An asylum seeker has denied trying to kiss a 14-year-old girl and told a court: “I’m not a wild animal.” On day two of his trial, Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was asked if... Read more »
When Grace Chambers ran her first parkrun, it was the result of a dare. Now, nine years later, and at 97 years old, she has reached the sought-after milestone of 250 runs.... Read more »
A teenager given a 15-year sentence for attempting to murder three people at her school in south-west Wales when she was 13 had been considered for referral to the anti-extremism Prevent programme... Read more »
If you were to come up with a list of the Scottish playwrights least likely to write a musical about William Wallace, Rob Drummond’s name might be somewhere near the top. Musicals... Read more »
Ofgem lifts the energy price cap – the details The energy regulator for Britain, Ofgem, has said it will increase the cap on energy bills from October by 2%, the equivalent of... Read more »
Conservatives could ‘potentially’ strike a deal with Taliban-run Afghanistan to return migrants, says party chair The Conservatives could “potentially” strike a deal with Afghanistan over migration, the party’s chair has said. Asked... Read more »
People who start smoking cannabis to alleviate pain, anxiety or depression are at a higher risk of developing paranoia than those who use the drug recreationally, a study has found. The research... Read more »
Peter Hoskins Business reporter, BBC News Watch: Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook wasn’t “above board”, Trump says Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook will file a lawsuit challenging her removal by President Donald... Read more »
Joe Pike Political correspondent Getty Images In politics the summer holidays offer a major opportunity for opposition parties. A quieter news agenda means the chance to break through with policies. Multiple government... Read more »
Gareth Gordon Political correspondent, BBC News NI PA Media Nigel Farage said the Good Friday Agreement could be renegotiated if Britain leaves the European Convention on Human Rights The Reform UK leader... Read more »