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US deportations to African countries unlawful and exploit suffering - rights group
More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.
Two Latvian men arrested on suspicion of trespass at RAF base in Cambridgeshire
Police say the suspects are Latvian nationals aged 36 and 32.
Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture
The new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power.
Christa Pike now walking after failed US execution, lawyer tells BBC
A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections.
Birmingham Airport announces £2bn expansion
The first stage of development, upgrading baggage systems and terminals, could start in 2027.
Cummins not worried about potential Khawaja revelations
Pat Cummins confirms he has spoken to Usman Khawaja about his former team-mate’s upcoming autobiography but the Australia captain says he has no concerns about potential sandpapergate revelations.
'Bold and inventive' Canadian poet Anne Carson wins Nobel Literature Prize
Carson, 76, is celebrated for works that often cross boundaries between poetry, fiction and scholarship.
Ceferin to stand for fourth term as Uefa president
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin will stand for a fourth term, reversing a previous decision to stand down.
Police accept Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor search warrants were unlawful, court hears
The former prince is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police after his homes were searched earlier this year.
Hate crimes rise after more offences motivated by religion and race
Figures supplied by police forces suggest nearly 150,000 hate crimes were recorded between April 2025 and March 2026
Ex-councillor guilty of running sham Covid-19 lab
Faisal Shoukat is convicted of fraudulent trading and money laundering after a trial.
Stabbed schoolgirl in 'panic mode', court told
The girl told police there was "blood all over my hands" following the attack, a court hears.
Russell to take further grid penalty this season
George Russell says he will be taking a further grid penalty this season in addition to the one he has been hit with for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Up to 50 Scottish police officers suspended over alleged crimes against women
Chief constable Jo Farrell says more officers are likely to be suspended as officers are re-vetted.
Death of 12-year-old girl prompts call for allergy management ratings
Mia St Hilaire had a tree nut allergy and suffered an anaphylactic shock after drinking a milkshake.
Three sisters who drowned in sea off Brighton took own lives, inquest finds
Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters, who lived in London, drowned in the sea in May.
Royal Navy sailor in court accused of preparing to spy for Russia
The 24-year-old man appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after being arrested at his home in Bedfordshire.
'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows in England
NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.
'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows
NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.
'My donated Brummie accent gives me confidence'
Christian Wilson wanted help not to "sound like a character from Star Wars or a cyborg from Doctor Who".