Firmus pulls biggest ASX float since Telstra amid investor doubt about datacentre company↗
The offer would have been the biggest debut on the stock market since the telecommunication giant in 1997 Firmus Technologies has scrapped what was set to be Australia’s biggest company listing in decades after investor demand for its…
Polls close in Holborn and St Pancras byelection as Labour hopes to retain seat↗
Contest seen as test of Andy Burnham’s ability to unite Labour voters amid threat from Green party’s Zack Polanski Polls have closed in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection , a contest seen as a test of whether Andy Burnham can unite…
Men accused of shooting Australian surfer brothers and US friend dead in Mexico to learn fate as trial concludes↗
Martin and Debra Robinson, the brothers’ parents, will address the court before a Mexican judge hands down the verdict A Mexican judge is expected to hand down his verdict Thursday in the high-profile murder trial of three men accused of…
Astronomers detect mysterious burst of energy from a galaxy far, far away↗
Intense flash of radio waves is more than 10bn years old and has travelled through ‘approximately 80% of cosmic history’ A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a mysterious flash of energy was released into the universe. Astronomers…
A lake pilgrimage and a quiet car ride to beach: last hours of sisters who took own lives in Brighton↗
Inquest hears details of how three women spent their final days but why they ended their lives may never be known Jane Adetoro and her younger sisters Christina and Rebecca Walters were “the closest sisters and the best friends”, according…
Harvey Nichols’ Birmingham store to close in January↗
Closure will cost at least 60 jobs, while Leeds and Bristol outlets to be converted to Flannels brand Harvey Nichols’ Birmingham store is to close in January, with the loss of at least 60 jobs, while its Leeds and Bristol outlets will be…
Israel’s downgrading of UK consulate aims to tighten its hold on Jerusalem↗
Consulate targeted in sanctions spat has unusual diplomatic status that clashes with Israel’s ambitions to fully annex the city Israel’s attempt to close the British consulate general in Jerusalem was primarily designed to deter London…
MoD has objected to four windfarms in past year over radar interference fears↗
Complaints risks putting defence ministry on collision course with Department for Energy Security and Net Zero The Ministry of Defence has objected to at least four planned windfarms in the past year over fears the spinning blades could…
Israel promotes film that mimics NAZA documentary↗
Embassies post links to hastily produced online film echoing style of real Guardian documentary about mass killings of Gaza civilians The Israeli government is promoting an online film project that mimics the style of NAZA, the…
What would make your life easier? Martin Lewis asks public for ‘small ideas’ to improve UK↗
Finance expert launches Small Ideas Initiative to gather ‘practical, low-cost’ ideas to put before cross-party panel Every day, people run into what the finance expert Martin Lewis calls “the life-potholes of unintended consequences” –…
Campaigners led by Chris Packham urge prime minister to rethink Send reforms↗
Exclusive: Letter to PM, also signed by Sally Phillips, says reforms will unfairly remove children’s legal protections Legal rights must be retained for children with Send Campaigners are calling on Andy Burnham to abandon the core…
Researchers find 180,000 giant tortoises living on island in Seychelles↗
Figure is highest ever recorded for species and confirms one of Indian Ocean’s greatest conservation success stories A survey of the world’s largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has revealed that the once endangered species is…
Florida judge allows lawsuit against Shah of Iran’s alleged ‘chief torturer’ to move forward↗
Parviz Sabeti denies allegations he led Savak intelligence agency under shah and directed torture of thousands The alleged “chief torturer” for the deposed Shah of Iran is a step closer to trial for human rights abuses after a Florida…
Two Latvian men arrested at RAF base in Cambridgeshire used by US military↗
Men aged 32 and 36 detained on suspicion of trespass, causing criminal damage and entering a prohibited place Two Latvian men were arrested in the early hours of Thursday after they were discovered inside the perimeter of RAF Molesworth, a…
BBC pays compensation to PinkNews couple over false sexual misconduct allegations↗
Broadcaster apologises after admitting claims against Benjamin Cohen and Anthony James were defamatory The BBC has apologised and paid “substantial” compensation to the couple behind the PinkNews website, after conceding that stories…
Thousands to march in Madrid after death of evicted pensioner Maricarmen↗
Rally to remember woman, 87, whose rent battle with investment firm triggered nationwide protests over housing crisis Thousands of people are expected to march through the centre of Madrid on Thursday evening in memory of María del Carmen…
Ex-police chief who had affairs with two officers guilty of gross misconduct↗
Scott Chilton, who led Hampshire and the Isle of Wight police force, barred from becoming a police officer again A former chief constable showed a sense of entitlement, dishonesty and lack of integrity by having sexual relationships with…
French students vow to continue protests, saying ministers’ pledges not enough↗
Schools blockaded again across country as teenagers and teachers demand more investment and ‘concrete measures’ to improve conditions Europe live – latest updates High school students have again blockaded schools and marched through cities…
Nicolás Maduro and his wife indicted for alleged torture of US citizens↗
Ousted Venezuelan president and Cilia Flores have been in jail in New York since early January The deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted for alleged conspiracy to commit torture,…
Former Labour MP cleared over role in fraudulent Covid-19 testing company↗
Court hears former justice minister Shahid Malik had only ‘very limited’ role in business that made £6.67m in three weeks UK politics live – latest updates A former Labour MP and justice minister has been found not guilty of charges around…
One Nation’s AI video is vile and tired – but the ensloppification of Australian politics doesn’t stop there↗
The inflammatory clip shows the wild west of online politicking created by unrestricted access to AI – and why watchdogs need more powers to do something about it Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast One Nation’s…
Giorgia Meloni wins vote on controversial ‘bonus seat’ changes to electoral system↗
Italy’s opposition parties vow to challenge law in court, arguing that rewarding those with 42% of support distorts public representation Europe live – latest updates A controversial overhaul to electoral law that critics say is aimed at…
Search warrants used in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor raids were unlawful, court rules↗
Judge makes ruling after former prince brought judicial review of operation linked to Jeffrey Epstein investigation Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has won his legal challenge against Thames Valley police over search warrants that led to his…
Medium-term borrowing costs for UK government hit 19-year high↗
Investors offload global bonds amid fears of rising inflation, increasing pressure on John Healey ahead of first budget Business live – latest updates Medium-term borrowing costs for the UK government hit a fresh 19-year high on Thursday,…
Can Sánchez convince Spanish voters he is their best hope for fairer housing?↗
Recent death of 87-year-old woman likely to focus attention on crisis in run-up to election at end of November Europe live – latest updates Even before María del Carmen Abascal died on Wednesday night , a mere fortnight after her eviction…
Racial and religious hate crimes at record high in England and Wales, data shows↗
Offences targeting Muslims increased most in 12 months to March – up 15% – while antisemitic hate crimes rose by 10% UK politics live – latest updates Racially and religiously motivated offences have reached record highs in the UK, as the…
Anne Carson wins Nobel prize in literature 2026↗
World’s most prestigious prize for literature goes to Canadian poet known for genre-crossing works including Autobiography of Red The Nobel prize in literature has been awarded to the Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson, the Swedish…
BBC axes long-running Radio 4 show You and Yours in push towards podcasts↗
Thinking Allowed, The Artificial Human and Free Thinking among other programmes hit by £500m cuts BBC Radio 4’s consumer rights show You and Yours is to be axed after more than 50 years, becoming one of the latest victims of the…
Three sisters who drowned in Brighton decided to end their own lives, inquest finds↗
Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters from London visited late mother’s former home shortly before their deaths in May Three sisters who drowned in the sea in Brighton collectively decided to end their own lives, a coroner…
Asos says customer data accessed by hacker posing as trusted contact↗
Customers are told payment details and passwords were not compromised when employee account was breached Business live – live updates Hackers gained access to Asos customer names and contact details by impersonating a “trusted contact” to…