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Group may move primary listing to New York or elsewhere - to get optimal valuation' - in fresh blow to UK market

Young Afghan refugee brings case after move to prevent those who arrived on dangerous journey' from citizenship

Diana Johnson defends Labour's knife crime plan amid crisis in prison capacity in England and WalesKiran Stacey is a political correspondent based in WestminsterLeftwing activists in Britain are less likely to work with their political opponents than other groups and more likely to think those holding different views have been misled, a study has found. Continue reading...

Tickets to hear former prime minister speak in Edinburgh's Usher Hall cost up to 160 on top of meet-and-greetBoris Johnson is charging 121 for a handshake and a photograph before a live event in Edinburgh.The former Conservative prime minister will appear at the Usher Hall on 2 September for an event titled An Evening with Boris Johnson, which will also allow guests to take part in a question and answer session. Continue reading...

Officials who served in 1980s say Trump is opposing friends and supporting enemies: It makes me sick what's going on'Republicans who served under President Ronald Reagan during the cold war have condemned Donald Trump's move to soften relations with Russia and undermine the 80-year-old transatlantic alliance.European leaders were left reeling last week when the US vice-president, JD Vance, told the Munich Security Conference that the greatest danger facing Europe was the threat from within" and the retreat from fundamental values". Continue reading...

Weapons maker's full-year pre-tax profits top 3bn and it expects sales of more than 30bn next yearBritain's biggest weapons manufacturer, BAE Systems, has reported record orders as the European defence industry gears up for increased spending sparked by the Ukraine war.The company, a member of the FTSE 100, said it expected sales next year to top 30bn, as it reported annual profits before interest and tax of more than 3bn for the first time in 2024. Continue reading...

Anne Marie Hochhalter, pillar of strength for ... so many' after being shot in back in 1999, dies from natural causesA former Columbine high school student who only narrowly survived the deadly 1999 mass shooting there - and subsequently spent nearly three decades grappling with complications from her wounds in the attack - has died.Anne Marie Hochhalter, 44, died on Sunday from what were described as natural causes, according to a statement from the principal at Columbine when the shooting at the Colorado school occurred. Continue reading...

Software goes on sale that replicates the distinctive analogue sounds of celebrated unit where Doctor Who theme was createdWith its banks of bafflingly complex equipment, and staff members that were among the most progressive musical minds in the UK, the BBC Radiophonic Workshop was a laboratory of 20th-century sound that produced endless futuristic effects for use in TV and radio - most memorably, the ghostly wail of the Doctor Who theme.Now, the Workshop's considerable archive of equipment is being recreated in new software, allowing anyone to evoke the same array of analogue sound that its pioneering engineers once did. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Lack of understanding by progressive activists' of other voting blocs has led to rise of far right, authors argue

Rail commuters granted temporary reprieve from work stoppages and strikes as unions and state government try to strike pay deal

Australia's spy boss Mike Burgess highlights foreign intelligence operations, antisemitism and election disinformation in annual threat assessment speech

Records for Karl Bareham's scuba equipment could not be produced at his inquest, NSW coroner's court hears

Hydrogen sulphide gives Takayu Onsen its unmistakable sulphurous smell but can be dangerous if inhaled in high enough concentrationsThree people have died in north-east Japan in an accident that authorities suspect is linked to the inhalation of deadly gas found in the country's famed hot spring resorts.Japanese media said the three men, who all worked at a nearby hotel, were found in a mountainous area near the city of Fukushima on Tuesday. They were discovered in an area of Takayu Onsen (hot spring) where high concentrations of hydrogen sulphide, a toxic byproduct of volcanic hot springs, have been recorded. Continue reading...

Higgins and partner David Sharaz were terrified to leave the house alone' because of online threats and abuse from David William Wonnocott

As one of the last female-run stations in the country is silenced, a former broadcaster gives an inside view of the crackdown on women working in the mediaWhen the Taliban began marching towards cities across Afghanistan in the summer of 2021, Alia*, a 22-year-old Afghan journalist, found herself doing some of the most important work of her short life and career.In the weeks leading up to the Taliban takeover in August, Alia's voice on the radio became familiar to many in northern Afghanistan. She reported on the withdrawal of foreign troops, the siege of government offices and on the detention of former officials in her province.

Charges laid after two Muslim women were allegedly attacked at an Epping shopping centre on Thursday

President hits back at Ukraine's complaint that it has been left out of US-Russia talks, saying it had years to make a deal without the loss of much land'

Move allows government to act on millions of dollars in debts owed by GFG Alliance and secure future of mid-north operations

In Paris and Munich, European leaders debated ideas aimed at reshaping Europe's postwar dependence on the USPutting aside the petulant Giorgia Meloni, who drove up to the steps of the Elysee Palace in a Maserati one hour late wearing a white coat and a pose designed to reveal her disdain at being anywhere near Emmanuel Macron, most of those attending the Paris summit on Ukraine alighted on two ideas: joint defence bonds or a defence escape clause.They are two different policy options, and one much bolder than the other. Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline would not be able to make any use of either of them, but they offer an opening to unlock the levels of defence spending Europe is going to require if its postwar dependence on the US has truly come to an end. Continue reading...

Scott Marshall and Tammie Farrugia charged regarding December graffiti attack in eastern suburbs but police say alleged principal offenders' not yet arrested

Anthony Albanese condemns a suspected Islamophobic attack in a Melbourne shopping centre last week

Verdict comes after former friend A$AP Relli accused rapper of shooting him in Hollywood in 2021The musician A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty of shooting a former friend after an altercation in Hollywood in 2021, sparing him from a potentially decades-long prison sentence.A Los Angeles jury on Tuesday acquitted him of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. Continue reading...

Former president has denied breaking the law, while attorney general alleges plot included a plan to poison Luiz Inacio Lula da SilvaBrazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro has been charged with allegedly masterminding and leading a far-right conspiracy to cling to power through a military coup.The South American country's attorney general, Paulo Gonet, levelled the charges against the radical rightwing populist and several key allies on Tuesday night. He accused Bolsonaro and six key associates of leading a criminal organization with an authoritarian power project". The alleged plot, he wrote, included a plan to poison Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and shoot dead Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, a foe of the former president. Continue reading...

New raft of measures labelled Ronan's law include tougher sentences for those caught selling blades to under-18sRetailers will be required to report suspicious or bulk purchases of knives, and those caught selling blades to under-18s will face tougher sentences under a new raft of measures to clamp down on young people's access to weapons labelled Ronan's law.Named after Ronan Kanda, the 16-year-old killed in Wolverhampton in 2022 by a teenager carrying a 22in ninja blade he had ordered online, the new laws are part of a raft of anti-knife crime plans announced by the government on Wednesday. Continue reading...

Proposals designed to restore trust in politics would also criminalise the making of false statements to win votesElected politicians who deliberately lie could be forced from office under proposals designed to put Wales at the forefront of the global challenge" to restore trust in politics.Radical changes suggested by the Welsh parliament standards committee would also make candidates in elections liable to criminal prosecution for making any false statement to win votes. Continue reading...

There are two awards apiece for the UK artists, while Nigerian singer Ayra Starr also wins two at Newcastle-hosted ceremony for Black musical excellenceSeventeen years since his debut single, British rapper Bashy has capped his long-awaited return to music with two wins at the 2025 Mobo awards, given each year to the best music of Black origin in the UK and overseas.The 40-year-old vocalist and actor, born Ashley Thomas, won best hip-hop act as well as album of the year for Being Poor Is Expensive. While it didn't make the UK charts, the album earned critical acclaim and a dedicated audience on streaming, drawn to its examination of race, mental health and working-class life in north-west London. Continue reading...

Guyana plans to take all necessary measures' for security as tensions likely to further rise between the two countriesSix soldiers in Guyana have been injured after armed men in neighboring Venezuela opened fire, in an attack expected to further heighten tensions between the two South American countries.Two of the soldiers are in critical condition following Monday's attack, according to the head of Guyana's army, the chief of staff Brig Gen Omar Khan, who blamed suspected gang members. Continue reading...

The Emergency Lawyers network said the RSF killed civilians south of Khartoum, with hundreds more either wounded or missingSudanese paramilitaries have killed more than 200 people in a three-day assault south of Khartoum, according to a lawyers' network, while the army-backed government put the death toll at more than double that figure.The Emergency Lawyers network, which has documented human rights abuses during 22 months of fighting between the rival security forces, said hundreds more were wounded or missing and feared drowned after the paramilitaries opened fire on villagers as they attempted to flee across the White Nile. Continue reading...

Pontiff, 88, already in hospital when latest diagnosis made, as Vatican confirms medical situation is complex'Pope Francis has been diagnosed with double pneumonia after further tests showed a continuing complex" medical situation, the Vatican said in a statement on Tuesday.The pontiff, 88, underwent a chest X-ray, which demonstrated the onset of bilateral pneumonia that required further pharmacological therapy". Continue reading...

Thailand and Vietnam now often seen as more cost-effective' than visiting traditional European favouritesHoliday companies are reporting a surge in demand for long-haul breaks amid claims that the likes of Thailand and Vietnam are now often more cost-effective" than visiting traditional European favourites.On Tuesday, the travel brand Kuoni said long-haul bookings for the year ahead were 14% higher than at the same point in 2024. Continue reading...

Four more children and four adults escaped the Heckenberg blaze

Riyadh talks involving US secretary state and Russian counterpart mark tectonic shift in relations

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Jack Bennett, 39, given 28 weeks for message sent a day after criticism of minister by X owner Elon MuskA 39-year-old man has been jailed for sending an utterly deplorable" email to safeguarding minister Jess Phillips, one day after she was criticised by X owner Elon Musk.Jack Bennett, from Seaton, Devon, pleaded guilty to sending malicious communications to three people between February 2024 and January 2025, including the Birmingham Yardley MP, at Exeter magistrates court on Tuesday. Continue reading...

Militant group will release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners as Israel confirms it will begin negotiations on second phase of ceasefire dealGeneva Abdul is a reporter for the GuardianMore than 200 organisations worldwide have called on nations involved in producing F-35 fighter jets to immediately halt all arms transfers to Israel" amid fears they have failed to prevent the planes from being used to violate international law. Continue reading...

Accident at Pearson, Canada's busiest airport, sent 21 to hospital including three in critical condition on MondayFootage has emerged of the fiery plane crash at Toronto's Pearson airport on Monday, showing the Delta Air Lines jet skidding along the runway and then flipping over, as a wing rips off and the tail is engulfed in flames. The crash, which occurred at Canada's busiest airport, sent 21 people to the hospital, including three in critical condition.Soon after the crash, mobile phone clips captured the harrowing moments when passengers escaped through the plane's upside-down doors and into the bitter cold. Blasts of fire retardant hung in the air and some of the passengers stood dazed in the snow. Others unleashed a string of expletives as they processed the unfolding chaos. Continue reading...

London mayor to tell meeting that mobility scheme would benefit young people and economySadiq Khan has told EU diplomats that Brexit was a mistake and called on the UK government to be bold as it looks to strengthen ties with the bloc, arguing this would act as a counterweight to the tariffs threatened by Donald Trump.The mayor of London told the EU ambassador and the UK ambassadors to the 27 member states at a meeting on Tuesday that Britain's departure from the union continues to have a negative impact" on the country and its capital city, and vowed he would make the case for closer alignment. Continue reading...

Remains of Shiri Bibas and young sons Kfir and Ariel, whose deaths had not been confirmed, to be returned on ThursdayHamas has said it will release six hostages from Gaza this week and hand over the bodies of four others, including the remains of two young children from the same family whose deaths had not previously been confirmed.Khalil al-Hayya, a Hamas negotiator, said the four bodies to be handed over on Thursday would include those of 32-year-old Shiri Bibas and her sons, Kfir and Ariel, who were nine months old and four years old when Hamas abducted them from the Nir Oz kibbutz during the 7 October 2023 attack that ignited the Gaza war. Continue reading...

Welcome to the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference, a fatuous echo chamber of self-congratulationFighting the culture wars doesn't come cheap these days. Tickets for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference at the Excel Centre in London cost a discounted 450. A bargain said the organisers, as the original price was 1500. Maybe they had a point. All 4,000 tickets were sold long before the event began. Even access to a livestream set you back 150. A meta-event where only the global elite are welcome to watch a global elite take on the global elite.This was alt-right heaven. A gathering of some of the biggest names on the circuit. Douglas Murray. Jordan Peterson. Nigel Farage. Niall Ferguson. An echo chamber of self-referential congratulation. A place where people come to have their ideas confirmed, not challenged. Continue reading...

Janice Nix, 66, charged with manslaughter over death of Andrea Bernard, who died after being assaulted in south LondonJanice Nix, 66, has been charged with manslaughter over the death of five-year-old Andrea Bernard, who died after being assaulted in south London in June 1978, the Metropolitan police have said.More details soon ... Continue reading...

Leader of Reform UK criticises Conservatives and declinist' Labour government in new attacksGood morning, defence secretary John Healey has finished speaking, so I can take a quick pause and actually welcome you to our rolling coverage of UK politics for Tuesday. Here are the headlines ...Defence secretary John Healey has announced what he described as the most significant defence reform for 50 years, in which reporting lines and budgets will be simplified, and a new quad" of four senior leaders reporting directly to the minister appointedHealy said there were extraordinary people in the UK's defence forces, but too often they were hampered by process, and there was a lack of direct accountability. He suggested his changes might bring about up to 10bn in savings to the taxpayer over the next decadeTransport secretary Heidi Alexander has said the UK should not rule out sending troops to Ukraine as part of any future peacekeeping forceThe rate of UK unemployment remained unchanged at 4.4% in the three months to December. Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall said Since July, wages have continued to grow at pace ... but these figures also show that too many people are being locked out of work"London mayor Sadiq Khan is reportedly set to tell EU diplomats Brexit was a mistake"Successive governments' overreliance on prison sentences and desire to seem tough on crime" have driven the justice system in England and Wales to the brink of collapse, an official review has foundNigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has spoken at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference in London. Yesterday Conservative opposition leader Kemi Badenoch told the same event that western civilisation will be lost" if the Tory party fails Continue reading...

Deal approved at high court gives company 1.5bn in upfront cash to stave off collapse

The Albanese government had been sweating on the RBA decision, which clears the way for an election as soon as early April

David Adeang defends his government's offer for 30-year resettlement visas to non-citizens in Pacific island nation

Couple accused of entering country under guise of tourists' had been monitored by security agenciesCraig and Lindsay Foreman, the British couple detained in Iran, have been charged with espionage, according to an Iranian judiciary spokesperson quoted by news agency Mizan.According to Mizan, a spokesperson for the Iranian judiciary said the Foremans had been monitored by security agencies and were arrested on charges of espionage". Continue reading...

Households face greater than expected rise in Ofgem price cap after Europe's gas storage levels slump, analysts sayMillions of households face a greater than expected increase to their energy bills of 85 a year from April after Europe's gas storage levels slumped, according to analysts.The average gas and electricity bill for households across England, Scotland and Wales is expected to rise by nearly 5% from April to 1,823 a year for a typical household under the energy regulator's price cap. Continue reading...

Ice's pursuit of low-hanging fruit' by allegedly tricking people complying with rules could be counterproductivePeople attending recent mandatory immigration check-ins or court appearances have been escorted out in federal custody after the Trump administration allegedly tricked, lied to, or otherwise deceived them as part of its mass deportation campaign.Amid a blitz of immigration-related policy changes over the last few weeks, Donald Trump and his subordinates have greenlit the ability of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) to conduct potential civil enforcement operations at courthouses, including in immigration courts. Continue reading...

Ken Martin decries Republican party's anti-union actions and pledges to fight on behalf of American working peopleThe newly elected chair of the Democratic National Committee, Ken Martin, has warned his party that the Republicans are now seen as the party of the working class and vowed to win back the trust of American workers as the Democrats seek to rebuild after their losses in the 2024 presidential election.In his first memo in the role, seen by the Guardian, Martin said, after the election, for the first time in modern history, Americans now see the Republicans as the party of the working class and Democrats as the party of the elites". Continue reading...

Firms want review of decision to remove architecture from shortage occupation list and raise salary thresholdArchitecture firms are calling on the home secretary, Yvette Cooper, to urgently review the post-Brexit visa salary rules, claiming they are choking an industry that is trying to help meet Labour's housing targets.They say there were hit by a double recruitment whammy when the rules changed last April, with architecture removed from the shortage occupation list and the minimum salary to get a visa increased from just over 26,000 to 45,900. Continue reading...

Sister of another boy allegedly attacked in days before 15-year-old was killed tells jury about Facebook messages checking up on his welfare