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Clive Davis, monumental music producer and record industry titan, has died
Clive Davis, the legendary music producer of industry icons from Janis Joplin and Whitney Houston to Billy Joel and Santana, has died.
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A Gwynedd pupil describes being made to eat dog biscuits
Former pupils describe staff pelting them with footballs and pouring pints of blackcurrant over them.
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A fire at a cold-storage warehouse in Los Angeles has been burning for days. Here’s what we know
The thick, noxious smoke billowing out of a warehouse in Los Angeles has turned into a fixture in the city’s skyline for almost a week – with no end in sight.
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US partially lifts Iran oil sanctions amid ‘encouraging’ talks
The move, expected under the MoU, comes as Vice President JD Vance says there’s a ‘good foundation’ for a final deal.
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Why Washington’s reflecting pool has gone from ‘US blue’ to algae green
Donald Trump, who spent $14m relining the iconic pool, claims it has been vandalised by ‘radical left lunatics’.
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Clive Davis, Music Mogul Who Ran Columbia, Arista, Dies at 94
Clive Davis, who built Columbia Records into one of the world’s biggest labels for rock music, guided Whitney Houston to stardom and helped revive the careers of Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana and Rod Stewart, has died. He was 94.
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Colombia bets on ‘the Tiger,’ a Trump-backed far-right populist headed to the presidency
He won the preliminary vote count in Colombia’s presidential elections on Sunday, with promises that a vote for him would mean a definitive crackdown on the country’s decades-long crisis of crime and armed conflict.
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Football, war and solidarity: Why Gaza fans turned to Spain this World Cup
Football fans in Gaza showed overwhelming support for Spain against Saudi Arabia during Sunday’s World Cup clash.
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Vance says Iran will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country
The US vice-president says a great deal of progress has been made after the first round of talks between the US and Iran.
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How four weeks in court unravelled 'sinful and deceitful' Jeffrey Donaldson
The former DUP leader entered calm court on day one calm and relaxed, but by the end he was alone as the jury found him guilty on 18 child sex abuse charges.
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Judge in Charlie Kirk killing to rule on contempt, with death penalty eligibility possibly in balance
A Utah judge in the case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk is set to rule Monday on a defense motion to find prosecutors violated a pretrial publicity order and hold them in contempt – with the defense asking to take the death penalty off the ta…
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Kazakh $1 Billion Fund Backs Startups as Region Lures Investment
Kazakhstan’s Alem Capital Management anchored a regional venture capital fund backing technology startups across Central Asia and the Caucasus.
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Former US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at age 100
Greenspan presided over economic turbulence, including crises and booms, during his 18-year tenure as Fed chairman.
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Two men plead guilty over £39m Transport for London cyber attack
Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 18, pleaded guilty for their role in the hack on 31 August 2024.
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Dusty May to leave Michigan to become head coach of the Dallas Mavericks
Dusty May, who coached Michigan’s men’s basketball team to a national title in April, is leaving the school to become the next head coach of the NBA franchise.
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Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.
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Two Plead Guilty to Hacking Transport for London While Teenagers
Two British men pleaded guilty to carrying out a cyber attack on London’s transport network while still teenagers.
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Vance Hails ‘Good Day’ of Iran Talks as US Waives Oil Sanctions
US Vice President JD Vance said talks with Iran over the weekend were “very, very good,” as the sides attempt to reach a peace deal within two months and formally end a war that’s reverberated through the global economy.
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Sir Keir Starmer's premiership in six charts
BBC Verify looks at the record of Sir Keir's time in government in six key areas since he took office in July 2024.
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Supreme Court won’t order new trial in infamous murder of Etan Patz
The Supreme Court on Monday sided with New York prosecutors and declined to invalidate the conviction of a man who confessed to killing 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979, reversing a lower court decision that likely would have required a new trial.
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Ex-DUP Leader MP Donaldson Found Guilty of Rape and Assault by UK Jury
Jeffrey Donaldson, who was one of Northern Ireland’s most important political figures, was found guilty of raping a minor.
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Silver Miner Sinda Seeks $345.2 Million in US IPO, Placement
Sinda Ltd., a silver mining company, is looking to raise as much as $345.2 million in a US initial public offering and private placement, as firms seek to capitalize on rising metals prices.
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Argentina Approves Dollar Borrowing Amid Multilateral Loan Talks
The Argentine government authorized up to $5 billion in new dollar-denominated borrowing as the country looks to secure funding backed by multilateral institutions ahead of upcoming debt payments.
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Manchester United Buys Land for New 100,000 Seat Stadium
Manchester United Plc has acquired a plot of land from a company owned by Blackstone Inc. that would allow it to build a new 100,000-seat stadium close to the club’s existing Old Trafford ground.
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Gulf Oil Floods Through Hormuz at Fastest Pace Since War Began
The flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz is running at the fastest pace since the Iran war began — despite Tehran stating that the world’s key shipping chokepoint is shut and a report that the Islamic Republic continues to harass passing vessels.
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Argentina vs Austria LIVE: World Cup 2026
Follow updates as Messi’s Argentina play Austria in Group J, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
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UK’s World-Leading Climate Goals Look Shakier in Post-Starmer Era
The British government faces significant pressure to make policy concessions on fossil fuels. It has stood firm, so far.
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Far-right de la Espriella elected Colombia president: What’s next?
Election results show Trump-endorsed millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella wins by razor-thin margin.
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Winning £12 million Lotto ticket bought in Wales still unclaimed
A Lotto Jackpot ticket worth £12m bought in Rhondda Cynon Taf has yet to be claimed.
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Starmer is stepping down. What could happen next?
The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.
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Los Angeles schools superintendent resigns after FBI search and months on paid leave
The superintendent of Los Angeles public schools has resigned four months after he was put on paid leave during a federal investigation, the district’s Board of Education said Monday.
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Alan Greenspan, former head of Federal Reserve, dies at 100
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, once hailed as a maestro for directing a booming economy but who later received some of the blame for the housing bust and financial meltdown that occurred after he left office, has died, according to his wife, …
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‘No sense of direction’: The downfall of decent but despised Keir Starmer
The British prime minister took office at a challenging time, but critics accuse him of weakness and poor judgement.
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Injured ticket inspector 'a hero' in fatal Bedford train crash
A passenger praises a member of railway staff who, despite being in pain, helped the injured.
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What are the key outcomes of the Iran-US talks in Switzerland, what next?
Experts warn unresolved questions over Lebanon could complicate efforts to secure a lasting agreement.
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LIVE: UK PM Keir Starmer expected to announce his resignation
The leader of governing Labour Party has faced growing pressure to step down after months of declining popularity.
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Upskirting crimes have long plagued Japan. Now children are becoming offenders
Despite years of efforts to curb the crime, upskirting remains one of Japan’s most common sex offenses. But what’s changing is who’s committing it.
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Paedophile nursery worker could have been stopped sooner, says former colleague
Staff member who raised concerns about nursery worker Nathan Bennett was "ignored" for months.
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Iran war live: First day of US talks covers Lebanon, Hormuz, frozen assets
Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘very hard’ amid talks, prompting Ghalibaf to warn the US to take care with its rhetoric.
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