report says

The government says the findings are stark, while a campaign group says they should be "headline news".

Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs

The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs.

Identity of Sydney daycare worker facing 329 child abuse offences revealed

Hamish Tait is accused of abusing 136 children at five childcare facilities over a 16-year period.

Gang feud ended with 'resolution of differences' between rivals - police

Chief Constable Jo Farrell noted the feud - which spanned six months and involved 84 separate incidents - had ended for multiple reasons including dozens of arrests.

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Counter Terrorism Police Investigating Ann Widdecombe Death

Counter terrorism police takeover the investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Mitch McConnell breaks his silence, will it stop the conspiracy theories?

A photo of the US senator has gone viral after he hadn’t been seen for weeks

Time for Lamine Yamal to ignite? Or another Mbappe World Cup masterclass?

France face Spain for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday, meaning a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Who comes out on top?

England to make late call on Rice for World Cup semi-final

England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

'Easy to create divisions' - Kane says England are 'completely together'

England captain Harry Kane says the squad are "completely together" before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

Timing took me to Chelsea rather than Liverpool - Alonso

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says his arrival at Stamford Bridge instead of Liverpool was "about timings".

Who will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists

BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to see who they think will win the tournament.

All the goals from France's run to semi-finals

Watch every goal scored by France on their way to the 2026 World Cup semi-finals and a mouth-watering tie against Spain.

Sacked McCullum holds hands up for England results

Brendon McCullum apologises for a run of seven defeats in nine games which led to him being sacked as Test coach on Sunday.

Haberman reveals why Trump attacked judge and his family in speech

CNN political contributor Maggie Haberman explains the reasoning behind Donald Trump's attacks on the judge and his family during a speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort after he was arraigned on felony charges.

Video shows moment of deadly explosion at cafe in Russia

A well-known Russian military blogger, Vladlen Tatarsky, was killed in an explosion at a cafe in St. Petersburg, authorities said. CNN's Matthew Chance reports.

Suspected Chinese spy balloon was able to transmit information back to Beijing

The suspected Chinese spy balloon that transited the US earlier this year was able to capture imagery and collect some signals intelligence from US military sites, a source familiar with the matter tells CNN.

Beijing promised to 'fight back' over Taiwan leader's US visit. But this time it has more to lose

An anticipated meeting between Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California this week has sparked concerns of a repeat of the pressure campaign China launched last year when then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei.

'Scary, cold, hungry and lonely': Volunteer soldier shares experience on front line

A young volunteer soldier, Akula, who signed up for the war at the beginning of the Russian invasion is now dealing with the trauma of war. He spoke to CNN's David McKenzie about his time on the front lines and how it has affected his mental health.

The four astronauts NASA picked for the first crewed moon mission in 50 years

Astronauts who will helm the first crewed moon mission in five decades were revealed on Monday, queuing up the quartet to begin training for the historic Artemis II lunar flyby that is set to take off in November 2024.

French minister under fire for Playboy magazine cover

French government minister Marlene Schiappa has come under fire from members of her own party after appearing on the front cover of Playboy magazine.

Why did Finland's PM lose? Reporter explains the key issue voters cared about

Finland's left-wing Prime Minister Sanna Marin conceded defeat in the country's parliamentary election as the opposition right-wing National Coalition Party claimed victory in a tightly fought contest. CNN's Laila Harrak spoke with New York Times' Chief Diplomatic Correspondent Steven Erlanger to discuss how the popular politician lost the election.

Britain's pound is beating every other major currency this year

The British pound crashed to a record low last fall as investors rebelled against budget plans by former Prime Minister Liz Truss. Now, it's enjoying a comeback.

Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin concedes election

Finland's left-wing Prime Minister Sanna Marin conceded defeat on Sunday in the Nordic country's parliamentary election as the opposition right-wing National Coalition Party (NCP) claimed victory in a tightly fought contest.

The $500 billion beauty industry's 'green' ambitions are a patchwork at best. And they're falling short

The escalating climate crisis is shifting many people's purchasing patterns and this extends to the $500 billion dollar global beauty industry which is grappling with a range of sustainability challenges across product manufacturing, packaging and disposal.

A new approach to a Covid-19 nasal vaccine shows early promise

Scientists in Germany say they've been able to make a nasal vaccine that can shut down a Covid-19 infection in the nose and throat, where the virus gets its first foothold in the body.

Video shows moment man throws yogurt on two women in Iran

Video shows an incident at a store in the Iranian city of Shandiz where a man approached two unveiled women before proceeding to grab a tub of yogurt from the store and throw it, hitting both women in the head. The video then appears to show a male staff member removing the suspect from the store. CNN is not able to verify what was said immediately before the confrontation.

Israeli military veterans, a backbone of protest movement, vow to keep demonstrating

In a sea of Israeli flags, Yiftach Golov holds one that looks a little different.

Erdogan's political fate may be determined by Turkey's Kurds

Turkey's persecuted pro-Kurdish party has emerged as a kingmaker in the country's upcoming election, playing a decisive role that may just tip the balance enough to unseat two-decade ruler Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Dogecoin jumps after Elon Musk replaces Twitter bird with Shiba Inu

Twitter's traditional bird icon was booted and replaced with an image of a Shiba Inu, an apparent nod to dogecoin, the joke cryptocurrency that CEO Elon Musk is being sued over.

Micron Technology: China probes US chip maker for cybersecurity risks as tech tension escalates

China has launched a cybersecurity probe into Micron Technology, one of America's largest memory chip makers, in apparent retaliation after US allies in Asia and Europe announced new restrictions on the sale of key technology to Beijing.

Man rides out tornado inside van. See the footage

Cody Coombes recounts riding out a tornado in Little Rock, Arkansas, inside his pest control van. The National Weather Service reported that an EF-3 tornado had roared through Pulaski and Lonoke counties with estimated peak winds of 165 mph, killing one person in North Little Rock and four people in Wynne.

China Renaissance suspends trading, delays results after founder's disappearance

China Renaissance, a top dealmaker in the country's tech industry, said it would suspend trading of its shares and delay the release of its annual results because it still can't get in touch with its founder.

HSBC's top execs face tense shareholders calling for a breakup

HSBC's top brass defended their strategy Monday to frustrated shareholders in the lender's largest market, as Europe's biggest bank continued to face calls to be split up.

Lawmaker speaks out about his struggle with depression

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) spoke to CBS about battling with depression after winning a tight election.

CEOs are tired of being held responsible for gun regulation

Americans have grown used to corporate executives treading the well-worn paths of the Northeast corridor to convene alongside elected officials in Washington, DC, and discuss geopolitics, policy and all that's in-between.

What pet cemeteries reveal about being human

Why do we bury our departed loved ones in a cemetery? A primary purpose is to provide survivors with an opportunity to grieve and gain a sense of closure. The cemetery is a place for the living as much as it is a place for the dead.

Scientists film deepest ever fish on seabed off Japan

Cruising at a depth of 8,336 meters (over 27,000 feet) just above the seabed, a young snailfish has become the deepest fish ever filmed by scientists during a probe into the abyss of the northern Pacific Ocean.

What OPEC's surprise oil cut means for gas prices

OPEC and its allies' surprise move to slash oil production will soon be felt at US gas pumps.

Palestinian taxi driver recounts surviving attack by right-wing protesters

A Palestinian taxi driver describes surviving a violent attack by a right-wing mob in Jerusalem earlier this week as Israel continues to see protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul spread. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.

Giving Marjorie Taylor Greene a platform isn't good for America

Last year, GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia spoke at a white nationalist event organized by Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes that caused Republican leaders to denounce her.

These are the animals people most want to see photographed

Originally a term used by trophy hunters in Africa, the "Big Five" described the animals most challenging to shoot and kill: the lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo. Nowadays, it is more loosely used to refer to some of Africa's largest and most iconic animals.

Syrian refugee elected mayor of German town, years after fleeing war

A Syrian who arrived in Germany as a refugee in 2015 has won a mayoral election in the southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg.

Study finds slightly higher risk of autism diagnosis in areas with more lithium in drinking water, but experts say more research is needed

A new study found a moderately higher risk of autism spectrum disorder in children born to pregnant people exposed to tap water with higher levels of lithium, but experts caution that this association does not show a direct link between the two.

Kwame Brathwaite, photographer of 'Black is Beautiful' movement, dies at 85

Kwame Brathwaite, the pioneering activist and photographer whose work helped define the aesthetics of the "Black is Beautiful" movement of the 1960s and beyond, died on April 1, aged 85.

This boiled bag of offal is banned in the US. In Scotland it's a fine-dining treat

Anthony Bourdain loved haggis. But even the late, great American chef, writer and television host recognized that Scotland's national dish, with its "sinister sheep parts" wrapped in a shroud of mystery and half-invented history, could be a hard sell.

Musk's Twitter promised a purge of blue check marks. Instead he singled out the New York Times

Some VIP Twitter users woke up on Saturday expecting to have lost their coveted blue verification check marks in a previously announced purge by Elon Musk. Instead, Twitter appeared to target a single account from a major publication Musk dislikes and changed the language on its site in a way that obscures why users are verified.

See the world's deepest fish

Scientists captured the unknown snailfish species at a depth of more than 27,000 feet, as part of an expedition in trenches off Japan.

Emma Heming Willis shares family photos as daughter Mabel turns 11

Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, has celebrated their elder daughter's birthday with a trip down memory lane.

Some fans whistle as Lionel Messi's name is announced as Paris Saint-Germain's season hits new low

Paris Saint-Germain's miserable season went from bad to worse on Sunday as the team suffered a second straight home defeat with a 1-0 loss to Lyon.

Chelsea searches for new manager as Premier League breaks record for most sackings in a single season

It was just six months ago that Graham Potter was deemed the man to usher in a fresh, exciting era at Chelsea.

See 'Star Wars' legend react to Acosta's Darth Vader impression

Actor Mark Hamill joins CNN's Jim Acosta to discuss his thoughts about a potential spinoff series based around his legendary "Star Wars" character Luke Skywalker.

Angel Reese defends gesture directed towards Caitlin Clark after LSU national title win; calls out double standard after being 'unapologetically' her

LSU star Angel Reese defended the gesture she aimed at Iowa Hawkeyes' Caitlin Clark near the end of the Tigers' first NCAA women's basketball national championship victory on Sunday, saying "I don't take disrespect lightly."

Teenage swimmer breaks two world records in four days

Sixteen-year-old Summer McIntosh broke the world record for the 400m individual medley at the Canadian swimming trials on Saturday -- just days after breaking the world record for the 400m freestyle.

The haunting Masters meltdown that changed Rory McIlroy's career

Slumped on his club, head buried in his arm, Rory McIlroy looked on the verge of tears.

A snowboarder got buried upside down in snow. See skier's quick reaction.

Skier Francis Zuber sprang into action when he noticed a snowboarder had become trapped upside down in a tree well. Zuber, whose reaction has been applauded as a textbook example of what to do in such a situation, urged others to take up rescue courses.

2023 March Madness: Will UConn or San Diego State triumph in the national championship game that 'means everything?'

After a March Madness filled with twists and surprises -- all four No. 1 seeds failed to reach the Elite Eight for the first ever time in NCAA men's basketball tournament history -- it is time for the grand finale as UConn faces San Diego State on Monday for the title.

Shania Twain calls for equal pay and more diversity in country music

Shania Twian is standing up for others in country music.

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