U.N.-backed experts cite possible U.S. war crimes in Iran, including a school attack

A British woman who was abducted in Malawi has been rescued and reunited with her family after a shoot-out between officers and the kidnappers, police said

A federal judge ruled yesterday that President Trump cannot tear down the Kennedy Center without a 30-day notice. And, recent lawsuits seek to keep armed federal officers away…

It is the first time the juror, who refused to side with the others and acquit Clancy, has spoken publicly about his decision

The bodies of nine women have been found in South Africa in just two months - sparking a major police investigation into whether the deaths are linked

Government spending watchdog warns of price of keeping publicly owned firm in business. Labour has been urged to lay out a credible plan for the future of British Steel, as the…

A previously unknown species of wild cat has been identified in South America

A four-year-old child is among those killed in the attack, during which gunmen also opened fire on a police facility

The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment"

Increase from 1% to 1.25% follows US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank tightening monetary policy. Business live – latest updates. Japan’s central bank has increased…

Ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal squad to face ⁠Norway and Denmark

The 0.25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut

The BBC's defence correspondent Jonathan Beale explains what an arms race in space might look like - and what it could mean for us on the ground

A British man who has been detained in India for nearly nine years without conviction has been granted bail - but must remain in the country facing trial over alleged terror…

A 16-year-old suspected gunman has shot two students dead and injured several others at a school in the Philippines

Police in Ceuta used batons and fired shots into the air as they began moving migrants from beaches to a new camp

The behaviours we observed could represent grief, but they could also reflect maternal attachment, confusion or instinctive caregiving. It was a tragic sight. One day last July, a…

We are used to the idea that our fellow humans might intentionally mislead or manipulate us, but the idea that machines can now do the same is deeply unsettling. Researchers are…

Eighteen-year-old known as Chai was active in networks notorious for their sadistic exploitation of young people. A Swedish teenager known as Chai has been sentenced to more than…

French president Emmanuel Macron earlier said he put measures in place to protect the country’s critical infrastructure. Micheál Martin , the taoiseach (Irish PM), thanked Andy…

Party has unveiled a steady stream of contenders for state election, including a former councillor who lost his licence for drink-driving. Get our new political email , free app…

More than 180 writers sign letter renewing calls for information on 12 authors detained incommunicado since 2001 crackdown on free speech by Isaias Afwerki. More than 180 writers…

A gap looms between the Albanese government’s goal of 82% renewable energy and planned solar and wind projects. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast. The…

Liberal MP speaks of AI’s shortcomings as cyber chief tells inquiry the tech is needed to fend off ‘highly capable malicious cyber actors’. Get our new political email , free app…

Campaigning or control of Congress is expected to ramp up as some states open early voting. Sign up for the US Breaking News email. Shapiro and Newsom aren’t the only governors…

With nearly £30m of funding, I’m giving communities power over local energy. They know the gravity of global heating, and they want to be part of the solution. Andy Burnham: UK…

Trump himself has acknowledged the US need for Canadian aluminum – and has largely exempted metals from new tariffs. As trade talks with Canada shambled toward collapse in late…

After losing much of its forests in recent decades, the country’s people have led the way in planting saplings across the country as part of the government’s Green Legacy…

As Anthony Albanese heads to the US to discuss social media reform, he has shown a level of leadership not always expected from a smaller country. Get our new political email ,…

The distinctively British RPG is returning courtesy of the makers of Forza Horizon – with comedy talent such as Richard Ayoade and Natasia Demetriou voicing sweary characters. We…

Northern Roots is launching Britain’s biggest urban farm and eco-park, in an effort to boost people’s health and wellbeing. Standing in the open green space of Northern Roots, it…

The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister

For the second year in a row, the administration has barred the Palestinian delegation from US travel for the forum. The US state department said on Wednesday that it had again…

Anglers will help scientists investigate the porbeagle, tope and blue shark to boost knowledge and conservation. ‘We have really cool sharks,” says Dr Lucy Hawkes. She is not…

The race to study the North Water between Canada and Greenland before it changes has led to a bold plan for an Inuit-run protected area. Electric-blue meltwater sprays up under…

It’s a chaotic time in an industry that’s reshaping our lives – Guardian reporters and experts recommend the books that help explain how we got here, and where we’re heading. Have…