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Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness.

The FBI says five men conspired to intimidate, threaten, or murder people on US soil and around the world.

Gary Anderson, who is serving 15 years for the murder of Karol Kelly in Londonderry in 2018, remains on the run on Wednesday.

Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.

Hashim Thaci has been jailed for crimes including torture and murder during Kosovo's independence war with Serbia.

The Thirlwall Inquiry found repeated failures by hospital leaders to act on concerns.

The growth of AI is happening at lightning pace, so what are the advantages and disadvantages of Scotland being at the forefront?

Twelve other men are still due to stand trial accused of serious sexual offences against the same woman.

The Ministry of Justice says an urgent investigation has been launched after court files were accessed.

The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a unique alliance - and there is one clear catalyst.

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says it is quite poor that the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winner has overshadowed his side's win at Manchester United.

The two countries accounted for 52% of killings of environmental activists in 2025, according to Global Witness.

Vini Jnr, Mbappe and Konate cover up Ceuta message of support ahead of Real Madrid's match against Elche.

There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of unearthing an absolute Fantasy Premier League bargain - so who are the most iconic picks ever?

Sheeran's backing band and all of his support acts pulled out of his US tour, so what happens now?

Dozens of people are missing beneath the rubble of the building in Gaza City, where 10 families had reportedly been living.

The Culture Secretary condemned how RNLI volunteers and others have had their addresses published online.

Formula 1 increases the number of sprint races from six to 10 for the 2027 World Championship.

Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.

The Houthis deny targeting the Islamic holy city after the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen accuses them of a disgraceful act.

London City Lionesses defender Jana Fernandez signs a new contract, keeping her at the club until 2029.

During emotional live coverage on NBC4, veteran news anchor Colleen Williams confirmed it was the local news station's helicopter that crashed.

Tiger Woods says he can hit pretty much anything after returning to the range for the first time since a car crash six months ago.

Since its launch in 2016, UPI has become a central part of India's digital payments economy.

Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.

The unharmed horse escaped from its owner before the start of a parade in New Mexico

Under Michael Carrick, Manchester United average 1.5 points per game when they have more than 50% of the ball. When they have less than 50%, this number is 2.6.

Local media reports suggest it was a news helicopter flying near the scene of a fatal bus crash.

The fee is among a series of measures Yamanashi prefecture is introducing to deter reckless climbers.

Police carry out door-to-door inquiries in Brantham and a helicopter has been seen circling the area.

The idea is to create nine new regional bodies responsible for planning, setting objectives and holding water companies to account.

Concord Public Library said it would have incurred a $12,055 overdue fine, had there not been a temporary fine freeze in place.

The man behind a competions company which went bust owing thousands is back with a new venture.

Just 270 people were linked to 28,415 shoplifting offences across England, a BBC analysis has found.

The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.

Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.

As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.

The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns

Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

The arrests are an escalation in the Turkish government's campaign targeting LGBTQ+ community and activists.

Harry Brook hits a brutal century and draws comparisons with Kevin Pietersen as England thrash Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first T20 in Southampton.

Harry Brook hit 114 not out in the first innings set up England with a total of 254 proving to difficult for Sri Lanka to chase leading to a England win by 119 runs after bowling out Sri Lanka.

The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.

PC Mason O'Connor is dismissed after a hearing found he had breached standards of professional behaviour, the Met said.

PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp says there are no plans to create an instant pathway back for LIV Golf's biggest stars after the breakaway series filed for bankruptcy protection.

The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are virtually limitless.

The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit.

Experts tell BBC Verify the pipeline's closure could cut oil supplies by as much as 3.6 million barrels per day.

The video shows a helicopter holding steady mere feet from a cliff face in the Sierra Nevada mountains while a rescue team secures an injured climber.