Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called “The Duke”. Read full story Author:
Parents want to ban smartphones in schools, but there’s one reason they’re worried
The House of Lords is soon due to debate whether to introduce a legal ban on smartphones in schools. Read full story Author:
Has Harry Styles killed the world tour?
Artists including Ariana Grande are opting for longer residencies in key cities rather than touring more locations. Read full story Author:
Labour pick Angeliki Stogia for Gorton by-election
The councillor was chosen after Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was blocked from standing. Read full story Author:
King surprises Parkrun joggers for second year in a row
This is the second time the monarch has surprised joggers at a Parkrun on the royal estate. Read full story Author:
One wrong move and it could all go wrong – the men clearing deadly undersea Russian mines
A team of divers are tasked with de-mining parts of the Black Sea still under Ukraine’s control. Read full story Author:
Musk’s SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit
The firm wants to create a network of “orbital data centres” to power artificial intelligence. Read full story Author:
Starmer invites Japan PM to UK after Tokyo talks
Sir Keir and Sanae Takaichi discussed ways to strengthen ties between their two nations during the meeting, at the end of the UK prime minister’s trip to East Asia. Read …
Student loan system ‘fair and reasonable’, says Reeves
The chancellor’s defence comes after Martin Lewis called her freeze on student loans “not a moral thing”. Read full story Author:
Israel split over plans to bring back death penalty for deadly attacks
In a highly controversial move, some Israeli MPs are trying to introduce the death penalty for Palestinian attackers. Read full story Author:
Watch: Frozen river hosts dance party in Kyiv
Residents in the Ukrainian capital are finding joy in unusual places, despite power cuts caused by Russian attacks and freezing winter temperatures. Read full story Author:
More than 200 killed in mine collapse in DR Congo
The mine gave way after heavy rains on Wednesday, a local rebel spokesman says. Read full story Author:
This tiny town is up for sale – but the locals don’t want to leave
Residents say the sale of Licola – population, five – jeopardises its future. Read full story Author:
Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms
More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs. Read full story Author:
I mocked the Saudi leader on YouTube – then my phone was hacked and I was beaten up in London
Satirist Ghanem al-Masarir has been awarded £3m in damages, but it’s unclear if Saudi Arabia will pay. Read full story Author:
The friends who are boosting women’s DIY skills
Sarah Bolger and Justine Wortsman say they did not realise “how much of a gap in the market there was”. Read full story Author:
How these former Ibiza DJs are nurturing a new generation
Sally Rodgers and Steve Jones toured Ibiza in the 80s and 90s before returning to Teesside. Read full story Author:
Man visits Disney World 80 times – and he’s not done yet
Phil Taylor has visited Walt Disney World in Florida 80 times and does not plan to stop. Read full story Author:
Pokémon cards help boy through cancer treatment
The trading cards helped Dylan cope with leukaemia treatment and recovery. Read full story Author:
Federal Judge Denies Request to Block ICE Surge in Minnesota
Local officials had argued that the decision to send some 3,000 immigration agents to Minnesota amounted to a violation of state sovereignty. Go to Source Author: Mitch Smith https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml