Democrat Scott Colom's razor-thin advantage has defied political gravity in a conservative fortress that President Donald Trump won in 2024 by over 22 points.

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsAfter two days of losses, Nvidia’s stock is expected to recover some lost ground today.Nvidia’s shares are up almost 5% in premarket trading, ahead of the Wall Street open in ...

Country is in the middle of worst measles outbreak since 1991, with more than 5,400 cases nationallyThe United States could lose its measles elimination status this week, an event likely to cement health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’...

Julian Lloyd Webber is the latest to decry the decline of UK music education. Why won’t politicians put the money where the mouth is? Plus, ENO drops its ‘E’It’s been a big month for young talent. Barely a week after the final of...

PM, in response to Ed Davey at PMQs, says measures could help address ‘poisonous politics’Here are some more comments on the report for the Casey commission released today looking at how social care is run in England. (See 9.56am.)Th...

Mauricio Pochettino looks set to turn a decade-long courtship with Manchester United into a full-blown relationship, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

The country begins a 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free, provided no new cases are recorded.

Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with heating costs during cold spells.

Guterres says the world must fight harder, accuses the fossil fuel lobby of delaying climate action at critical talks.

Trump hails ‘exoneration of a Great American Patriot’ as moves against his defense secretary fail for nowHouse Republicans block effort to impeach HegsethSign up for the US Breaking News emailIf there was one obvious conclusion from ...

Former BBC radio presenter Danny Kelly has been described as a "broadcasting titan" following his death at the age of 69.

Consultants in England were due to walk out on 25 November in disputes over pay and working conditions.

Industry experts pick out tiny turntable as one of their ‘15 hottest toys’ for the festive seasonA record player so small it belongs at a party in a Barbie Dreamhouse is one of this year’s must-have Christmas gifts as the vinyl rev...

Kylian Mbappe left the pitch during France's game in September but has been playing regularly for Real Madrid.

People from Belfast to Cardiff, London to Edinburgh held the two-minute silence to mark the end of World War One and to remember those who have died in conflicts.

England's bid to retain the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup on Friday will be driven by two brothers - one of whom is the head coach, the other a player.

Players’ relationship has been under intense scrutinyPaul George scores 36 points in 123-101 victoryTatum appears to ignore former teammate before gameJayson Tatum scored 21 points and outplayed his former Boston teammate, Jaylen Brown...

Mada Masr editor-in-chief Lina Attalah is being tried on the charge of "publishing false news" and potentially faces imprisonment.

The home humiliation last month has left a scar on Croatian football but their manager wants them to use it to positive effect in the Wembley rematchAs Croatia prepare to face England at Wembley on Thursday in the Nations League, wounds ...

Emails containing the false warnings were sent to schools in Rome, Naples, Vicenza, Florence, Pisa, Trieste and other Italian cities, officials say.

Rights commission appeals to Niger president over alleged abuses against Mahamid.

A 41-year-old man has been arrested near Gloucester on suspicion of offences under the National Security Act.

France will take on world champions South Africa on Friday with captain Antoine Dupont filling in at fly-half because of a raft of injuries.

As Rome prepares to celebrate 400 years of St Peter’s Basilica, a prized collection of artefacts acquired by Catholic missionaries is staying out of the spotlight. We take a closer lookIn the four-hour queue to get into the Vatican Mus...

The 400 Mawozo gang was targeted by El Salvador's military, which has deployed thousands of troops to combat Haiti's gang violence crisis.

Ad revenue slowdown forces company to reduce spending on content by £25m before inquiry into takeover by SkyBusiness live – latest updatesITV plans to cut costs by £30m this year, as the TV sector faces a chill wind of ditched commis...

UK-led coalition of 10 Northern European nations announces joint defence framework amid rising threats from Moscow.

Rights groups oppose law that will let police forcibly enter homes to remove refused asylum seekersBelgium could see ICE-style home raids that echo the US crackdown on immigration, rights campaigners have warned, after MPs approved a law...

Former shoplifters say treatment and drug rehabilitation are essential to ending cycle of theft and imprisonmentPolice to target 500 chronic shoplifters in retail crime crackdown in EnglandWhen Rhys, 34, stole goods from shops across Bir...

PHRI says the arbitrary detention of Gaza doctors violates individual rights and undermines healthcare system.

House Republicans block impeachment resolution that cited US military actions in Iran, Yemen and Venezuela. Plus, SS United States to be sunk to create artificial reefDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood mornin...

Increased risk of devastating strain means restrictions imposed for second year in a row on those keeping birdsPoultry and captive birds across England and Scotland must be kept inside for the second year in a row due to an increased ris...

From the visceral accounts of those the comedian allegedly groomed to archive footage of Jonathan Ross joking about him taking 15-year-olds home, this is dizzying TVDavid Walliams and his lawyers fought to the last to keep secret the res...

The fight at Cardiff's Principality Stadium is due to finish in the early hours to align with US primetime.

Richard Trahant says accusers have been vindicated after Catholic church officially classifies Paul Hart as sex abuserAn attorney who was fined more than $400,000 after getting an abusive Roman Catholic priest removed as a New Orleans hi...

181GW of gas-fired capacity proposed for sites in US and Europe because of delays in connecting to national grids, says reportDevelopers of AI datacentres plan to build on-site climate-destroying gas power stations on a huge scale to mee...

Scotland will be without Caroline Weir for the World Cup play-off final with Sweden following a setback in the influential midfielder's recovery from a muscle injury.

Tom O'Brien, the nephew of trainer Aidan, rode more than 1,000 winners and won the Welsh Grand National twice.

Danny Baker pays tribute to the ‘funniest man I knew’Kelly was former editor of the NME and Q magazinesThe journalist and broadcaster Danny Kelly, who helped define coverage of music and football in the UK for a generation, has died ...

Move comes as chipmaker reels from reports its CEO was having an affair with an alleged Chinese spyBusiness live – latest updatesNvidia has appointed a leading US law firm to conduct a “thorough and independent” investigation into ...

Trump welcomes the outcome, praising Hegseth as a "Great American Patriot", but Democrats can try again next year.

The ongoing international break gives manager Enzo Maresca much-needed time to fix the growing issues in his Man City squad.

Cedric Doumbe says it is "crazy" he will get the chance to "face my boss and knock him out" when he fights Jake Paul in Dubai on 24 December.

Tactics to include GPS tagging for repeat offenders, high street bans and tougher sentencesFive hundred of the most prolific shoplifters across England will be targeted in a police crackdown on retail crime, with tougher sentences, high ...

Video from inside the driver’s cabin captured the moment a train derailed in India’s Assam state.