The US and Ukraine have signed off on a deal that will give Washington access to Ukraine’s vast critical minerals and natural resources. The announcement on Wednesday finalises an agreement weeks in ...

North Korea and Russia have begun building their first road link with the construction of a bridge over a border river hailed as a major development which will further expand their ties. Russia’s Tass ...

Lending giant Lloyds Banking Group has reported a fall in profits as it set aside more money for bad debts amid economic uncertainty due to the global trade tariff war. The group reported pre-tax ...

Former vice president Kamala Harris used a high-profile speech on Wednesday to criticise President Donald Trump amid speculation she will mount another presidential campaign or opt to run for ...

Aspiring writers are being offered vital clues on writing from Agatha Christie, with a little help from artificial intelligence (AI). The BBC and the late best-selling author’s estate have teamed up ...

Chelsea were crowned Women’s Super League champions for a sixth time in a row after securing a 1-0 win at Manchester United. Elsewhere, Barcelona came from 2-0 and 3-2 down to secure a thrilling 3-3 ...

People with an armed forces veteran card can use it as photo ID for the first time in Thursday’s elections in England, following a change in the law. There are only certain kinds of photo ...

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth has threatened Iran “will pay the consequence” of supporting Houthi rebels in Yemen. The US has been conducting strikes targeting rebels since March 15, while the ...

A US federal judge has strongly rebuked Apple, finding the iPhone maker willfully violated a court injunction in an antitrust case filed by Fortnite maker Epic Games. US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez ...

A federal judge has denied the US government’s request to release a jailed former FBI informant who made up a story about president Joe Biden and his son Hunter accepting bribes, which became central ...

Voters will go to the polls on Thursday as Labour faces its first electoral test since taking power last year. Sir Keir Starmer’s party faces a twin challenge of local elections across England and a ...