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Where can asylum seekers go if they can’t be housed in hotels?

A High Court judge ruled that ministers can’t use a hotel to house asylum seekers in Epping on Tuesday. The question now is where...

World

New Zealand: Family’s plea to fugitive dad on the run with children for nearly four years

The family of a father who disappeared with his three children nearly four years ago in New Zealand have broken their silence to appeal...

Politics

Observer editor-in-chief James Harding says BBC should be ‘put beyond reach of politicians’

The Observer’s editor-in-chief has called for the BBC to be “put beyond the reach of politicians” – and has compared the fight for survival...

Technology

These little robots are changing the way solar farms are built, saving time and money

Private renewable energy projects are still moving forward despite a pullback in government support, and new technology is making that construction more efficient. Solar...

Sports

NASCAR’s 2026 schedule includes new street race

Associated Press Aug 20, 2025, 11:50 AM ET Open Extended Reactions CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR in 2026 will race on a new street course...

Technology

Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in U.S. as tariffs start to hit

The PlayStation DualSense controller and PlayStation 5 console. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images PlayStation 5 game consoles will cost $50 more in...

Two Labour-run councils ‘considering all options’ to challenge migrant hotel use

Two Labour-run councils are considering legal action to stop the use of hotels to house migrants in their areas after Epping council won a...

Police watchdog closes investigations over decision to charge Caroline Flack

The police watchdog has closed its investigations into the circumstances leading up to the decision to charge TV presenter Caroline Flack with assaulting her...

World

Israel calls up thousands of reservists as it prepares to launch new Gaza offensive

Israel will call up 60,000 reservists as it prepares to launch an expanded military operation in Gaza City. The military said the country’s defence...

Environment

Microplastics are everywhere. Here’s why that matters to big oil

Microplastics are increasingly being found in our bodies and food supply. They are defined as pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters — about...

Fresh call for UK-wide smacking ban as NSPCC says more young adults believe it’s wrong

Campaigners have issued a fresh call to ban smacking across the UK after a poll found more young adults think it’s unacceptable. All corporal...

World

Tents abandoned as Palestinians flee Israeli advance into Gaza City

Thousands have fled parts of Gaza City in recent days amid airstrikes and advancing Israeli troops, new satellite imagery shows. Israel’s advance comes as...

World

Investigation launched into ‘horrifying’ death of French online streamer

An investigation has been launched into the death of an internet streamer who was known for taking part in extreme online challenges. Raphael Graven,...

World

Swedish church being moved three miles to prevent it being swallowed by underground mine

One of Sweden’s most famous wooden churches is being moved to a new site – to prevent it from being swallowed by the world’s...

World

Germany Christmas market attack suspect charged with murder and 338 counts of attempted murder

A man suspected of ramming a car into a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg has been charged with murder. Five women...

Business

Surprise rise in inflation as summer travel pushes up air fares

Prices in the UK rose even faster than expected last month, reaching the highest level in 18 months, according to official figures. Inflation hit...

Business

AI ‘immune system’ Phoebe lands backing from Google arm

An AI start-up which claims to act as an ‘immune system’ for software has landed $17m (£12.6m) in initial funding from backers including the...

Sports

Boone clarifies Judge talk as OF says arm better

ESPN News Services Aug 19, 2025, 12:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone reversed course on the status of...

Sports

Robles suspended 10 games, fined for bat heave

ESPN News Services Aug 19, 2025, 05:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Robles, who had been hit by a pitch three times in his...

Politics

Epping asylum hotel court ruling poses real danger for government – but they also smell dirty tricks

“It’s an interesting moment,” was how one government source described the High Court ruling that will force an Essex hotel to be emptied of...