South African protesters intimidate migrants as aid group issues warning

NGO Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warns of growing humanitarian needs as tens of thousands of African migrants displaced.

Anti-migrant protests are continuing across South Africa, with humanitarian groups and regional countries on alert as vigilantes search for undocumented migrants.

Why the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve matters amid US-Iran tensions

Last month, the United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) fell to its lowest level since 1983 as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran raised concerns about the stability of global oil supplies and prices.

Andy Burnham apologises for Labour’s stance on Gaza and says it ‘didn’t get it right’

Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour’s initial response to Israel’s military action in Gaza, saying the party “didn’t get it right” and needs to “do better” under his leadership signalling a significant shift in the UK’s approach to the Middle East.

Former US Olympian pleads not guilty in DC reflecting pool vandalism case

Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn denies damaging US President Donald Trump’s Washington, DC reflecting pool renovation.

A former US Olympian has pleaded not guilty to vandalising the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, in a case that has drawn national attention amid accusations that the administration of US President Donald Trump is trying to shift blame for a troubled renovation.

Capita expects to lose up to £40m over UK civil service pension scheme fiasco

Capita has revealed that the bill for cleaning up its mess at the crisis-hit civil service pension scheme could wipe up to £40m off annual profits – a day after its chief executive apologised to MPs for a “very poor service”.

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said ‘he wishes he hadn’t done it’, roommate testifies

Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old charged with murdering the far-right pundit Charlie Kirk, told his roommate a day after the fatal shooting that he wished “he hadn’t done it”, according to testimony heard on Thursday in court.

Pontypridd, Birkenhead and Isle of Bute shortlisted for first UK Town of Culture

Basildon, Birkenhead, Grimsby and Rotherham are among the larger places in the running for the title of the UK's first Town of Culture.

The 15-strong shortlist, released on Thursday by the government's department for Culture, Media and Sport (CMS), also includes Corby, Great Yarmouth, Leith, Pontypridd, and Port Talbot.

A quest for closure: In search of the missing after Venezuela’s earthquakes

‘Like a father to us’: pride and protest as thousands flock to see Narendra Modi in Melbourne

The throb of the drum beats intensified as the crowd of 25,000 Indian Australians prepared to welcome India’s prime minister back to Melbourne after more than a decade.

As Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese stepped on to the red carpet at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night, twinkling phone lights illuminated the feverish audience as they chanted “Modi, Modi, Modi.”

Frump well and truly dumped: M&S to celebrate 100 years at London fashion week

This autumn’s London fashion week boasts plenty of familiar labels, from Burberry to Alexander McQueen, ready to show off their wares. But on Wednesday there was an unexpected addition: Marks & Spencer is joining the luxury lineup.