Russell Brand back in Southwark crown court today where his rape and sexual assault trial begins ...

Special forces officer Serhii Kuznetsov denies involvement in the 2022 blasts that left pipelines badly damaged ...

A large fire broke out in a residential building in Kyiv after Russia launched an overnight missile attack against the Ukrainian capital.

Republican senator Dan S Sullivan is vying for re-election against Democrat Mary Peltola – and another candidate called Dan J Sullivan ...

Rights groups warn of Tehran regime’s increasing use of executions to suppress dissent, with at least 600 this year ...

Lisandro Martínez gets a few things off his chest ...

Faced with deadlier threats, demining groups are coming up with new ways of working using drones and AI ...

Lisandro Martínez’s view that Jason Wilcox is failing as Manchester United’s director of football reflects the dressing room’s general frustration at recruitment and squad depth ...

Social media-driven craze puts ‘squishies’ up there with evergreen favourites such as Lego and Barbie, Hamleys says ...

Different forms are distinguished by who exercises control and which institutions they target ...

Final inflation report before midterms comes as polls show widespread anger over cost of living under Trump ...

The opening night of Wonder’s tour marking the 50th anniversary of Songs in the Key of Life leaves jaws on the floor, thanks to sumptuous tracks carrying still-urgent messages ...