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Death row inmate 'suffered a slow death' after executioners 'botched' firing squad kill

Lawyers representing a South Carolina death row inmate who was executed by firing squad on April 11 claim that the state mishandled the sentence, causing Mikal Mahdi to endure a longer and more...

King Charles’ furious outburst at aide in VE Day parade revealed by lipreader

King Charles was caught in a moment of frustration during the 80th anniversary commemoration of VE Day at Westminster Abbey.Attending the solemn event with Queen Camilla today (May 8), the King,...

BBC VE Day concert viewers left divided as Zoe Ball brings on unlikely display

The BBC commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a spectacular live concert, kicked off with a special introduction from host Zoe Ball. The Radio 2 presenter welcomed viewers to the unique VE...

Moon dust 'rarer than gold' arrives in UK from China

Moon dust 'rarer than gold' arrives in UK from China10 minutes agoGeorgina RannardClimate and science reporterKate Stephens and Tony JolliffeBBC climate and science teamTony Jolliffe/BBC NewsThe...

Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune by 2045

Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune by 20452 hours agoMike WendlingBBC News•@mwendlingReutersMicrosoft founder Bill Gates said he intends to give away 99% of his vast fortune over the...

Trauma and survivors’ guilt: First interview with two injured in Nottingham attacks

Nottingham attacks survivors speak out for first time23 minutes agoEmily Anderson & Tom OakleyBBC News, NottinghamBBCFor Wayne Birkett and Sharon Miller, the morning of 13 June 2023 started like...

Watch: Royals, veterans and politicians attend VE Day thanksgiving service and concert

Watch: Royals, veterans and politicians attend VE Day thanksgiving service and concertA thanksgiving service was held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two...

Who is Robert Prevost, the new pope?

Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?2 hours agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorEPAEven before his name was announced from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, the crowds below were chanting...

VE Day events honour last generation of WW2 veterans

VE Day events honour last generation of WW2 veterans2 hours agoMallory Moench & Rachel HaganBBC NewsRoyals, politicians and veterans have commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of World War...

Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune by 2045

Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune by 20454 hours agoMike WendlingBBC News•@mwendlingReutersMicrosoft founder Bill Gates said he intends to give away 99% of his vast fortune over the...

Candles, wreaths, famous faces: VE Day at 80 in pictures

Candles, wreaths, famous faces: VE Day at 80 in pictures7 hours agoPA MediaEvents are taking place across the UK to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe. The King and...

Who is Robert Prevost, the new pope?

Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?46 minutes agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorEPAEven before his name was announced from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, the crowds below were chanting...

EU dealt 'Irexit' warning as support for bloc in Ireland falling

A new poll has revealed support for the European Union in Ireland has fallen to its lowest level since 2012. Support has been declining slowly since it hit a high in 2019 during Brexit...

New Pope Leo XIV slammed Donald Trump and JD Vance in migrant row

New Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, once challenged Donald Trump and JD Vance over their treatment of migrants. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost, has used social media...

Canary Islands chaos as huge anti-tourism protest to wreak havoc – only one place spared

All the islands of the Canary archipelago, except one, have joined the May 18 mobilisations against the current tourism model. Following the historic demonstrations that took place on April 20 last...

Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune by 2045

Keir Starmer just sealed Labour's fate – and the retributions will be severe

UNTIL recently, our democratic system was like a pendulum that oscillated between Labour and the Conservatives. But now the pendulum has been replaced by a demolition ball that threatens to pull down...

Royal admitted to hospital after suddenly cancelling engagements

It has been announced that Queen Margrethe has been admitted to hospital in Copenhagen as a consequence of a cold. It is understood that the former Queen, who abdicated in 2024 in favour of her...

Watch: Royals, veterans and politicians attend VE Day thanksgiving service

Watch: Royals, veterans and politicians attend VE Day thanksgiving serviceA thanksgiving service was held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two in...

Four in 10 universities in England face financial challenges

Four in 10 universities face financial challenges19 minutes agoBranwen Jeffreys & Hazel ShearingEducation editor & Education correspondentUCUMore than four in 10 universities in England are...