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Twelve killed in Johannesburg mass shooting, manhunt under way

Police say a manhunt is under way for more than 10 suspects after the attack on an informal settlement.

10 Jun 2026

Bill Gates to face questions from House committee over links to Jeffrey Epstein

Microsoft co-founder to appear in closed-door session as part of lawmakers’ investigation into convicted sex offender Bill Gates is set to testify...

10 Jun 2026

Firms charged with manslaughter over deadly Hong Kong fire

The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.

10 Jun 2026

WH Smith to raise £100m as it warns on profits due to Iran war

Retailer plans to shut unprofitable stores as shopper numbers at airports fall amid Middle East conflict Business live – latest updates WH...

10 Jun 2026

Nike charges World Cup fans the most for replica shirts after price surge

England supporters face paying inflation-busting £95 for an adult shirt as the tournament begins in the US Fans of World Cup teams...

10 Jun 2026

Indonesia jails four military officers for acid attack on rights activist

Prosecutors argued in court that the soldiers were motivated by anger over Yunus’s activism.

10 Jun 2026

Asian stocks fall as US and Iran exchange fire – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Susannah Streeter, of the broker Wealth Club, says that the fresh round of...

10 Jun 2026

Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say

Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.

10 Jun 2026

Prediction platform Kalshi to collect job details to combat insider trading

Prediction platform says it will seek employment information for markets at ‘heightened’ risk of manipulation.

10 Jun 2026

Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary, vows to oust Collins

Platner wins Maine Senate primary despite controversies, setting up a key race against Republican Susan Collins.

10 Jun 2026

More than half of clean energy schemes needed for Labour’s 2030 target offered grid connection

The 700 projects include wind and solar farms, battery storage, gas and hydro plans More than half the renewable energy projects needed...

10 Jun 2026

Public procurement of electricity could save GB households £200 a year, says thinktank

Government plan to de-link gas and electricity prices aims to reduce bills for consumers after global surge in prices Households in England,...

10 Jun 2026

Chinese activist in UK told by X that abusive deepfakes do not breach rules

Apple Peiqing Ni targeted by account portraying her as promiscuous drug addict after posting about Tiananmen Square A high-profile Chinese activist in...

10 Jun 2026

Pope Leo welcomed in Barcelona with traditional Catalan human tower

More than 100 members of the Castellers de Vilafranca built a 10-metre-high human tower to welcome Pope Leo

10 Jun 2026

Afghanistan says Pakistan air raids killed 13 people, including children

No immediate comment from Pakistan as Taliban says 11 children are among the dead in strikes on border provinces.

10 Jun 2026

Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt ‘suffocated and scared’

West claims the encounter on a music video set was part of a “provocative theatrical performance”.

10 Jun 2026

Charities in England and Wales ‘donate millions to illegal Israeli settlements’

MP Melanie Ward calls on Charity Commission to look into 32 organisations she says have given at least £28m Thirty-two charities in...

10 Jun 2026

World-leading UK science facilities at risk amid £162m funding crisis

Diamond Light Source and ISIS Neutron and Muon Source face cuts of up to 20% as Science and Technology Facilities Council seeks...

10 Jun 2026

Most Makerfield voters say offensive posts would put them off candidate, poll finds

Survey in run-up to byelection also finds support for water renationalisation, wealth tax and cap on political donations A majority of voters...

10 Jun 2026

High court paves the way for multimillion-dollar compensation claims to NZYQ cohort in blow to government

Australian human rights lawyers and refugee advocacy groups are lauding the decision as a ‘significant outcome’ Millions of dollars in compensation could...

10 Jun 2026

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Twelve killed in Johannesburg mass shooting, manhunt under way

Bill Gates to face questions from House committee over links to Jeffrey Epstein

Firms charged with manslaughter over deadly Hong Kong fire

WH Smith to raise £100m as it warns on profits due to Iran war

Nike charges World Cup fans the most for replica shirts after price surge

Indonesia jails four military officers for acid attack on rights activist

Asian stocks fall as US and Iran exchange fire – business live

Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say

Prediction platform Kalshi to collect job details to combat insider trading

Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary, vows to oust Collins

More than half of clean energy schemes needed for Labour’s 2030 target offered grid connection

Public procurement of electricity could save GB households £200 a year, says thinktank

Chinese activist in UK told by X that abusive deepfakes do not breach rules

Pope Leo welcomed in Barcelona with traditional Catalan human tower

Afghanistan says Pakistan air raids killed 13 people, including children

Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt ‘suffocated and scared’

Charities in England and Wales ‘donate millions to illegal Israeli settlements’

World-leading UK science facilities at risk amid £162m funding crisis

Most Makerfield voters say offensive posts would put them off candidate, poll finds

High court paves the way for multimillion-dollar compensation claims to NZYQ cohort in blow to government