Sly Stone: A funky life – in pictures
The singer and front man of Sly and the Family Stone was known for his big style and even bigger hair. Read More
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Stores open at midnight as fans rush to buy Nintendo Switch 2
One retailer says it’s the “biggest gaming pre-order ever” – but there questions over whether high prices will dent sales. Read More
One dead in Russian strike on Odesa, officials say
Almost all of the Eastern half of the country is under air raid alerts, the official raid map shows. Read More
RFK Jr sacks entire US vaccine committee
The US health secretary, a vaccine sceptic who has been criticised by health experts, said the panel was ‘plagued’ with conflicts of interest. Read More
Spending review now settled, says Downing Street
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper was the last to agree a deal with Reeves on Monday afternoon. Read More
Post Office Horizon IT scandal payouts hit £1bn
A total of £1.039bn has been awarded to just over 7,300 sub-postmasters, the latest figures show. Read More
US and China meet for trade talks in London
Fresh talks aimed at resolving the trade war between the world’s two largest economies are taking place. Read More
Sizewell C nuclear plant gets £14bn go-ahead from government
The chancellor calls it a “landmark decision” but critics say the government will regret the move. Read More
From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming
Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions. Read More
Palestinians say local gunmen and Israeli forces opened fire near Gaza aid site
Witnesses say the gunmen shot at them while organising queues for food near a site run by an Israeli- and US-backed group. Read More