Yasser abu Shabab, leader of Israel-backed militia, killed in Gaza
Death of commander of Popular Forces is blow to Israel’s efforts to confront Hamas through proxy groups
US student who took four chickens after breaking into a farm sentenced to 90 days in jail
Zoe Rosenberg, 23, studying at UC Berkeley, had said it was a ‘rescue’ and ‘will not apologize’ for her actions
Trump replaces architect overseeing $300m gilded ballroom project
President and James McCrery II disagreed over expanding ballroom’s size, but change prompted by firm’s limited staff
Eggshells, onion bags and five years painting only in orange: the playful avant-garde art of John Nixon
The late Australian artist ‘wanted to challenge orthodoxy in everything he did’, says Sue Cramer, his wife and co-curator of a new survey of his playful, rigorous career
New York mayor issues order targeting Israel divestment weeks before Mamdani takes office
Eric Adams signed orders on boycott, divestment and sanctions movement, and protests near houses of worship
Farage turns on broadcasters over racism allegations as number of claims hits 28
Reform leader suggests he would boycott BBC, saying he has had letter from Dulwich pupils defending him
Nigel Farage urged to sack Reform council leader accused of racism
Party is investigating Ian Cooper as Labour MPs call for him to resign as leader of Staffordshire county council
Tice steps up for Farage over past racism claims – and gets nothing in return
You could call it an act of friendship, except Nige sees Dicky less as a friend and more as a useful idiot
Crypto investor gives £9m to Reform UK as donations exceed those to Tories
Christopher Harborne’s record gift revealed in Electoral Commission figures prompts renewed calls for cap on political donations
Dawn Sturgess’s family say lessons have not been learned from her novichok poisoning
Relatives say British state has failed to ensure public safety after inquiry into 2018 death, linked to Russian attack on ex-spy
Four countries to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete
Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands pull out after decision not to hold vote on Israel’s participation
Households face higher energy bills as £28bn grid upgrade gets go-ahead
Plan to improve gas networks and rewire electricity systems across Great Britain likely to add £30 to average annual bill
Treasury launches inquiry into budget leaks with ‘full support’ of Rachel Reeves
It comes after major policies such as freeze on income tax thresholds were reported in chaotic build-up to budget
Children’s rights must be protected in any Ukraine peace plan, 130 MPs tell Foreign Office
Exclusive: Letter by cross-party group to Stephen Doughty warns of omission in US proposals involving Russia
UK workers will get unfair dismissal rights after six months from 1 January 2027
Angela Rayner drops plan to force earlier implementation after talks, says source, with start date to be announced in Commons
Water plant that caused Tunbridge Wells supply failure was given risk notice in 2024
Watchdog investigating South East Water contamination issue had previously warned of potential health danger