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Trial by jury 'threatened by contempt claim against eco-activist'

Leading lawyers have accused the government of undermining trial by jury after a climate activist was told she faced contempt proceedings for holding up a sign outside court.

Sinéad O'Connor, musical icon beyond compare', dies at 56

Sinéad O'Connor has died at the age of 56, prompting grief and tributes for a singer who enchanted and at times shocked the world.

Mediterranean on fire as blazes spread across nine countries

Wildfires have hit at least nine countries across the Mediterranean as blazes continue to spread in Croatia, Italy and Portugal, with thousands of firefighters in Europe and north Africa working to contain flames stoked by high temperatures, dry conditions and strong winds.

Malaysian groups to sue the 1975 over music festival cancellation

A group of Malaysian musicians and festival vendors are preparing a lawsuit against the 1975 after the frontman Matty Healy's onstage criticism of the government's anti-LGBTQ+ laws at the Good Vibes festival resulted in the entire event being cancelled.

Home and away Lionesses' little piece of England on Australian turf

The huge sack of Yorkshire tea contrasts with the hi-tech coffee printer, which takes a photo of the drinker and prints it on the top of their froth in edible ink, but both are equally important in England's Terrigal training base. It is all part of the goal of building a home away from home in Australia for the Lionesses' World Cup journey, something that has been years in the making.

Out of the wilderness A chance to rebuild - if not return to stardom

'In 10 years, it won't mean anything. My work will live longer than I will, and that's what will be remembered,\" Kevin Spacey said in an interview with Germany's Zeit magazine last month in the lead-up to his sexual assault trial. \"There are people right now who are ready to hire me the moment I am cleared of these charges in London.\"

Perks for Coutts clients Personal services for ultra-rich are long way from high street

Coutts is not just any old bank, its chief executive, Peter Flavel, has been keen to tell all who ask. If you are rich enough to have an account at the bank - you need to hold at least £3m in savings or borrow or invest at least £1m - the promise is provision of not just a dedicated bank manager but a concierge too, to help you \"start enjoying life the way you want it and turn good experiences into unforgettable great ones\".

Game of Thrones villain returns for BBC's Famous Five remake

Jack Gleeson, who played Joffrey Baratheon in Game of Thrones, returns to TV in the BBC's The Famous Five series- nine years after announcing his retirement from acting.

English National Opera given more money and time to leave London

Arts Council England has announced a further grant of £24m for the English National Opera (ENO) for April 2024 to March 2026, and a longer timeframe for the company to move out of London.

Goldsmith hits out at ministers over climate

Michael Gove is a \"monster\" if he continues to rubbish green policies while fully understanding the urgency of the climate crisis, and

Sunak heckled at infected blood inquiry over delays to compensation

Rishi Sunak was heckled at the infected blood inquiry yesterday as he defended the lack of a compensation scheme for victims and family members affected by the scandal.

Police chief investigated over allegations of sexual offences

The chief constable of Devon and Cornwall is under criminal investigation over serious allegations of sexual offences, the police watchdog for Northern Ireland has announced.

US World Cup executive keen to revive '39th game' concept

A high-ranking US 2026 World Cup executive believes the Premier League could stage fixtures in the country, with the NFL - which has games overseas - cited as a model.

England will be 'raring' for goals against Danes, says Hemp

Lauren Hemp has said the Lionesses know they need to be more ruthless and are working hard to score a first goal from open play since April as they try to push their World Cup campaign up a gear.

Tributes paid after 'gifted' Bart-Williams dies, aged 49

Midfielder started out with Orient before making his name at Sheffield Wednesday

Georgia prosecutors consider election fraud charges in Trump investigation

The Fulton county district attorney investigating Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia has considered several potential laws under which to charge him, including solicitation to commit election fraud and conspiracy to commit election fraud, according to two people briefed on the matter.

Fraud detector: drongos kick out 94% of impostor cuckoo eggs

Cuckoos may be the ultimate avian con artists, laying lookalike eggs in the nests of other birds to avoid raising their young, but researchers say at least one potential victim is remarkably good at rumbling the fraud.

Home Office accused of discriminating against visitors from Timor-Leste

The Home Office has been accused of implementing discriminatory policies towards visitors from Timor-Leste, many of whom have the right to travel to the UK but who have been blocked from entering the country in large numbers.

Police told to respond to fewer mental health calls to free up time

Ministers have told police forces to rapidly cut the number of mental health-related 999 calls they respond to in order to free up an estimated million hours a year of police time, in a move mental health experts fear could be \"dangerous\".

Heathrow asks airlines to carry excess fuel despite carbon impact

Airlines flying to Heathrow have been told to carry as much fuel as possible in their tanks because of supply problems at Britain's largest airport, in a controversial practice that can increase carbon emissions.

Rail staff 'face disciplinary threat for ticket office stickers'

Railway workers who wear stickers supporting a campaign to stop the closure of almost 1,000 ticket offices are being threatened with disciplinary action, a union has said.

Medicines company's licence partly suspended amid safety concern after patient death

Britain's health regulator has partially suspended the manufacturing licence of Sciensus, a private company paid millions by the NHS to provide vital medicines, after the death of a cancer patient who was given the wrong dose of chemotherapy.

Tory attacks on Labour climate policy 'ignorant', says ex-minister

Labour should counter \"absolutely unacceptable\" and \"ignorant\" Conservative attacks on its climate policies by offering a cross-party consensus on climate action, to bring forward measures this parliament to meet net zero, the outgoing chair of the Climate Change Committee has urged.

Evia Two pilots die as water-bomber aircraft crashes into hillside

Two Greek pilots have died after their water-bombing plane crashed into a hillside while attempting to fight the wildfires ravaging the country.

Sun stands by story on Edwards and updates MPs on Wootton

The Sun has said it stands by its reporting on Huw Edwards and is continuing to investigate the former employee Dan Wootton, as the tabloid faces scrutiny over its reporting standards and internal culture.

Saudi investment in 'sportswashing' soars with $6.3bn in deals since 2021

Saudi Arabia has spent at least $6.3bn (£4.9bn) in sports deals since early 2021, more than quadruple the amount spent in the preceding six years, in what critics say is an effort to distract from its human rights record.

First pooch in doghouse after biting Secret Service agents

He was introduced as a smaller and friendlier version of Joe Biden's dog Major, who was banished from the White House two years ago after numerous biting episodes.

Six men guilty of murder over 2016 Brussels terror attacks that killed 32

Six men were found guilty yesterday of murder for their part in the 2016 Brussels terrorist attacks that killed 32 people and injured more than 300.

NatWest boss 'sorry' for Farage BBC story

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UN calls for phone ban in schools to protect wellbeing of children

Report warns of impact on learning and dangers of the digital revolution