Joe Biden signs bill to narrowly avert US government shutdown

US President Joe Biden has narrowly avoided a government shutdown, signing new legislation on spending just hours before the deadline. 

Wayne Couzens may have committed more crimes, including one just days before he killed Sarah Everard

Wayne Couzens may have been responsible for more crimes, including an indecent exposure just 72 hours before he kidnapped, raped, and murdered Sarah Everard.

Scarlett Johansson and Walt Disney Co reach deal over streaming lawsuit

Scarlett Johansson and Walt Disney Co have reached a settlement in her lawsuit over the streaming of Black Widow.

More than half of US police violence cases misclassified or unreported in official records, study says

More than half of all killings by police officers in the United States go unreported - and black Americans are far more likely to be the victim, according to a new study.

World’s longest under-sea power cables switched on – and they’re bringing hydropower from Norway

The world's longest under-sea power cables, stretching from Norway to Northumberland, should reduce the UK's carbon emissions as well as customer bills, according to experts.

World’s longest under-sea power cables switched on – and they’re bringing hydropower from Norway

The world's longest under-sea power cables, stretching from Norway to Northumberland, should reduce the UK's carbon emissions as well as customer bills, according to experts.

‘So happy to be back at home’: Pele leaves hospital after tumour removed during surgery

Brazilian football great Pele has been discharged from hospital after several weeks of treatment.

Fuel poverty warning as energy price cap goes up at time of ‘chaos’ for economy

A 12% rise in the energy price cap has taken effect amid warnings further increases are inevitable in the months ahead as wholesale costs surge in a time of "chaos" for the wider economy.