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Badenoch denies housing benefit cuts plan would make people homeless

The Conservatives say £4bn could be cut from the housing benefit bill to help fund increased defence spending.

Four hospitalised and seven arrested after stabbing on London high street

London Ambulance Service was called to the scene on Thursday afternoon

Judge tells New IRA drug pusher to wise up after police row: ‘I’m surprised at a man your age acting like this’

Former Saoradh man fined after row over search outside home

China’s Huawei branded a criminal enterprise as tech firm’s US trial opens

The defense says: ‘It’s about competition, not conspiracy’ A US prosecutor described China’s Huawei as a criminal enterprise that stole from US companies to build its telecommunications empire, as ⁠the trial against the…

Fire in eastern DR Congo kills at least 24 students at two schools

Manchester United: When JJ Gabriel can make Champions League debut after squad decision

United wonderkid stole the show on UEFA Youth League debut

Popular Manchester City fan on Champions League away trip died in Spanish hotel after taking cocaine, inquest told

The combination of drug consumption and an undiagnosed heart condition probably caused his death, a senior coroner has concluded

The Guardian view on the prisons crisis: moving men into women’s jails is not the answer | Editorial

Kneejerk reactions to overcrowding will do more harm than good. Ministers should focus on probation It is not hard to see why ministers are considering converting parts of the women’s prison estate for use by men. While…

The idea of robotic car parking at London Gatwick might make you sceptical, but the reality will surprise you

Robots may not be taking over the world just yet, but they are certainly making an impact at London Gatwick - specifically with car parking.

Shocking footage released following suspected arson attack in Eastbourne

Shocking footage has been released by Eastbourne Tyre Company in connection with a suspected arson attack on one of their vans on Wednesday night (September 9).

Forgetful Farage shares rose-tinted memories of Reform’s party conference | John Crace

Oops, Nige’s round-robin email skipped over the most embarrassing and dark details – let’s set the record straight Which one of us has not dreamed of getting a personal email from Nigel Farage? So imagine the excitement…

World Rugby floats plans for Six Nations match in US but England unlikely to participate

Governing body floating staging Ireland v Italy in US World Rugby eyes commercial value in American fixtures World Rugby wants a Six Nations match to be staged in the US and has offered financial incentives to the union…

Brave new world: Ultimate Championship brings glowing javelins and $10m prize fund to track and field

New event aims to revolutionise the sport with promises of bigger prize money and a greater role for athletes Track and field’s brave new world begins in Budapest on Friday night. The action will be fast-paced and slick…

The Guardian view on falling birthrates: cash alone cannot buy belonging | Editorial

Young people still want partners and children. Governments must address the insecurity and isolation preventing them from building families Why are people in one of the world’s richest, safest countries having so few ch…

Former PE teacher faces lengthy jail term for sexually abusing pupils

Bronwen James, 30, admitted offences against two girls at schools in Wiltshire and Hampshire, and found guilty of charges involving boy A former PE teacher is facing a lengthy jail sentence for grooming and sexually abu…

Major new exhibition announced for Museum of Liverpool

The exhibition will celebrate 70 years of Liverpool's iconic Cavern Club

I won't ever forget the heartbreaking phone call I had with my sister

Roxanne Archer appeared completely healthy until her family noticed worrying bruises

Marks and Spencer's 'quality' £22 autumn jumper shoppers say 'goes with everything'

"Nice quality jumper that goes with everything. Washed well and feels cosy and comfortable."

Bayeux Tapestry unveiled to UK public for first time at British Museum

Visitors tell the BBC it was a "real privilege" to be among the first to see the tapestry in England.

Secret son revelation ignites bitter succession dispute in Ugandan kingdom

Family of late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV reject committee’s choice of cousin and TV presenter as new monarch A traditional Ugandan kingdom has become engulfed in a bitter succession dispute after the famil…

Harry and Meghan ‘happy to be back’ and busy getting Archie and Lili settled

The Sussex family moved back two weeks ago after spending six years in the US, with Archie and Lili beginning at their new schools.

“Why are women having to wait years to get their perpetrator to court?”: Attorney General hears from domestic abuse survivors in Sheffield

"It's not just the perpetrator on bail, it's you on bail. It's you waiting”

Hamilton and Leclerc 'squash' Monza controversy

Lewis Hamilton says he and Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc have "squashed" any controversy between them from the Italian Grand Prix.

Celtic vs Hearts attack probe as CCTV image of fan released by cops

Police would like to speak to the man about an assault that took place during the fixture.