Why has Kamala Harris’ security detail been withdrawn?
The overstretched Secret Service is required to provide 6 months of protection to former vice-presidents. Read More
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Sexist Italian image-sharing website forced to shut after political outcry
Leading Italian politicians spoke out against the site, which blamed the “toxic” behaviour of its users. Read More
Zelensky rejects proposals for buffer zone to end Ukraine war
Ukraine’s president says those suggesting a buffer zone do not understand the realities of modern warfare. Read More
Madeleine McCann suspect to be released in less than three weeks
Christian Brückner is still dangerous, the German prosecutor leading the investigation into the toddler’s disappearance tells the BBC. Read More
Irish missionary Gena Heraty released after Haiti kidnapping
Gena Heraty’s family thanks those who “worked tirelessly” to secure her safe return. Read More
Japanese town proposes two-hour daily limit on smartphones
The limit would only apply outside of work and study time and no fines would be given if breached Read More
Home Office set to pull ‘balloon-craft’ job at migrant detention centre
Minister Seema Malhotra has called on the contractor to remove the jobs at the immigration removal centre. Read More
What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated?
The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026. Read More
Trump ends Secret Service protection for Harris
A memo seen by the BBC ends the security arrangement for the Democratic former vice-president. Read More
Body of Israeli hostage recovered in Gaza, IDF says
Ilan Weiss was killed during Hamas’s attack in southern Israel on 7 October 2023. Read More