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Virginia Giuffre, who sued Prince Andrew for sexual abuse in 2021 and died earlier this year, wanted the Jeffrey Epstein files released, her siblings have said. “She had a little bit of hope in her because it was said that the files were going to be released,” Amanda Roberts, Ms …

“No matter what, come to me and I will show you the ropes.” The Lionesses are not just a team, but a family according to England’s breakthrough Euro 2025 star Michelle Agyemang. At 19, the Arsenal striker was the youngest player in the England squad who successfully defended their European …

PA Media In November, Conor McGregor was ordered to pay £206,000 in damages plus costs to Nikita Hand A woman who won a civil case against Conor McGregor is to sue him and two other people for damages alleging they engaged in malicious abuse of court processes. In November, McGregor …

The presence of asbestos at a bonfire site in Belfast is under criminal investigation by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA), the environment minister has confirmed. Concerns were raised about the hazardous material at the site, between the Donegall Road and the Westlink, in the run up to the lighting …

Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Getty Images Millions of motorists could be in line for compensation payouts if they were mis-sold finance agreements when buying a car. Investigations are ongoing into activities by dealers and lenders – some of which have now been banned – which could eventually lead …

South African products exported to the US will face a 30% tariff from 7 August, President Donald Trump has announced. South Africa is the only country from sub-Saharan Africa singled out in the announcement, reflecting Trump’s strained relationship with Cyril Ramaphosa’s government. Other southern African nations, including Lesotho and Zimbabwe, …

PA Media Boston and Skegness MP Richard Tice calls net zero “madness” Reform UK leaders in Lincolnshire say they have “declared war” on green energy projects. Boston and Skegness MP Richard Tice, Greater Lincolnshire’s mayor Dame Andrea Jenkyns and Councillor Sean Matthews, who leads the county council, launched a campaign …

David McKenna, Grace McGrory and Amanda White BBC News Getty Images A view of the North Yorkshire resort of Whitby Ee bah gum it’s Yorkshire Day – an annual celebration of England’s largest county, and the birthplace of such notable figures as the Bronte sisters, singer Louis Tomlinson and artist …

The BBC World Service has pieced together the stories of Layan al-Majdalawi, two, and Mira Tanboura, six, both killed in Gaza in separate incidents in November 2023, in areas where the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) was operating. In response to our findings, the IDF said the details of Layan and …

Hollywood actor Brian Cox has told Sky News that Donald Trump is talking “bollocks” after suggesting there should be 50 or 75 years between Scottish independence referendums. The US president said a country “can’t go through that too much” when questioned by reporters during his visit to Scotland this week. …

A radioactive wasp nest with radiation levels ten times of what is allowed under regulations was found at a facility that once produced parts for US nuclear weapons, federal officials said. “The wasp nest was sprayed to kill wasps, then bagged as radiological waste,” says a US Department of Energy …

The location of hotels housing asylum seekers will be shared with food delivery companies as part of a crackdown on illegal working, the Home Office has said. The agreement with Deliveroo, Just East and Uber Eats enables the firms to identify behaviour which indicates illegal working, such as an account …

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has said the Tories must not become a “repository of disenchantment”, but instead be about “offering hope”. The Tories must position themselves as the party that can “fix problems”, even as Reform UK, currently leading the Conservatives in many polls, was “stealing everyone’s oxygen”, Badenoch …

A teenage boy and a man in his 20s have been taken to hospital for injuries sustained during disorder in Londonderry on Friday night. Police said this followed what they believe to be a “pre-arranged” meeting of rival football fans outside the Ryan McBride Brandywell stadium in the city. At …

The government will restrict civil service internships to students from poorer families as part of a drive from ministers to make Whitehall more working class. The main internship scheme designed to attract university students to the civil service will now only be available for students from “lower socio-economic backgrounds”, judged …

Bernd Debusmann Jr BBC News, White House White House A rendering of the new, 650-person ballroom has been described as “much needed” by the White House The White House has announced plans to build a $200m (£151m) new ballroom, fulfilling an often-repeated desire of US President Donald Trump. The new …

England pace bowler Chris Woakes looks likely to be ruled out of the remainder of the decisive fifth Test against India after suffering a shoulder injury on the opening day at The Oval. Woakes was tumbling to make a boundary stop late on Thursday when he landed awkwardly. He went …

Angus Cochrane BBC Scotland News Getty Images Alex Salmond’s latter years were dominated by claims and counter claims about his conduct Police Scotland has said it will take no further action after investigating a historical sexual assault allegation against Alex Salmond. The complaint was made last year following the former …

Despite England’s wayward day, however, India were unable to assert their dominance when they are in need of a win to avoid a series defeat. England bowled 20% of their deliveries down the leg side and attacked the stumps with just 12% – the second-lowest for any innings in the …

BBC Darren and Kate Redmond returned to Belladrum this year with little Cailean A baby born after his mum went into labour at the Belladrum music festival has returned to the event one year on. Kate Redmond’s contractions began soon after arriving on the first day of the festival near …