Rayner suggests tenants will not be able to buy new council homes
PA Media Deputy PM Angela Rayner says the country is facing a “homelessness crisis” The deputy prime minister has suggested she wants to stop new council homes in England from…
Will Trump victory spark global trade war?
Donald Trump vowed on his campaign that he would tax all goods imported into the US if he won back the White House. Following his victory, businesses and economists around…
The voters who tipped the balance for Trump
Getty Images Donald Trump has won the presidency of the United States, gaining a historic second term. Votes are still being counted, but a picture is emerging of what tipped…
Australia plans social media ban for under-16s
Australia’s government says it will introduce world-first legislation to ban children under 16 from social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the proposed laws, to be tabled in parliament next…
Rachael Gunn retires from breaking after Olympic backlash
Getty Images Australian breaker Rachael Gunn has announced she will retire from competition, citing the viral response to her performance at the Paris Olympics. Gunn – who is known as…
Cuba without power as storm hits
Reuters Havana resident Araselys Rodriguez makes coffee during the blackout Cuba has suffered a nationwide blackout as Hurricane Rafael brings winds of up to 185km/h (115mph) to the Caribbean island.…
Donald Trump win provokes trade-offs and dilemmas for UK
Some MPs are delighted Donald Trump will be America’s president again. “I’m emphatic the world is a safer place now that we have Donald Trump in the White House,” Suella…
Watch as police target fishing boat over ‘modern slavery’ claim
Police in Scotland have targeted a fishing vessel over claims of modern slavery and labour exploitation. BBC Scotland News witnessed the multi-agency operation which took place at a port on…
Scot gets dream job as lighthouse keeper on Australian island
The Scot in charge of an Australian lighthouse A Scottish man has landed his “dream job” as a lighthouse keeper on a remote Australian island. Sandy Duthie, 42, jumped at…
Lebanese rescuers say 30 killed in Israeli strike on apartments
Reuters Rescuers said it was unclear how many people were missing following Tuesday evening’s strike in Barja First responders have recovered the bodies of 30 people killed in an Israeli…