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Enslaved African people were seared with hot metal brands bearing the royal crown, according to research by historians who have documented the monarchy’s centuries-long involvement in Britain’s slave trade. The kings and queens most…

It follows the Anthropic CEO 's calls for a slowdown in AI development, in a way that China doesn't pull ahead.

Despite vacating the belt, Aspinall stressed that he was not retiring and remained determined to compete again.

The city has seen violence skyrocket since a feud broke out between two rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel.

Warning follows series of safety incidents, with committee saying threats include public face-scanning and deepfakes UK politics live – latest updates British lawmakers are demanding more restrictions on the power of AI, warning the world…

Brent crude crosses $107 as Hormuz disruptions and Saudi pipeline shutdown threaten global oil supply.

The parliament isn’t set to meet until late September to elect a new speaker, and then prime minister Senior figures in the Social Democratic party are meeting this morning with party leader Magdalena Andersson to discuss next steps. The…

The Spanish manager has been appointed South Korea's interim head coach following a disastrous World Cup campaign.

STC’s 2027 program also features Celeste Barber in Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris play, Tim Minchin as Scrooge and the return of The Picture of Dorian Gray Six years after the Australian historian Jenny Hocking won her legal battle to…

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran does not interfere in Yemeni affairs.

US officials reportedly raided envoy’s London home and took him to American airbase without warning Met police UK politics live – latest updates British ministers face calls to act after US authorities secretly flew out of the UK a…

US may be 'forced to intervene' in the Red Sea

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote on Monday launched what is slated to be Africa's biggest initial public offering (IPO), aiming to raise $1.6 billion in part to expand his mega oil refinery into the world's largest.

State news channel, Al-Mamlaka, says the southern port of Aqaba was evacuated as a precaution.

Richard Tice says donations are legally compliant amid speculation on overseas rules proposed in Rycroft report Reform UK’s deputy leader has declined to say when two crypto billionaires who gave a combined £72m to the party returned to…

At least 51 people rescued as search operation continues off the island of Gavnos near Crete.

Labour MPs and unions are pressuring the government to legislate for a stricter cap on political party donations Richard Tice , Reform UK’s deputy leader, has declined to say when two crypto billionaires who gave a combined £72m to the…

Yemeni government forces have advanced in western Taiz after successfully repelling a Houthi offensive.

Shares in tech firms tumble across Asia with Nasdaq also likely to dip later after Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX leaders back call Business news – live updates AI-linked stocks tumbled on Monday after the bosses of Anthropic, OpenAI and…

'Mbappe and I are the two best in the world,' Yamal says before claiming he'd deserve to win the prestigious award.

The killing of the 16-year-old nearly a year ago had shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about social media.

Organisers in Japan say they had 'neither the manpower nor the budget' to deal with the accommodation shortage.

Police in Bali believe the two young children died as a result of violence, while a 57-year-old man is believed to have taken his own life Indonesian police are investigating the deaths of three Australians who died in Bali over the…

Gunshots were heard at a polling station in the Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region of the southern Philippines.

Report by Israeli human rights group says systematic and broad assault being waged on conditions required for Palestinians’ existence Israel is working towards the systematic “elimination” of the conditions that sustain Palestinian…

Fashion industry leader wrestles PETA activists

A new public consultation has opened on the 150bn-litre above-ground White Horse project in Abingdon, Oxfordshire Thames Water has amended the blueprint of a planned mega-reservoir in Oxfordshire as the struggling utility tries to convince…

More than 1,000 people have died from the disease over the past six months, despite record vaccinations this year.

Police were called after the man's wife became concerned and asked neighbours to check on her family.

Register of British Slave Traders reveals how deeply the trafficking of Africans was embedded in the country’s politics, economy, institutions and culture Two obstacles have prevented us from appreciating the significance of the slave…