Five Tory MPs breached code of conduct by trying to influence Elphicke sex assault trial, committee rules

Five Tory MPs breached the code of conduct by trying to influence the trial of former MP Charlie Elphicke, the Commons Standards Committee has ruled.

Haiti’s new PM sworn in – 13 days after assassination of president

Ariel Henry has been sworn in as Haiti's new prime minister, 13 days after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.

Brisbane named as host city for 2032 Olympics and Paralympics

The 2032 Olympics and Paralympics will be held in Brisbane after it was approved by the International Olympic Committee.

Netflix reveals it’s moving into gaming as subscriber growth slows

Netflix has confirmed it is moving into video games as it reported a sharp slowdown in subscriber growth.

Confusion as minister says critical jobs list for isolation exemption is being worked on

A list of critical jobs that will be exempt from full isolation if workers are identified as a close contact of someone who tests positive for coronavirus is being worked on, a minister has...

Teenage boy found dead in canal as police warn of open water swimming dangers amid heatwave

Police have warned of the dangers of swimming in open water after a teenage boy was found dead in a canal in West Yorkshire.

Rising inflation pushes monthly cost of servicing government debt to record £8.7bn

Britain spent a record £8.7bn in interest payments on central government debt last month, official figures show.

Norway’s beach handball team fined for wearing shorts not bikini bottoms

Norway's beach handball team has been fined £1,300 for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms at a European Championship match.