Noel Clarke says life ‘smashed’ by misconduct allegations
Actor and producer Noel Clarke has accused the publisher of the Guardian of having “smashed my life for years” as he gave evidence at his High Court libel trial. The…
Romanian far-right populist Calin Georgescu appeals against poll ban
Romanian far-right populist Calin Georgescu has appealed against the country’s Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) decision to bar him from participating in May’s presidential election. Constitutional court judges will meet on…
‘My partner’s lonely roadside death haunts me’
Dan Martin BBC News, Leicester Supplied Chloe Mefford said her partner had been left to die without dignity The partner of a man who died after being hit by a…
Singer David Kushner cancels gig after mental health struggles
Rebecca Swash BBC Newsbeat Getty Images The Daylight singer says he’s “sorry for the disappointment” David Kushner has cancelled his gig in Manchester later saying the ”past week has been…
Major cuts at NHS HQ as more directors stand down
Major cutbacks are planned at NHS England as part of government plans to “avoid duplication” with the Department of Health and Social Care. It means around 6,500 jobs are at…
Ex-Labour MP to stand down over assault conviction
Hannah Miller Political correspondent Phil Kemp and Sam Francis Investigations producer and politics reporter Watch: Convicted MP Mike Amesbury says he’ll resign at the “earliest opportunity” Former Labour MP Mike…
Ontario says it will slap a 25% surcharge on US-bound electricity
Canada’s most populous province Ontario is slapping a retaliatory 25% surcharge on electricity it sends to US states in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. Ontario leader…
Syria operation against Assad loyalists ends after deadly violence
Syria’s defence ministry says it has completed a military operation in the country’s western coastal region, after days of violence in which hundreds of people have been killed. Security forces…
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon retrial begins
Daniel Sandford & Helena Wilkinson News correspondent PA Media A young baby girl would still be alive today if it were not for the “reckless and ultimately grossly negligent conduct”…
Greenland heads to the polls as Trump eyes territory
Adrienne Murray BBC News, Copenhagen Getty Images Questions around independence – and what pace it should go at – has taken centre stage in campaigning in Greenland Residents of Greenland…